Maternity photography is a special genre that captures the beauty and significance of motherhood. The right lighting can transform a simple photo into an evocative image that encapsulates the beauty and strength of expectant mothers. This fantastic video tutorial will show you three such lighting setups.
Coming to you from Karen Dominguez with Westcott Lighting, this helpful video will show you various high-end maternity lighting setups. Dominguez stresses the importance of makeup, hairstyle, attire, and, crucially, lighting in creating different moods for maternity shoots. The video demonstrates three distinct lighting setups to achieve varied atmospheres, from a modern editorial feel to a warm, romantic ambiance. Dominguez's use of the Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler and different gobo patterns showcases how strategic lighting placement and choice of modifiers can dramatically influence the mood of a portrait.
Dominguez’s approach in the video is not just technical but also artistic. She illustrates how changing the lighting setup can shift the emotional tone of a shoot. For example, the use of an optical spot to create shadow patterns or adding warm-toned lights for a golden feel demonstrate how light shapes and defines the subject. Her detailed explanations on positioning the lights and modifying their effects provide important knowledge for newcomers to artificial lighting. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Dominguez.
