SUMMARY
Photographer Jiggie Alejandrino demonstrates a one-light portrait setup in a small home studio, using a Sony speedlight with a shoot-through umbrella and diffusion panel for soft light. The goal is to achieve a clean profile image suitable for headshots, social media, or brand posters. Alejandrino emphasizes precise positioning of a reflector for natural fill and uses a wireless remote for on-the-fly flash power adjustments, monitored on an Atomos Ninja V. The tutorial also covers post-processing with Luminar Neo to add directional contrast to the face, enhancing images where the in-camera lighting was flatter.
TAKEAWAYS
A single speedlight and diffusion setup can produce versatile portraits.
Precise light positioning and reflector placement are key for natural fill.
Remote flash control and live monitoring aid in-camera adjustments.
Post-processing can add directional contrast to enhance facial features.