SUMMARY
Photographer Jiggie Alejandrino demonstrates how to set up a one-light portrait station in a confined event space, ideal for shooting numerous guests quickly. He utilizes a book light setup with two Manfrotto Pro Scrim kits, bouncing a Profoto B10X Plus strobe into a reflector and then through a diffusion panel to create soft, directional light. Fill light is added with another reflective panel to lift shadows without flattening the image. Alejandrino also shares his camera settings, lens choice, and the use of an Accsoon CineView SE and tethered Capture One for a seamless workflow, turning the setup into a souvenir booth.
TAKEAWAYS
A book light setup using two Manfrotto Pro Scrim kits creates a large, soft light source from a single strobe.
The setup uses a reflector to bounce strobe light into a diffusion panel for flattering portrait lighting.
Fill light is added with a separate reflector to gently open shadows, maintaining directional light.
The system is designed for efficiency in event settings, accommodating many subjects with minimal adjustments.