Classic Hollywood Using Speedlights
Capture Timeless Classic Hollywood Portraits using Speedlights
Written on the 13th of March, 2023
I called my cousin Khaled AlMutawa for a photoshoot where I wanted to shoot Classic Hollywood portraits using Speedlights instead of Fresnels. I don’t remember if I used a grid on the Speedlight or zoomed in using the Speedlight functions. My main target was to create a harsh direct light similar to Fresnel lights used in Classic Hollywood portraits.
In the first two images, I used only one Speedlight. The reflection of light from the white wall lights up the shadow on the unlit side.
In the last image, I used two Speedlights placed 180 degrees to each other. I did not use any modifier for the first Speedlight but used a softbox in the second Speedlight to add a soft rim light to the unlit side.
The Gear I Used
