How to Recreate Paolo Roversi’s Studio Lighting – Soft Light Techniques for Fashion Photography

How does Paolo Roversi achieve his signature soft, atmospheric lighting? In this video, we break down the light quality, and surprising creative techniques behind his ethereal studio portrait- giving you insights to apply to your own photography.

Paolo Roversi is one of the most influential fashion photographers of all time.

Paolo Roversi’s distinct approach to studio lighting has shaped some of the most iconic fashion images of the past 40 years. His use of light creates an unmistakable visual style and a portfolio of almost dreamlike atmosphere.

In this video, we analyse key elements of Roversi’s lighting setup.

Using this visual breakdown, photographers can experiment with similar setups to refine their own creative approach.

In this video, we’ll explore:

The simple yet powerful lighting techniques that make Roversi’s work so distinctive.
Insights from from two really useful YT videos also linked here. Showstudio (featuring Andrew Tomlinson and Nick Knight) and the documentary The Painter of Images.

****** Showstudio (a brief discussion with Set designer Andrew Tomlinson and Nick Knight)

   • The Secrets Behind Fashion Image-Maker Pao...  

*******and a beautiful insight into Roversi's world The Painter of Images    • Видео  

This educational video is just the beginning for your deep dive into Roversi's work, he has, with an amazing team and series of models, created some of the best fashion photography of the past 20+ years.

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