How to Photograph a Full Body Portrait with One Light in a Small Home Studio

In this video I share some tips and techniques on how to shoot a full body portrait in a small hime studio.
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Equipment Used:
Lights: Profoto B2 Air TTl Kit - amzn.to/36SCnRZ
Modifier: Phottix Raja 105cm - amzn.to/3uvsjbK
Backdrop: bit.ly/3uujOOj
Camera: Sony A7R MarkIV - amzn.to/2TXhv78
Sony Zeiss 50mm 1.4 - amzn.to/3clvI3S
Manfrotto 055X Aluminum - amzn.to/2Z04oUp
Ballhead: RRS BH-55 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp - amzn.to/3fLzNQY
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Special thanks to Carmela Jimenez for assisting Coco with her Makeup Virtually: / makeupbymelajimenez
Coco’s outfit by Myka Limchoc X Patty Laurel - / shop.mykalimchoc.ph
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My KZread Setup:
Sony A7RIII + Sony Zeiss 50mm 1.4
Video Recorder - Atomos Ninja V amzn.to/3eOHnwT
Microphone - Deity D3 Pro amzn.to/3mJGXKl
Lights: Nanlite FS150
Modifier: Phottix 150cm Octabank
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You can also see more of my work in:
Instagram: / jiggiealejandrino
Facebook: / jiggie.alejandrino
Website: www.jiggiealejandrino.com
Facebook Page: / jiggiealejandrinoweddi...
Just something about me…
Since prior to my entry into the wedding industry, I have been considered to be one of the most reputable lighting specialists in the Philippines, conducting workshops nationwide and have been featured in various photography magazines. I was also a multi-awarded portrait and advertising photographer.
My expertise is in manipulating ambient and artificial light to create clean and classic photographs which naturally led me to the genre of portrait and wedding photography. Since then, I have shot numerous weddings locally and overseas exhibiting my signature style.
I am also a :
📸 Sony Ph Brand Ambassador
💡 MagMod Ph Endorser
✈️ International Phottix Pro Teamer

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  • @excelsoriano2960
    @excelsoriano29603 жыл бұрын

    best photography tutorial on youtube, the rest of the youtubers are always concerned about their promotions and are not straight to the point.. but here you learn step by step, thank you so much jiggie, i follow you on every social media..

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AMANCADENCE
    @AMANCADENCE3 жыл бұрын

    Jiggy for the Win Always!! Thank you for making these incredibly informative videos!! You are inspiring so many people to learn, to try and to be better!!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really glad to hear that

  • @serkanoez4352
    @serkanoez4352 Жыл бұрын

    Jiggie..The Godfather of Small Studios!!Thank you!

  • @jer3006
    @jer30063 жыл бұрын

    I've watched many photography videos and this is my first of yours. Here is where yours excels IMHO... • Well organized and planned presentation that first tells what you will do, then tells how you are doing it, at the conclusion clearly summarizes what we just saw. • Good camera/lens/flash settings descriptions, setup dimensions, and the "why" for all of them. • Absolutely love the continuous video screen split of 2/3 for the entire scene (you, camera, lighting, and subject) and 1/3 for your camera LCD image/settings! So much better than having a videographer wandering around out of sight trying to figure out where to point the video camera. • Extremely good delivery, volume, speech- without hysteria and fake enthusiasm. Just good, solid how-to and tips. Thank you for sharing this first-rate video. ⭐x5

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that cool rundown :)

  • @popzadwesini7600
    @popzadwesini76003 жыл бұрын

    Love your Videos, simple and straight foward.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @upupawayandbeyond
    @upupawayandbeyond3 жыл бұрын

    Love this serie of videos! This was once again as straightforward as it can get! 👌🏻👌🏻😊

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    More to come :)

  • @thephotographersanz9943
    @thephotographersanz99433 жыл бұрын

    Fabuloso tío Jiggie,FABULOSO!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner3 жыл бұрын

    I am impressed by the consistent high quality of your videos, and by Coco’s posing. Very informative. Thank you.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Joizygyrl926

    @Joizygyrl926

    3 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree! Top-notch videos...I've learned so much.

  • @well-well-well-whathavewehere
    @well-well-well-whathavewehere3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, as usual. Coco is so photogenic and sure knows how to strike a pose!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes she does :)

  • @lauriecorcoran4050
    @lauriecorcoran4050 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips., beautiful model

  • @javiergodoy9811
    @javiergodoy98113 жыл бұрын

    Tahank you for video jiggie, abrazo desde Buenos Aires!!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @nicolepalermo2050
    @nicolepalermo2050 Жыл бұрын

    You have such a wonderful way about teaching..precise and calm.. thank you and your wife is absolutely stunning. such a natural beauty. I am so happy I found your channel..

  • @dakidfromknowhere765
    @dakidfromknowhere765 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info I needed this

  • @iamfraserk
    @iamfraserk3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, been waiting for this. I struggle with this. Thanks

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @b991228
    @b9912283 жыл бұрын

    The shadow you do have on the backdrop is a very pleasing addition to the look of the portrait.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @Royal109618
    @Royal1096182 жыл бұрын

    Coco is fiiiine!

  • @DaddyNoobGaming
    @DaddyNoobGaming3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and quality content, you got a new subs jiggie! ♥️

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome

  • @EthosAtheos
    @EthosAtheos2 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome demo. I like you show your results. Your subject was very professional and easy to work with. A subject that knows their craft is so much better to work with.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @petermiller6829
    @petermiller68292 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jiggie for your motivation! Peter

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @pixelgeneration3920
    @pixelgeneration39203 жыл бұрын

    Great discussions. Solid

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @Leoephoto
    @Leoephoto3 жыл бұрын

    Muy bueno Alejandrino. 🙏 thank you.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @kinsmanmceastland533
    @kinsmanmceastland5333 жыл бұрын

    Great job love it

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you do!

  • @elardcastroasto41
    @elardcastroasto413 жыл бұрын

    Excelente video , muy buenos e ilustrativos Jiggie, saludos desde Lima-Perú.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @RonK
    @RonK3 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, thank you very much, great example for shooting in a small studio! Plus - your wife is very beautiful and photogenic, wow!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @Costibuzdugan
    @Costibuzdugan3 жыл бұрын

    i love youre videos! i can see all details and settings...

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @shudiptodas1574
    @shudiptodas15743 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video...Very helpful.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was

  • @rockxie6710
    @rockxie67103 жыл бұрын

    i have taken this class. Thanks.

  • @jossgallardo2123
    @jossgallardo21233 жыл бұрын

    Exellent video jiggie ,cheers from mexico

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, hello from Manila

  • @algiemadlansacay4682
    @algiemadlansacay46823 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video sir Jiggie. :) Nice. A full body shoot indoors. :)

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @johnyevenes6063
    @johnyevenes60633 жыл бұрын

    buen trabajo man!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @SRmedianepal
    @SRmedianepal3 жыл бұрын

    Great sir

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ramakrrishna
    @ramakrrishna3 жыл бұрын

    great sir. very admiring

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it

  • @ArielChua
    @ArielChua3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @mroblige1018
    @mroblige10183 жыл бұрын

    Keep in mind you can only do this with a full frame. If you're on crop you may have to lay on the floor or use 24mm or wider.

  • @chrisrogers1081
    @chrisrogers10813 жыл бұрын

    Great results Juggie, but I bet that would work just as well with your umbrella and defuser.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    It would but will a little less control :)

  • @bryanmicahlim213
    @bryanmicahlim2133 жыл бұрын

    really nicely done! :-)

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @felixfong6532
    @felixfong65322 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jiggie for your wonderful tutorial. As always, I enjoy your teaching style very much. One thing I found puzzling is when you opened your aperture by 4 stops (from f/5.6 to f/1.4) and used an ND32 neutral density filter to darken by 5 stops, I was expecting a 1 stop underexposure (4-5 = -1 stop). Instead, you had an overexposure and you need to reduce your flash power by half a stop (9.5 to 9.0) to make it work. Can you explain? My guess is perhaps you used an ND8 filter instead.

  • @bonitoadade4872
    @bonitoadade48723 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🙂

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @MrpeteyB1234
    @MrpeteyB12343 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jiggie! Great video as always! Would i be able to get the same result using an ad200 and a 60in Octabox or photek softlighter? Thank you!!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Similar yes I would assume that

  • @sabnicolas3160
    @sabnicolas31603 жыл бұрын

    here for new knowledge, but can I just say that i love it when you hype your wife up. relationship goals.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that

  • @anwerkhan3197
    @anwerkhan31972 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sir, very nice and inspiring videos. i would like to ask how to set focusing point automatically focusing on eye. i observe your camera always focus eye automatically. can you teach me please. thanx

  • @p.burley4533
    @p.burley45333 жыл бұрын

    Does the quality of a flash impact its ability to do HSS? I have a Godox V860iiC, AD200’s, and an AD600. I haven’t noticed any degradation…yet. Using an ND was a great tip. Thanks.

  • @yuvarajanlatchamanan5685

    @yuvarajanlatchamanan5685

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think so. I have same combination of strobes & speedlight. In this particular video, the shutter speed is way too much. That's the reason the picture was underexposed.

  • @zukebi5637
    @zukebi56372 жыл бұрын

    If you were shooting with an 85MM prime lens on an APS sensor, how far should the subject be from the camera in other to have a full-body shoot without any area of the body being out of focus?

  • @SlayerzXtreme
    @SlayerzXtreme3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was looking for something like this and you nailed it. Can you please share the ND filter you used so I can have the same amazing results?

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hoya ND32 amzn.to/39bTyQS

  • @SlayerzXtreme

    @SlayerzXtreme

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino Thanks! 🙏

  • @kiemlam6118
    @kiemlam61183 жыл бұрын

    How to turn on Sony A7r4 high-speed sync?

  • @PrashastiCreations
    @PrashastiCreations3 жыл бұрын

    subscribed....

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome :)

  • @streetsinger4009
    @streetsinger40093 жыл бұрын

    Excellent fullbody portraits there. I shoot with Godox AD200 and I observe that the photos have a very pure white shade. The colour temperature of the flash is 5600K and even after keeping the same temperature in the camera while shooting, the output is very white. How are you managing to get a warm output because I think your flash temperature is also around 5600K?

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Flash units from different brands tend to give different color temperatures. One of the reasons why some are more expensive than others

  • @LateNightChess
    @LateNightChess Жыл бұрын

    You used a 50mm and you were 10 feet away from the subject?

  • @pedrobartolomei7707
    @pedrobartolomei77073 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jiggie, how are you?. Do you think you can obtain a full body picture using just one normal Speedlite? (And the Same modifier)

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes definitely, I would have used my Speedlight but I just wanted to exercise the profoto :) lol

  • @superdopx
    @superdopx11 ай бұрын

    How were you able to see what your camera is seeing when its so dark?

  • @amritstudiomandi1148
    @amritstudiomandi11483 жыл бұрын

    Very nice sir my studio also small Sir my one question plz tell me when I shoo hight kee photo subject dress is over when dress perfect subject under how to control light

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then you need to either replace the dress to a darker shade or add more light

  • @rowoon1334
    @rowoon1334 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Sir Jiggy, would like to ask nadin po sana yung brand nung backdrop stand :)

  • @Rohambili
    @Rohambili2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jiggy! What is on the ground? PVC? BTW I guess you need more room, that backdrop is too cloose to your model... to see some background wash...

  • @angelbarreiro9063
    @angelbarreiro90633 жыл бұрын

    Great job!! How many stops is the nd filter? I didnt get it in my poor English😅

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    8 stops

  • @mroblige1018
    @mroblige10182 жыл бұрын

    I have the issue where the feet still end up dark. Is there a way to fix that before post editing?

  • @sayedero
    @sayedero2 жыл бұрын

    Please do you have a video on your fake flooring, need to get one

  • @hanzo3979
    @hanzo39792 жыл бұрын

    pwede ba sa a6000 ?

  • @cooleyballs1
    @cooleyballs13 жыл бұрын

    Maybe feather the light more.. That backdrop seem very reflective.. Nice work though. Love the videos.

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope that’s the actual design of the backdrop you’re seeing

  • @cooleyballs1

    @cooleyballs1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino ya . Its annoying...

  • @kenclx
    @kenclx3 жыл бұрын

    question lang po. when you tried F1.4 and HSS enabled, why did you jump to 1/2000 for the SS instead of going something slower like 1/640? iniisip ko lang po if the shot at F1.4 would be possible without ND filter. thank you :)

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because I needed to remove ambient light

  • @Mr.JaysonDasco
    @Mr.JaysonDasco3 жыл бұрын

    Sir jiggy 2 light setup please or 3 light setup or editing frequency separation dodge and burn please

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe one of these days. But do check out the rest of the videos in the channel

  • @Mr.JaysonDasco

    @Mr.JaysonDasco

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino I already did 😁 and I did learn a lot thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @agarwalsonika7
    @agarwalsonika73 жыл бұрын

    Should we shoot full body portraits at eye level or waist level? Which is better in your experience?

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Subjects waist level

  • @agarwalsonika7

    @agarwalsonika7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino thank you 👍

  • @Rhythm8crew
    @Rhythm8crew3 жыл бұрын

    Hi brother...I am from India...i love your videos....i enjoyed it....i am big fan of yours.... I need help...i am photographer...but i can't afford full frame body...i need sony A7III....i can't start my business.....can you help me out... it's my pleasure.... thank you

  • @Totte.Lundgren
    @Totte.Lundgren3 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't 1.4 blurr out parts of her face/body etcetera?

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    depends on how far the subject is from the camera

  • @Totte.Lundgren

    @Totte.Lundgren

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino the depth of field between her eyes and the tip of her nose depends on how far the subject is from the camera? 🤔 Interesting

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Totte.Lundgren and your focal length

  • @gerlofdelange4377
    @gerlofdelange43773 жыл бұрын

    Instead of the ND filter, why not turn down the flash power and go to f 1.4?

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because that would bring in the ambient light since I was using pretty strong video lights

  • @gerlofdelange4377

    @gerlofdelange4377

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino You are right I didn't think of that. Thanks

  • @JuanLopez-oz9kh
    @JuanLopez-oz9kh3 жыл бұрын

    Why is the camera so low, where do focus being that low?

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shooting full body portraits camera location should be approximate models waist to prevent distortion. Focus is still on the face or better yet the eye

  • @adegoritepaul8778
    @adegoritepaul87783 жыл бұрын

    Your wife is really good

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    She is :)

  • @bennnnft
    @bennnnft3 жыл бұрын

    Instead of putting on an nd filter, why couldn't you lower the power of the flash? Learning so much from your channel right now as I'm just starting out on flash and your videos have been highly informative

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because if I did then ambient light would already be a part of the image

  • @bennnnft

    @bennnnft

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JiggieAlejandrino Oh right! Thanks so much for clarifying!

  • @angel9719
    @angel9719 Жыл бұрын

    Ok am I the only one here that get annoying by him calling her babe? Every 10 seconds. I know that is his wife but every second. Be side that great tutorial. Like always.

  • @geegee3508
    @geegee35082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This is by far the best informative video I’ve found on KZread for this!

  • @JiggieAlejandrino

    @JiggieAlejandrino

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that, check out the rest of the videos in the channel for more lighting tutorials