Ask Away: Profoto Lighting

One of the biggest problems a wedding/portrait photographer can face is shooting in locations where there just isn’t good light!  When scouting a location for engagement shoots, or for future weddings the lighting is the first thing I look for.  It’s only after I’ve found quality light that I’ll consider the background and composition.

Finding flattering light is so paramount that Bob Davis has gone as far as to shoot in front of a dumpster in an alley because that’s where the best light was!

When you can’t find naturally diffused light, you need to make your own.  Especially when shooting large groups/objects.  The Profoto Pro-B3 1200 Air-S lights allowed me to get some great shots recently at the Montage in Laguna for one of my favorite clients, The Shea Center.  I wanted to share both the photos and tips on using the profoto lights.  So enjoy this segment of ‘Ask Away’!

PS – Although I think my Toyota Avalon is a pretty sweet ride, no I don’t think it is worthy to be shown alongside the Lamborghini, but it was the only thing I had that was big enough to simulate a large group