This is the ultimate guide to elevating your lighting game with large octaboxes featuring the Elinchrom 190cm Octabox! Which I think is these best softbox for portrait photography.

In this video, I'm going to share with you five lighting setups showcasing the versatility and power
of this legendary modifier. From Rembrandt lighting to rim lighting, and beyond, I'll walk you through five innovative techniques that will change your approach to lighting. You’ll discover how to replicate the beauty of natural window light, create stunning contrast, and freeze motion with precision using this iconic octabox.

Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa Softbox 190cm (75”)
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Gear:
Elinchrom ELProfoto Adapter
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Fomito Bowens Speedring to Elinchrom Mount
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Other Lighting

Elinchrom FIVE Adorama https://howl.me/cjCnmmUpjV1 Amazon https://amzn.to/3Um6V61B&H https://bhpho.to/3LcypYZ

Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Monolight Adorama https://howl.me/cjCnmmb4t6R
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Elinchrom ONE Adorama https://howl.me/cjCnmmxwjA4 Amazon https://amzn.to/3pbNkvmB&H https://bhpho.to/3VdWeUY

Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Strip Softbox (13 x 69”)Adorama https://howl.me/cjCnml5FQG0 Amazon https://amzn.to/33NTasn B&H https://bhpho.to/44b7B43

Elinchrom Litemotiv 120cm Parabolic Softbox Adorama https://howl.me/cjCnmnbIuZ0 Amazon https://amzn.to/3AumKiy B&H https://bhpho.to/41JKL1V

Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox (70cm / 27.5”) Adorama https://howl.me/cjCnv9WSyB2
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Elinchrom Rotalux Stripbox 35x90cmAdorama https://howl.me/cjCnv9oDSZ6Amazon https://amzn.to/3nUwD3MB&H https://bhpho.to/40PXZbZ

Sekonic L858DU SPEEDMASTER Light Meter Kit with RTEL/PX Transmitter Module for Elinchrom
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Grip

Avenger D600 Mini Boom (Chrome)
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Gravity Backdrops
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Kupo 40" Master CStand Kit with Turtle Base Kit
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Matthews Junior Boom
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Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA06200
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Studio Titan Camera Stand STA01360 MK2
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VFLAT WORLD Foldable VFlat, Set of 2, Black/White
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Camera

Canon EOS R5
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Canon BGR10
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
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Canon RF 2870mm f/2.0
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Canon RF70200mm F4 L IS USM
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Video

Canon Cinema EOS C70
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Nanlite FS150 AC LED Monolight
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:14 Rembrandt Lighting
07:27 Elinchrom Litemotiv & Rotalux Softboxes
08:48 Short Lighting
09:24 Freezing Movement
14:17 Freezing Zach & Mya
14:51 Skylight Lighting
16:30 Colleen Lit from Above
18:18 Rim Lighting
20:42 High Contrast Lighting
21:48 Conclusion