Advanced Lighting for Stunning Creative Portraits

Join Pye Jirsa as he transforms a basic setup into an incredible visual masterpiece that any photographer can create inside or outside the photo studio with the help of MagMod and a couple of Speedlights.
In this video, Pye shows how to create stunning, professional-quality photos by mastering creative lighting techniques. Watch as he demonstrates the power of the MagBeam’s creative MagMasks and the soft, beautiful output of the MagBox Pro 24 Octa.
Pye also utilizes the V-flat to control reflections and shadows and adds vibrant colors with Pro Gels to achieve dynamic and captivating shots.
Our talented model, @iamkiarazayas brings the setup to life with her pose, perfectly complementing Pye’s lighting magic. You’ll see how Pye skillfully uses the MagBeam’s gobos (a.k.a. MagMasks) to create breathtaking patterns behind Kiara. The MagBox Pro 24 Octa helps him achieve a perfect balance of drama and softness on her.
Pye’s practical tips and insights on using the V-flat to control light spill and reflections, along with the Pro Gels to add vibrant pops of color, will inspire you to push your creative boundaries. This video is a treasure trove of lighting techniques and tools that every photographer needs in their arsenal.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business. Grab your camera, flashes, MagMod MagBeam and get ready to light up your studio like never before!
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After being out of stock for 2 years, the MagBeam is finally back and better than ever. We can't wait to see what you all create with it!
00:00 Intro
00:37 Composition
01:28 Ambient Light
01:58 Modify Light
03:06 Red Gel Result
03:31 Smart Advice
03:50 Light Pattern on Wall
06:05 Pattern Result / Tips
07:07 Setting up Main Light
08:15 Result with Main Light
08:36 Using a V-flat
08:50 Result with V-flat
09:15 Final Images
09:31 Before/After
09:43 Wrap-up
GEAR USED:
MagBeam Pro Kit: magnetmod.com/products/magbea...
MagBox Pro 24 Octa: magnetmod.com/products/magbox...
MagMod Creative Pro Gels: magnetmod.com/products/pro-cr...
Model: @iamkiarazayas

[@free_re_fells]

Pye ya knocked it out the park again. It’s been a long wait for the return of the Magbeam!

[@MagnetMod]

He did!

[@payamjirsa]

Thank you! Definitely a great little tool!

[@juliancolemanphotography]

Thank you for creating these educational videos Pye. You have this wonderful way teaching which makes learning so much easier. Looking forward to using my MagBeam when it arrives.

[@MagnetMod]

He does doesn't he. Just makes it so easy to understand. Pye is an amazing teacher, photographer and person.

[@payamjirsa]

Welcome! It's a fun tool for sure!

[@jerrym8140]

Couldn’t agree more, he’s a fantastic educator.

[@richardthompson7671]

EXCELLENT DEMO!! TYSM!

[@tessasimpson6927]

I love doing this. I have done jobs where the there is a party with dancing but the lighting is really really bad and its not very dark in there either. This set up can make a really non atmospheric party look like a great party. It can be tricky not allowing other flashlights to affect the coloured projection onto the back wall (when you have multiple moving subjects and no room for an octabox with grid!!) Thanks Pye for another great tutorial. I've learned huge amounts from you over the years.

[@payamjirsa]

Welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@efraingonzalez3649]

Kiara is awesome! Super helpful and easy to talk to. Love seeing the two of you do videos 🙏🏽❣️

[@payamjirsa]

She is awesome to work with!

[@efraingonzalez3649]

​@@payamjirsalove the work you two do together. Very inspiring

[@joelhanesphotography6049]

Thank you for this video; I've been trying to find instructions on how to use the Magbeam for over six months. this was perfectly explained and demonstrated.

[@MagnetMod]

So glad you found it helpful Joel. We can't wait to see how you use yours. If you share on social somewhere be sure to tag us.

[@payamjirsa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gregs_Camera]

Excellent!!

[@johnmaidment2817]

Great video. I just ordered the pro kit version.

[@balukblah963]

Thankyou so much 🙏....Peace😊

[@Whyducry]

So good! Now I’m going to get my magbeam out! Are all the masks different from the original masks? Excellent work Pye!

[@malonephotography]

Great, I love it! Thanks Pye! 🎉🎉🎉

[@krazyk57]

Simply awesome tutorial…..
Ty Professor Pye…

[@tulley50]

I love the magbeam kit! Is this an updated version?

[@kennethcheong4498]

Love the shot! Thanks for the creative setup. I have two questions:
Can you combine both lights behind her, i.e., put the gel and the Magbeam on the same flash unit. Would that work?
Also is there another way to light up Kiara?

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!!

[@ravierode]

Thank you for this video

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@javyspv]

amazing!!!

[@sandeeppol6687]

you did our work very easy sir, tq

[@HAPfilm]

thanks

[@draughonc]

Do the new masks fit with the OG Beam?

[@victormatos2516]

Is the mag beam redesigned or is it just the old one?

[@paigecfrancis]

Is it necessary for the two lights in the back or can that be done by gelling and using the mag mask on one light? Or was that just a creative choice?

[@free_re_fells]

Good question

[@vvassall28]

I’ve had this for years and never used it. Partly because I couldn’t get the patterns to show up. I tried with this video but still nothing. What am I doing wrong?

[@iainatkins7683]

Would that work outside on a wall to

[@payamjirsa]

You want to be in a space where there's not too much light. It would work outdoors at night, but not during the day when bright.

[@Diajinn]

For the algorithm

[@MagnetMod]

😂 we'll take it. Thank you kindly. 😂

[@AaronMertes-tw4xp]

Appreciate these tutorials. I’ve been using my mag mod xl on every shoot since purchased.

[@payamjirsa]

Haha, appreciate that =)

[@ubiquitousreverser]

Great ideas. Didn’t know about these lights.