The Studio Lighting Behind These Soulful Dog Portraits
Lighting that brings attention to the eyes and creates calm, expressive portraits.
Many dog portraits rely on bright, even lighting.
But the portraits I’m drawn to feel a little different.
They have depth, softness, and mood, where the light gently shapes the dog’s face and draws attention to the eyes.
Over time, I refined a studio lighting setup that consistently creates this look.
In this tutorial, I walk you through that exact setup so you can recreate the same style in your own studio.
Tutorial preview
Inside this class you'll see:
• What equipment to buy
• The exact light placement I use
• The modifier that creates the soft, sculpted look
• How the lighting brings attention to the eyes
• How to recreate this style consistently in your own studio
BONUS: You will get the prep guide I sent to my clients
“Vicky has a very natural way of explaining her process. Her approach to editing, lighting and working with dogs is refreshingly simple and practical. Photographers looking to learn or strengthen their dog portraits will appreciate how approachable and genuine her teaching style is.”
— Jack Jackson - Jack Jackson Photography, Toronto