COSMOPOLITAN Netherlands - Cover
PROJECT DETAILS
CRAFTING THE LIGHT
BEFORE AND AFTER
Transformation made visible.
TOOLS
Equipment List
Profoto Air Remote
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
Profoto Pro 11
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
Profoto ProHead
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
Profoto Extension Cable
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
Profoto Zoom Reflector
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Profoto Umbrella Deep White M
A medium-sized, deep-profile umbrella with a white interior that creates soft, even light with subtle contrast. The deeper shape offers improved control over light direction.
Why it’s used: Ideal for beauty, portrait, and fashion work where a flattering, wraparound light is desired, while keeping the lighting controlled and focused.
Profoto Umbrella Deep White M
A medium-sized, deep-profile umbrella with a white interior that creates soft, even light with subtle contrast. The deeper shape offers improved control over light direction.
Why it’s used: Ideal for beauty, portrait, and fashion work where a flattering, wraparound light is desired, while keeping the lighting controlled and focused.
Profoto Softbox 2x3"(60x90cm)
A medium rectangular softbox measuring 60×90 cm, compatible with Profoto flashes. Produces soft, even light with defined yet gentle shadows.
Why it’s used: Versatile for portraits, beauty, and fashion photography, offering a balance between softness and directional control in both studio and location setups.
Profoto Softbox 2x3"(60x90cm)
A medium rectangular softbox measuring 60×90 cm, compatible with Profoto flashes. Produces soft, even light with defined yet gentle shadows.
Why it’s used: Versatile for portraits, beauty, and fashion photography, offering a balance between softness and directional control in both studio and location setups.
Floppy Flag
A larger black flag with an extra hinged flap of fabric that can be unfolded to double its size. Mounted on a stand or grip arm for flexible light control.
Why it’s used: Offers the same light-blocking function as a standard flag but with extra coverage when needed, making it ideal for blocking strong light sources or creating large shadow areas on set.
A larger black flag with an extra hinged flap of fabric that can be unfolded to double its size. Mounted on a stand or grip arm for flexible light control.
Why it’s used: Offers the same light-blocking function as a standard flag but with extra coverage when needed, making it ideal for blocking strong light sources or creating large shadow areas on set.
C-Stand
A versatile, durable stand with a three-leg base and adjustable central column, often paired with a grip head and extension arm. Known for its stability and ability to nest closely with other stands.
Why it’s used: Essential for holding lights, flags, reflectors, or other modifiers in precise positions. Its design allows for creative rigging and efficient use of space on busy sets.
A versatile, durable stand with a three-leg base and adjustable central column, often paired with a grip head and extension arm. Known for its stability and ability to nest closely with other stands.
Why it’s used: Essential for holding lights, flags, reflectors, or other modifiers in precise positions. Its design allows for creative rigging and efficient use of space on busy sets.
Super Boom Stand
A robust stand equipped with a long boom arm, designed to hold lights or modifiers far from the stand’s base. It offers extended reach and adjustable angles for creative lighting setups.
Why it’s used: Ideal for placing light sources directly overhead or into hard-to-reach positions, keeping the stand itself out of frame and the shooting area clear.
A robust stand equipped with a long boom arm, designed to hold lights or modifiers far from the stand’s base. It offers extended reach and adjustable angles for creative lighting setups.
Why it’s used: Ideal for placing light sources directly overhead or into hard-to-reach positions, keeping the stand itself out of frame and the shooting area clear.
Hi-Roller Stand
A tall, wheeled light stand designed to support large and heavy lighting equipment at significant heights. Its rolling base allows easy repositioning without dismantling the setup.
Why it’s used: Ideal for studio work where lights need to be moved frequently and adjusted high above the set, such as for overhead lighting or large modifiers.
A tall, wheeled light stand designed to support large and heavy lighting equipment at significant heights. Its rolling base allows easy repositioning without dismantling the setup.
Why it’s used: Ideal for studio work where lights need to be moved frequently and adjusted high above the set, such as for overhead lighting or large modifiers.
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Project Intro
This Cosmopolitan Netherlands cover story was shot in Amsterdam. The intention behind this lighting setup is a classic, high impact cover look: clean, flattering and polished. The light is designed to render skin, facial features and styling with clarity and evenness, while keeping enough punch and separation for the subject to stand out instantly on the page. The result is a bright, refined image with controlled contrast and a crisp, editorial finish that holds up beautifully for cover typography and close cropping.
STEP 1
- Build two “trees” on set: stack two Profoto ProHeads on each side, each fitted with a Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M, mounted via C stands as shown in the 3D render.
- Add black floppy flags in front of each tree to control spill and keep the light off areas you do not want to lift.
- Set all four heads to power 5.0 as a starting point, then fine tune output to match your distance, exposure and desired contrast.
STEP 2
- Set your key light: a Profoto Deep White Umbrella M, positioned roughly halfway between you and the model, centered on axis, with a subtle downward tilt of about 15 degrees.
- Important: rig this on a super boom arm (unlike the 3D render) so you can bring the light in cleanly without a stand blocking your position.
- Start at around power 6.0, then dial in based on distance, ambient, and the contrast you are aiming for.
- Lift the shadows with a Profoto 2x3 Softbox with grid placed just behind you, angled toward the model at roughly head height. Start at power 3.0 and fine tune as needed.
STEP 3
- Place two black floppy flags close to the model on both sides, just out of frame, to eat spill and tighten contrast along the edges.
- Camera settings: 1/160 s, f/8, ISO 160.
PROJECT DETAILS
CRAFTING THE LIGHT
Project Intro
This Cosmopolitan Netherlands cover story was shot in Amsterdam. The intention behind this lighting setup is a classic, high impact cover look: clean, flattering and polished. The light is designed to render skin, facial features and styling with clarity and evenness, while keeping enough punch and separation for the subject to stand out instantly on the page. The result is a bright, refined image with controlled contrast and a crisp, editorial finish that holds up beautifully for cover typography and close cropping.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Transformation made visible.
STEP 1
- Build two “trees” on set: stack two Profoto ProHeads on each side, each fitted with a Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M, mounted via C stands as shown in the 3D render.
- Add black floppy flags in front of each tree to control spill and keep the light off areas you do not want to lift.
- Set all four heads to power 5.0 as a starting point, then fine tune output to match your distance, exposure and desired contrast.
STEP 2
- Set your key light: a Profoto Deep White Umbrella M, positioned roughly halfway between you and the model, centered on axis, with a subtle downward tilt of about 15 degrees.
- Important: rig this on a super boom arm (unlike the 3D render) so you can bring the light in cleanly without a stand blocking your position.
- Start at around power 6.0, then dial in based on distance, ambient, and the contrast you are aiming for.
- Lift the shadows with a Profoto 2x3 Softbox with grid placed just behind you, angled toward the model at roughly head height. Start at power 3.0 and fine tune as needed.
STEP 3
- Place two black floppy flags close to the model on both sides, just out of frame, to eat spill and tighten contrast along the edges.
- Camera settings: 1/160 s, f/8, ISO 160.
BEFORE AND AFTER
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TOOLS
Equipment List
Profoto Air Remote
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
Profoto Pro 11
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
Profoto ProHead
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
Profoto Extension Cable
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
Profoto Zoom Reflector
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Profoto Umbrella Deep White M
A medium-sized, deep-profile umbrella with a white interior that creates soft, even light with subtle contrast. The deeper shape offers improved control over light direction.
Why it’s used: Ideal for beauty, portrait, and fashion work where a flattering, wraparound light is desired, while keeping the lighting controlled and focused.
Profoto Umbrella Deep White M
A medium-sized, deep-profile umbrella with a white interior that creates soft, even light with subtle contrast. The deeper shape offers improved control over light direction.
Why it’s used: Ideal for beauty, portrait, and fashion work where a flattering, wraparound light is desired, while keeping the lighting controlled and focused.
Profoto Softbox 2x3"(60x90cm)
A medium rectangular softbox measuring 60×90 cm, compatible with Profoto flashes. Produces soft, even light with defined yet gentle shadows.
Why it’s used: Versatile for portraits, beauty, and fashion photography, offering a balance between softness and directional control in both studio and location setups.
Profoto Softbox 2x3"(60x90cm)
A medium rectangular softbox measuring 60×90 cm, compatible with Profoto flashes. Produces soft, even light with defined yet gentle shadows.
Why it’s used: Versatile for portraits, beauty, and fashion photography, offering a balance between softness and directional control in both studio and location setups.
Floppy Flag
A larger black flag with an extra hinged flap of fabric that can be unfolded to double its size. Mounted on a stand or grip arm for flexible light control.
Why it’s used: Offers the same light-blocking function as a standard flag but with extra coverage when needed, making it ideal for blocking strong light sources or creating large shadow areas on set.
A larger black flag with an extra hinged flap of fabric that can be unfolded to double its size. Mounted on a stand or grip arm for flexible light control.
Why it’s used: Offers the same light-blocking function as a standard flag but with extra coverage when needed, making it ideal for blocking strong light sources or creating large shadow areas on set.
C-Stand
A versatile, durable stand with a three-leg base and adjustable central column, often paired with a grip head and extension arm. Known for its stability and ability to nest closely with other stands.
Why it’s used: Essential for holding lights, flags, reflectors, or other modifiers in precise positions. Its design allows for creative rigging and efficient use of space on busy sets.
A versatile, durable stand with a three-leg base and adjustable central column, often paired with a grip head and extension arm. Known for its stability and ability to nest closely with other stands.
Why it’s used: Essential for holding lights, flags, reflectors, or other modifiers in precise positions. Its design allows for creative rigging and efficient use of space on busy sets.
Super Boom Stand
A robust stand equipped with a long boom arm, designed to hold lights or modifiers far from the stand’s base. It offers extended reach and adjustable angles for creative lighting setups.
Why it’s used: Ideal for placing light sources directly overhead or into hard-to-reach positions, keeping the stand itself out of frame and the shooting area clear.
A robust stand equipped with a long boom arm, designed to hold lights or modifiers far from the stand’s base. It offers extended reach and adjustable angles for creative lighting setups.
Why it’s used: Ideal for placing light sources directly overhead or into hard-to-reach positions, keeping the stand itself out of frame and the shooting area clear.
Hi-Roller Stand
A tall, wheeled light stand designed to support large and heavy lighting equipment at significant heights. Its rolling base allows easy repositioning without dismantling the setup.
Why it’s used: Ideal for studio work where lights need to be moved frequently and adjusted high above the set, such as for overhead lighting or large modifiers.
A tall, wheeled light stand designed to support large and heavy lighting equipment at significant heights. Its rolling base allows easy repositioning without dismantling the setup.
Why it’s used: Ideal for studio work where lights need to be moved frequently and adjusted high above the set, such as for overhead lighting or large modifiers.
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