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We help new and professional  content creators find the perfect lighting to level up their photos and videos.

Creatorsblog was born to deliver accurate, high-quality info about professional lighting gear — whether you’re just getting started or already a pro, and no matter your budget. From TikTok to YouTube and Instagram, great lighting is what makes your shots stand out.

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Lighting for Photography

Photography lighting depends on your style and needs. At the end lighting and photography works together to xpose a feeling, place, or moment. Pick what you’re looking for:

Lighting for Videos

Whether you’re vlogging, cooking, streaming, or just shooting for fun, the right lighting helps every element pop on screen. Choose lighting for a video is too easy just find your video type, and we’ll guide you to the best lightning  setup:

Lighting by Use

Let’s be honest — if you need lighting, it’s because you’re creating something audiovisual. That means you’re working on a project or activity. Tell us what you’re doing, and we’ll help you build your own little studio to get amazing shots.

Photography Accessories & Tools

Light alone isn’t always enough. You’ll often need other gear like tripods, umbrellas, diffusers, and more. If you want to dive deeper into these tools, just click on what you’re interested in:

Lighting Setup for Photography & Video

Good gear is only part of the story — you need to set it up the right way to light up faces, bodies, or anything you’re filming. Don’t focus on expensive gear — many times, you can get cinema-worthy results with cheap lights. Sometimes you’ll face different lighting conditions, or switch between moments while shooting. Choose what you’re working on, and we’ll help you build a home or studio setup for crisp, HD results:

How to Use Lighting for Photography?

Lighting isn’t as simple as people think. Great lighting is really about how you shape and project shadows. That depends on how you position your lights, how many light sources you have, and where your subjects are placed in the space. Sometimes the sun itself can be the perfect light source — but you need to line things up so it casts the shadows you want.

If you want to dive deeper, click on the topic you’d like to learn more about:

Understanding Lighting for Photo & Video

Lighting isn’t just throwing a spotlight in front of you and hitting record. There are concepts and techniques worth learning if you want to truly master your craft. Fort example the lighting triangle photography. Dive into these topics to get a better handle on it all:

How Many Lumens Do I Need for Photography or Video?

This is a super common question, especially if you’re just getting started. The short answer is: it depends on what you’re shooting and the conditions you’re working in. For example, lighting a streaming setup is way different from lighting a movie scene, which is totally different again from filming a vlog in a hotel while ordering pizza.

In general, lumens will vary based on the space you’re lighting and the look you want to achieve. For most content creation, you’ll need somewhere between 1,000 and 20,000 lumens. The exact number depends on the scene, how bright you want it to be, and what mood you’re after.

Here’s a quick reference:

• Task lighting (general photography/video): 1,000–1,400 lumens is a solid starting point. A good rule of thumb is about 50 lumens per square foot of space you’re lighting.
  
• Wide beam underwater video lights: 8,000 lumens or more recommended.
  
• Macro underwater video: 2,500–4,000 lumens can do the job.
  
• Wide shots (modern video): 7,000–20,000 lumens is typical.
  

How Many Lights for Studio Photography?

The answer is pretty much the same as with lumens: it depends on your space, your gear, and your desired results. Factors like room size, brightness, diffusion, distance to the subject, even your camera settings all matter.

But in general, for a classic studio photography setup, you’ll want three lights:

• A key light
  
• A background light
  
• A fill light
  

If you’re working on something simpler, like product photography, you can get away with two lights — usually a main (key) light and a fill.

A few more tips:

• Room size: bigger spaces need more lumens.
  
• Desired brightness: brighter shots mean more light.
  
• Diffusion: softboxes and diffusers reduce the intensity, so you may need to boost the lumens.
  
• Distance: the further your light is from your subject, the higher its lumen output should be.
  
• ISO settings: if your camera has a higher ISO, you can get away with lower light levels.
  
• CRI (Color Rendering Index): look for a CRI of 90+ for accurate colors.