Johnny Edward: Studio Portraits Outdoors | Editorial Lighting

November 7, 2025

Creating Editorial Outdoor Portraits Using Studio Lighting & Backdrops (Part 1)

Johnny Edward kicks off this four-part series by building a cinematic editorial portrait on location at Chatfield State Park in Colorado. Starting with natural light as the foundation, Johnny layers in canvas backdrops, off-camera flash, and intentional styling to create a studio-quality look outdoors. Along the way, he deconstructs his creative and technical decisions in real time — from exposure and modifiers to pivoting when the environment delivers unexpected magic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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