Lighting is the language of fashion photography—and this guide gives you the vocabulary.
In Sculpting With Light, I share years of experience into clear diagrams, practical notes, and creative insights that help you master studio lighting. Whether you’re building your first one-light setup or pushing into advanced multi-light editorials, this book gives you the tools to create images that are both technically precise and artistically bold.
Inside you’ll find:
10+ essential lighting setups with step-by-step diagrams
Notes on modifiers, ratios, gels, and falloff for every situation
On-set troubleshooting strategies for real-world shoots
Creative variations to adapt each setup to your style
Perfect for fashion, editorial, and commercial photographers, this guide is a repeatable reference you’ll return to on every shoot.
Take control of light. Sculpt form. Tell stronger visual stories.
In Sculpting With Light, I share years of experience into clear diagrams, practical notes, and creative insights that help you master studio lighting. Whether you’re building your first one-light setup or pushing into advanced multi-light editorials, this book gives you the tools to create images that are both technically precise and artistically bold.
Inside you’ll find:
10+ essential lighting setups with step-by-step diagrams
Notes on modifiers, ratios, gels, and falloff for every situation
On-set troubleshooting strategies for real-world shoots
Creative variations to adapt each setup to your style
Perfect for fashion, editorial, and commercial photographers, this guide is a repeatable reference you’ll return to on every shoot.
Take control of light. Sculpt form. Tell stronger visual stories.

Sculpting With Light: Fashion & Editorial Lighting Guide
In Sculpting With Light, CJ Banks distills years of experience into clear diagrams, practical notes, and creative insights that help you master studio lighting. Whether you’re building your first one-light setup or pushing into advanced multi-light editorials, this book gives you the tools to create images that are both technically precise and artistically bold.
Inside you’ll find:
10+ essential lighting setups with step-by-step diagrams
Notes on modifiers, ratios, gels, and falloff for every situation
On-set troubleshooting strategies for real-world shoots
Creative variations to adapt each setup to your style
Perfect for fashion, editorial, and commercial photographers, this guide is a repeatable reference you’ll return to on every shoot.
Take control of light. Sculpt form. Tell stronger visual stories.