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single dominant key light to preserve a sculptural, painterly atmosphere. A Profoto B2 fitted with a softbox and honeycomb grid was positioned approximately 45° to camera left and 35–45° above eye level. The grid was used to precisely control light spill, keeping the background in controlled darkness while isolating the subjects in a narrow beam of soft, directional light. No fill light was applied. Shadow density was shaped through negative fill created by dark walls, furniture, and floor surfaces. This approach produces deep, dimensional shadows, emphasizes facial structure, and creates a floating, suspended visual effect, allowing movement to occur within a quiet, cinematic atmosphere rather than a decorative studio environment.