Profoto - November: Soft Light Open Call

• Profoto

• Deadline: November 15th, 2025

• Category: High Key Lighting

• Prize: $2,000 USD in Profoto Gear + Exposure

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities

High key lighting is a style defined by its brilliance and clarity — a world bathed in light where brightness dominates and shadows take a subtle step back. Characterized by its soft tones, delicate highlights, and minimal contrast, this approach produces images that feel open, fresh, and full of vitality. The result is a visual atmosphere that radiates positivity and elegance, where glowing whites, pastel hues, and diffused illumination come together to create an almost weightless sense of beauty.

In this challenge, we invite you to explore the luminous side of photography through high key setups. Experiment with light sources that fill every corner of your frame, ensuring that even the shadows feel soft and intentional. Use this technique to evoke feelings of purity, joy, and sophistication — whether you’re crafting a radiant portrait that celebrates natural energy, designing a clean and modern editorial spread, or capturing a still life that seems to glow from within. Show us how you harness the power of light to create images that don’t just illuminate the subject, but elevate the mood and spirit of the entire scene.