For professional portrait photographers and wedding photographers, who work on location, having the right lighting equipment is essential—not just for quality and creativity, but also for mobility, speed, and ease of use. Elinchrom offers an outstanding solution with its battery-powered studio flashes and portable LED lights, designed specifically to meet the demands of outdoor photography.
When shooting on location, every piece of gear you bring should be lightweight, quick to set up, and easy to operate. Elinchrom’s outdoor-friendly lighting solutions, such as the Elinchrom ONE, Elinchrom THREE and Elinchrom FIVE, strike the perfect balance between power and portability. These compact units are easy to carry, making them ideal for natural settings, urban locations, or anywhere you need to travel light but still deliver professional results.
One of the biggest advantages of Elinchrom's battery-powered flashes is the ability to place your lights anywhere, without being tethered to a power outlet. This gives you total creative freedom to position your lights exactly where they’re needed—whether in a field, forest, city street, or by the sea—and adapt quickly to changing conditions.
Elinchrom lighting units feature a clear, user-friendly display and intuitive interface, making setup and power adjustments quick and hassle-free. For even more flexibility, all Elinchrom lights can be remotely controlled—either individually or in groups—using Elinchrom's dedicated wireless transmitters.
Thanks to built-in Bluetooth, you can also control your lights directly via the Elinchrom Studio app on your smartphone. Adjust power levels, groups, and settings in real time, even while standing next to your subject or behind the camera.
For photographers working in fast-paced, high-stress environments—such as weddings, events, or on-location portraits—the ability to capture a perfectly exposed image immediately is invaluable. This is where Elinchrom’s TTL (Through-The-Lens metering) becomes a powerful asset.With TTL enabled, your Elinchrom flash automatically calculates the correct flash exposure based on the camera’s metering. This allows you to get a well-balanced image from the very first frame, even when lighting conditions are rapidly changing or when you have little time to test settings.This is especially important for wedding photographers, who often face unpredictable lighting scenarios and must work quickly while capturing critical, unrepeatable moments. TTL lets you focus on composition, emotion, and timing, knowing your exposure is already dialed in.
Once the initial shot is taken and you’ve nailed exposure with TTL, you can easily switch to manual mode and make subtle adjustments—modifying light ratios, positioning, or power levels—to infuse your images with your signature style and creative intent.Elinchrom’s TTL system ensures you stay in control while gaining the speed and flexibility needed in dynamic shooting environments.
One of the biggest challenges in outdoor portrait photography is working with strong sunlight. With High-Speed Sync (HSS), Elinchrom enables photographers to take full control of the light—even in the brightest conditions.HSS allows you to use shutter speeds faster than your camera’s standard flash sync speed (typically 1/200s or 1/250s), which is essential when shooting in daylight with wide apertures. This lets you darken the ambient light—including harsh sunlight—while maintaining your desired exposure on the subject lit by flash.
By adjusting your shutter speed, you can decide how much of the background and environment you want to include in the exposure. Whether you want a dramatic, moody portrait with a darkened sky or a bright, airy image with natural light in the background, HSS gives you the flexibility to shape the entire scene.Even on a sunny day, you can use Elinchrom HSS-compatible flashes to create your own lighting style—highlighting the subject exactly as you want, without being overpowered by the sun. This level of control is a game-changer for photographers who want to blend natural and artificial light seamlessly.
Another major advantage of Elinchrom’s latest lighting units is their support for USB-C charging. This allows you to charge your gear with common USB-C chargers, car adapters, or portable power banks—ideal for extended sessions in remote locations.
With Elinchrom’s Active Charging technology, you can even recharge your flash while shooting, using a wall adapter or a USB-C power bank attached directly to the light or its stand. This eliminates downtime and ensures you're never left without power, even during demanding all-day shoots.
Elinchrom’s Rotalux softboxes are perfectly suited for location work. They fold up and down in seconds, are lightweight and compact, and still deliver exceptional light quality. Whether you’re using a deep octa, strip box, or square softbox, you can rely on Rotalux modifiers to provide soft, controlled light that enhances your outdoor portraits—without adding bulk to your gear.
Elinchrom's outdoor lighting solutions are designed with the working photographer in mind: powerful, portable, and professional. From battery-powered flashes with intuitive controls to collapsible, featherweight softboxes, Elinchrom equips you with everything you need to produce stunning portraits—anywhere, anytime.With freedom from power outlets, smart app control, USB-C charging, and Active Charging, Elinchrom helps you stay focused on your subject—not your setup. Whether you're photographing in natural landscapes, urban environments, or remote locations, Elinchrom is your perfect lighting companion.