Softbox Lighting Kits for Photo & Video

Each kit here includes an LED light, a quick-release softbox and a carbon fiber light stand. The Max 120W Master Kits pair the light with a 24 in softbox and the Light Stand 250. The Pro 300W Creator Kits include a 36 in softbox and the Light Stand 310, plus barndoors and a carrying case.

One light in a softbox, used as your key light, is enough for most portraits, interviews and product shots. Add a second light as a fill or hair light when you want more control over shadows, or use a reflector on the shadow side instead.

Yes. These are continuous LED lights, so you can see the light as you shoot, and they work for stills and video alike. The Max 120W runs at 22 dB and the Pro 300W Spectra at 28 dB, quiet enough for interviews and podcasts.

A kit usually costs less than buying the parts separately. The Max 120W AC Master Kit, for example, adds the 24 in softbox and Light Stand 250 for $500 more than the Creator Kit, while the same softbox and stand cost $748 on their own. Building your own makes sense when you already own a Harlowe light or want a smaller setup.

Many entry-level kits use lower-power lights and softboxes that you assemble with rods. Harlowe kits use 120W to 300W COB LEDs with CRI/TLCI 96 or higher, quick-release softboxes that open without rods, carbon fiber stands, and a warranty of up to 36 months.