Where precision becomes art

In the gardens of a centuries old estate in Switzerland, Yannick De Bakongo proved how far one light can go. With only one light, the broncolor Stelos and the Octabox 150, he built an entire visual world: cinematic, intimate, and uncompromising in detail.

At the Staircase

By the weathered stone steps, Yannick De Bakongo used the Stelos and Octabox 150 to sculpt light that was soft yet impeccably controlled. The folds of the gown revealed texture with painterly subtlety, while the contrast between rough stone, vivid foliage and luminous skin stayed remarkably consistent, frame after frame, despite the shifting daylight. The Stelos’s unrivaled stability ensured that every image carried the same depth and precision, without compromise. Showing that artistry grows strongest when the tools never hold you back.

At the Pond

Later, by the water, reflections and movement became part of the story. The Octabox spread light across the rippling surface, transforming the floating gown into a composition that felt like a painting in motion. Here, the Stelos’s controlled output allowed natural ambiance and crafted illumination to coexist seamlessly, romantic in mood, dramatic in execution. No matter how daylight shifted. For a working photographer, this is not luxury, it is necessity.

Closing

With one light and one tool, Yannick De Bakongo showed that mastery is not about complexity, it is about control. The Stelos offers exactly that: trustworthy precision that lets photographers push further, experiment more, and focus entirely on the image. For those who demand artistry backed by absolute reliability, the Stelos is not an option. It is the standard.

Credits

Photographer: Yannick De Bakongo / Instagram: @yannickdebakongo

Make-up & Hair: Enyonam Cadalbert / Instagram: @zauberschoenmakeup

Model: Claire Weibel / Instagram: @claire.xx.red

Behind the Scenes Video: Mario Grossenbacher / Instagram: @mario.grossenbacher

Model Agency: Biba Models / Instagram: @bibamodelmanagement