How to Set Up Your Godox Flashes for Wedding Photography
In this post, I’m walking you through how to set up a two or three-light Godox kit for wedding photography. Whether you’re using Godox or another brand, the configuration process described here will help you achieve versatility, convenience, and speed on your wedding day.
Equipment Overview
For this setup, I’m using the following:
Godox V860II (or similar speed light)
Godox X2T Trigger
Two Godox AD200 Pro flashes
There are two key configurations to consider:
Off-Camera Flash with Trigger: Use one or two AD200 Pros off-camera with the trigger on your camera.
On-Camera Speed Light: Use one or two AD200 Pros off-camera while using the speed light on your camera.
Using these configurations allows you to quickly switch between on-camera and off-camera flash with just a few button clicks—ideal for those fast-paced wedding moments.
Step 1: Setting the Channel
Every device in your kit must communicate on the same radio channel. Here’s how to do it:
For the Trigger
Turn on the Trigger:
Navigate to the menu.
Scroll down until you see "Ch" and click Set.
Select Your Desired Channel:
Choose a channel and click Set.
Exit the menu.
For the Speed Light
Switch to Radio Mode:
Press the mode button and cycle through until you see “Radio Group Master” (this will appear as a radio symbol and “GR”.)
Set the Channel:
Cycle through channels until you select your desired channel, then confirm.
For the AD200 Pro
Power On the AD200:
Hold the Group Channel button until the channel indicator blinks.
Select and Lock Your Channel:
Scroll to your desired channel.
Hold the Group Channel button again to lock in your selection.
Tip: In my setup, I use Channel 21 on all devices—but choose the channel that works best for you.
Step 2: Configuring the Groups on the AD200 Pros
Groups allow your trigger to communicate with each off-camera flash individually or simultaneously. Here’s how to set them:
Group Assignment:
If you want both AD200 Pros to fire at the same power level, assign them to the same group (e.g., Group B).
For independent control, assign one to Group B and the other to Group C.
Changing the Group:
On the AD200, press the Group Channel button until the desired group (A, B, C, etc.) is displayed.
Note: I avoid using Group A for the AD200 Pros because the on-camera speed light will automatically be set to Group A.
Step 3: Setting Up the Speed Light as a Trigger
Your speed light can double as a trigger for on-camera flash. Follow these steps:
Turn on the Speed Light:
Cycle through modes until you reach radio mode (“Radio ETL”).
Switch to Group Mode:
Change the mode until you see “GR” (radio group) which sets the speed light as the master in Group A.
Why It Matters:
With the speed light set as Group A and the AD200s on Group B (or C), you can quickly switch between using on-camera flash and off-camera flash.
To use only the on-camera flash, disable all except Group A.
To use only off-camera flashes, disable Group A.
This setup gives you the flexibility to adapt your lighting quickly based on your shooting scenario.
Step 4: Adjusting Flash Power Levels
Managing power is simple once your groups are set up:
Using the Trigger:
Adjust power for each group (B, C, etc.) using the trigger’s dedicated controls.
Always confirm you’re on the correct group before making adjustments.
Using the Speed Light:
Press the group button on the speed light to select the appropriate group.
Adjust the power using the scroll dial or buttons.
Press the mode button to lock in your setting.
Important: Ensure only one control (either the trigger or the on-camera speed light) is active at a time to avoid conflicts in power level communication.
Final Thoughts
With your Godox lighting kit set up this way, you’re always ready to handle any lighting situation during a wedding—from blending on-camera and off-camera flashes to switching between flat lighting and more dramatic effects at the click of a button. This efficient setup minimizes guesswork and maximizes your creative control, letting you focus on capturing those perfect moments.