Lindsay Adler
Lindsay Adler is a fashion photographer, educator, and author based in New York City. You can follow her work and see her photography on her website, lindsayadlerphotography.com, or on Instagram @lindsayadler_photo.
Valentine’s Day calls for some festive images… and that’s exactly what I have in store for you in this video using 3 lights, gels, stickers, and a star filter! Let’s take a look.
I recently took a trip to the dollar store and it was packed with fun, kitschy stickers, table decor, and more. After a $9 collection of goodies, I had just what I needed for a Valentine’s day beauty look.
My fabulous team adorned my subject in the stickers plus some beautifully complimentary hair and makeup. The resulting look was extremely playful and kitschy, so that’s what I wanted out of the lighting and creative effects.
For this shot I used three lights to give rich color to the shot:
#1 Main light: Profoto D2 + 5 degree grid
#2 Gel light left: Profoto D2 + purple gel
#3 Gel light right: Profoto D2 + magenta gel
Because my subject had some sequins and reflective elements on her face, I decided to use a 4 point cross star filter so that when the hard light hit her face it would create starburst reflections. I used the Canon R5 and RF 24-105 for these images.
Once I had the lighting, the color, and special effects, it was all about getting the right expressions. I decided to go for a mixture of innocent and playful to bring the look to life!
Interested in learning more about gels and how they can level up your photo shoot? Check out these guides by 42 West:
- How to Use Colorful Gels for the Perfect Valentine’s Day Model Shoot with Lindsay Adler
- New Flashpoint Gel Kits Give Photographers Ultimate Creative Control
PRODUCTS USED:
- Savage Universal Tulip
- Canon EOS R5
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4
- Star Filter
- Profoto D2
- Profoto 5 Degree Grid
- Rosco Creative Gel Kit
