Valentine's Day Themed Beauty Shoot using an Optical Spot
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- In this Valentine's Day themed photo deconstruction I show you a technique where I light a diffusion filter from behind with an optical spot and a gel for eye catching results.
By now you probably know that my favorite new modifier is the optical spot that I helped co-design with Westcott.
For those of you that may not know, an optical spot is a specialty modifier that lets you project specific patterns and slices of light on your subject/background etc.
For this shoot I wanted to do a Valentine’s Day theme but something a bit different with the optical spot then I've done before.
💡Lighting
The background is a Lee Heavy Frost Diffusion filter which gives me a white background, but the trick here is lighting it from behind with a heart logo, almost like a crown on the subject. What I like about using this technique is that some of the light hitting the filter also spills on to the subject proving this nice beautiful glow. Could I have just pointed the optical spot at the background to get the heart? Sure, but you wouldn’t get that glow. 😝
The second light is another optical spot to create a very narrow beam of light on the subject’s face. The reason why I lit the subject like this is so that I could have areas of shadow on the face that I could gel.
This is where the 3rd strobe comes into place which is a medium umbrella with diffusion and purple gel.
As you can see each light has a specific job!
🖌️ Post Processing
The straight out of camera was very close to the final image. There were only a few areas that I decided to tighten up. I added a vignette, more contrast, and added a bit more cyan to the shadow areas to tie the colors together.
👇 If you liked this video sound off in the comments below!
⚙️ Camera settings:
✅ 1/200th
✅ F4.0
✅ ISO 200
📸 Gear Used:
✅ Westcott Optical Spot: lindsayadler.p... (every purchase of the Westcott Optical Spot you'll receive a link to a free 40 minute video showing even more creative techniques!)
✅ Canon EOS R5: adorama.rfvk.n...
✅ Canon 24-105 4.0 adorama.rfvk.n...
✅ Profoto D2: adorama.rfvk.n...
✅ Profoto Medium Umbrella: adorama.rfvk.n...
✅ Profoto Medium Umbrella Diffuser: adorama.rfvk.n...
✅ Lee Filters Heavy Frost 48"x25' Gel Filter Roll, 1" Core: adorama.rfvk.n...
🔥 For more creative setups using the Optical Spot you'll definitely want to check out my lighting recipe guide: lindsayadler.p...
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Amazing idea to light from behind with the optical spot… can’t wait to try it! ❤
❤ I loved how you showcase the versatility of the optical spot, and in particular, how you used it in conjunction with the vellum.
❤ what I like about the video, Ms. Adler, is your photography, your deconstruction, and you. Not sure you explained the empty space in the video, but the image reminds me of one of my submissions to an exam in photography school - the examiner asked "why the empty space?" Where do you think marketers place their texts with this product - the "empty" space becomes their background.
The exam was about 50 years ago - examiners might not even be inclined to ask that question today, but the awareness with the photographer is important.
Another side-effect of the landscape shot is that it can be cropped to portrait for a front page but also fill a "double page" (which gets more money than a single internal page).
I love the colors in this photo and the rim light around your subject.❤
I like the effects you achieve with the pink glow around the subject and the gels. I would love to hear more about your thought process and how you plan for this.
❤ Hi. I like the combination of techniques... Background lit, front light narrower, shadows colourful and so on and so forth. Awesome! Stunning outcome.
Love the vesatility of the Optical Spot! Thanks for the videos!
❤️You have surprised me by using 2 optical spots. Watching your videos always encourages me to play with light, thank you.
💗 I love your Background Lindsay
❤️ Lindsay you are simply the best! Awesome tutorial as always.
Absolutely stunning. Fantastic breakdown and inspiration as always. Perfect timing
See you online next year. Awesome videos.
Love how you lit from behind the diffuser!! So cool.
💜When I saw the preview of the final photo I was wondering how you created this white heart behind the model. Mega idea to send the stencil on a frost foil to wrap the model in even more soft shine from behind with the color. Thanks for these creative setups that always open up new angles on creative studio photography.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day and say thanks for this great video!
❤ Like the idea of using the frost diffusion to light from behind. Something i'm going to have to try.
❤ Yet again you have created a video that is inspiring and unique.
❤ Love the creative idea with light, shadows and gels (which I don't use often as I am not as familiar with them)
❤ I love how creative you are, always coming up with new ideas. I always learn something new from your videos, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience. I’m inspired to get more creative in my own work.
❤ Just received my own optical spot. Ever so excited to use it for the very first time this Saturday. Thank you so much Lindsay, much love from Amsterdam, The Netherlands ❤️
Love your work, I think you always think outside the box and that is what makes you so different from others. Someday I hope to come to one of your classes. Also thanks for the opportunity to win the light.
❤ liked the idea of the rear projection and effect.
Thank you for this inspiring and educational video. Love the detailed description of the set up and the "why". Looking forward to giving it a try. Love your drive to push your knowledge and creativity into the unknown.
❤️ it's amazing using the optical spot has not limits
❤Thank you for sharing your knowledge/experience with us!
❤Fantastic theme! I’m wishing I hadn’t given away my gels years ago. Time for new ones!
Great Video I love using Optical Spots to control lighting in my photography thanks for showing us even more ideas on using this lighting control modifier to sculpt with light Lindsay, I am glad you do not get board you are always growing, exploring, pushing creative boundaries you are awesome, ❤ It!
❤️ this lighting approach is so interesting. I am trying to play with more film lighting and messing lighting behind, through a background, and with color is something I have not fully thought of. I am excited to play with these ideas
❤ it !!! All your videos are amazing and this one I really enjoyed as you make this image thinking outside of the box! Always pushing limits. Cheers!👌
Love it. Thank you so much for continuing to be such a great mentor to us all.
Another very helpful and educational tutorial. The capabilities of the "optical spot" are well demonstrated and show what may be achieved with just the base kit. Be good if one day a wide angle lens to suit the optical spot would be good for those who don't use Canon optics. I look forward to the next tutorial. Thank you.
Lindsay, I have been following you for years and never cease to admire your creativity. Your work is Excellent as always.Thanks for sharing your experience. I already have two optical spots and numerous gels and gobo masks that I am also experimenting with. Thank you !
Wow, Great Job!! Love the technique and the photo!!
😍 💓 optical spot ordered! Incredible thanks so much for sharing
Love this video and you are such a great teacher and a master of light ♥♥♥
❤ I love all your trainings and content. I've been drooling over your optical spots since I used one in a workshop, and I am happy to have more excuses to want one with every video.
❤Nice ideas in all your video.
❤ What I found most interesting (and I can't wait to try!) is lighting the background from behind! That gives me so many ideas.
I like the rear projection against the frosted bg idea
Also, Selective Color is my favorite Photoshop tool I love being able to dial in individual hues + whites/neutrals/blacks
❤I really love the way you communicate though your videos and the energy you have! The way you explain all the details is unique and I am very happy to learn from you. You are trully the masyer of lighting techniques ^^
❤Lucky me, I bought the Optical spot as soon as it came out. Right away I purchased the guide as well. Thank you for all the ideas, without your ideas creative photography was boring.❤
Love ❤ Can't wait to get my hands on my second optical spot!
Oooh I love this, the heart, the colors. Just amazing. I love to try it out in my tiny studio :)
Lindsay, I love love love this and your work is amazing. The optical spot is the bomb. I hope to purchase this in the future. I love everything about your work.
♥ I always love to watch your videos. I learn so much and I am always waiting for the next video to learn even more. Thank you for all you do!
❤ Love gels in photos I need to add this in my portfolio
❤ in your videos you make so much easier than it seems! 😅
You are truly such an inspiration! Hope you will make one of your workshops in Italy! 🙏
Great information....killer conceot.
❤️ love how you explain all your videos
Well, I've been following your videos and your work since 2020 when I decided to change my niche to beauty and fashion photography and the knowledge that I've gained from you is intense all thanks to your willingness to share your knowledge with us. On this video I was particularly impressed with the light that cuts across her face which almost looked like a rembrandt, that was very creative❤🔥❤🔥
That is awesome!
❤ love this Lindsay! You always have the best content!
Always an inspiration to watch your videos :) Gives me great ideas to go new ways in my photography. Loved the idea about the backlight, reduces much of the struggle to light it right from the front.
Love everything. Its clear ans again inspiring
Always creative, stunning, and of course gorgeous. Love these ❤ thank you for sharing your ideas and concepts. I also love having the optical spot as one of my photography tools and your pdf with inspiration on using the optical spot is amazing as well.
Omg Love this sooo much! I love the details you give and the outcome came out Amazing!!! Love all your videos!
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❤ Love your creativity. I've been trying gels before and I really like what they do!
Another incredibly inspiring video and technique ... thank you for sharing
Can't wait to try this!!!!
LOVE this, can't wait to try!!! HEART
I love shooting from behind and thru the heavy frost filter!!
So cool! I love the use of the heart too. I was light testing god this exact same setup earlier today and wish I’d seen this before going through all of the guesswork lol
❤ love it! Thanks
Love❤
Nice work as always. The Purple gel with the gradual fade on your models face gives a much different look vs a sharp edge to transition.
I got the optical spot a week ago and i still like it. so many options❤
LOVE
Awesome work!!
I love the romantic mystery of the shot!
Thanks so much!
I love the idea of how light can make or break a great photo. Lindsay makes it look so easy. I want to be Lindsay.
❤I love how you used two optical lights to create two different shapes. The heart in the background and the slice of light on the face. ♥️
❤️the idea of using a diffusion filter as a backdrop and then projecting lights from behind to achieve the desired effect. The possibilities are endless. Keep up the good work Lindsay!
Amazing creativity, Lindsay. You're a master.
❤👍 I watch your videos regularly. I learn something new every time. BTW, I have your optical spot and it is great
Awesome! Thank you!
Lindsay, I always learn something new when I watch your videos. For example: Because optical spots concentrate light, you lose light and need to shoot wider open and with higher ISO so you don't have to have your lights on full power. Totally useful info! I also loved the creative idea of back-lighting the heart on the Lee "vellum" filter. It reminded me of the "bat signal" in Batman, but FAR more elegant and ethereal! And of course yours signals the greatest of all things: Love! As always, your tutorials are clear, concise, and full of incredibly useful, inspiring, and creative ideas. So grateful to be able to access your education, both here and on Learn Plus!
❤ I like how you sculpted the light on her face and background while filling in the rest of the model with colored light. It focuses your attention to her face.
Love the creativity, the light from behind to project the shape for interest AND offer a rim light! And the additional gel too - genius. Great deconstruction, thank you.
❤ I like the versatility you can add to your portraits and instead of getting "regular" portraits, you now have unique and more beautiful photos.
❤Inspiring work with the optical spot! Always love seeing your creative ideas and how you photograph them! Very simply explained! Thank you, Lindsay! 🙏💐
❤️ I love how you can be very creative when using the optical snoot lighting from the back. It is totally new photography for me. You can do so many things! Amo tu Trabajo,
♥♥♥♥♥♥ I love all of your videos! You are so creative it's ridiculous 🤩. I really like how you lit up the background from the behind with the heart added! Great idea.
Thank you!
❤ There are so many ways to shoot, each one is different from the last one. I like this tutorial because I have what others don't have: heart, joy, color and light. In addition, I understand the details that I should pay attention to. Thank you! ❤
Thank you so much, glad that you're enjoying them!
Thank you for this. I like the idea of always challenging yourself to move forward and making your creativity work harder for you.
I didn't even know this was a thing! I love it! Loved the whole video and how you explained perfectly how you did the photo!
It's neat right??
@@lindsayadlerphoto Yes!
❤I love learning more about using this optical spot - it's remarkable. Revisiting techniques and styles! Such a great way to keep learning.
♥ Thanks Lindsay for always sharing your new creative techniques and lighting set-ups. Loved the glowy effect both the Optical Spot and Gels create. For me, the Deconstruction of the set-up and settings you use are so helpful in creating my own version of your Beauty shots. Following you pushes me further both technically and creatively.
♥️ Love the versatility of the optical spot with all the GOBOs
♥️❤️ The idea of mixing gels for something new and glowy
This video was very impressive - I love how you demonstrate the variations that the optical spots and gels can provide. I haven't worked with gels yet, but you have given me the inspiration to start experimenting! Thank you for always sharing your expertise and creativity. I hope to attend one of your workshops in the future!💗
♥️ The lightning technique always gets my head turning when you experiment with your tools. Then, when you add the gels, it is like icing on the cake. You can create a spectrum of colors which is wonderful to see...your images becomes magical. Thank you for a wonderful Valentine's Spécial!
❤ I like that the deconstruction of the photo is to the point, but thorough enough to make a beginner feel like they can accomplish such an image. Thank you.
❤ This BTS deconstruction is a perfect example of why I’ve followed you for years! I learn something new with each video. It never would have occurred to me to spot light the diffusion material from behind. Thank you! 💗💜
Lindsay I love that you share your knowledge for us to learn, thank you ❤
as usually - perfect!!! alot of creative and full controllof lighting!! as for me - in this video for me was first, when i saw, that somebody use spot opposit of bacground. thank you alot for your lessons, wich many of them even for free, for people who can't buy for exampel. i wish you always to have alot of energy and new ideas!!! and to continue to be a number 1!! 🤩
Thank you so much!
💖 It's beautiful, and, as always so creative. I agree that it's dramatic and peaceful, but I also think the color of her closed lips brings put the slice of light on her face and contrasts the magenta colors around her face making it romantic as well.
Absolutely love the way you work with light!
Just when you think that there are no other ways to photograph a Valentine's Day Theme. Excellent work as always. One thing that I can appreciate is that you break it down without "dumbing it down". Easy to follow and motivating. I'm sure many "I'm going to try that" came from watching this video.❤
❤️ Fabulous Lindsay! Loved watching the set up explained and what an amazing image!! She wears the heart like a crown or her hair do and I LOVE how the light hits her shoulder in the shape of a heart too. Very elegant and love the definition. Fab work and fab tutorial as always.
❤ I love the optical spot! I'm so excited for shoots every time I bring it out. I love how you used the color to light the backdrop and set the mood!
❤ I like how you lit the background from behind. It's amazing how different the look is compared to lighting the background from the front (like I always have)!
❤️I love the way you used color to make a super clean image that is anything but boring. On another note, I love your teaching style. Your tempo and explanations are perfect for the way I learn. 😊
❤ I love how you plan every aspect of your photos without limiting your creativity and experimentation!