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Crafting Beauty Portraits with Hard Light

10/19/2024 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this tutorial, renowned beauty photographer Lindsay Adler demonstrates how to create stunning beauty images using the ‪WestcottLighting‬ Optical Spot modifier. Lindsay walks through the process of crafting a moody and glamorous look with precise, controlled lighting. 


She begins by shaping light on the subject’s face using the optical spot and leaf modifiers, then enhances the shot with edge lighting to add depth and separation from the background. Finally, she introduces a gel to add dramatic color to the scene and uses a Victorian Gobo for intricate light patterns, blending vintage and modern aesthetics. Follow along as Lindsay shares her lighting techniques, posing tips, and creative insights to achieve beautiful, eye-catching results in beauty photography.


Text, image and video via Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

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