I've been shooting events (conferences etc.) for, like, 20 years, and recently got into portraits. I bought a ProFoto setup and some backgrounds I can setup at clients for corporate pictures, family portraits etc. and was actually quite baffled how hard it is to get really good lighting, even with my many years of experience in general phtography. Lighting is a whole other "animal" than non-flash shootings and even having gone through multiple UA-cam videos on the subject, I just bought your "money making class" because I like your "here's a detailed approach to how you can actually do this type of shot with this type of gear"-videos, which - I guess - is the whole point of using the word "recipe". At 70-80$ for hours of video tutorials and SPECIFIC advice, it's a "steal" because it's going to earn itself back quickly and multiple times. Thanks!
I like the lighting recipe guides and how you explain them. They look similar to the set reports I use for product photography. Your guides are valuable tools photograpers can use to bring consistancy to their work. You're showing us how to use light, but what I also see is how to be professional and prepare a set before clients/models arrive. Thank you, Lindsay, for another great video.
My husband doesn’t understand about photography so he listen to me watching her from a different room and he calls her a ‘the scientist’” because she is so knowledge ❤
This is by far one of my favorite tutorials on YT to watch on the subject. I purchased your "Money Making Photography Lighting Recipe Guide" over the holidays and it IS PHENOMENAL. It is providing me with the foundation/workflow for my plans to do headshots soon. Also Sekonic wants me to send you their thanks and gratitude for being the influence on me in purchasing a new light meter from them.
It’s always a true pleasure watching Lindsay. I just love everything..the way you explain, the details, the alternatives you give, the way you deliver information..it’s just such a pleasure learning from you! If you need a free assistant I live in nyc! 😅
Good idea using a mannequin for practice or demo. Great work on sample learn plus classes. Good refresher course for non-profit work or small business work.
Thank you for all your videos and educational information about photography. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Your work and style of photography is stunning. Your videos are so helpful and detailed which makes them easy to understand and follow. You make everything make sense to me. I appreciate all the time and work you put into these videos and your dedication to helping other photographers grow. I would love to take a workshop in person with you.
Hey Lindsay, great video! Love your posing book! Could you tell me the name of, or where you got your small grey background light stand? I have not been able to find a stand that folds down that small that is sturdy enough for a strobe. thank you!
Very nice technical instruction of a studio portrait set up. I would also suggest others get John Cornicello's book titled the Anatomy of a Portrait, and also check out Mark Cleghorn's videos on his Clock and Compass set up on portrait lighting. These resources combined with Lindsay's guide will be a great place to start. Now go out, grab a friend or two, experiment, learn, and practice! Thanks Lindsay for the great content.
The Lighting Recipe Guide is great! Just the off center i canl‘t understand. In your video, you move it just a bit back but then you change the distance from model. I just work with the distance from model and hight above eye level. The result is cool but maybe i can do better 🤷🏼♂️ Thank you Lindsay
so I'm lining up with the center of the frame (aka camera angle centered on subject) and then estimate the distance off to the side from the center point.
I am a long time Sekonic light meter user. I often need to recreate the same lighting recipe but instead of a tape measure I use a laser: Bosch Blaze Pro GLM165-40 165ft Laser Distance Measure with Color Backlit Display. And if I am really in a hurry, I "walk it off" 🙂
great guide for an idiot like me. You forgot to mention the angle of the modifier. But i think i Will try it a bit. I had trouble doing rembrandt getting it perfect. but this guide helps a bit.
I have a feeling you are no idiot silly. But also for angle, try a combo of looking the bts photos and also sometimes varying your subjects chin up/down will help get the shape you want a bit more!
@@lindsayadlerphoto i do mostly do loop lit selfportraits(amateur), and they look great. it is just my rembrandt light is mostly a fucked up loop light because you have to be really precise to get it right. i put the model light on and i practice with a hand mirror to see how it looks and if you move your head 2 inches then it is not a rembrandt anymore. I rather stick with loop but if i do a rembrandt it needs to be perfect and not a messed up split or a messed up loop light. And it is driving me crazy sometimes. thanks for replying..
Is the guide translated to other languages ? Many people are not familiar with English and English measures. For me, if it is translated to french, I’ll buy it. I was searching a studio program like this. Thanks.
I didn't get the difference between the distance of the light and the off center. Both seems the same, one from the shoulder of the model and other from the center of the model's face. Could you please explain? Is the off center the angle?
For example, the light may be 53 inches away from the model, but only 6 inches off center of the middle of the frame> it shows approx angle and the distance is separate.
I don't think I have ever used F-14 in the studio unless it was for a large group with at least 2 rows of family. Single or couple portraits I used F-11 to F-16. with a Medium format camera.
All measurements are based on model. Did I miss how tall the model was off floor. You explain light 1 with eye level info but what was model height for this setup
it really wont make much of a difference in the shot, truly. If you go wider you could get a narrower depth of field but it really doesn't change the look of the photo that much. If you want the sharpest part of your lens, aim for a middle aperture.
I am surprised about the use of f14. If I am not mistaken diffraction begins affecting lenses starting at about f11 and picture becomes softer. Can you explain?
I shoot at F/11 75% of the time. at a 50megapixel camera if you miss focus at F5.6 its OUT and hard to save. My default is F8-F11. So this is just a tiny bit more. And the amount it affects lenses is soooo tiny it is not visible except maybe at pixel level.
The one and only Ms Adler - She is phenomenal - fantastic portfolio of real ,well thought out images.
Thanks so much for the kind words! :)
I've been shooting events (conferences etc.) for, like, 20 years, and recently got into portraits. I bought a ProFoto setup and some backgrounds I can setup at clients for corporate pictures, family portraits etc. and was actually quite baffled how hard it is to get really good lighting, even with my many years of experience in general phtography. Lighting is a whole other "animal" than non-flash shootings and even having gone through multiple UA-cam videos on the subject, I just bought your "money making class" because I like your "here's a detailed approach to how you can actually do this type of shot with this type of gear"-videos, which - I guess - is the whole point of using the word "recipe". At 70-80$ for hours of video tutorials and SPECIFIC advice, it's a "steal" because it's going to earn itself back quickly and multiple times. Thanks!
I'm so happy to hear the classes have been able to help you! :D
Thank you. I have never seen anyone so detailed and intelligible.
Thank you so much!
Lindsay be teaching and we be exercising what she teaching. Great work home skillet
I like the lighting recipe guides and how you explain them. They look similar to the set reports I use for product photography. Your guides are valuable tools photograpers can use to bring consistancy to their work. You're showing us how to use light, but what I also see is how to be professional and prepare a set before clients/models arrive.
Thank you, Lindsay, for another great video.
Thank you so much!
Hope to see another video this month or fall if not busy. Great work on videos.
My husband doesn’t understand about photography so he listen to me watching her from a different room and he calls her a ‘the scientist’” because she is so knowledge ❤
Love that!
This is by far one of my favorite tutorials on YT to watch on the subject. I purchased your "Money Making Photography Lighting Recipe Guide" over the holidays and it IS PHENOMENAL. It is providing me with the foundation/workflow for my plans to do headshots soon. Also Sekonic wants me to send you their thanks and gratitude for being the influence on me in purchasing a new light meter from them.
Great guide! I look forward to viewing the others! Thanks!
It’s always a true pleasure watching Lindsay. I just love everything..the way you explain, the details, the alternatives you give, the way you deliver information..it’s just such a pleasure learning from you! If you need a free assistant I live in nyc! 😅
Thanks so much!
Wow! Amazing guides. Thank you so much Lindsay for sharing with us. ❤️
Good idea using a mannequin for practice or demo. Great work on sample learn plus classes. Good refresher course for non-profit work or small business work.
Awesome!! I just got another book you wrote. Plan on reading it after new years. Thanks for sharing expertise.
Thank you for all your videos and educational information about photography. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Your work and style of photography is stunning. Your videos are so helpful and detailed which makes them easy to understand and follow. You make everything make sense to me. I appreciate all the time and work you put into these videos and your dedication to helping other photographers grow. I would love to take a workshop in person with you.
Thank you so much for watching!
The BOSS!!!!!!
Goated! Love you Lindsay ❤️❤️
Always very interesting content. This content is Pure Gold. 🤗
Absolutely love this.
Amazing as usual, Lindsay!!!!!
Lindsay you are the best!! That's all I have to say! 💗
More ! ...More ! 😍😍
Hello.
I love your videos and tutorials very much. Thank you for your work and inspirations.
Merry xmas from Germany.
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Thanks so much!
Lindsay, thanks for your interesting tips, show us easy system to set up lights, so interesting way, nice explain, is going to help...
Thank you for watching!
Bought the Black Friday special for these! I cannot wait to dig into them!
Yesssss. Hope you enjoy the content!
Do you always have to be beautiful everytime?
This is great! Please tell me how do you hang your light dish on the walls? love the space saving hack
coming out soon!
@@lindsayadlerphoto Thank you
@@petervu9466 No, you need an attachment that fits. Not many options out there.
I love you. You are awesome!
Love your lighting guides! Thank you for making these videos and sharing your skill set!
thank you so much
Hey Lindsay, great video! Love your posing book! Could you tell me the name of, or where you got your small grey background light stand? I have not been able to find a stand that folds down that small that is sturdy enough for a strobe. thank you!
I have an impact stand and a manfrotto nano stand
@@lindsayadlerphoto Ok, great, thank you!
What a great tips …. Love it. Ty as usual!
I still use these
That's good to know!
Very nice technical instruction of a studio portrait set up. I would also suggest others get John Cornicello's book titled the Anatomy of a Portrait, and also check out Mark Cleghorn's videos on his Clock and Compass set up on portrait lighting. These resources combined with Lindsay's guide will be a great place to start. Now go out, grab a friend or two, experiment, learn, and practice! Thanks Lindsay for the great content.
I'd personally recommend lindsayadler.photo/msl -- the most comprehensive lighting tutorial out there. full stop. :D
The Lighting Recipe Guide is great! Just the off center i canl‘t understand. In your video, you move it just a bit back but then you change the distance from model. I just work with the distance from model and hight above eye level. The result is cool but maybe i can do better 🤷🏼♂️ Thank you Lindsay
so I'm lining up with the center of the frame (aka camera angle centered on subject) and then estimate the distance off to the side from the center point.
Great video.
You should try using a laser tape measure.
Thats a great idea. On it!
Thank you so much for the video, Very helpful. Can you please give information about the mannequin where to buy it? Thanks again.
Amazon
I am a long time Sekonic light meter user. I often need to recreate the same lighting recipe but instead of a tape measure I use a laser: Bosch Blaze Pro GLM165-40 165ft Laser Distance Measure with Color Backlit Display. And if I am really in a hurry, I "walk it off" 🙂
A laser would be a great idea!
WELL explain
Love these guides, my only thing would be if the measurements had metric as well.
Siri
all new guides have metric
@@suebyrne7739 what lol. Are you trying to ask for Siri??
@@lindsayadlerphoto do you have a link for the dummy model you had in this demo?
It's been a while, I believe it was on Amazon, you should be able to find it there.
Are these lighting recipes available in print format or only on website ? Extremely helpful presentations every time
So the guides are PDF format and some people opt to print a personal copy out for themselves. :)
Amei ❤🧡💚
what is it that you use for the RFI modifiers to hang from the wall? Thanks.
Westcott Float Mount Wall System-- I designed it - lindsayadler.photo/floatmounts
Can you please do the same video and explanation but with beauty photography ?!
I have a class on learnwithlindsay.com !
Plus this is just an overview of how to use the guides. I have guides/classes on beauty photography.
great guide for an idiot like me. You forgot to mention the angle of the modifier. But i think i Will try it a bit. I had trouble doing rembrandt getting it perfect. but this guide helps a bit.
I have a feeling you are no idiot silly. But also for angle, try a combo of looking the bts photos and also sometimes varying your subjects chin up/down will help get the shape you want a bit more!
@@lindsayadlerphoto i do mostly do loop lit selfportraits(amateur), and they look great. it is just my rembrandt light is mostly a fucked up loop light because you have to be really precise to get it right. i put the model light on and i practice with a hand mirror to see how it looks and if you move your head 2 inches then it is not a rembrandt anymore. I rather stick with loop but if i do a rembrandt it needs to be perfect and not a messed up split or a messed up loop light. And it is driving me crazy sometimes. thanks for replying..
Which recipe guide contains the lighting setup used in this video?
My headshot lighting recipe guide: lindsayadler.photo/headshots-guide
@@lindsayadlerphoto Thanks. Ordering it now.
Is the guide translated to other languages ? Many people are not familiar with English and English measures.
For me, if it is translated to french, I’ll buy it.
I was searching a studio program like this.
Thanks.
Not currently, but we're working on something that will hopefully help with translations soon!
Hihihi, like spending an afternoon at my studio.. 😛
dear Mrs. Adler, what is the name of the Mannequin you use and where did you buy it please?
Just a general mannequin, doesn't have a name, and Amazon.
I didn't get the difference between the distance of the light and the off center. Both seems the same, one from the shoulder of the model and other from the center of the model's face. Could you please explain? Is the off center the angle?
For example, the light may be 53 inches away from the model, but only 6 inches off center of the middle of the frame> it shows approx angle and the distance is separate.
@@lindsayadlerphoto thank you
thanks sister
Bonjour j'aimerais savoir a quel endroit vous avez acheté le trépied et la tête du modèle,merci.
Adorama
I don't think I have ever used F-14 in the studio unless it was for a large group with at least 2 rows of family. Single or couple portraits I used F-11 to F-16. with a Medium format camera.
lol It was an example But I shoot F11 all the time.
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Good god! ☺️😍🥰😘
All measurements are based on model. Did I miss how tall the model was off floor. You explain light 1 with eye level info but what was model height for this setup
I also provide the height of the light off of the floor. So the info is all there.
Plus, you should be able to adjust things to your own environment/situation.
why f14? and not f6 or so?
it really wont make much of a difference in the shot, truly. If you go wider you could get a narrower depth of field but it really doesn't change the look of the photo that much. If you want the sharpest part of your lens, aim for a middle aperture.
@@lindsayadlerphoto Hi, thanks a lot for that, yeah thats what i was thinking =). thanks a lot, great videos btw!
Thanks so much!
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I am surprised about the use of f14. If I am not mistaken diffraction begins affecting lenses starting at about f11 and picture becomes softer. Can you explain?
I shoot at F/11 75% of the time. at a 50megapixel camera if you miss focus at F5.6 its OUT and hard to save. My default is F8-F11. So this is just a tiny bit more. And the amount it affects lenses is soooo tiny it is not visible except maybe at pixel level.
@@lindsayadlerphoto Thanks so much for replying!!! I should learn better not to take anything as an absolute, especially for photography.
Diffraction is lens and sensor dependent so test to see what stop it becomes an issue.
Light meter
Yes?
informative 17mins.
I notice you comment the same comment on every video lol
Only hundreds of setups?
I'm out ...
Down vote.
This chickas masterclass in lighting should be necessary learning for all photographers
lol
Thank you so much