In this tutorial, renowned beauty photographer Lindsay Adler @lindsayadlerphoto 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. Let us know your favorite setup in the comments. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Setting the Keylight 02:03 - Setting Edge Lights 03:06 - Adding a Fill Light 04:05 - Gelling the Fill Light 06:14 - Final Results 06:28 - Taking the Image Further 06:55 - Addig a Gobo 08:51 - Lighting Diagrams Get more tips, tricks and educational videos at https://www.ppa.com/education. 💻 Like, comment and subscribe for more content like this. Follow us on our other social channels 📲 Facebook 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/OurPPA/ Instagram 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/ourppa/ Twitter 🔗 https://twitter.com/OurPPA/ LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourppa/ About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world's largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…and with over 35,000 creative members in more than 50 countries. Join at PPA.com here 👉 https://www.ppa.com About Imaging USA: Start your year energized at the premier photography conference & expo. Spark your creativity and learn new skills to grow your business alongside a community of fellow photographers. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll gain actionable insights that have a real impact on your business. https://imagingusa.com

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