Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Photo Deconstruction I'm going to take you behind the scenes of a fashion shoot using my signature color red.
0:00 Intro
1:18 Behind the Scenes
2:22 Lighting
2:59 Gear
3:43 Captured in camera
5:31 Final Image
6:16 Post Processing
If you follow my work you know that my favorite color by far is red! It's bold, commading, passionate... you name it!
That's why I was super excited to hear that Pantone's Color of the Year for 2023 was Viva Magenta! While it's not exactly a perfect "red" if you look at the color (pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/what-is-viva-magenta) you can see that it's mostly a red with just a shift of magenta in it.
Each year I set out to create shoots based on that color, so this shoot was loosely based on that.
For this shoot I wanted to craft an image with depth, drama, and emotion using red in a unique way. To avoid a flat look, I created a corner set using a Gravity Backdrops background where the subject appears to be nestled in the seam, adding a dynamic feel to the shot.
💡 Lighting
My main was a Westcott Optical spot for precise control over lighting on the subject's face and torso, while a large umbrella with diffusion filled in the shadows. My go-to camera lens combo, the Canon R5 with a 24-105mm lens, provided the flexibility to capture various shots without changing lenses.
⚙️ Camera settings
✅ 1/200
✅ F4.0
✅ ISO 640
📸 Gear
✅ Gravity Backdrops Red Background: https://lindsayadler.photo/gravitybackdrops
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
✅ Canon 24-105mm 4.0: https://prf.hn/l/deZLnJq/
✅ Canon 24-70mm 4.0: https://prf.hn/l/6WOogjq/
✅ Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler: https://prf.hn/l/G9DRROp/
✅ Tether Tools TetherPro USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://prf.hn/l/vwzRaoJ/
✅ Tether Tools Tether Block Mounting Plate: https://prf.hn/l/G9X1QDo/
✅ Capture One Software: https://prf.hn/l/NdXbJAA/
🔥 If you'd like to see some more setups that feature the Optical Spot Modifier check out my dedicated guide here: 👉 https://lindsayadler.photo/opticalspotguide
P.S. If you purchase an Optical Spot it comes with a 40+ minute FREE training video!
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👉 Portfolio: lindsayadlerphotography.com
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayadler_photo
👉 Facebook: facebook.com/lindsayadlerphotography
👉 Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayadler
👉 Education: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com
Some of the links in this description contain affiliate links to partners.
In this Photo Deconstruction I'm going to take you behind the scenes of a fashion shoot using my signature color red.
0:00 Intro
1:18 Behind the Scenes
2:22 Lighting
2:59 Gear
3:43 Captured in camera
5:31 Final Image
6:16 Post Processing
If you follow my work you know that my favorite color by far is red! It's bold, commading, passionate... you name it!
That's why I was super excited to hear that Pantone's Color of the Year for 2023 was Viva Magenta! While it's not exactly a perfect "red" if you look at the color (pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/what-is-viva-magenta) you can see that it's mostly a red with just a shift of magenta in it.
Each year I set out to create shoots based on that color, so this shoot was loosely based on that.
For this shoot I wanted to craft an image with depth, drama, and emotion using red in a unique way. To avoid a flat look, I created a corner set using a Gravity Backdrops background where the subject appears to be nestled in the seam, adding a dynamic feel to the shot.
💡 Lighting
My main was a Westcott Optical spot for precise control over lighting on the subject's face and torso, while a large umbrella with diffusion filled in the shadows. My go-to camera lens combo, the Canon R5 with a 24-105mm lens, provided the flexibility to capture various shots without changing lenses.
⚙️ Camera settings
✅ 1/200
✅ F4.0
✅ ISO 640
📸 Gear
✅ Gravity Backdrops Red Background: https://lindsayadler.photo/gravitybackdrops
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
✅ Canon 24-105mm 4.0: https://prf.hn/l/deZLnJq/
✅ Canon 24-70mm 4.0: https://prf.hn/l/6WOogjq/
✅ Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler: https://prf.hn/l/G9DRROp/
✅ Tether Tools TetherPro USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://prf.hn/l/vwzRaoJ/
✅ Tether Tools Tether Block Mounting Plate: https://prf.hn/l/G9X1QDo/
✅ Capture One Software: https://prf.hn/l/NdXbJAA/
🔥 If you'd like to see some more setups that feature the Optical Spot Modifier check out my dedicated guide here: 👉 https://lindsayadler.photo/opticalspotguide
P.S. If you purchase an Optical Spot it comes with a 40+ minute FREE training video!
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👉 Portfolio: lindsayadlerphotography.com
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayadler_photo
👉 Facebook: facebook.com/lindsayadlerphotography
👉 Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayadler
👉 Education: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com
Some of the links in this description contain affiliate links to partners.
