Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this Photo Deconstruction I take you through my process for creating a captivating body scape with dramatic lighting and texture. I'll discuss the importance of composition, lighting angles, and post-processing adjustments for creating impactful images of the human form.
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If you're interested in learning in person you'll definitely want to check out my upcoming Bare Elegance workshop which is May 17th-19th, 2024. You can learn more about that here: π https://lindsayadler.photo/bare
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00:00 Introduction
1:00 Behind the scenes
2:00 Lighting
4:00 Final Image breakdown
5:28 Post Processing
π‘Lighting
This was a relatively straight forward 2 light setup consisting of a beauty dish and grid as the main light and a 10 degree grid on the background for separation.
π Post Processing
In post-processing, I primarily focused on enhancing the image's overall look and feel. This involved adjusting color grading to unify skin tones and background hues, tweaking clarity to emphasize texture, and refining shadows and highlights for depth and dimension. Additionally, I utilized retouching techniques to clean up minor imperfections, such as stray hairs and clumped powder, ensuring a polished final result.
π’ Iβd love to hear your thoughts on the final outcome. Drop a comment below!
πΈ Camera Settings:
β 1/200th
β F/11
β ISO 250
πΈ Gear Used:
β Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
β Canon 70-200mm: https://prf.hn/l/7DlBYyY/
β Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
β 10 Degree Grid: https://prf.hn/l/kVkP9q9/
β Profoto Air Remote: https://prf.hn/l/Kz4yPNW/
β Avenger D600 boom arm: https://prf.hn/l/EJDBPD2/
β Savage C-Stand: https://prf.hn/l/kV0wEB3/
β Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: https://prf.hn/l/6kvRQlz/
β Savage Seamless Beige Background: https://prf.hn/l/y8bR30D/
π₯ For more creative Fine Art Nude inspiration check out my class The Conceptual Art Nude π https://lindsayadler.photo/conceptualnude
π Next Fine Art Nude Workshop: https://lindsayadler.photo/fan-workshop
π All upcoming workshops: https://lindsayadler.photo/workshops
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π Portfolio: lindsayadlerphotography.com
π Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayadler_photo
π Facebook: facebook.com/lindsayadlerphotography
π Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayadler
π Education: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com
Some of the links in this description contain affiliate links to partners.
In this Photo Deconstruction I take you through my process for creating a captivating body scape with dramatic lighting and texture. I'll discuss the importance of composition, lighting angles, and post-processing adjustments for creating impactful images of the human form.
ββββ
If you're interested in learning in person you'll definitely want to check out my upcoming Bare Elegance workshop which is May 17th-19th, 2024. You can learn more about that here: π https://lindsayadler.photo/bare
ββββ
00:00 Introduction
1:00 Behind the scenes
2:00 Lighting
4:00 Final Image breakdown
5:28 Post Processing
π‘Lighting
This was a relatively straight forward 2 light setup consisting of a beauty dish and grid as the main light and a 10 degree grid on the background for separation.
π Post Processing
In post-processing, I primarily focused on enhancing the image's overall look and feel. This involved adjusting color grading to unify skin tones and background hues, tweaking clarity to emphasize texture, and refining shadows and highlights for depth and dimension. Additionally, I utilized retouching techniques to clean up minor imperfections, such as stray hairs and clumped powder, ensuring a polished final result.
π’ Iβd love to hear your thoughts on the final outcome. Drop a comment below!
πΈ Camera Settings:
β 1/200th
β F/11
β ISO 250
πΈ Gear Used:
β Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
β Canon 70-200mm: https://prf.hn/l/7DlBYyY/
β Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
β 10 Degree Grid: https://prf.hn/l/kVkP9q9/
β Profoto Air Remote: https://prf.hn/l/Kz4yPNW/
β Avenger D600 boom arm: https://prf.hn/l/EJDBPD2/
β Savage C-Stand: https://prf.hn/l/kV0wEB3/
β Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: https://prf.hn/l/6kvRQlz/
β Savage Seamless Beige Background: https://prf.hn/l/y8bR30D/
π₯ For more creative Fine Art Nude inspiration check out my class The Conceptual Art Nude π https://lindsayadler.photo/conceptualnude
π Next Fine Art Nude Workshop: https://lindsayadler.photo/fan-workshop
π All upcoming workshops: https://lindsayadler.photo/workshops
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π Portfolio: lindsayadlerphotography.com
π Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayadler_photo
π Facebook: facebook.com/lindsayadlerphotography
π Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayadler
π Education: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com
Some of the links in this description contain affiliate links to partners.










