Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Photo Deconstruction I’m going to show you how I created a David Bowie inspired beauty image using gels, shutter drag, and the Pantone Color of the Year -- Very Peri
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David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
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If you follow this channel you probably already know that every year I do a few shoots that are themed around the Pantone Color of the Year. I like doing this for a few reasons:
✅ Having my images show up for the trending color of the year
✅ Showing clients that I am up to date on trends
✅ Giving myself a creative challenge!
This shoot was inspired by my model's awesome hair/look which paved the way for the Bowie theme.
This is a 4 light setup (1:30). The main light is a Zoom reflector with a purple gel with another zoom reflector lower to act as a fill. The 3rd strobe is a 1x4ft strip softbox with grid from above to help separate out the model’s hair. Last but not least is a background light on a floor stand but only being used as a constant light and was used to aid in the shutter drag effect.
Using a longer shutter speed I was able to create movement and specular highlights on the gems, just go make the image pop a bit more.
Straight out of camera (7:18) was very close to the end result, there were just a few things I wanted to change to tighten up the image, but overall I was very pleased with the “in camera” effects.
👇 I’d love to hear your thoughts on the final outcome. Is this something you’d try? It might spark some new inspiration for you!
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ 1/4th
✅ F/11
✅ ISO 100
📸 Gear Used:
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm F/4: https://prf.hn/l/deZLnJq/
✅ Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Profoto Wide Zoom Reflector: https://prf.hn/l/PlBgDqe/
✅ Profoto 1×4' 50 Degree Grid: https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/
✅ Profoto 1×4' Strip Softbox: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/
✅ Profoto Air Remote: https://prf.hn/l/Kz4yPNW/
✅ Avenger D600 boom arm: https://prf.hn/l/EJDBPD2/
✅ Savage C-Stand: https://prf.hn/l/kV0wEB3/
✅ TetherTools Tether Cable: https://prf.hn/l/vwzRaoJ/
✅ Rosco Creative Effects Gel kit: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/
✅ Savage Seamless Orchid Background: https://prf.hn/l/RlBjAgB/
🔥 For more inspiring creative lighting techniques check out my Creative Studio Lighting Guide: https://lindsayadler.photo/clg
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In this Photo Deconstruction I’m going to show you how I created a David Bowie inspired beauty image using gels, shutter drag, and the Pantone Color of the Year -- Very Peri
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David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
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If you follow this channel you probably already know that every year I do a few shoots that are themed around the Pantone Color of the Year. I like doing this for a few reasons:
✅ Having my images show up for the trending color of the year
✅ Showing clients that I am up to date on trends
✅ Giving myself a creative challenge!
This shoot was inspired by my model's awesome hair/look which paved the way for the Bowie theme.
This is a 4 light setup (1:30). The main light is a Zoom reflector with a purple gel with another zoom reflector lower to act as a fill. The 3rd strobe is a 1x4ft strip softbox with grid from above to help separate out the model’s hair. Last but not least is a background light on a floor stand but only being used as a constant light and was used to aid in the shutter drag effect.
Using a longer shutter speed I was able to create movement and specular highlights on the gems, just go make the image pop a bit more.
Straight out of camera (7:18) was very close to the end result, there were just a few things I wanted to change to tighten up the image, but overall I was very pleased with the “in camera” effects.
👇 I’d love to hear your thoughts on the final outcome. Is this something you’d try? It might spark some new inspiration for you!
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ 1/4th
✅ F/11
✅ ISO 100
📸 Gear Used:
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm F/4: https://prf.hn/l/deZLnJq/
✅ Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Profoto Wide Zoom Reflector: https://prf.hn/l/PlBgDqe/
✅ Profoto 1×4' 50 Degree Grid: https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/
✅ Profoto 1×4' Strip Softbox: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/
✅ Profoto Air Remote: https://prf.hn/l/Kz4yPNW/
✅ Avenger D600 boom arm: https://prf.hn/l/EJDBPD2/
✅ Savage C-Stand: https://prf.hn/l/kV0wEB3/
✅ TetherTools Tether Cable: https://prf.hn/l/vwzRaoJ/
✅ Rosco Creative Effects Gel kit: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/
✅ Savage Seamless Orchid Background: https://prf.hn/l/RlBjAgB/
🔥 For more inspiring creative lighting techniques check out my Creative Studio Lighting Guide: https://lindsayadler.photo/clg
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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.
