High Key vs Low Key Lighting Beauty Shoot @lindsayadlerphoto
High Key vs Low Key Lighting Beauty Shoot  @lindsayadlerphoto
Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I create both a high key and low key beauty image using 2 strobes and the exact same modifiers. The only differences? In one shot I used a reflector, and in the other I added grids while changing the position of the main light. In truth itโ€™s really pretty minimal changes with really dramatic results.

Controlling the amount of light and shadows in your images is extremely important to controlling the mood in a shotโ€ฆ plus honestly it's a fundamental element to knowing your way around the studio.

๐Ÿ”ฅ For more lighting techniques be sure to check out my class Master Studio Lighting: invite.lindsayadlerphotography.com/master-studio-lighting

In this video I create both a high key and low key beauty image using 2 strobes and the exact same modifiers. The only differences? In one shot I used a reflector, and in the other I added grids while changing the position of the main light. In truth itโ€™s really pretty minimal changes with really dramatic results.

Controlling the amount of light and shadows in your images is extremely important to controlling the mood in a shotโ€ฆ plus honestly it's a fundamental element to knowing your way around the studio.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Also check out One Light Artistry to see what kind of beauty results you can achieve with just one light! https://lindsayadler.photo/onelight


๐Ÿ“ธ Gear Used:

โœ… Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
โœ… Canon RF 85mm 1.2: https://prf.hn/l/KjNLVQy/
โœ… Profoto D1: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
โœ… Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
โœ… Beauty dish + Grid: https://prf.hn/l/7RPLemA/ / Grid: https://prf.hn/l/YLBGOJy/
โœ… Profoto 5 degree: https://prf.hn/l/aWPNNYl/
โœ… Fashion Grey Background: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpjPy/


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High Key vs Low Key Lighting Beauty Shoot

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