Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I talk about how clothing choices impact where the viewer's eye travels in a photograph. As a portrait and fashion photographer, I consider elements like composition, lighting, and background, but clothing plays a crucial role too! I demonstrate how factors such as color, pattern, contrast, and size in clothing can direct attention within the frame. Using a simple, neutral background and soft lighting, I photograph my subject in various outfits to show how these elements guide the viewer's gaze. It's not about do's and don'ts but understanding how to use clothing and posing to highlight the subject's personality and draw attention to the face.
0:00 How clothing directs the eye
1:30 Clothing choice
2:48 Background & lighting
3:38 Analyzing the clothing
5:58 Second look example
7:20 Clamping tip
9:05 Third look example
11:53 Final photos
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โ Canon RF 70-200mm: https://prf.hn/l/7DlBYyY/
โ Profoto D3: https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
โ Profoto Medium Umbrella: https://prf.hn/l/Kmgoye0/
โ Medium Umbrella diffuser: https://prf.hn/l/lQAV1JW/
โ Savage Universal Super white background: https://prf.hn/l/KVY4WaM/
โ Profoto Air Remote: https://prf.hn/l/Kz4yPNW/
โ Avenger D600 boom arm: https://prf.hn/l/EJDBPD2/
โ Savage C-Stand: https://prf.hn/l/kV0wEB3/
โ Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: https://prf.hn/l/6kvRQlz/
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In this video I talk about how clothing choices impact where the viewer's eye travels in a photograph. As a portrait and fashion photographer, I consider elements like composition, lighting, and background, but clothing plays a crucial role too! I demonstrate how factors such as color, pattern, contrast, and size in clothing can direct attention within the frame. Using a simple, neutral background and soft lighting, I photograph my subject in various outfits to show how these elements guide the viewer's gaze. It's not about do's and don'ts but understanding how to use clothing and posing to highlight the subject's personality and draw attention to the face.
0:00 How clothing directs the eye
1:30 Clothing choice
2:48 Background & lighting
3:38 Analyzing the clothing
5:58 Second look example
7:20 Clamping tip
9:05 Third look example
11:53 Final photos
๐ Drop a comment below and let me know if you found this video helpful!
๐ธ Gear:
โ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/7oZobqW/
โ Canon RF 70-200mm: https://prf.hn/l/7DlBYyY/
โ Profoto D3: https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
โ Profoto Medium Umbrella: https://prf.hn/l/Kmgoye0/
โ Medium Umbrella diffuser: https://prf.hn/l/lQAV1JW/
โ Savage Universal Super white background: https://prf.hn/l/KVY4WaM/
โ Profoto Air Remote: https://prf.hn/l/Kz4yPNW/
โ Avenger D600 boom arm: https://prf.hn/l/EJDBPD2/
โ Savage C-Stand: https://prf.hn/l/kV0wEB3/
โ Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: https://prf.hn/l/6kvRQlz/
๐ฅ Interested in learning more about these looks check out my lighting guides: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/shop
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๐ Portfolio: lindsayadlerphotography.com
๐ Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayadler_photo
๐ Facebook: facebook.com/lindsayadlerphotography
๐ Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayadler
๐ Education: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com
Some of the links in this description contain affiliate links to partners.

![Color Gel Photography Critiques
A couple weeks back I started doing image critiques again (by popular request!), beginning with 1 light setups. ๐ [View the previous 1 light setup critique: https://youtu.be/ykFMqVPpYG4 ]
With that, I also wanted to open things up to different types of photos and focusing on themes.
Since gels are one of my FAVORITE tools to use when creating colorful creative images, I thought that would be a great critique to have!
So sit back, relax and check out these user submitted images!
๐ Would you like to submit a photo for review? Be sure to check out this link: https://lindsayadler.photo/critique
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๐ Additionally, youll definitely want to get up my hand picked gel pack that helps you recreate all of the setups in the Magic of Gels! Ive included 18 high quality 12x12 gels. Check it out here: https://invite.lindsayadlerphotography.com/the-dramatic-color-kit/
๐ฅ Interested in improving your lighting and work? I highly recommend my flagship course Master Studio Lighting: https://lindsayadler.photo/masterstudiolighting.
๐ก By the way, if youre stuck at home and dont have the opportunity to shoot, I highly recommend checking out this virtual studio app that Ive been using called Set.a.Light 3D. Its given me the opportunity to practice during this lockdown and gets me excited for new setups!
[ https://lindsayadler.photo/setalight3d ]
Be sure to use code LINDSAY-15 to save 15% off.
Also check out the BTS video where I demo this software!
๐ https://lindsayadler.photo/lightingsim
Check out how I use gels in this virtual studio as well in this video: https://youtu.be/oCWyxu1GjJM
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