Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, I show how I created a custom studio background by projecting a pattern inspired by the wardrobe and balancing it with strobes. I walk through how I expose for the projector, control light spill on the background, and shape the final red-on-red portrait using targeted lighting and color adjustments.
👉 To see more creative lighting effects check out my new guide The Creative Studio Lighting Guide v3: https://lindsayadler.photo/clg3
💡Lighting
✅ Main Light: Optical Spot with 150mm lens
✅ Rim Lights: (2) 1x4ft Strip Softboxes with red gel
✅ Background Light: Projector with pattern
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ F8
✅ 1/100th
✅ ISO 1000
📸 Gear:
✅ Epson 3Lcd Wuxga projector: https://prf.hn/l/7OxpDBy/
✅ Canon EOS R5: adorama.rfvk.net/JxzdE
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm F/2.8: https://prf.hn/l/55AEzkR/
✅ Profoto D2: adorama.rfvk.net/qvB7y
✅ Westcott Optical Spot: https://prf.hn/l/G9DRROp/
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox: adorama.rfvk.net/4AdQn
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox grid: adorama.rfvk.net/4AdQn
✅ Profoto Air Remote: adorama.rfvk.net/W3o5G
✅ Avenger D600 boom arm: adorama.rfvk.net/XRdAG
✅ Savage C-Stand: adorama.rfvk.net/J1ZW2
✅ Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: adorama.rfvk.net/Kj11ja
✅ Rosco Creative Effects kit: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/
🔥 Interested in learning more about these looks check out my lighting guides: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/shop
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👉 Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayadler
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In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, I show how I created a custom studio background by projecting a pattern inspired by the wardrobe and balancing it with strobes. I walk through how I expose for the projector, control light spill on the background, and shape the final red-on-red portrait using targeted lighting and color adjustments.
👉 To see more creative lighting effects check out my new guide The Creative Studio Lighting Guide v3: https://lindsayadler.photo/clg3
💡Lighting
✅ Main Light: Optical Spot with 150mm lens
✅ Rim Lights: (2) 1x4ft Strip Softboxes with red gel
✅ Background Light: Projector with pattern
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ F8
✅ 1/100th
✅ ISO 1000
📸 Gear:
✅ Epson 3Lcd Wuxga projector: https://prf.hn/l/7OxpDBy/
✅ Canon EOS R5: adorama.rfvk.net/JxzdE
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm F/2.8: https://prf.hn/l/55AEzkR/
✅ Profoto D2: adorama.rfvk.net/qvB7y
✅ Westcott Optical Spot: https://prf.hn/l/G9DRROp/
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox: adorama.rfvk.net/4AdQn
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox grid: adorama.rfvk.net/4AdQn
✅ Profoto Air Remote: adorama.rfvk.net/W3o5G
✅ Avenger D600 boom arm: adorama.rfvk.net/XRdAG
✅ Savage C-Stand: adorama.rfvk.net/J1ZW2
✅ Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: adorama.rfvk.net/Kj11ja
✅ Rosco Creative Effects kit: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/
🔥 Interested in learning more about these looks check out my lighting guides: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/shop
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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.
