Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I explore the creative possibilities of the PMI Smoke Ninja Pro — a handheld fog device that aims to replace traditional bulky and messy fog and haze machines.
I love using this tool for its versatility, offering effects like fog, haze, steam, and my favorite, dry ice.
Whenever I introduce a creative element like this into my photography I don't just throw it into the mix, I plan out the lighting, color scheme, and how the effect is going to compliment the model. So for this beauty image, I wanted to make sure we had a neutral background and lighting that would highlight the haze/fog effect.
There are so many ways you can incorporate this into your photography to create stunning effects that go way beyond a typical haze or fog machine. The portable and ultra small footprint of the Smoke Ninja Pro make it an absolute winner, earning a spot in my bag of tricks.
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Visit smoke-ninja.com for more info grab it from Amazon: https://lindsayadler.photo/smoke-ninja
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Different effects
3:23 Benefits
4:14 Creating the image
4:59 Lighting
8:42 Dry ice effect
9:56 Bubble effect
💡Lighting (5 light setup)
1 & 2. Backlights: Two rim lights with one by four foot strip softboxes, each with a teal gel and grids to control light spill.
3. Main Light: Westcott optical spot with a 150mm lens to create focused slices of light on the subject's face.
4: Fill light: Medium umbrella with diffusion and a blue/cyan gel to fill shadows and add color, spilling blue light onto the background.
5. Background Light: Light on a floor stand with green and teal gels to create a gradient effect on the background.
👇 Drop a comment below and let me know what you think of this awesome tool and if it's something you might try as an alternative to traditional haze/fog machines.
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ 1/125th
✅ F7.1
✅ ISO 640
📸 Gear:
✅ SmokeNinja Pro: https://prf.hn/l/0eEXwoY/
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/w94R48j/
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm: https://prf.hn/l/55AEzkR/
✅ Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Westcott Optical Spot: https://prf.hn/l/G9DRROp/
✅ Profoto Deep Medium Umbrella: https://prf.hn/l/o3menjA/
✅ Profoto Medium Umbrella diffuser: https://prf.hn/l/lQAV1JW/
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox grid: https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/
✅ Rosco Creative Effects Gel kit: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/
✅ Savage Universal Fashion Gray background: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpjPy/
✅ 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/
✅ Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: https://prf.hn/l/6kvRQlz/
🔥 Interested in learning more about these looks check out my lighting guides: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/shop
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👉 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.
In this video I explore the creative possibilities of the PMI Smoke Ninja Pro — a handheld fog device that aims to replace traditional bulky and messy fog and haze machines.
I love using this tool for its versatility, offering effects like fog, haze, steam, and my favorite, dry ice.
Whenever I introduce a creative element like this into my photography I don't just throw it into the mix, I plan out the lighting, color scheme, and how the effect is going to compliment the model. So for this beauty image, I wanted to make sure we had a neutral background and lighting that would highlight the haze/fog effect.
There are so many ways you can incorporate this into your photography to create stunning effects that go way beyond a typical haze or fog machine. The portable and ultra small footprint of the Smoke Ninja Pro make it an absolute winner, earning a spot in my bag of tricks.
⭐⭐⭐
Visit smoke-ninja.com for more info grab it from Amazon: https://lindsayadler.photo/smoke-ninja
⭐⭐⭐
0:00 Intro
1:43 Different effects
3:23 Benefits
4:14 Creating the image
4:59 Lighting
8:42 Dry ice effect
9:56 Bubble effect
💡Lighting (5 light setup)
1 & 2. Backlights: Two rim lights with one by four foot strip softboxes, each with a teal gel and grids to control light spill.
3. Main Light: Westcott optical spot with a 150mm lens to create focused slices of light on the subject's face.
4: Fill light: Medium umbrella with diffusion and a blue/cyan gel to fill shadows and add color, spilling blue light onto the background.
5. Background Light: Light on a floor stand with green and teal gels to create a gradient effect on the background.
👇 Drop a comment below and let me know what you think of this awesome tool and if it's something you might try as an alternative to traditional haze/fog machines.
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ 1/125th
✅ F7.1
✅ ISO 640
📸 Gear:
✅ SmokeNinja Pro: https://prf.hn/l/0eEXwoY/
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://prf.hn/l/w94R48j/
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm: https://prf.hn/l/55AEzkR/
✅ Profoto D2: (discontinued, linking to new D3): https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Westcott Optical Spot: https://prf.hn/l/G9DRROp/
✅ Profoto Deep Medium Umbrella: https://prf.hn/l/o3menjA/
✅ Profoto Medium Umbrella diffuser: https://prf.hn/l/lQAV1JW/
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/
✅ Profoto 1x4' Stripbox grid: https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/
✅ Rosco Creative Effects Gel kit: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/
✅ Savage Universal Fashion Gray background: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpjPy/
✅ 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/
✅ Tether Tools TetherBoost Pro 31' USB-C to Micro-B Cable, Orange Right Angle: https://prf.hn/l/6kvRQlz/
🔥 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.
