Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Aaron Anderson’s eye caught the fancy workout pants of Payton Fearnside on social media. One minute he was complimenting her, and a short while later he was creating an action portrait session with her. Rejecting the common “gritty, harsh lighting for these fitness shoots,” Anderson created elegantly-lit, pastel backdrops for this young athlete and her colorful workout pants. The video details the placement of all lights and gels, so you’ll be able to build similar portraits on your own. Don’t miss this shoot to learn how Anderson takes a clichéd subject and creates elegant, yet powerful portraits.
Aaron Anderson’s eye caught the fancy workout pants of Payton Fearnside on social media. One minute he was complimenting her, and a short while later he was creating an action portrait session with her. Rejecting the common “gritty, harsh lighting for these fitness shoots,” Anderson created elegantly-lit, pastel backdrops for this young athlete and her colorful workout pants. The video details the placement of all lights and gels, so you’ll be able to build similar portraits on your own. Don’t miss this shoot to learn how Anderson takes a clichéd subject and creates elegant, yet powerful portraits.










