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Fashion Lighting

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About this series

In this series Lindsay will show you how to master studio lighting with some simple, but effective techniques that you can start using today. Find out about photographing beauty by building up your lighting, the creative use of gels and some advanced effects, such as ‘bokeh’. This is a chance to learn from one of the best about how to really stand out in fashion photography with eye catching images. For some examples of stunning images, just take a look at our series gallery below.

Lighting skill level: Intermediate

What you get in this series

What you'll learn

Courses in this series

Course 1

Up close and personal – Beauty lighting

Discover how to build up your lighting from a low key to a high key setup and enhance your beauty photography. 

Course 2

Shape light in color – Lighting with gels

Explore everything from the basics of color theory to more advanced color techniques, using gels in creative ways with stunning results. 

Course 3

From blur to bokeh – Creative fashion lighting

Study some advanced fashion lighting techniques and learn how to add creativity to your studio lighting, such as the soft, hazy ‘bokeh’ effect.

What you may need

Essential information

Here are some things that are good to know, as well as useful gear to use for this course. These are simply recommendations, not requirements.

Recommended gear

  • 3 x lights for off camera use with modelling light
  • 1 x beauty dish or similar light modifier of your choice
  • 1 x large softbox
  • 1 x flag or material of choice to remove or block light
  • 3 x light modifiers (e.g. grid, color gels, barndoor)

Useful knowledge

  • Lighting skill level: Intermediate
    • Some understanding of flash lighting and how it impacts an image
    • Experience of working with additional lighting to achieve a specific look
  • Camera skill level: Comfortable handling the camera in manual mode

Courses in this series

Part 1 of 3 Up close and personal – Beauty lighting

Up close and personal – Beauty lighting

Discover how to build up your lighting from a low key to a high key setup and enhance your beauty photography. Read more
Part 2 of 3 Shape light in color - Lighting with gels

Shape light in color - Lighting with gels

Explore everything from the basics of color theory to more advanced color techniques, using gels in creative ways with stunning results. Read more
Part 3 of 3 From blur to bokeh – Creative fashion lighting

From blur to bokeh – Creative fashion lighting

Study some advanced fashion lighting techniques and learn how to add creativity to your studio lighting, such as the soft, hazy ‘bokeh’ effect. Read more
Meet the teacher
Lindsay Adler
Lindsay is a top fashion photographer whose editorials have appeared in major publications, such as Marie Claire, InStyle and Elle. Known for her clean, bold and graphic style, she also loves to share her knowledge with others. That’s why she’s such a great teacher and one of the most requested public speakers in the photography business worldwide.
Meet the teacher

Lindsay Adler

Lindsay is a top fashion photographer whose editorials have appeared in major publications, such as Marie Claire, InStyle and Elle. Known for her clean, bold and graphic style, she also loves to share her knowledge with others. That’s why she’s such a great teacher and one of the most requested public speakers in the photography business worldwide.

Profoto products in action

You don’t need to own Profoto products to learn from this series. But just in case you’re interested, here are the ones we used:

Profoto B1X

Profoto D2

Softlight Reflector White

Softlight Reflector Silver

RFi Softbox Rectangular

Collapsible Reflector Silver/White

OCF Color Effects Gel Pack

Grid 180 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a series and a course?

A series consists of three or four courses from the same photographer. If you buy a series, you will benefit from a bundled offer for the entire package. Also, when you complete a series, you’ll receive personal feedback from one of our instructors and become a Certified Light Shaper.

Do I have to own Profoto products in order to take your courses?

No. All our courses are designed to improve your photography, regardless of what equipment you’re using.

How do I access the courses I buy?

As soon as we’ve received payment, you can view or take all your courses online - simply by logging on to the Profoto Academy website. You’ll find your courses at the Profoto Academy start page.

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