Creating a Dramatic Portrait with Checkerboard Lighting

[@SecondHandShaz]

I love that shot, and my husband is going to adore it when I show him. He took up photography 3 years ago to try and battle his depression. He loves dramatic portraiture, and he has taken some nice shots.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

So happy to hear that your husband is using photography as a creative outlet! I'm humbled to be your inspiration. :D

[@SecondHandShaz]

@@lindsayadlerphoto Thank you Lindsay, he did love the shot like I said. He first started out doing bird / wildlife photography but soon tired of that and turned all his attention to studio photography, which also led into toy photography as well. He's just happy when he's got his camera in his hand though, thats all that matters, he only uses a mid level Nikon camera, which sometimes frustrates him because it doesn't have the features he would like, but he knows it won't improve so he doesn't really complain lol.

[@farahmahbubwanderlust]

You teach with just heart ❤️ that honestly you are the “Queen” of all the teachers out there sharing their experience and knowledge.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Wow, thank you!

[@marcelmarcoshierro6438]

I confess I'm addicted to your videos. Really thanks for your light!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Glad you like them!

[@JACLSPhotographyAibonito]

Love that lighting scheme. I usually use it on B&W

[@TheDoctorwooster]

I'm very excited to have found this video and your tutorials. Thank you!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

You are so welcome!

[@Senyaotl]

Never knew it was called this! I first learned the technique from Roger Deakins talking scenes. It’s a common technique of his for character conversations.

[@oshcan]

Thank you Lindsey! Great video

[@josephchan4198]

I just started get interested in men portrait again. May do some fashion jewelry photos of myself for fun. Thanks for ideas.

[@JohnSmith-nk9fd]

Amazing as always 👍👍👍

[@Phatrinh87]

looove your channel and the way you explain your work, learning so much!! thank you Lindsay!

[@JANESANTOSPHYSIQUEPRO]

Never mind what a amazing and talent photographer Lindsay is but she is a top educator in the industry in my opinion because she is just complete.

[@toddstrong497]

Wonderfully done, Lindsay! Thank you.

[@charliegreen1989]

Great stuff Lindsay, love this.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thanks so much!

[@Nicosalgadophotography]

This is awesome will start using one light only again😅 …. Thank you for this

[@dymone4894]

Wow. Just wow. Thank you for this!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

xoxo

[@Boleskinebeatz]

Nice tutorial and great image..

[@alexanderpons9246]

Thanks for the Deconstruction video series Lindsay Adler, it sure helps us see and understand the concepts! Yes, a V-Flat is a major tool/gear to own as so much can be done even with available light. Love the shot in color and b&w.

[@EdwardKilner]

This tutorial was done very well. I enjoyed it greatly. Thank you.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thank you!

[@giannatheconfidencecoach]

love this portrait! Thanks for the tutorial. I'm going to try this

[@Abba_napry]

Morning ma'am i get to know you through adorama TV and you're a good tutor, thanks for your good work in helping us improve our skills

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thank you so much for watching! Happy to hear you found me through AdoramaTV! :)

[@luv2cre82]

So, so good! I actually preferred the color edit. I loved your color toning and how you cooled it down (and I'm somebody who usually tones to the warm side). Thanks for always sharing your process from start to finish. Really appreciate your knowledge!

[@parthaagt]

Beautifully explained, as always. Thanks a lot Lindsey for such beautiful videos. Following from India.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Ogeyd77]

Love it, as always!

[@8827180]

You are so amazing and helpful.

[@yanafridabinaev]

This is amazing! Thank you!

[@OK-hw1kx]

Amazing ❤️

[@kbqvist]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dorotabrodecka4546]

Tkanki u Lindsay love IT

That was a great explanation! Thank you for this video. I'll definitely try it out on my next portraiture photoshoot

[@RobSajous]

how did you grab a the elbow from a different shot? Blends well

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Just a good old copy and paste, but now I would just do it with generative fill.

[@leonjohnson3780]

great video. simple and understandable.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thanks so much!

[@johnleighdesigns]

Great stuff enjoyed your photo breakdown here especially for this speedlite guy with limited home studio space and I wondered about your notes on adding a cool tone to shadows how are you doing that in photoshop what approach or technique Im interested to see how this looks on one of my shots?

[@aaronbazil]

yes!

[@melissalearphotography1080]

Thanks ever so much for your deconstruction tuts, Lindsay; love them. How do you add coolness to shadows? Is it a tool specific to C1? I use Lr. Thanks 😄

[@Fernando_Cruz_Fotografo]

tiene subtitulos en español la clases que vendes ? es genial su trabajo maestra

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

We don't currently have subtitles in Spanish but it's something that is on our list.

[@KalimaxStudios]

🤩🤩🤩

[@Duckshots]

what Canon camera settings do you use to tether?

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Hi there, could you explain what you mean?

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

There aren't specific settings for tethering.

[@zlatkozarin5106]

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