Light Modifiers for an Old Hollywood Look | Inside Fashion and Beauty Photography with Lindsay Adler

[@BoodskiBro]

No one explains things better than Lindsay Adler!

[@oliviakiernan3215]

I have also been obsessed with this lighting lately!!! You nailed it!!!!

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Lindsay Adler is such a good teacher!

[@alexanderpons9246]

Truly a beautiful tutorial Lindsay Adler, hooray for Old Hollywood! All the modifyers you used were great can't say one is better than the other. Thank you ADORAMA for having someone of the level of Lindsay Adler on your channel.

[@DyablommeHaywood]

Great vid Lindsay! Vintage Hollywood is an awesome look.

[@tomronollo9411]

i am more of a landscape/nature photographer, but these videos capture the glorious days of classic portrait photography using modern equipment. and techniques Always a takeaway from these- Thank you Lindsay- You gotta love it.

[@cjsSeidel.and.art.]

the best instructional video I've seen on the subject so far, just great

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thanks so much!

[@johnhilliard4498]

Lindsey is one of my favorite photographers but I would love her to do the same video, using her equipment, and then show how you can recreate the same look with basic equipment. As someone on a low budget, the equipment in this video is right out of my reach

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Buy vintage/used constant lights! Best bet!

[@jenniferculipher4058]

Same here

[@brentm9848]

Old school,used fresnels will do a better job than this. The falloff and shadow/highlight transitions here look digital and modern, not vintage

[@Chromedbustop]

Don't really need a video showing cheaper equipment because this already explains what you need to do. 3 light angles (key, hair, and background light), and then just a modifier to sculpt the light. Will the results be as good with cheaper equipment? Meh, probably not. There's a reason that people invest the kind of money they do to buy quality equipment. But can you get pretty good results by understanding the techniques more-so than having the matching gear? Certainly.

[@DynamicRockers]

The results are stunning! Thanks for the tips Lindsay Adler.

[@aujax1]

incredible tutorial. so well done, so clearly explained. lindsay has such a great eye and a talent for teaching!

[@JamesBoyer-plus]

Thank you, Lindsay. The incredible amounts of thought and hard work that you and your team put in to make this come together are really evident in the finished images (and the production video). You're a generous teacher and an amazing photographer. 😍

[@Joizygyrl926]

I concur!

[@asarz92]

Thanks a lot. Practical setups to test. I love that glamorous style. Keep it up with great videos

[@Eric_de_Keizer]

My dad was photographer and I knew that he was always trying to create Hollywood style beauty portraits (and family pictures). I inherited several old fresnel lights from him which I have been using in lighting on stage. So I know the lights and their use on stage, but I was not aware of the subtle effects which are so important when photographing people. Thank you for explaining and showing the effects in the Old Hollywood Look!

[@steevewhitehead1416]

Very nice, liked the use of single strips to highlight the model hair from above and side. All good, thanks.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Authentic, and beautiful, Lindsay! I was reminded of a similar photo of my favorite dancer from those days, Eleanor Powell. Really nice.

[@shawnvine4918]

Beautiful shots. And a great explanation of how you created the atmosphere with the lights. Thank you.

[@MarcusPocus]

i'm always under the charm of your beautiful videos!!!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thanks for the kind words Marc. :)

[@BenBarlow_VT]

This popped up on my FB feed a few days ago, I was thinking of picking up the guide, now I most certainly will. Thank you for this!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Glad to hear it. I hope you enjoy it! :)

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

I absolutely love experimenting with Old Hollywood style lighting. Absolutely loved what you accomplished and shared with us. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@marcelmarcoshierro6438]

When we decide to study the masters, you must necessarily be at the top of our list... Thanks!!!

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Stunning images by a true professional 👌

[@blanked3]

5:36 wow....this shot is solid! 🔥🔥🔥

[@kelliehoward8060]

Awesome tutorial Lindsay thank you. How do you mount two tubes to one stand?

[@jamilgotcher5456]

Love the drama of the lighting from the golden era of Hollywood, the best era of Hollywood. Favorite light was at 7:31, I like the way the light was on her face and fell off when it got to her arm, was the light controlled with a flag to achieve that?

[@mariaklaus5220]

Love that! Can't wait to try a Fresnel myself. Thank you!

[@tylou4479]

Best content on YT for me

[@Mowikan]

Nice video Lindsey! I learned this kind of lighting in photography school(1995 NL) as glamour portraits. It’s old style but still very attractive! Thx!

[@josephchan4198]

Loved the styling of clothes, lighting, and suggestions. Hardly wait for your next video.

[@anasedano5586]

Great explained tutorial and amazing results. Thanks Lindsay and Adorama!

[@sonnenfeldsebastian]

Thank you for this tutorial. The photos you created with this setup are stunning! 🤩

[@613dawn]

Thank you so much for the inspiration Lindsay! I tried it last week with the light modifiers I have. I'm happy with the results.

[@Nicosalgadophotography]

BEAUTIFUL technique ! love it thanks for always inspiring me

[@bregbarega3717]

Elegant and beautiful! *chef's kiss* Thank you for the insights and inspiration!

[@visionz_n_media]

Love this tutorial. I may try my hand at this style of lighting. Great video as always Lindsay. 🔥🔥

[@millreef63]

This was excellent - thank you for sharing! I have a couple of Lupo fresnels and they really produce such a wonderfully different look than the myriad of soft modifiers that are so common these days for portraiture. Great to see other options for creating similar looks. Super impressive!

[@russellallan8564]

fantastic video - what a stunning look - and great advice re being careful about settings - in particular shutter speed without the strobe to freeze the action.

[@parttimephotographer3384]

Absolutely love this video and the lighting!

[@rosanchezphoto]

Hermosa luz , lovely light 👏 Lindsey 📸

[@jpdj2715]

Whole lotta love to you Lindsay! Oh, I would have placed the model farther away from the curtain in the magnificent Magnum shots in order to reduce the specular highlight bands on it, but that's a matter of personal taste. I would not have thought of the flag - keep forgetting these and that worked really well.

[@josephchan4198]

Thank you. Will study my posing books.

[@ManmadeMartin]

Fantastic tutorial! Beautiful model! Stunning results!! Thank you for this, Lindsay 🙌

[@BillsAtomicGarage]

That was fun I think, with the equiptment I have I might be able to pull this off!

[@rdavidmarks5326]

Absolutely wonderful tutorial! Thanks so much!

[@JohanSchmidt]

You're such a clear and giving educator! 😘

[@maryschroeder5893]

Thank you for being so professional and helpful. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@edo27]

Regarding the optical spot modifier, how do you attach it to a profoto light? What kind of adapter would one need and does it come with it when you buy it or do you have to purchase it separately?

[@Rovertt]

You select the mount type (Profoto, Broncolor, Elinchrom, etc.) when purchasing it from Adorama. Here, she's using the Profoto mount, which is similar to any other Profoto light modifier mounts.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Like Trevor said, you select the mount that you want and there is a specific attachment. You might want to check out my explainer video on the optical spot as well: lindsayadler.photo/opticalspotexplainer

[@kavanlake871]

Damn! I mean…I don’t have the words to express how amazing this is 😃! This is some gangsta, old school, and simple sh#t! Those final images 😊👌🏾, just perfect.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Aw thanks so much!

[@freddensing1224]

Awesome as usual

[@lubovhysa]

Incredible tutorial, thank you!

[@RA-mg3ue]

Good work kid. Great lighting tips. Thx big time !

[@tomaurnhammer7597]

Thank you Lindsay. Wonderful video, inspiring. Greetz from Germany.

[@JennySimon206]

Wow this makes me want to get into photography. Great.

[@andyraeber6044]

Lindsay, thanks so much for sharing. Captivating lessons.

[@rafograph]

Great images and insights. Kudos Lindsay.

[@PrestigePhotog]

Lots of love! Well done!

[@sols9449]

one question that have is what black and white editing did you use was it a preset because its very good and just as important as everything else. you are amazing Lindsay. thank you

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

I do the edits on camera raw mostly, adjusting contrast etc.

[@sols9449]

@@lindsayadlerphoto can you leave a link to the Fresnel modifier. Loved that one

[@agneldsouza8484]

Awesome teacher!

[@gregpantelides1355]

Lindsay thank you so much!

[@alkaobando]

Wow… I love these video… 👏👏👏🫶🏼

[@valdemarcaballero5298]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! BLESSINGS

[@hcmanagerexcellency7330]

Dear lindsay, One question, don't the nanlite pavotubes, spread light everywhere? Are they controllable in terms of light spill? Thank you so much. You are always amazing, great tutorial, and I loved it.

[@theapocalypsechronicles3]

Brilliant, thank you for this invaluable lesson.

[@kingmuhu]

I have the guide, awesome. But i cant find a big reflector with a bowens mount!

[@jonasforare1191]

Great lesson! ❤️

[@Goldmangun]

Fabulous, thank you!

[@hajmanek]

Lovely vintage look, I love it 🥰

[@RalfWeyer]

Stunning 👍👍👍

[@josephchan4198]

This be good for special event or cosmetic add. Thanks.

[@ridderus]

Great video Thanks!

[@donaldmfalls]

Queen Lindsay!! I Salute!!

[@jarnix2]

Amazing vid. The linked product in the video's description should link to the Pavotube 30X and not the 15X though :)

[@Adorama]

Thank you! Both are now listed.

[@richy4930]

Amazing 😻

[@ianbell4816]

Excellent!

[@bernardchampeau225]

Thanks Lindsay, beautiful pictures as usual and very helpful video. One question, in you first setup, was the Forza 500 at full power ? Do you think a Forza 300 will be sufficient (with the Fresnel lens) for such a light scheme ?

[@manueldominguezfotografo]

Beautiful ❤…. happy Day

[@doekoet]

Wonderful

[@AdaCinematic]

Excellent video Thanks you for sharing

[@markparris5255]

Amazing

[@suzetteanthony5181]

Thank you

[@mikaelholmerin8439]

Every time I watch one of these videos I need to shop more gear..when will it end! :D

[@LucioBusaPhotography]

Ever amazing videos and... Photos. 😄

[@pepetrueno8722]

The hair style sells it

[@KeithCasper]

You're lit perfectly too :)

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Very cool 🤟🏼😎

[@tararakeane]

You inspire me to try XXX

[@Gisimaru]

👍Like for beauty, master of photography

[@karlshikles]

I love Lindsay as an educator and all of these videos, but I have to talk myself out of spending like $5k on more lighting equipment every time I watch one. So...'Mission Accomplished', Adorama!

[@hawg427]

Can you post the Models social media info? Thanks. Great video.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

I post this type of info on my instagram.

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Very cool and Lindsay’s work is as epic as ever. It doesn’t really help me because I can’t afford all the new light modifiers. Great commercial for Adorama.

[@erichharrington1213]

Old Hollywood Portraits were not done with fresnels or spots. Hurrel, the master used a VERY large silver reflector with zero diffusion. THAT gives the old hollywood look with dark gradiated shadows.

[@Mienien]

Love this look, but I cannot effort to buy all this gear.

[@stephenban]

One shot, $4,000+ of lighting gear. Sure, I'll get right on that!

[@javinunezperu]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@TheGeoDaddy]

OfTen? Thought it cute that she pronounces “Fre’nel” correctly but trips over “Of’en” 😏 Otherwise, good detailed video!

[@tonyantoine5823]

Thanks for sharing! I’m getting Greta Garbo vibes.

[@gillesmatheronpro]

The black-and-white high-contrast portrait was not born in Hollywood, for this place is not the center of the World ! Just an exemple, among hundreds of similar ones... The story of Studio Harcourt began in 1930 when Cosette Harcourt ("koh-zet ar-koor") started to learn photography and snapped her first images. Then, early 1934, she opened her own photo-studio with Robert Ricci (son of fashion stylist then perfume creator Nina Ricci) as her associate. She eventually passed away in 1976 and her studio shut doors four years later. Only to re-open in 2007 and rekindle the thing it has done best : its eternal signature, fully devoted to the art of B&W portrait. Just have a look at what Studio Harcourt creates today, and has been publishing for nearly 80 years. All the Studio archives are publicly owned by the country and kept as a treasure. In Harcourt, no photographer is a star to get all the attention. The place is one for collaboration, and all talents move forward in the name of the Studio. Same thing holds true for most filming techniques, not invented in Hollywood but claimed intensively as "local products". The "mother concept", which real name is cinematographe, being the first one. PS1 : Horst Paul Albert Bormann, know as "Horst P. Horst", lived in Paris (until 1940, when WWII had him leaving France), where he began his career and made himself famous. PS2 : Augustin Fresnel was a French engineer and physicist, who stated light was an undulation and not a ballistic phenomenon, and the lens he invented served the purpose of proving his theory.

[@AceRamone]

WOW! $$$$$$$$$$$$$ How about something like this for us poor photographers?

[@hideweapon1361]

hello, who is this woman ?

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

The model?

[@hideweapon1361]

@@lindsayadlerphoto YEP THX

[@IlyaShilov]

Yes, what is the name of the model ? Instagram link ? Thanks.

[@mjeffn2]

Model needs finger waves for the old Hollywood look.

[@周非亞-e5t]

maybe she need pair of sunglasses