Why I love using hard light in the studio

[@MannyOrtiz]

Who else loves Lindsey?

[@bj1676]

Yep, agree, her work is astonglishly top class :)

[@EugenioTrainer]

Dope

[@nikkiolivier9736]

ah she is the best!!! Im inspired by every image!

[@GilbertTV]

I do.. she's my studio inspirator

[@jerrym8140]

Agree not only is she an amazing photographer but you can’t help but love her as she just seems like the sweetest person to meet. Which is on my bucket list 😁

[@djtoman391]

These sample images are simply stunning, and superbly creative! I don't care for nearly 100% of the photography I see in so-called fashion magazines, but I just adore Lindsay's photography. And unlike so many others that fancy themselves photography gurus, she is a great instructor.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thank you so much for the kind words! :D

[@robkennedyphotography1766]

Totally agree. Lyndsey is100% instruction 0% waffle. Always clear and concise 😊

[@BorisMitendorfer]

I love hard light also, it just gives photos another dimension!

[@cindy_nicole]

Finally someone who understands my creative vision! Film noir & classic Hollywood portraits are beautiful and paved the way for the portrait industry for sure! Hard light can do some amazing things -- stop being afraid and just try it! :)

[@josephchan4198]

Sweet!! Great options to create stunning photos. Love your website.

[@Dan-jg7zl]

Hard light shooter here. I find soft light boring. I like to see excitement and impact in photos and hard light gives that.

[@Nicosalgadophotography]

Great info as always! I love my magnum

[@harj-spp8547]

The uniquely gifted, hard working and inspirational Lindsay. Time to try some hard light. It's crazy, as in street photography I love shadows with hard light, creating unique lines and patterns, but dont utilise it in wedding or other work. Time I should try.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

[@harj-spp8547]

@@lindsayadlerphoto First, I always feel giddy when people I look up to reply, thats just me ha. Second, I will have to try that, either find the light or create one. Though the fast paced nature of it , doesnt always allow to be extra creative but It's what I aspire to create. Thx

[@drewsleyy3836]

love the photo at 1:41, very Albert Watson! amazing video

[@bj1676]

Another masterclass from Lindsay!!!

[@NoelDelPilar]

Nice and simple way to explain hard light! I love soft light, but from time to time it is good to try different lighting techniques. :-):-)

[@Dustinrhoades]

Beautiful images

[@wethingtonphoto]

Lindsay!! Such great stuff as usual!

[@karlthetrader]

excellent approach! thanks so much!

[@EugenioTrainer]

Love it, BTW nice Air Remote Silicone!

[@hawg427]

That's how I learned in Photo school, we used Photogenic strobes, the light had a metal 12in reflector with a diffuser on it, barn doors and that was it. Easier to see how your lighting patterns are going to look. I agree about the old B&W photos of hollywood. I think if you use a Red filter on your lens it has a skin softening effect. Way before PS. LOL

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thats a great point-- it is easier to see your lighting patterns!

[@toreaasland8085]

You are amazing! Love it

[@henrycharles8823]

Nice😊

[@lucrecialethierphotography]

Me too Girl, post is the key, more info more to play with

[@kurzanov]

Gorgeous speaker and photos ✨✨✨

[@cdgarcia]

I love shooting hard light and street why not in portraits

[@Eduardo-zh5eb]

I´ve been strugling with soft light, but now I think I´ll try some hard light instead...

[@itskindra]

These photos go hard

[@rayrae56]

Lindsay is queen! ❤️

[@angelashippenmakeup]

Hi Lindsay, for makeup artists, would you recommend a fuller coverage makeup application with more matte finish for hard light?

[@BelaMardia]

Hi Lindsay ! which modifire should i buy for profoto b 10 for hard lighting? thanks :)

[@xinzhang4918]

Where can I see the excellent photography in the video?

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Scattered all around, probably on my instagram @lindsayadler_photo or on my site lindsayadlerphotography.com. :)

[@GilbertTV]

love what you do..

[@AliDrew]

I love this challenge and I love hard light too! It's drama

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

im all about the drama. :D well... in my photos, not real life.

[@donbodat]

I agree that hard light can yield lovely results but credits must be given to the MUA as well :-)

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

totally

[@donbodat]

@@lindsayadlerphoto btw, happy new year to you Lindsey !

[@naeeshe]

Love you 💗💗

[@jcff1961]

Danke 👌

[@focus1ist]

Cool!

[@cdgarcia]

Yass I love breaking rules! #subscribed

[@dennismcruz]

I got so addicted to shooting hard light that I can't shoot soft light anymore. 😅

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

It is addicting! I find that I can get very creative with it! :D

[@giannitherock]

The best.

[@DSFoliche]

Facts!

[@Barzyz01]

nice, thanks for sharing! Prost!

[@Ashleyunfiltered]

FIRST ❤️😭🙏🏾

[@jamesonmailo8223]

❤❤❤💚

[@vplab8134]

Not much photos looks great without information in blacks.

[@longliveclassicmusic]

Ilja Iljaa True… When it's not intentionally done. If someone is immature in their photography and doesn't know what they're looking at in their images and there are random areas of clothing or hair or skin falling to black and the photographer doesn't even realize it and there is no purpose to those blacks, then yes. Not many photos will look great. But when you have someone like Lindsay who spent the majority of her early career as a portrait photographer shooting soft light and honing the dynamic range of her photos, it's very different. Every shadow is on purpose. Every solid black or even solid white area is on purpose. Each shape creates line and contrast to draw the eye to specific areas or allow bold colors to stand out purposefully. And if this wasn't the case, she wouldn't be able to afford a photography studio in the heart of Manhattan right down from the fashion district. Nobody who knew, TRULY professionally knew imagery would want to hire her especially somewhere as competitive as New York. That's why her contrary message is so powerful and resonates so deeply, because it really successfully goes against the grain.