Dragging the Shutter: How Lindsay Adler Got the Shot "Painterly Florals"

8/01/2018 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

For this shoot, photographer Lindsay Adler wanted to create an image that was painterly and romantic with just a splash of color. What came to mind was to incorporate a floral element but with a twist.

Lindsay employed a simple yet effective technique " dragging the shutter" to create a ghostly or painterly effect.

The lighting was simple — my main light was a Profoto beauty dish with a grid to the left of the frame to create sculpting and drama on the face. The fill light was a zoom reflector with barn doors, with a pink and purple gel that were used to tone the shadows and pull in the rich colors of the flowers. - said Lindsay on his YouTube Channel"-

Read the full article and see the final photos on her blog www.learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com

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About Lindsay Adler:

Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler has risen to the top of her industry as both a photographer and educator. Based in New York City, her fashion editorials have appeared in numerous fashion and photography publications. As a photographic educator, she is one of the most sought after speakers internationally, teaching on the industry's largest platforms and most prestigious events, having been named one of the top 10 best fashion photographers in the world.
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