Creating a Fashion Image using the Westcott Optical Spot

Today I'm going to share with you how to create a bold and eye catching fashion image using only 2 lights and my brand new Optical Spot modifier that I designed in conjunction with Westcott.

If you follow my work you know that I love two things — bold graphic imagery and the color red...and this shoot has both! 😆

As mentioned above, we'll be taking the Optical Spot for a spin during this shoot.

What this modifier lets you do is created tiny “slices” of light through a focusing lens and gobo (go between). So if I wanted to light just a portion of a subject, I have ultimate control with this modifier.

You you might be thinking to yourself “what’s the difference between this and a snoot?” While both can help create a focused light on the face, a snoot generally is just one shape whereas the Optical Spot can create a tighter pocket of light as well as different shapes and waaaay more control as you’ll see in the video.

This is only a 2 light setup, so the main light is going to be focusing a shape on the model's face while letting the rest of her body go into shadow.

My second strobe is going to be a bare bulb with red gel to light the background. I like using my Fashion Gray background which is more of a neutral gray that really shows off the color when I add a gel.

I love creating images like this, it ticks all the boxes for my style and how I like to build a scene. The Optical Spot really helps create that interesting slice of light on the subject’s face and the DIY headpiece for that bold graphic look.

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Get all the info for recreating this setup including camera info, distances, and more in a concise PDF lighting recipe card: https://lindsayadler.photo/os-red-gel...
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So what do you think? Is this a modifier you'd like to try? Drop a comment below and tell me your thoughts! 👇


📸 Gear Used:

✅ Westcott Optical Spot: https://adorama.rfvk.net/P0r7rY
(every purchase of the Westcott Optical Spot you'll receive a link to a free 40 minute video showing even more creative techniques!)
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://adorama.rfvk.net/JxzdE
✅ Canon 24-105mm 4.0: https://adorama.rfvk.net/KG0ne
✅ Profoto D2: https://adorama.rfvk.net/qvB7y
✅ Savage Fashion Gray Background: https://adorama.rfvk.net/9ZeX3
✅ Dramatic Color Kit: https://lindsayadler.photo/gelkit


🔥 For more creative setups using the Optical Spot you'll definitely want to check out my lighting recipe guide: https://lindsayadler.photo/opticalguide.

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