Lindsay Adler

Looking for your big break in fashion photography? Sorry, there isn't going to be one, but with the right business skills, photographic talent, persistence, and hard work you can build yourself a career doing something you love.

As a portrait photographer your job is to make your subject look their very best, to emphasize their strong points and down play their less flattering attributes.

Join Lindsay Adler, Fashion and Portrait Photographer, and learn how to create striking beauty imagery using one, two, or three lights in your setups. Lindsay starts building the foundation with just one light, then teaches you how to expand on that with a second light, before getting even more creative with a third. This class is all about taking control of the light, choosing the right modifier, (whether a beauty dish, silver dish, ring flash, or even some unusual light sources you’ve never tried before), and always making sure your setup meets your end goal.

Breaking into the glamorous world of fashion photography requires in-depth knowledge of the industry — from the latest terminology and trends to how to work with magazines and modeling agencies..

Direct sunlight light is known for really bright highlights, really dark shadows, and it is not flattering for portraits. Join Lindsay Adler, fashion and portrait photographer, in Central Park at high noon where she teaches you how to take control of midday light. You’ll learn how to use diffusers to even out the light, how to use reflectors to fill in the light, and how to take advantage of a variety of other tools and techniques to conquer midday light.

Photo retouching isn't just to fix blemishes; you can also use retouching techniques for creative reasons and to further your artistic vision. This photo retouching tutorial covers techniques you can use to make your pictures really stand out from the crowd.

Photographers constantly search to capture that decisive moment. Unfortunately that moment seldom happens under ideal photographic conditions. In this class you'll learn how to quickly overcome all of the most common crappy lighting scenarios. With the aid of these simple techniques and minimal equipment, you'll be empowered to walk into any setting and emerge with beautiful imagery.

Blend modes are one of the most powerful creative tools in all of Photoshop. Blend modes effect how two layers blend together or how certain tools interact with your pixels. We will explore both practical and creative ways to utilize blend modes for more control in photoshop and breath-taking creative results! You will be amazed at how blend modes will change the way you use Photoshop and its capabilities!