Color Theory with Gels: 3 Studio Setups with Lindsay Adler

Color can completely transform your images… but only if you understand how to use it with intention. In this video, I walk you through how I use color theory and color harmonies to guide my creative decisions in photography. Instead of guessing which colors work together, I rely on structured relationships from the color wheel. We focus on three essential color harmonies: ● Monochromatic: using a single hue across the image, with variations in brightness and saturation. Setup: I use a neutral key light and introduce one gelled light (blue) to fill the shadows and background so the entire image stays within one color family. ● Analogous: using colors that exist next to each other on the color wheel. Setup: I keep the same base color (blue), then add two rim lights with teal gels to expand the color range slightly while staying within neighboring hues. ● Complementary: using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. Setup: I keep the blue as the base color, then swap the rim light gels to a warm yellow-orange to create contrast using opposing colors. Using a simple studio setup, I demonstrate how to achieve each of these harmonies with color gels (Rosco Color Effects Kit), while keeping the lighting structure consistent so you can clearly see the role color plays. To learn a LOT more about using gels, check out www.lindsayadler.photo/gels for an in depth video series on ‘The Magic of Gels’ or check out more of my videos on Adorama for continued color/gel behind the scenes videos! SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera https://prf.hn/l/w94R48j/ Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens https://prf.hn/l/55AEzkR/ Profoto Pro D3 https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/ Profoto B10+: https://adorama.rfvk.net/62K03 Profoto 4' Octa Softbox, Silver https://prf.hn/l/RlApYOn/ Profoto 4' Octabox Grid: https://prf.hn/l/eO98WG8/ Profoto 1x4' RFi Softbox, Strip https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/ Profoto 1x4' 50 Degree Softbox Grid https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/ Rosco Color Effects Filter Kit, 12 x 12" Sheets https://prf.hn/l/7gzpR9a/ Color Wheel: www.color.adobe.com #colorphotography #colortheory #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ 📸 More from Lindsay Adler: Instagram: @lindsayadler_photo Website: www.lindsayadlerphotography.com Education: www.learnwithlindsay.com __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!