The only photographer who make complete educational work in Easy and practical way. Keeps the good work Gavin. Thanks to Adorama for bringing always such great content 😊❤
Gavin. You have the power to take amazing photos in a way we can all learn and repeat in small studios without it feeling like rocket science. I learn countless cool techniques from you. congratulations! Thank you.
You are so genius ! I like all your tutorials because it’s si clear and easy to understand. And your voice is perfect, because i speak french and understand you perfectly. Thanks a lot 😉🐶❤️
This time Gavin, I have to disagree with you... no choice ! Chloé is NOT a model, at all. She is a genuine actress, a real comedian. And, besides being a photographer, I am a professional actor (yes, that actually is possible... this is how I know she is a colleague of mine, even though she may (or may not) ignore it. Bravo Chloé, you give those final images this dramatic ambiance a model could not !
Hey Gavin, One can not be greatful enough to thank you for your effort to teach what what every serious amateur-photographer wants to learn and apply. You show how to get great results without a 20k Dollar gear , so we can copy what you showed in the video. You are my number one, when it comes to photography. Best regards from Germany
One problem I encounter with this setup is when people wear glasses the shadows from the frames and extra light under the eyes. Can you show us how you deal with this? BTW I enjoy all your tutorials. Your one of my favorites….
I get the combination of zoom lens and tripon. What about prime lenses and moving more around studio? But thanks for the tip about background light. Its something I was looking for.
I've got encouraged to shoot in a small room with speedlights and umbrellas because I saw some of your videos from your "small home studio". :) Thank you Gavin!
I had to stop for a minute at 1:15 where you said that ISO 200 requires TWICE as much light as ISO 100. At ISO 200 the sensitivity of the sensor is double that of ISO 100 and it requires HALF as much light unless my old mind has gone astray. Higher ISO equals less flash for the same exposure.... right?
Hello Gavin.. Is the weighted bag on your light stand filled with sand or is it one of the water filled ones? If it's water filled have you had any problems with it leaking? Thanks from Danville, Virginia USA.
Greetings. Great information and great images but... at the top of the video, unless I'm mistaken, shouldn't the weight on the c-stand gobo arm be on the right of the knuckle. The "right-hand-rule"... so that the weight, in this case the speed light, tightens the gobo head with the weight applied to it. (Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.) Safety first.
Great video mister Howey!! Another great point to mention about speedlights - it´s strange to say - but... They are "weak"... Or at least goes to 1/128 - In many cases you don´t want that POWERFUL studio strobe.
Time to get the speed lights out of storage. I have been stuck on studio lights as I didn’t think I could achieve the same results, but Gavin has proven otherwise.
Hi Kuya. I made a video on my tether set up which should answer your question and a whole lot more 😉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n4jhTqs1caI.html
I appreciate the tutorial on speedlights. I have 3 Phottix Mitros+ lights and find them to be very powerful. I like the ISO tip! Appreciate your passion for pics!
Thanks, Gavin for this. It looks like a simple setup and I love the idea of props to tell a story. It's something that we are trying with our camera club portrait group and everyone has so much fun with it.
The eye-detect feature of modern mirrorless cameras is the only reason I'm considering changing my camera (well of course I mean buying another camera). Getting eyes in critical focus, especially with a wide-open portrait Prime, is the hardest part of Portrait photography. Just when you think you got the perfect photo.... you check focus..and you know the rest.
How would this entire shoot and the options selected have been different had you used a full frame camera rather than the Olympus? I assume the aperture would have needed to be smaller so the speedlight would have to be set to a higher power. Anything else?
Aperture, probably yes and associated power of the flash. Other then that NOTHING changes. Micro 4/3, APS-C, 35mm, Medium format, plate camera... all the same principles 😉
Gavin you always make the best videos!! I have a question you might like to address in a future video. I am trying to do full length portraits with white curtain background and white floor. I nearly have it right but not quite. I have a white backdrop and then sheers. A Godox 200 either side between the two. A Godox 200 in a big black umbrella at the front and a reflector at my tripod. My problem is I still get light drop off down the dress and I don't want that. So how can I get the beauty light on her face but keep everything light and bright. I hope this makes sense. I can send you a photo if you wish. Thanks always for your fantastic videos. Much appreciated.
That's my Lenovo Miix 2 in 1 tablet / laptop. Lots more info on how I tether in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n4jhTqs1caI.html
Fun, informative video Gavin. Question: I'm a beginner who has only done natural light portraits. I have used a reflector, but don't yet have a proper flash. I want to get something that I can use outside for things like HS senior photos, before prom photos, children portraits. Do I need to go with something more powerful than a speedlight for outside? So far, I was looking at two units, the Godox V860 and the AD200 as possible choices. My camera is a Fujifilm X-T3. I am not looking to do this professionally at this point. Only shooting for friends who ask. Thanks for any thoughts you might have....
I can do this! That's one of the reasons I love your videos as I feel like I can do this. I noticed you put another backdrop on the floor. How does that work? Do you like that? Thanks again for another awesome video!!!
I never miss one from you, always interesting and always learning something new. I have a Godox V1, which I guess is similar to the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X with its round head and a modelling light inside the head. Do you use the modelling light of your Li-on X with a softbox sometimes?
Sensational images as usual. All the looks are superb but I do rather like the Manfrotto background as it reminds me of those beautiful Oliphant canvas painted backdrops. Well done, thank you.
Great video Gavin. Nice and simple and to the point. I've got to say when Chloe peeked up over the reflector I had to laugh. Thanks for the tips and advice. Gorgeous images. The brown you put on the background was fantastic.
That's my Lenovo Miix 2 in 1 laptop / tablet. If your camera has an HDMI Out port, then you can use a monitor or TV and a suitable HDMI cable to connect the two together without needing a computer 😊
I've used the first set up for my headshot sessions for the last four months since viewing this video and they have improved tremendously. Thank you Gavin.
Thank you for another great video. Really nice pictures, but hey, with a model like Chloe it is hard to get it wrong :) It is nice to se that two speedlights and a small softbox will get you a long way. You mentioned that a downside using speedlights, is the lack of a modelling lamp. I do believe the V1 (X) has that feature, at least the Canon version has that.
It is always a pleasure to learn from you that with relative simple addings and lightning, you can make great photo's. And with the help of a very nice model as well of course.
Great ideas as always Gavin and great work from Chloe. I find a small speedlight - I use a Godox TT350 - is always handy to light those little details that a bigger flash would overpower.
