How ONE Flash Can Help You Master Portrait Lighting | Take & Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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  • @kevinwhite6176
    @kevinwhite6176 11 місяців тому +28

    Gavin, you are hands down my favorite photography educator on youtube. You make all of this fancy lighting stuff super accessible and understandable!

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Kevin, that's literally my unofficial job description 😉

    • @TypeSC2
      @TypeSC2 11 місяців тому

      I wish I could like this comment more than once!

    • @SakuraHayashi-u2m
      @SakuraHayashi-u2m 10 місяців тому

      @@GavinHoeyyou are indeed amazing! ❤

  • @truthsayers8725
    @truthsayers8725 11 місяців тому +12

    ALWAYS one of my favorite presenters. Gavin and Chloe or Gavin and Sophie. it doesnt matter they are ALL top notch with their work

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Thank you 😊

  • @NaweedQadirdotcom
    @NaweedQadirdotcom 11 місяців тому +7

    I absolutely love Gavin's session, as he has a natural way of connecting with the viewer with his witty conversation and sharing the amazing command he has in his field.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind words 👍

  • @deenugent473
    @deenugent473 11 місяців тому +15

    Gavin's trademark word, "No Flash, No Picture!" 😁👍

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      And very important words they are too 😉

    • @deenugent473
      @deenugent473 11 місяців тому

      @@GavinHoeyYes sir, indeed! Thank you for your videos as I have learned a lot from your tutorial Gavin. Please keep it up!

  • @madfinntech
    @madfinntech 11 місяців тому +6

    I had my first portrait shoot a couple of weeks ago, and it went alright with one flash and reflector. I couldn't pull it off without watching hours and hours of Adoarama live streams. I have another one tomorrow, so this video couldn't have had a better timing.

  • @michaelschmitt5413
    @michaelschmitt5413 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for another great video. I'm always excited when I see one of you videos popup in my YT notifications.

  • @autumntalkies
    @autumntalkies 11 місяців тому +1

    One more amazing tutorial. Thank you very much for sharing you knowledge.

  • @jeffreystevens1038
    @jeffreystevens1038 11 місяців тому

    Gavin your are an exceptional instructor. Chloe, is a fantastic model and her posing skills are unmatched!! Love the results of your collaboration!

  • @Gyurza
    @Gyurza 11 місяців тому +1

    Chloe is just Amazing! Great video Gavin

  • @CHRIS_HITCHCOCK
    @CHRIS_HITCHCOCK 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the editing on this video Gavin. It flows really nicely.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Thank you Chris. Planning and editing take much, MUCH longer then any realises, so it's nice to have that noted 👍

  • @mimvlog3236
    @mimvlog3236 11 місяців тому +2

    LOVE U GAVIN!!

  • @hebelbraga
    @hebelbraga 11 місяців тому

    Gavin, eu já fiz um comentário parecido algum tempo atrás, mas nunca é demais repetir. Você sem dúvida é um mestre no ensino de iluminação de retratos. Um dos meus três preferidos e, destes, o mais dinâmico! É sempre um prazer renovado assistir aos seus vídeos e sempre a certeza de novos aprendizados.
    Também não posso deixar de mencionar a presença da belíssima Chloe!
    Um abraço daqui do Brasil!

  • @thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen
    @thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen 11 місяців тому

    Seriously one of the best photography education series. Thank you, Gavin and Chloe

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind words 👍

  • @jeremywood3183
    @jeremywood3183 24 дні тому

    Thanks for another superb video. Previously I’ve avoided flash as I found it daunting so I persuaded myself that I didn’t want to do it. Watching your videos makes getting good results even in a small space seem achievable. Thank you!

  • @KevinRusso
    @KevinRusso 11 місяців тому +1

    Concise and to the point. Add to that some nice images too.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Thanks Kevin 👍

  • @paulpowell1583
    @paulpowell1583 11 місяців тому +4

    Brilliant video…very informative, thank you

  • @ducatidude13
    @ducatidude13 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Gavin for this video. A few days ago I tried OCF & failed. After watching this video I realised the mistakes I made. I'm going to try it again. Thanks again so much.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      Glad I could help. BTW you didn't fail as much as you learned what NOT to do next time :)

  • @juliobarkan9529
    @juliobarkan9529 11 місяців тому +1

    Fantistic show. Love all your videos and how you explain the techniques behind the setup. Wondering though if you could do a show or a couple of shows not using a professional model and maybe use a client and explain how to set up their poses? Not all of us have the oppertunity or clients that are of the professional nature. Showing us what you do with an experienced person on a photo shoot, now that would be a show I would watch over and over again. Thanks for all you do for the photography world.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      I'll keep that in mind but I really focus on how to light not how to pose, so working with experienced models keeps my goal in sight.

  • @ronvillarrealphotography
    @ronvillarrealphotography 11 місяців тому

    5th place... behind the subject. Always informative! Thanks for sharing.

  • @delhunter7530
    @delhunter7530 11 місяців тому

    Love this one Sir Gavin, so simple yet such great results. Perfik 😊😊

  • @alun7006
    @alun7006 11 місяців тому +2

    You forgot about behind, Gav! 😁 Another great little video.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, sort of. I actually forgot to say possible light positions in front of the model 🙄

  • @iaincathro3373
    @iaincathro3373 11 місяців тому +6

    Excellent explanation as always from Gavin.

  • @peterbournephoto
    @peterbournephoto Місяць тому

    Great video Gavin - as always 👍

  • @LenaCabana
    @LenaCabana 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. Could you please make a video on how to attach a big source of light with a big soft box? So it stays in place while you shoot.

  • @JIMMYCLAVIJO-z9n
    @JIMMYCLAVIJO-z9n 9 місяців тому

    Amazing photos and easy to understand explanation. Thanks Gavin !

  • @kirstyhepworth7343
    @kirstyhepworth7343 11 місяців тому

    I am a little late to the party but at the end of the day I love watching your videos Gavin 🎉

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      You're never to late Kirsty 👍

    • @kirstyhepworth7343
      @kirstyhepworth7343 11 місяців тому

      @GavinHoey cheers Gavin can't wait to see you at the photography show

  • @BTcycle
    @BTcycle 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful white balance.

  • @saskelee
    @saskelee 11 місяців тому

    love the use of the new trigger

  • @abrahamamzalak2470
    @abrahamamzalak2470 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely GREAT EXPLANATION...

  • @photonsonpixels
    @photonsonpixels 11 місяців тому

    Great tutorial Gavin. Thank you.

  • @Jwitherow1964
    @Jwitherow1964 2 місяці тому +1

    Best one light tutorial on UA-cam

    • @Adorama
      @Adorama  2 місяці тому

      Wow, thank you! we're so glad it helped. Let us know if there’s anything else you'd like to see in future tutorials!

    • @Jwitherow1964
      @Jwitherow1964 2 місяці тому

      @ I would like to know how to get my color gels to show up better

  • @alfredtam9438
    @alfredtam9438 11 місяців тому +2

    Love your video. Great model and learn a lot from you.😊😊👍👍

  • @artkidstudioscompany1
    @artkidstudioscompany1 11 місяців тому +1

    Soo relatable..Thanks so much this will help me ❤

  • @jumpingjohn280459
    @jumpingjohn280459 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for another great video Gavin. I was always taught by a professional portrait photographer, who I assisted years ago, to use the ‘one light if you can’ approach. He would start by seeing if he could get the shot he wanted by using just one light, and maybe a reflector. If it wasn’t working, only then would he add a second light and so on. On many occasions, he succeeded with a single light.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      He sounds like a wise tutor.

  • @Jwitherow1964
    @Jwitherow1964 2 місяці тому +1

    Ok Gavin here’s the big question , if you could only have one light modifier, shaper, Which one would it be? And what brand? Thanks your awesome

  • @Argentarius11
    @Argentarius11 3 місяці тому

    Gavin, my Main Man!!!

  • @juliocpanivino
    @juliocpanivino 7 місяців тому

    Wow que iluminaciones y sombras, Gavin eres un máster

  • @AliasJimWirth
    @AliasJimWirth 11 місяців тому

    Quite useful. Something I have come to expect from Adorama. Thank you.

  • @carlj1964
    @carlj1964 11 місяців тому

    Gavin! You have the Xnano! Mine is still on pre-order. Love the video!

  • @djtblizzle
    @djtblizzle 11 місяців тому

    Where can we see more of Chloe? She has such a classic, timeless look! Gorgeous model and AWESOME tips! 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      You'll lots more of Chloe right here on Adorama TV and there's a link to her instagram account in the video description.

  • @MatthewLane-e2s
    @MatthewLane-e2s 3 дні тому

    Fantastic video. Can I ask what is the screen behind you when you’re taking the shoots. Any type of software etc. if anyone knows can you please tell me. Thank you all. Have a great day.

  • @johnclay7644
    @johnclay7644 11 місяців тому +2

    informative video Gavin good results too.

  • @markbuck4076
    @markbuck4076 11 місяців тому

    As I've come to expect from your videos, very valuable lessons for me as an amateur photographer. Have you considered making some of the shots from the session available for review along with an indication of the lighting setup used? I would appreciate the opportunity to see the shots with a little more time to absorb how the lighting setup impacts the results than is given when the shots are presented in the video.

  • @JMXCzw
    @JMXCzw 11 місяців тому

    An amazing model, an amazing video... I would love to learn how the flash meter works. it seems like a great tool.

  • @neumlephotodude
    @neumlephotodude 11 місяців тому

    this is really good!

  • @chazM6116
    @chazM6116 11 місяців тому

    5th place behind for silhouette :)

  • @ringeradi
    @ringeradi 11 місяців тому

    Great video, as always, I learn so much. Gavin, Is there a forum you can recommend for sharing knowledge about portrait photography as we learn and practice? Thanks!

  • @matmani
    @matmani 5 місяців тому

    Is the auto-focus on or off?

  • @mirandavandenberk786
    @mirandavandenberk786 10 місяців тому

    Thanks again ❤

  • @410f1st
    @410f1st 11 місяців тому

    Geeat content as always.

  • @TheBurtonsAreHere
    @TheBurtonsAreHere 11 місяців тому

    Gavin, I come here for light usage inspiration.

  • @donvawter
    @donvawter 10 місяців тому

    Are you enjoying the new trigger? I have been waiting for mine since mid January and the delivery date has now slipped to mid April.

  • @haterkmp
    @haterkmp 11 місяців тому

    Great as always :) Gavin, i see that You have a new wireless transmitter with touchscreen. Is it better or worse than the previous one?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      It's both. Better size and battery but worse if you want to find something other then flash power... HSS for example!

  • @SoulsMoving
    @SoulsMoving 9 місяців тому

    how does it work with the main light in the room? do you turn it off or is it also Bluetooth connected? I saw your screen was dark when you had your flash disconnected but I don't understand how it works with the main light in the room. Thank you!

  • @zach_hewitt
    @zach_hewitt 11 місяців тому

    Gavin, would you say there is a minimum size softbox for a single light portrait? is anything to small? what shape if you only could choose 1?

  • @MrBanda77
    @MrBanda77 11 місяців тому

    Thanks so much

  • @poojabakery8735
    @poojabakery8735 10 місяців тому

    Hey gavin I have sekonic l308x flashmeet so tell me how to use flash in it with correct exposure on ambient light .sekonic next light meter model has that facility

  • @rickyraharjo6592
    @rickyraharjo6592 11 місяців тому

    Very good professional

  • @n8-creates
    @n8-creates 11 місяців тому

    Great video! I really should use my speed-lights in studio more often.I've always wondered, what tablet are you using as a monitor?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      That's my Lenovo Miix 2 in 1 tablet / laptop.

  • @johnguerin2719
    @johnguerin2719 2 місяці тому

    Gavin, Could I ask the brand and size of the small monitor you have on a tripod for viewing your photos? Thank you, John

  • @MartinV.
    @MartinV. 11 місяців тому

    Great Video

  • @GSHemuli
    @GSHemuli 10 місяців тому

    Any hints for positioning the light when photographing Asian (Chinese) person?

  • @nasmatko3706
    @nasmatko3706 10 місяців тому

    How do you like ths new R2 nano touchscreen flash trigger?

  • @shanley1190
    @shanley1190 11 місяців тому

    Hi Gavin, great video as usual.
    Did you use the deflector plate that's standard with these EZ LOCK modifiers ?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      I never use the deflector plate in my softboxes.

    • @shanley1190
      @shanley1190 11 місяців тому

      @@GavinHoey Good to know, Cheers!

  • @DAVE211147
    @DAVE211147 11 місяців тому

    I noticed you had the new controller on your camera, what do you think about it?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому +1

      Hi Dave. I love the size and weight. The touch screen is a learning curve but there are still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

  • @fredriksvard2603
    @fredriksvard2603 2 місяці тому

    What about from behind

  • @abibarbados5627
    @abibarbados5627 7 місяців тому

    Chole is moving like a river 😊

  • @FlyingMachineSpotter
    @FlyingMachineSpotter 7 місяців тому

    Hi, can you teach us how to take low key portraits with one flash

  • @David0Perez0
    @David0Perez0 11 місяців тому

    New flash trigger. I am waiting for that one as it's out of stock. What do you think about it?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      Hi David. I love the size and weight. The touch screen is a learning curve but there are still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

  • @cosmo0080
    @cosmo0080 7 місяців тому

    working your way up to 4 lights
    working your way up to 4 lights Gavin

  • @williamgollatz1911
    @williamgollatz1911 11 місяців тому

    OK, so what is there is ambient light I have no control over?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      If you can't control the light you can always try altering your exposure (smaller aperture or lower ISO) to get yourself back to no flash = no photo. You could also use HSS flash and push up your shutter speed or place and ND filter over the lens.
      If none of those are for you then pretend the uncontrollable light is actually controlled. Place your subject in that light to either make you photo or turn into just another light in your scene.

  • @saskelee
    @saskelee 11 місяців тому

    Chloe!!!!

  • @elbre
    @elbre 10 місяців тому

    Can anyone tell me what he does before shooting with the flash? Where it seems he takes a photo with no light, not even ambient light

    • @gurt_right1148
      @gurt_right1148 5 місяців тому

      Ensuring that with the current exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, iso), there is no ambient light being captured. Basically like creating a blank slate so the only light being captured is from the flash itself.

  • @gregkiserphotography
    @gregkiserphotography 11 місяців тому

    What about behind your subject? Silhouettes are a better option than horror lighting.

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster 11 місяців тому

    Lets not forget we can also put our light behind our model too 😉

  • @TrollHoleStudios
    @TrollHoleStudios 11 місяців тому

    How do you like the new little transmitter?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      I love the size and weight. The touch screen is going to be a learning curve but there is still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

  • @dexon555
    @dexon555 11 місяців тому

    How are you liking your Flashpoint Nano trigger? The more I use it the more I love it.

  • @art_by_adrian2913
    @art_by_adrian2913 10 місяців тому

    How can one human be so perfect, and Chloe is OK too lol 😂😂😅 jk she's so amazing 👏

  • @kennethnielsen3864
    @kennethnielsen3864 11 місяців тому

    Plenty of new gear I see. Do you like the small trigger?

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 11 місяців тому

      I love the size and weight. The touch screen is a learning curve but there are still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

  • @Bill_Sonya
    @Bill_Sonya 11 місяців тому

    Wow, she’s tall

  • @poerava
    @poerava 2 місяці тому

    12:29
    Very click baity bro
    lol