Gavin, I love your enthusiasm when introducing your models. Brings a smile to my face every time. Your tip about the distance from umbrella to speed light, and photographing the umbrella to ensure even coverage, was very helpful.
Great video Gavin. I love soft lighting but at the end when you brought the light really close it gave a nice dramatic effect. Charlotte did great also.
I have all kinds of softboxes but I JUST got my first umbrella in last week (from Adorama, of course). Perfect timing for this video! (It's like they know)
Very good video. I use a shoot through all the time on location with a speed light. Thank you Gavin for producing these videos with practical real usages.
Many thanks. A much over-looked modifier, and nice to see your demonstrations including distance variations. I have been using them recently for on-location interior shoots where ease of set-up and weight were key.
So I’ve just bought a reflective umbrella so now need to see your video on that subject. If found it easier than a softbox if shooting indoors on location. Another great video. Thanks 👍🏻😀
Thank you again, Gavin for another piece of advice on how to achieve great results with minimal gear. The whole combination of Charlotte wearing red/black on a grey background is very pleasing. And another tip; don't throw away your umbrella(s), especially if you're in the UK!
I did enjoy this video. Umbrellas were the first modifiers I bought. I'm glad you mentioned moving the speed light closer to the umbrella to get a harder almost directional light. Thanks for another great video!
Very helpful video! Some great information and a couple of new things for me to try, love the tip about marking the umbrella shaft. That make up and red jacket is on point, looks amazing against the grey.
As an umbrella fanboy I enjoyed watching this again! I rather fancy one of these umbrellas as often caught in low ceilings but I just discovered while in checkout on Adorama that they do not ship to the UK so Im looking at alternatives
Thank you for the information as always great Video Creating beautiful work in a small home studio is always a challenge But I've learned so much I wish you could have made it to WPPI this year.
Thanks for the kind words. I wish I could have been at WPPI too. It's a long way from the UK for a casual visit but may be one day I'll get an invite to speak at the event 😎
Great tutorial (as always) The beauty of this tutorial though is that it demonstrates the sort of amazing results you can get with a $100 setup (Maybe a Yongnuo flash + trigger and Neewer Umbrella kit.) You don't need to spend thousands to do this.
Good to see you back on line!! I can honestly say that I have learned more from you than from any other UA-cam channel that deals with photography. Keep up the great work and thank you for your time!! All the best from Canada!
Thanks for the kind words Gord. As for being back on-line, I'm never off. Every other Thursday, I'm right here on Adorama TV. Here's what you may have missed... ua-cam.com/video/N8-C4QV8cZY/v-deo.html
Thank you for that video - extremely helpful and very informative. I'm learning so much and what you described as the distance of the flash to the umbrella is total news to me so that's very important
I have 3 umbrellas and 2 softboxes in my basement, but until Gavin Hoey came sky hooting over the horizon, had little idea how to use them! THANK You, Gavin! O.K., now where did I put those light stands?
Love the video. I was very interested in the EZ parabolic from Adorama till I got to the shipping cost! $50 for a brolly! Ouch! especially as I was going to use it with a Speedlight due to low budget. That to one side keep up the brilliant work, always love your videos they have taught me a lot.
Gavin, thanx a million for this great tutorial, but I don't understand why you want to consistently shoot at f4. Made me curious. What's the magic behind f4?
Awesome video! Im happy you shared this as I find myself using shoot through and reflective umbrellas more than softboxes - maybe its the simplicity of setup and less space and weight and also the look they give that I like - I wasnt aware of that cropped version umbrella it would indeed be useful to get higher on low ceilings ill see how much of a dent in wallet it will be to get one shipped from usa!
Hi Gavin, thank You for an awesome video again! The link provided gives the price for that wing-like umbrella 36$ and shipping starts at 60$. Could You also give links to the stuff You are using that us living in Europe could use?
I noticed that one side of Charlotte's face was smooth but the other side not. Is it the lighting or too much makeup? Is there anyway to even it out on both sides? Would butterfly lighting fix that, or is that going to be a PS/LR edit? What I can fix on shoot saves time in edit... GREAT video!
Loved this video, and Gavin, just a phenomenal presenter. Even it is a video regarding shoot through umbrella, I dare to ask a reflective umbrella question. How much, if any, will that S-type bracket cause shadow / less light coming out of a reflective umbrella compared to having the speedlight directly on an umbrella adapter.
Hi Gavin, Great tutorial, do you mind tell me the ambient light condition in your studio at that time? as your camera setting was f/4 1/250th Sec 200iso. I just wonder if you had under exposure ambient light. Thanks
Hi Frank. 200 ISO is the native ISO for Olympus cameras. As a bonus it also cuts the power required from the flash by half compared to 100 ISO. So in a very small way I'm saving the planet one flash at a time 😉
Gavin, I love your enthusiasm when introducing your models. Brings a smile to my face every time. Your tip about the distance from umbrella to speed light, and photographing the umbrella to ensure even coverage, was very helpful.
Gavin you’re the best teacher I know
Gavin, love the tip on photographing your umberals to get the maximum coverage of its surface! Brilliant!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful I like that someone has finally showed the great versatility of umbrellas!
Exactly! More so than Mary Poppins ever will.
Always great to start the day with a Gavin Hoey video! Oh my..... that Charlotte!
Awesome video, and love that you are using basic equipment like umbrellas and speedlites. Thank you. 👍😀
Great video Gavin. I love soft lighting but at the end when you brought the light really close it gave a nice dramatic effect. Charlotte did great also.
That's an amazing umbrella. Great video as always Mr. Hoey.
This gavin hoey is a really good kind teacher and photographer
Grazie per i tuoi video . Sei una fonte di ispirazione per me.
👍👍👍
Thanks, Gavin! Very helpful! I just ordered my very first shoot-through umbrella! Can't wait to put it to use!
I have all kinds of softboxes but I JUST got my first umbrella in last week (from Adorama, of course). Perfect timing for this video! (It's like they know)
Very good video. I use a shoot through all the time on location with a speed light. Thank you Gavin for producing these videos with practical real usages.
this is the best teaching about distance of light
Many thanks. A much over-looked modifier, and nice to see your demonstrations including distance variations. I have been using them recently for on-location interior shoots where ease of set-up and weight were key.
Thank you Gavin and Charlotte
Excellent tutorial for those starting to get into lighting. Very helpful.
Amazing video as usual. Every time I learn something new here. Thanks Gavin for sharing such lovely video. Love from India.
So I’ve just bought a reflective umbrella so now need to see your video on that subject.
If found it easier than a softbox if shooting indoors on location. Another great video. Thanks 👍🏻😀
Always the best, nothing less....
Thanks Gavin for the great tips, for years I've been learning new tips and tricks from you, you're the best 👍🏻👍🏻
2-light set-up using umbrellas to eliminate the shadows is a good follow-up video for this video
A superb single umbrella video. Thanks as always!
Thank you again, Gavin for another piece of advice on how to achieve great results with minimal gear. The whole combination of Charlotte wearing red/black on a grey background is very pleasing. And another tip; don't throw away your umbrella(s), especially if you're in the UK!
Joking aside, they do work just fine as rain umbrellas too ua-cam.com/video/dqqi7ZqSwT4/v-deo.html
Sir ur work is AWsm am speechless..
I did enjoy this video. Umbrellas were the first modifiers I bought. I'm glad you mentioned moving the speed light closer to the umbrella to get a harder almost directional light. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for the support Patty 😊
Wow. That umbrella marking helped put so much.
Another great tutorial Gavin, thanks 👍
Thank you so much for posting this, you are a very good teacher.
Best photography channel ever!
Magnífico vídeo, me encanta la luz de las fotos. Gracias!!!
As someone just getting into photography this was extremely helpful! Also Charlotte is very stunning!
Mate, I’m love your tutorials, answers sooooooo many questions. Keep up the great work
Brilliant walkthrough - thank you. This is really helpful.
amazing, thank you
amazing share. Thanks Gavin, you are my hero!
Gavin for ever ! super. Merci
Gavin thank you, your video are always great and informative
Fantastic
Thanks for making these videos. They are very informative and easy to learn from.
You’re the best !!
Very helpful video! Some great information and a couple of new things for me to try, love the tip about marking the umbrella shaft. That make up and red jacket is on point, looks amazing against the grey.
Lotty looks amazing 🤩
As an umbrella fanboy I enjoyed watching this again! I rather fancy one of these umbrellas as often caught in low ceilings but I just discovered while in checkout on Adorama that they do not ship to the UK so Im looking at alternatives
This was a superb video. Thank you very much.
super tuto ! good trick to photography the lighten surface !
Great as usual Gavin.
Very interesting as usual and great to see Gavin back on UA-cam !
Hi John. Not sure about being back... I've never left UA-cam! I've been right here every other Thursday for the past 8 years more or less 😉
Ok, sorry, I missed that. I learned a lot from this video !
fabulous
excellent tips thanks Gavin (again!)
thanks a lot for this well made video about a very underrated type of light modifier ... well done !! ✨👍😊🍻
Brilliant as ever 👍
Excelente profesor GavinH
Gavin, great video again. Thanks.
Thank you for the information as always great Video
Creating beautiful work in a small home studio is always a challenge
But I've learned so much I wish you could have made it to WPPI this year.
Thanks for the kind words. I wish I could have been at WPPI too. It's a long way from the UK for a casual visit but may be one day I'll get an invite to speak at the event 😎
Great tutorial (as always)
The beauty of this tutorial though is that it demonstrates the sort of amazing results you can get with a $100 setup (Maybe a Yongnuo flash + trigger and Neewer Umbrella kit.)
You don't need to spend thousands to do this.
Love that brolly!
Good to see you back on line!! I can honestly say that I have learned more from you than from any other UA-cam channel that deals with photography. Keep up the great work and thank you for your time!! All the best from Canada!
Thanks for the kind words Gord. As for being back on-line, I'm never off. Every other Thursday, I'm right here on Adorama TV. Here's what you may have missed... ua-cam.com/video/N8-C4QV8cZY/v-deo.html
Thank you! That's good to know!!
Excellent video as usual. Great information presented succinctly. Thank you for sharing.
Interesting shape of umbrella. Good video, especially the last bit which had interesting drama.
The shape also has the advantage you can tilt it down more which can be a limitation with some shoot throughs, especially the parabolic kind.
You're the best man!!! Thanks!!
Thaaaaanks so much for this video, I solve a lot of doubts about studio photography :)
Happy to hear that!
Great video as always Gavin. Lovely images 👍😊
Thank you for that video - extremely helpful and very informative. I'm learning so much and what you described as the distance of the flash to the umbrella is total news to me so that's very important
Best teacher ever :)
Really made me want to get my umbrellas back out!
Anyone else wanted to see Charlotte's face when Gavin mentioned not wanting to stab her? BTW, another great tutorial from the Mastah!
Thanks, Gavin! Glad I didn't throw out my umbrellas once I started using softboxes
Can't wait for your next video🤞🤞🤞
Love ur work😍😍❤
I loved this tutorial! Do you have one on how you made that awesome looking backdrop!?!?
I have 3 umbrellas and 2 softboxes in my basement, but until Gavin Hoey came sky hooting over the horizon, had little idea how to use them! THANK You, Gavin! O.K., now where did I put those light stands?
Thank's.👍I like your tutorials. ✌
Always great info Gavin!
Thanks Robbie
Great video! Learned a lot!
love the last shots!Thanks man! =)
Love the video. I was very interested in the EZ parabolic from Adorama till I got to the shipping cost! $50 for a brolly! Ouch! especially as I was going to use it with a Speedlight due to low budget. That to one side keep up the brilliant work, always love your videos they have taught me a lot.
Gavin, thanx a million for this great tutorial, but I don't understand why you want to consistently shoot at f4. Made me curious. What's the magic behind f4?
Awesome video! Sometimes people use gaff tape to mark the side of the shaft that doesn't need to be pulled through the hole. :-)
Wery nice 👍
Great!
I always have to just remember one thing before watching these - click like.
The best educator I insist. Awesome umbrella! What model is that?
Awesome video! Im happy you shared this as I find myself using shoot through and reflective umbrellas more than softboxes - maybe its the simplicity of setup and less space and weight and also the look they give that I like - I wasnt aware of that cropped version umbrella it would indeed be useful to get higher on low ceilings ill see how much of a dent in wallet it will be to get one shipped from usa!
SUPER ,CONGRATULATIONS,***
நன்றாக இருக்கிறது வாழ்த்துக்கள் R.MANOHAR-CHENNAI
Good morning Gavin,I'm Peter from Singapore, it that any more Live shows coming
Gavin, excellent video as usual. Is the ever a time when you would shoot through with a monolight?
Hi Gavin, thank You for an awesome video again! The link provided gives the price for that wing-like umbrella 36$ and shipping starts at 60$. Could You also give links to the stuff You are using that us living in Europe could use?
I noticed that one side of Charlotte's face was smooth but the other side not. Is it the lighting or too much makeup? Is there anyway to even it out on both sides? Would butterfly lighting fix that, or is that going to be a PS/LR edit? What I can fix on shoot saves time in edit... GREAT video!
Did you have to edit these photos to make the background black like that?
Loved this video, and Gavin, just a phenomenal presenter. Even it is a video regarding shoot through umbrella, I dare to ask a reflective umbrella question.
How much, if any, will that S-type bracket cause shadow / less light coming out of a reflective umbrella compared to having the speedlight directly on an umbrella adapter.
Good question. I suppose it would depend on the size of the umbrella.
Dare I ask, when using a speed light or multiple speed lights, what is the difference between using a umbrella vs using a 4x6 soft box?
Softboxes don't reflect light backwards like a shoot-thru umbrella. All the light goes forwards.
thanks for your attractive jobs
Hi Gavin, Great tutorial, do you mind tell me the ambient light condition in your studio at that time? as your camera setting was f/4 1/250th Sec 200iso. I just wonder if you had under exposure ambient light. Thanks
This dude is Just awesome, rly Luv hin lmao
Another good video. Why do you favour ISO 200 instead of a 100 setting?
Hi Frank. 200 ISO is the native ISO for Olympus cameras. As a bonus it also cuts the power required from the flash by half compared to 100 ISO. So in a very small way I'm saving the planet one flash at a time 😉
Where did you get the case for the flash meter?
Nice explanation..but i want see charlotte smile 🤣🤣
Any issues with that trigger?
Unfortunately i dont have a light meter yet. So how would I go about setting the proper exposure when using a speedlight and umbrella
What about your backdrop?