Reflex Portrait Shoot with Fine Art Photographer Leon Johnson

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2022
  • In this video, Fine Art Photographer and StellaPro Champion of Light Leon Johnson uses the Reflex S for a unique portrait session. #FlexYourReflex.
    A special thanks to The Portrait System and The Portrait Masters for producing this incredible video. suebryceeducation.com/
    Follow Leon: www.leonjohnsonphotography.org
    Model: Aphrodite / aphrodite_made
    Backdrop: babydreambackdrops.com
    Learn more at: stellaprolights.com/reflex
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  • @latoyadixonsmith
    @latoyadixonsmith Рік тому +5

    Leon! What a treat to stumble upon this video to celebrate you and your expertise!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @vvassall28
    @vvassall28 Рік тому +5

    This is an awesome light. I absolutely love it.

  • @johnwayne6561
    @johnwayne6561 Рік тому +1

    O..m...g...lovely model! Perfect light, im jealous

  • @naslisntxaij
    @naslisntxaij Рік тому +2

    I appreciated how u showed the unedited photos instead of the already edited photos.

  • @CarlosDavidFoto
    @CarlosDavidFoto Рік тому +1

    Love his work!

  • @Nitramyeldud
    @Nitramyeldud Рік тому +2

    Nice video. The photographer seemed a little nervous at first, but he is obviously very knowledgable, and able to visualise what he wants. Nice simple explanations with real time views of the results. Very enjoyable.

  • @RONNIEJNZN
    @RONNIEJNZN 7 місяців тому

    loved the shot style, model was perfect for it too. what a look !

  • @ruffprophetproductions
    @ruffprophetproductions Рік тому

    Leon is a GOAT! im glad to share a name with him!

  • @sugarlyssgum9304
    @sugarlyssgum9304 3 місяці тому

    I absolutely love this!

  • @leonjohnson3780
    @leonjohnson3780 Рік тому +3

    love

  • @iykeibeh
    @iykeibeh Рік тому +2

    I’ve always wanted my hands on one of these!

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Let us know if you have any questions! We are currently offering 25% off all StellaPro Lights and accessories now through September 6th!

  • @wolfgangk1
    @wolfgangk1 Рік тому +2

    Awesome model

  • @ilovephoto100percent
    @ilovephoto100percent 8 місяців тому +1

    awesome background ❤️

  • @amirmobin
    @amirmobin Рік тому

    Love it

  • @LuiCardenasphotography
    @LuiCardenasphotography Рік тому

    Been looking into these lights lately, very interesting!

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hi Luis, please let us know if you have any questions!

  • @scottallen8174
    @scottallen8174 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @RotterStudios
    @RotterStudios 10 місяців тому +1

    I loved this video. What a beautiful model, and Leon was great to watch. I have no idea what transmitter to use. I shoot Canon.

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  10 місяців тому +1

      Hello, the Reflex is compatible with Godox, Profoto, and Elinchrom triggers!

  • @RichardJPhotog
    @RichardJPhotog Рік тому +11

    Very creative and lovely work. Having tried LED lighting over the last few years, Ive opted completely out for a couple simple reasons. first of all, they just arent pwerful enough. They cannot freeze motion but, most importatntly, you fry your clients eyes. Too bright for sustained use. They make the pupils the size of pencils. I believe constant LEDs have thier place, but its with video, not portraiture. Good stuff and love your creativity.

    • @aperturecollective
      @aperturecollective Рік тому +3

      The Stella Pro Reflex allows you to turn off the LED continuous light after setting up and switch to "strobe". It's a continuous hybrid light. Meaning both LED and strobe capabilities.

    • @normandy2501
      @normandy2501 Рік тому

      ​​@Aperture Collective I'm assuming he OC would rather use something line an AD200 at that point. I wonder if just bouncing it off an umbrella would fix the eye irritation issue though.

  • @wendystumbaugh695
    @wendystumbaugh695 Рік тому +4

    Aphrodite is a stunningly beautiful woman. Regal.

  • @RONNIEJNZN
    @RONNIEJNZN 7 місяців тому

    25:43 picturing her leaning her elbow on a Roman or Egyptian style column, great work again

  • @oadefisayo
    @oadefisayo 2 роки тому +2

    Phenomenal channel. How do you have only 670 or so subscribers??

  • @jude1206
    @jude1206 Рік тому

    you have won my subscribtion for freee. This is too educative video.

  • @Solomulala2010
    @Solomulala2010 Рік тому

    Thanks, beautiful work. Would have been interesting to know how much ambient light takes care of the fill. Also, in the 2nd set, I don’t really manage to see what the 2nd light does?

  • @veselinvasilev9362
    @veselinvasilev9362 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @ponymoore6140
    @ponymoore6140 4 місяці тому

    The first thing I notice is the veins in her hands. That has spoilt lovely images

  • @LoiselsPhotography
    @LoiselsPhotography 7 місяців тому +1

    I apologize if you have explained this in the video already, but due to the lack of time, I had to skip around a lot. Would you mind stating the reason for using a continuous light over a flash? Is there a particular look that the LED light can achieve that the flash cannot or is it down to convenience or cost?

  • @paolamassapaolamfotografia4505

    Can I ask ou the set camera i understand that you use like 1.4 to 2.8 aperture but i miss understand iso and speed. I belive is continuos light ? Thank you and beautiful work

  • @melaniethompson8696
    @melaniethompson8696 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this awesome video! Would you please be so kind and tell me what size and material you used for the backdrop? It’s absolutely stunning and exactly what I am looking for! Thank you!

    • @HHSH.40
      @HHSH.40 Рік тому +1

      Wahrscheinlich 2x2 Meter

    • @melaniethompson8696
      @melaniethompson8696 Рік тому

      @@HHSH.40Ich hab auf 8x10 Fuß also 2,40x3,04 m getippt. Interessant wäre jetzt noch das Material, denn beim Hersteller gibt es verschiedene :)

  • @nancycarrano2071
    @nancycarrano2071 9 місяців тому

    Amazing as always, Leon! I would love to know who made the dress??

  • @jtes1442
    @jtes1442 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful light. Can you get F4, 5.6 with it at low ISOs say 64 or 100 or are you relegated to always using shallow apertures? Thank you.

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hi J, here is Leon's response, "The light is not as powerful as a strobe. I mostly shoot at somewhat shallow apertures because it is a nautural skin softener and I like the blue effect. One could narrow their aperture at higher powers but the light would also be very bright. Another option is to use the Reflex S connected to AC power and you could achieve those apertures without the annoying brightness". Let us know if you have any other questions!

  • @Anna-gv7vo
    @Anna-gv7vo Рік тому

    I really loved the lights and the photos! You mentioned variety to your clients, on a photo shoot like this, how many photos do you edit and deliver to your clients? Thank you so much in advance!

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому +2

      Hi Anna, here are Leon's responses, "I will usually show 40-70 unedited images to clients during their purchase session. They purchase what they want in the form of albums and wall portraits". We hope this helps!

    • @Anna-gv7vo
      @Anna-gv7vo Рік тому +1

      @@StellaProLights thank you so much for your answer!!!

  • @Maxinet
    @Maxinet Рік тому

    such pictures were done a hundred years ago without all this technique :)

  • @TMIDD
    @TMIDD 2 роки тому +1

    Would love to review these on my channel, seems like a great product!

  • @ianclapperton8556
    @ianclapperton8556 Рік тому +1

    I'm impressed with the lighting. Can you let me know how large the Chimera octa beauty dish is that you used in the video. Thank you.

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hello Ian, Leon is using the 24-inch Chimera Softbox! You can find it here: lightandmotion.com/products/softbox-24-inch-octa-beauty-by-chimera-1-4-grid?_pos=2&_sid=28c3d843c&_ss=r

    • @ianclapperton8556
      @ianclapperton8556 Рік тому +1

      @@StellaProLights Thank you so much. Greatly appreciated. Regards.

  • @naslisntxaij
    @naslisntxaij Рік тому

    Beautiful images and informative video! Can you share the link to the dresses please? Especially the second dress. 😊😊😊🙂🙂🙂🥰🥰🥰

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hello! Leon just infromed us that the dresses and skirt were custom made. They are one of a kind!

  • @MikeBanks2003
    @MikeBanks2003 Рік тому

    Butterfly light

  • @rdgarcia500
    @rdgarcia500 Рік тому +1

    Great video, Can you please post a link to the backdrop company?

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hi Ruben, the backdrop is by Baby Dream Backdrops! You can find them here: babydreambackdrops.com/

    • @rdgarcia500
      @rdgarcia500 Рік тому

      Thank you, Great video.

  • @cre8tivity06
    @cre8tivity06 Рік тому

    Can you provide a link to the beauty dish you used? I am having an extremely tough time finding a softbox that I can use successfully with my Stella Pro Reflex S light.

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому +1

      Hey Chuck, sorry you are having these issues. here is the softbox Leon is using!
      lightandmotion.com/products/softbox-24-inch-octa-beauty-by-chimera-1-4-grid

    • @cre8tivity06
      @cre8tivity06 Рік тому

      @@StellaProLights Oh ok Thank you!!

  • @ValeriaGalan
    @ValeriaGalan Рік тому +1

    Hi! Which optic is he using? Medium? thanks!

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому +1

      Hi Valeria, you are correct! Leon is using the medium optic which comes standard with any Reflex!

  • @naeemakram7190
    @naeemakram7190 6 місяців тому

    No one ask what color blance he used,auto or what?????

  • @broskies2598
    @broskies2598 Рік тому

    Add a little gold light

  • @patrickrivera8594
    @patrickrivera8594 Рік тому +1

    Where can you get that painterly backdrop?

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому +1

      Hi Patrick, you can find this backdrop and similar ones here: babydreambackdrops.com/

    • @patrickrivera8594
      @patrickrivera8594 Рік тому

      @@StellaProLights Thank you much!!!!

  • @kayayasar6730
    @kayayasar6730 Рік тому

    Could you please drop a link for the beauty dish? Thank you :)

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hi Kaya, here is the soft box Leon is using!
      lightandmotion.com/products/softbox-24-inch-octa-beauty-by-chimera-1-4-grid there is also a 30-inch version which you can find here! lightandmotion.com/products/softbox-30-inch-octa-beauty-by-chimera-1-4-grid

    • @kayayasar6730
      @kayayasar6730 Рік тому

      @@StellaProLights Thank you for the quick response :) Is there a more affordable alternative to these? I actually own regular diffusers with bowens mount. I just couldn't find an adaptor.

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      @@kayayasar6730 Hey Kaya, we offer a bowens mount adapter for the Reflex line which can be found here! lightandmotion.com/products/stellapro-clx-bowens-softbox-c-stand-adaptor

  • @olerephotography
    @olerephotography Рік тому

    This is not bad at all but what i can see is that if you dont have more to bring out texture on your Image you might be losing in that direction, continuos light with wide aperture shooting is so great is you don't need little texture, you might spend more time in post production, what is portrait without texture

  • @waheedhamza1463
    @waheedhamza1463 Рік тому

    From where i can find the background?

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому +1

      Hello, you can find the backdrop here: babydreambackdrops.com/

    • @TolaJimoh
      @TolaJimoh Рік тому

      Could I ask which one exactly is the first backdrop that’s like greenish flowers?

  • @videojoy88
    @videojoy88 Рік тому +2

    Does Aphrodite have an Instagram page? She models beautifully.

    • @StellaProLights
      @StellaProLights  Рік тому

      Hello! Aphrodite's instagram page can be found here: instagram.com/aphrodite_made

  • @tirmite
    @tirmite 6 місяців тому +1

    As a CONTINOUS light source it's a nice package, but this and Rotolight trying to imply it can take the place of a "strobe" or flash is just disingenous. It can NOT provide a short flash duration to freeze motion which is absolutely necessary when shooting fashion. Otherwise the clothing and model will blur. And the other MAJOR benefit from a true flash is that you're not blinding the model with bright light. (1): it's uncomfortable for a subject to have a bright light shining in their eyes, and (2) you're NEVER going to get that attractive, dilated pupil in the eyes look. With a continuous bright light in their face, the model's pupils will get small. With a flash, the pupils remain larger black dots because the modeling light is relatively low in power and the flash burst is so quick that the eye can't respond fast enough, hence you get the full, more pleasant looking large pupil diameter. These LED lights will never give a photographer the benefits that a true strobe or flash can provide. Don't be fooled. But if you're okay with continuous/constant light, then go for it. The "strobe" effect setting is a joke.