Just starting out with family portraits for my church. Looks like I have a LOT of things to consider not only about the family but the location as well. Thank you for the insightful approach.
What is a "white over silver" reflector? Is the assistant holding two reflectors? i.e. a silver behind a white scrim? So not too much of the flash is lost?
How did it go. I have first my family photoshoot by month end but I only have a nikon D3400 with its kit lens and a speedlight and I have no idea how to go about it and what additional gears I need to get the job done. Pls reply
I just set up a light weight gold or white umbrella with soft burst of flash back behind me if the family is stationary. Needs a trigger, but small and portable.
Wow I loved this content.I have a doubt, what if we use 85mm or135mm lens, I mean the subject will be far and the reflector cannot bounce back to subject face as illustrated here! In that case only strobe is the only way to go or is there any other options? Pls reply
Could probably still bounce it by removing it and triggering it in the same setup but the photographer at a further distance. You’d have to prop the speed light though. Using a strobe sounds like it would be far simpler when working at a distance.
hi sir. Thanks for this video. I have one question. and hope u can help me. what you can say about rogue diffuser? or what u recommend for outdoor shot sir. simple setup. thanks a lot.
For a larger group, say 10+, would you be able to use this technique? You would have to move away quite a bit from the group and the flash would be losing so much of its power? Have you ever tried this with a speedlight or would you switch to a stronger flash? Thank you.
Hey Isabelle! For a group of that size I think it's best to use an off-camera flash with am umbrella. A speedlight is more than enough if your lighting conditions are right (shaded area, less ambient light), however, if you are shooting in mid-day sun then we suggest using a strobe with higher power. We have an entire course dedicated to group portrait photography: www.slrloungeworkshops.com/offers/zjXK2ak2
Don't you think the bounced light is a bit harsh? Probably we are viewing this in Srgb format, I am getting that feel or the apple screen is giving that impression. I am sure the original pic must be looking much better.😊
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You'd be surprised how distance affects your DOF. Considering how much space he has around the family using a 50mm, I would say he is far enough to keep their face in focus. Try it out.
All of their faces are within the focal plane. As long as all of the faces of your subjects are in the same line (focal plane), they should all be in focus.
These are ok, but it's obvious a flash was used. Just watch Julia Trotti's videos on natural light photography, or shooting under harsh sunlight. The results are way better than this.
There's more than one style of photos, though. If you don't like it, that's fine. It doesn't mean that flash was used poorly. It just means you like a more natural look. Besides, he already said in the video that it's a stylistic choice that's totally up to you.
Just starting out with family portraits for my church. Looks like I have a LOT of things to consider not only about the family but the location as well. Thank you for the insightful approach.
So stinking good! Never thought about lighting like this.
Wow...this was great info. I really like you idea of bouncing from the speedlight!!
I just did family pictures yesterday, it was exhausting because you're right about that you had to move quickly and fun at the same time.
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Absolutely loved the case study! The initial thoughts, how to tackle challenges, your final solutions. THAT is teaching. Big thanks!
I can't wait to try this on my next family session 👍
This guy’s great! For some reason he reminds me of David Copperfield
I learned to twist the on-camera-flash to bounce off the gold reflector - that's important and enough for me :)
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Thanks for many helpful tips and an on location light setup
Very good video. I want to start doing this with my family, and this was a great tutorial.
great video!!
Thank you so much for those great tips!
Stumbled across your tutorial: so informative and helpful. Thank you.
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What is a "white over silver" reflector? Is the assistant holding two reflectors? i.e. a silver behind a white scrim? So not too much of the flash is lost?
I have the same question.
Thanks for the video. Just starting use flash and this helped
Good shot of the Colliers
Awesome tutorial.. have a few families coming up soon, going to have this in my back pocket now!!
I have my first family photoshoot on Saturday and I am thinking of using my 75-300mm lens is that good for family portraits?
How did it go. I have first my family photoshoot by month end but I only have a nikon D3400 with its kit lens and a speedlight and I have no idea how to go about it and what additional gears I need to get the job done. Pls reply
Thank you , i am going to use this bounce idea !
What do you do if you don't have an assistant to hold up reflectors/etc. ? Working with one flashgun ?
Liverpix put the reflector on a stand.
stand
I just set up a light weight gold or white umbrella with soft burst of flash back behind me if the family is stationary. Needs a trigger, but small and portable.
How about using a flash cord and a hold the flash on a monopod using my left hand?
Great video and helpful simple suggestions. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. what f,stop you shoot this Portrait ,you did not have a lightmeter how you determine what amateur you use thanks
Wow I loved this content.I have a doubt, what if we use 85mm or135mm lens, I mean the subject will be far and the reflector cannot bounce back to subject face as illustrated here! In that case only strobe is the only way to go or is there any other options? Pls reply
Could probably still bounce it by removing it and triggering it in the same setup but the photographer at a further distance. You’d have to prop the speed light though. Using a strobe sounds like it would be far simpler when working at a distance.
what camera was used for this shot?
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I know im 7 years late, but what type of speedlight did you use?
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hi sir.
Thanks for this video. I have one question. and hope u can help me. what you can say about rogue diffuser? or what u recommend for outdoor shot sir. simple setup. thanks a lot.
Hpw do you turn the flash to the side?
Do you have tutorials for those of us doing this without an assistant? (I have been doing this many years and that is not going to happen.)
Laurie Callahan Use a light stand, flash, and umbrella.
Thanks a lot! ) Question about zoom angle on speedlight. You leave it on 24mm?
at that distance from the reflector, I would.
For a larger group, say 10+, would you be able to use this technique? You would have to move away quite a bit from the group and the flash would be losing so much of its power? Have you ever tried this with a speedlight or would you switch to a stronger flash? Thank you.
Hey Isabelle!
For a group of that size I think it's best to use an off-camera flash with am umbrella. A speedlight is more than enough if your lighting conditions are right (shaded area, less ambient light), however, if you are shooting in mid-day sun then we suggest using a strobe with higher power.
We have an entire course dedicated to group portrait photography: www.slrloungeworkshops.com/offers/zjXK2ak2
Thank you!!
You're a genius!!
Not a pro. Just a hobby. Not going to use the reflectors and stand a lot. Can I rent them anywhere?
They are so cheap you'd be better buying them. Seriously I think my reflector stand was like 30 and the reflector was like 25.
What the Time of shoots?
Good one mate
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Don't you think the bounced light is a bit harsh? Probably we are viewing this in Srgb format, I am getting that feel or the apple screen is giving that impression. I am sure the original pic must be looking much better.😊
Whats the name of the grid that you have on the speed light?
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Cool, thanks.
hey does anyone have a good flash to buy that can get the job done and isnt too complicated. i own the yn600ex rt and hate it.
E- man Buy the Godox TT685.
why do you hate the Yongnuo though?
E- man i have the yn 568 exii. dope. looking to get the yn685 to use with yn622c Tx kit.
it always misses and lights up the wrong subject i tryed many things but now its a bit better on a 6d
E- man maybe adjust the outputs and zoom
E- man do you use TTL or manual settings?
I don't get how F2 you have all their faces in focus.
They're shooting at 50mm, its wide enough that i think f2 would work as long as their faces are relatively in line
Their fairly wide at 50mm, the d.o.f seems pretty accurate in the photo
You'd be surprised how distance affects your DOF. Considering how much space he has around the family using a 50mm, I would say he is far enough to keep their face in focus. Try it out.
All of their faces are within the focal plane. As long as all of the faces of your subjects are in the same line (focal plane), they should all be in focus.
Notice how he told them to not be too far infront or behind each other
Great video and tips!!
But at 6:13 'Catelyn spraining her wrist while Mom and Dad are holding her hand' sounds bad.
f 2.0 for a group shot? wow!
how is that on camera lighting ?
Because the flash is mounted on the hot shoe of the camera
i think you should've put a reflector on the right side of the subject
Nice pic.
Don’t like blown highlights.
These are ok, but it's obvious a flash was used. Just watch Julia Trotti's videos on natural light photography, or shooting under harsh sunlight. The results are way better than this.
There's more than one style of photos, though. If you don't like it, that's fine. It doesn't mean that flash was used poorly. It just means you like a more natural look. Besides, he already said in the video that it's a stylistic choice that's totally up to you.
Only thing I don’t like is the tree growing out of the girls head😅
Dads legs ruin this shot. The lighting is good, dads legs are too prominent in the frame. Just my opinion.
Talking too much!! Show results!
The photo turned out great but the parents are so fake it's sickening...