I have watched many videos on flash and I go away from it frustrated. You broke this down so simple yet super informative. Your sense of humor is the best!
This is Gold Omar!!! I used these techniques in my event shoot tonight, and my confidence level went through the roof! I was hyping groups while taking their photos, and I got more "peak moments" than I ever dreamed off 🎉
I must be honest, it's the most exceptional photography tutorial I've ever come across, seamlessly blending learning and laughter into a single experience 😄👍👌👏
I hereby declare Omar Gonzalez the best tutor EVER! 😌 Omar, you're able to make complicated things simple and does that with a great sense of humor. Thanks. Again!!
I kinda do this differently, because I rely on auto exposure very often. I usually set the flash ttl metering between one and two stops lower than my ambient exposure, so it is both on Auto with the set difference. I then use the excomp-dial for ambient exposure and the flash dial for needed difference between ambient and flash exposure. Less control but more flexibility when switching rooms or when suddenly the lights change. Canon does a great job with auto everything, other brands less so. Thanks for your tutorial!
LMAO!! This is the funiest and most easy to understand the concept.. I am a visual learner, and this tutorial made my day!! I am going to watch it again just for fun.. Well done, 😂😂😂😂😂
You saved me from agony. Thank you for this tutorial. I’m a food photographer but a client asked me to shoot an event and now I can go in with confidence knowing actually what I’m doing. A pleasure to watch this video!
I like how you explain the practical side of things, like actually what do you do when you're in the thick of it. Thank you so much! I was the lady fiddling with her flash last night at my first attempt at event photography lol. I usually do landscapes and studio portraits and other things that aren't so on the fly
I try this last weekend pointing directly using double diffuser and it works very great! Like when I use umbrella beauty dish in studio. Colors was so awesome in edit
As a event photographer i totally agree. Like Omar said, look how's the light around to get the moody environmet and then set the flash to manual. All these new modern TTL flashes haven't given me any improvement which works for me in nightlife / dark environments. I use an old Nikon flash (SB-800) which does the job a nd has not so many settings to mess around. As seen in the video the flash bounced back from the ceiling and fives a soft light. that's good in locations with not so high ceilings, but this doesn't work in big dark clubs. you can use a little refector, or plastic softbox / cap on the flash to get a more soft light.
This is the simplest explanation of how to use a flash. Thank you! Now it’s starting to make sense. Until now I’ve avoided taking pictures of people indoors. Maybe now I’ll give it a try.
Hey Omar, this video is fantastic!! I’ve always been afraid to use flash at any family event, but I used your instructions from here and did an event, and boy!!! I’m so happy with the results. Combined with a larger flash bender, I managed to get more decent images than not. Many thanks.
Great tutorial Omar. When you double the distance, you need 2 extra stops. The inverse square law is 1 over the distance squared, so doubling the distance means you only get 1/4 of the light. Two full stops - one stop to get you to 1/2 and another stop to get you back to 1. Nevertheless, this is a great tutorial (also very entertaining). Cheers
"Best In Class" explanation of "Stops" and "Clicks"! I will never achieve your level of proficiency with a flash, but it's nice to see that it can be done. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
With bounce flash technically you need to consider the distance from the flash to the walls and ceiling to the subject. That's why the room got brighter when the distance doubled but actually the bounce distance didn't change all that much.
Hello Omar! I just finished my first wedding event as a second shooter and this video of yours helped me a lot. Thank you for explaining the ambient and flash exposure technique. Especially the one with distance. I am happy with my shots using my Nikon Z50 and Godox TT685ii. (I need to activate my flash exposure first so I can't easily do the no look technique)
Oh em gee. I just LOVE your videos, Omar!!!! You teach so well…the beginner (me!!) can totally understand what you are saying and doing without a lot of technical speak that confuses and loses someone new to the game. Your humor is a plus, I haven’t watched one of your videos yet without laughing right out loud. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for the clear explanation of how the flash works! Your instructions really helped me better understand how to use this feature for all people specially for having English as a second language. again!
You're very silly. I like that. I also like this vid, I love taking dance floor shots so the part at the end about not fiddling with setting while you're talking to people really resonated. Cheers!
Great video! And ... 1) If the room lights not at 5600K or whatever, you'll probably want to gel your flash so that matches or at least gets closer. 2) The reason why TTL isn't used is because every new person with a lighter/darker shirt, or the DJ lights, will create different flash exposures instead of consistent ones based on distance.
I have watched many videos on flash and I go away from it frustrated. You broke this down so simple yet super informative. Your sense of humor is the best!
Glad it helped! Practice is the key!!
You're naturally funny lol, and a great teacher.
Not a flash person - always been intimidated. This was, by far, the best and clearest explanation I have ever heard (or seen)! Thank you!
Yes, well done Omar!
I can see why he's such a good event photographer. His ability to engage with the people as he's working and make it fun.
This is Gold Omar!!! I used these techniques in my event shoot tonight, and my confidence level went through the roof! I was hyping groups while taking their photos, and I got more "peak moments" than I ever dreamed off 🎉
I must be honest, it's the most exceptional photography tutorial I've ever come across, seamlessly blending learning and laughter into a single experience 😄👍👌👏
I hereby declare Omar Gonzalez the best tutor EVER! 😌
Omar, you're able to make complicated things simple and does that with a great sense of humor. Thanks. Again!!
I kinda do this differently, because I rely on auto exposure very often. I usually set the flash ttl metering between one and two stops lower than my ambient exposure, so it is both on Auto with the set difference. I then use the excomp-dial for ambient exposure and the flash dial for needed difference between ambient and flash exposure. Less control but more flexibility when switching rooms or when suddenly the lights change. Canon does a great job with auto everything, other brands less so. Thanks for your tutorial!
LMAO!! This is the funiest and most easy to understand the concept..
I am a visual learner, and this tutorial made my day!!
I am going to watch it again just for fun..
Well done,
😂😂😂😂😂
this video is informative, great for beginners, and actually fun to watch 😊
Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge Omar. You have the best photography channel!
Oh wow, this is actually a super useful way to conceptualize flash settings. Very well done!
One of ‘the’ best descriptions on how to properly expose subjects with flash (manual) I’ve ever seen. Thanks!!
Amazing ! You are the best !
OHHH MUH LORD this was tremendously helpful. THANK YOU OMAR
Excellent video!!!
You saved me from agony. Thank you for this tutorial. I’m a food photographer but a client asked me to shoot an event and now I can go in with confidence knowing actually what I’m doing. A pleasure to watch this video!
Aieee. I had to watch again. I was laughing so hard I missed parts of it. I wish you were my teacher growing up.
I have been practicing and I commend your way of teaching. Makes it easy for people like myself with short attention spans to stay locked in!
I like how you explain the practical side of things, like actually what do you do when you're in the thick of it. Thank you so much! I was the lady fiddling with her flash last night at my first attempt at event photography lol. I usually do landscapes and studio portraits and other things that aren't so on the fly
I try this last weekend pointing directly using double diffuser and it works very great! Like when I use umbrella beauty dish in studio. Colors was so awesome in edit
Thanks man! You are truly awesome Sir Omar 😊🤙
As a event photographer i totally agree. Like Omar said, look how's the light around to get the moody environmet and then set the flash to manual. All these new modern TTL flashes haven't given me any improvement which works for me in nightlife / dark environments. I use an old Nikon flash (SB-800) which does the job a nd has not so many settings to mess around. As seen in the video the flash bounced back from the ceiling and fives a soft light. that's good in locations with not so high ceilings, but this doesn't work in big dark clubs. you can use a little refector, or plastic softbox / cap on the flash to get a more soft light.
This is the simplest explanation of how to use a flash. Thank you! Now it’s starting to make sense. Until now I’ve avoided taking pictures of people indoors. Maybe now I’ll give it a try.
Omar for president! :D
The real secret to Omar's success... he got moves y'all 🕺
Love the videos, one of the best videos explaining flash along with your other videos as well. Thank you.
Best video I've seen about flash. Thanks for the tips. Really clicked with this one.
relatable and good from theory to practice of engaging the subject. 🎉
incredible video! look forward to using this at an event this week!
Just bought a strobe now I am going to get a flash...your event and club photos are the best I have saw on yt this is how I want to shoot. thank you.
Love your videos like this! So practical and simple. 👏
Good stuff! Great teacher! Thanks for sharing!
ONE OF THE BEST EXPLAINATION !
Hilarious and helpful! Thanks, Omar!
Hey Omar, this video is fantastic!!
I’ve always been afraid to use flash at any family event, but I used your instructions from here and did an event, and boy!!! I’m so happy with the results. Combined with a larger flash bender, I managed to get more decent images than not.
Many thanks.
Wow! I would never have thought to do that. Thank you for this tutorial:-) Great Teacher.
Great tutorial Omar. When you double the distance, you need 2 extra stops. The inverse square law is 1 over the distance squared, so doubling the distance means you only get 1/4 of the light. Two full stops - one stop to get you to 1/2 and another stop to get you back to 1. Nevertheless, this is a great tutorial (also very entertaining). Cheers
You're absolutely fabulous 🤩
Amazing as usual, great video
LOVE YOUR WORK!!! This is a fabulous tip. Thank you so much Omar, game changer!
By far one of the most straight forward easy to follow and most useful flash video !! ROCKED IT Omar
6:08 I love you for this
the coolest, funnier, bald and good looking youtuber guru you are bro.....keep it up!
What a great video so good!! Funny, informative..and learnt so much in just that short space of time thank you so much!!! 👍🙂
I just subscribed! You are an amazing teacher and extremely entertaining! I love your videos!
Vzry helpful ! Not boring at all watching the full video ❤❤
OMG. Too funny! Laughed a lot, learned a lot. Thanks Omar.
Pretty good explanation/demonstration
Love your energy, great video! 💜
Oh my god, this video is incredible Omar. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with so much humour. I laugh at all your videos !
Wow out of all the videos I’ve watched this one is by far the most helpful. Thanks
Great video and message Omar!
"Best In Class" explanation of "Stops" and "Clicks"! I will never achieve your level of proficiency with a flash, but it's nice to see that it can be done. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Que grande Omar!! What a great way to explain people how to achieve their goals in photography 👊
The easiest explanation I ever came across on Flash!
You are one of the best youtubers, funny and informative!! Well done, thanks for sharing your tricks of trade.
With bounce flash technically you need to consider the distance from the flash to the walls and ceiling to the subject. That's why the room got brighter when the distance doubled but actually the bounce distance didn't change all that much.
Hello Omar!
I just finished my first wedding event as a second shooter and this video of yours helped me a lot.
Thank you for explaining the ambient and flash exposure technique. Especially the one with distance.
I am happy with my shots using my Nikon Z50 and Godox TT685ii.
(I need to activate my flash exposure first so I can't easily do the no look technique)
Great video! I’ve learned here. Really fantastic!
loving this tutorial :) btw nice dance moves 😁
U are Phenomenal... wow... didn't feel like it should end ...thanks for the tutorial, very useful
The best part of this is that he is being literal about the dancing over to the subject. 😂 The topics get my attention, I stay for the enthusiasm.
Love how the way you to explain ❤ funny but full of knowledge. 🙏🏻
Wow Omar! Even I feel more confident using my flash after this video.
You are a very good teacher
Oh em gee. I just LOVE your videos, Omar!!!! You teach so well…the beginner (me!!) can totally understand what you are saying and doing without a lot of technical speak that confuses and loses someone new to the game. Your humor is a plus, I haven’t watched one of your videos yet without laughing right out loud. Thank you so much!!!
Oh man, I love this! It makes me laugh at the same time as learning valuable stuff! Thank's Omar! Loved it!
This is absolute gold.....
Yet and still another great flash Event Photography video! You are quickly becoming my favorite photography influencer. GREAT vid, bro!
I love this guy, everyone else is like a robot even if their content is good, the guy knows how to entertain as well as inform… Bravo 👏
So much fun watching your videos 🎉
I don't even shoot parties but I enjoyed every bit of this video
That was great!!! Thank you!!!
You are SO GOOD at explaining things and making them fun! Awesome video! Makes me want to dance! 😂
Fantastic guide, thank you!!
Thank you for the clear explanation of how the flash works! Your instructions really helped me better understand how to use this feature for all people specially for having English as a second language. again!
Excellent tutorial! Very useable info. Thanks!
Thank you very much for your explanation you are the best!!!
who wants to see Omar doing stand up comedy ?
Amazing tutorial sir.
Great point!!!
You're very silly. I like that. I also like this vid, I love taking dance floor shots so the part at the end about not fiddling with setting while you're talking to people really resonated. Cheers!
Amazing!!!
You’re a gift my man. Appreciate all your content!
Omar this video was awesome!!!🎉❤ thank you for creating amazing, fun and easy to understand content!
Amezing technic..
I gotta say you must be a fantastic event photographer! You make it look like fun and the guests want to see that. Thanks for the tips.
I don’t even do event photography but I absolutely love this and I’ll use it when partying with my landscapes 😂
Great video!
And ...
1) If the room lights not at 5600K or whatever, you'll probably want to gel your flash so that matches or at least gets closer.
2) The reason why TTL isn't used is because every new person with a lighter/darker shirt, or the DJ lights, will create different flash exposures instead of consistent ones based on distance.
Getting my first flash set up soon, and I knew you had solid videos on this! Thank you 🙏🏽
this man is a genius
Omar that was soooo helpful and goood
Thanks . these r great tips. Post more on flash photography
I love your videos! I learn alot from you. Thank you.
Helpful and hilarious
Great Video!
Clear and concise my man.👍🏾
Nice Tutorial, you gained a subscriber. Keep it up....
Great tutorial man!