@@GavinHoey: Agreed . As a hobbyist amateur , I dont beleive this video was that comprehensive. Some of the shots ok but there was good overall exposure but the model's face seemed washed out . That bit of light spill can be prevented . would not subscribe .
This was awesome! I appreciate that no fancy strobes or soft boxes or other light modifiers were used. This is more in the realm of the person who is new to the hobby/profession on a limited budget. Great as always.
I swear that I have never learned as much as what I get from watching and listening to your videos. What a great inspiration you are. I've never really been interested in portraits until I watched your video on "Rainy Day " pics in the studio. I was so blown away with the results achieved that my entire perspective and attitude toward portrait photography has now changed forever - hey I'm 50+ :)
This guy is really a great ambassador for photography and Adorama....super instruction .... beautiful young lady as well ...have learned a great deal from Gavin Hoey for sure....thank you....
Excellent tutorial. I’ve watched tutorials like this before and I thought ho hum something I already know. NOT you taught me one thing that makes a difference!
thank you for sharing your great idea of how you use you ron-camera flash properly. Actually i always bouncing light in the wall but using the white thing from the flash i didn't know that yet on how to use, so now i watched your video, i got an additional idea from you sir. ;)
Gavin, What a finish: "The skill of working in a studio is choosing the right tool at the right time for the right job." Thanks for the beautiful lesson.
I must say that Cloi was an excellent model for your demonstration. I’ve learned that professional results are possible without spending thousands. Posting the settings along with the photo helps to keep the whole composition straight in my mind. Your whole presentation was “spot on”!
Looking to start into flash photoragphy and this is one of the only tutorials that make it seem easy. Very precise and to the point without all the pointless waffle! Thank you!
Thanks for a great video! Perfect for beginners that need to see not only how to do things right, but also what can go wrong - and how to adjust. Also, showing that you don't need expensive equipment is very comforting and inspiring!
Your model is a real trooper as well as beautiful. The rug sequence of photos was an interesting perspective. Again you have schooled me on the different ways to shoot.
Taking it back to basics, goes to show what can be achieved with the trusty ole speedlight! Thanks Gav for your no BS tutorials, we'd be lost without you, keep up the great content!
what a job and how well done.Back to basics, indeed, necessary sometimes. Gavin, your vids are really awesome, thank you for sharing the knowledge and passion.
This is exactly what I needed! I have some on location projects however, I am recovering from a stroke and would really rather not drag a bunch of lights and stands and such. I believe I can make great images with very little gear. Thank you!
Enjoyed the video thank you, and thank you Adorama! What were your camera settings for the rug shot? If you were shooting in manual, what was your thinking? Did you have to give any special instructions to your flash? Was it always in TTL through the whole video?
Great video and thanks for putting it together just what I was looking for as I only have an on camera speedlite and have to take a couple of headshots for my companies website tomorrow. Just tried it out and I reckon your tips have saved the day for me...
This video is awesome. It really help me to to understand different scenarios. But my question is how to manage flash in open environment, you don't have walls to bounce light with. ?
Really terrific video for on-camera flash. Very good information for small studio spaces and also newcomers to flash photography who have a speedlight but don’t yet have light stands, mounts and modifiers.
THANK YOU!! out of the many clips this is the best one I can learn for using speed light, demonstrative, straight to the point with great comparisons. Great Job!!!
This is fab! Since I got into off camera flash a few years back I have'nt used on camera flash until recent experiments for interest bouncing off foamboard or through diffusion instead of formal softboxes and umbrellas. My home studio walls have a slight green tint but can work ok and have used the white ceiling bounce but often adding an umbrella on axis fill too. I spent out on too many different light modifiers over the years and its good to go right back to basics as an option in our toolkit of solutions.
Great as always. I love the idea of the rug. That turned out fantastic and I agree i liked the color ones better. I look forward to seeing whats next in two weeks
These are great Gavin - one thing we often do on our wedding and engagement shoots is the reverse bounce flash as you have shown to great effect here but with a white collapsible reflector behind me to bounce into - yes you need an assistant for this - but if you don't have one just ask the Best Girl/Man or an usher to help!! And one last top tip is pop the flash off to the side but behind the subject placing the reflector so some of the light reflects back onto the faces - then you can get a nice backlight and a fill!! All good. I am just setting up a photography school/workshop/seminar etc of my own and for 'camera days and product launches' in Stroud Gloucestershire ready to open next year and your videos on how to keep things simple but still get the shot are super little reminders as it is a few years since I was studio based full time!!! Thanks
Wow this was so well done. I understand every single part of the Video and english is not my mother tongue. Great examples and both of you did such an amazing job.
Who else would wrap his model in a rug other than Gavin Hoey 😉? Brilliant idea 😊👍
Thanks Ralph but to put it into context, there were three of us in the room but only one of us thought it was a brilliant idea 😏
@@GavinHoey let me guess, it was you 😉
@@GavinHoey: Agreed . As a hobbyist amateur , I dont beleive this video was that comprehensive. Some of the shots ok but there was good overall exposure but the model's face seemed washed out . That bit of light spill can be prevented . would not subscribe .
This is one of the finest photography tutorials on UA-cam.
😂😂😂
This was awesome! I appreciate that no fancy strobes or soft boxes or other light modifiers were used. This is more in the realm of the person who is new to the hobby/profession on a limited budget. Great as always.
I swear that I have never learned as much as what I get from watching and listening to your videos. What a great inspiration you are. I've never really been interested in portraits until I watched your video on "Rainy Day " pics in the studio. I was so blown away with the results achieved that my entire perspective and attitude toward portrait photography has now changed forever - hey I'm 50+ :)
I'm glad I've been of help to a fellow 50+ photographer 👍
@@GavinHoey you don't look a day over 50 but your tips feel like you have more than 60 years experience taking images
I have been searching for a video that makes the speedlite make sense to me and I finally found it. Thank you so much.
Every beginner photographer needs this little video in their life. This is amazing.
This guy is really a great ambassador for photography and Adorama....super instruction .... beautiful young lady as well ...have learned a great deal from Gavin Hoey for sure....thank you....
Excellent tutorial. I’ve watched tutorials like this before and I thought ho hum something I already know. NOT you taught me one thing that makes a difference!
Absolutely Brilliant. The rug idea and results were just amazing.
thank you for sharing your great idea of how you use you ron-camera flash properly. Actually i always bouncing light in the wall but using the white thing from the flash i didn't know that yet on how to use, so now i watched your video, i got an additional idea from you sir. ;)
Gavin Hoey produces top tier videos and photos. So much information about the process of making photos explained to a point with no filler.
Gavin, What a finish: "The skill of working in a studio is choosing the right tool at the right time for the right job." Thanks for the beautiful lesson.
Brilliant. One of the best instructional videos for using speed lights I’ve seen.
One of the best on-camera tutorials on youtube... Thanks, Gavin.
Thank you, dear Gavin. There is a great sincerity in your photos! Chloe is just beautiful.
Gavin you are the best relax and teacher ever !!!
This is by far the best video for on camera flash. Loved all the examples.
I must say that Cloi was an excellent model for your demonstration. I’ve learned that professional results are possible without spending thousands. Posting the settings along with the photo helps to keep the whole composition straight in my mind. Your whole presentation was “spot on”!
The behind look was so nice, soft and modelesque!
Great video, love the rug shot❤️
Very good video Gavin Hoey, excellent demonstrations, just as we need them!
Looking to start into flash photoragphy and this is one of the only tutorials that make it seem easy. Very precise and to the point without all the pointless waffle! Thank you!
Gavin Hoey content is THE BEST!!! Thank you Gavin!
one of the best on camera flash photography tutorials I ever watched on UA-cam. Short and simple, yet detailed. Thanks Gavin.
Thanks for a great video! Perfect for beginners that need to see not only how to do things right, but also what can go wrong - and how to adjust. Also, showing that you don't need expensive equipment is very comforting and inspiring!
Brilliant, so down to earth. Straight to the point. Lots of info. Best video I've seen. Thank you Gavin.
Awesome video... Thank you for sharing your experience...
This is the most informative clip I have ever watched compared to the other ones.
Thank you Adorama!
Always excellent video Gavin.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Your model is a real trooper as well as beautiful. The rug sequence of photos was an interesting perspective. Again you have schooled me on the different ways to shoot.
Thanks a lot dear Gavin!!! I'm learning tons❤❤
Gavin, you are one of the greatest instructors of this industry. Thank you!
Bravo Gavin! I bet Chloe never saw that coming! Thanks for the chuckle
Taking it back to basics, goes to show what can be achieved with the trusty ole speedlight! Thanks Gav for your no BS tutorials, we'd be lost without you, keep up the great content!
Thanks for the kind words Matt 👍
Lovely thanks for sharing best ideas 😊😊😊🥰🥰
Wow man such a nice tutorial i learned lot of things about speed light photography
Hi Gavin, nice to see you again, used to watch a lot of the videos you did for a camera magazine some years back. Subscribed.
what a job and how well done.Back to basics, indeed, necessary sometimes. Gavin, your vids are really awesome, thank you for sharing the knowledge and passion.
Thanks for this video. Well explained and Chloe is sooooo good in posing 🎉
Superb! Such a useful alternative to portable studio strobes.
Awesome. The GH legend continues. Off to try the over the shoulder flash direction.
Excellent. Just keep an eye on the colour of the wall and furnishings behind you 😉
@@GavinHoey Seemed to work well with my 'Cotton White' walls!
Always loved a Gavin Hoey tuts! Thank you for sharing your skills.
You're welcome Alvin 👍
Fantastic video. Thanks Gavin.
Excellent video and most helpful.
You never cease to amaze!
Best one and so creative! He made it so easy to understand!
Gavin you are the best teacher ever! I can’t wait for the next video😊
So helpful and informative!!
This is exactly what I needed! I have some on location projects however, I am recovering from a stroke and would really rather not drag a bunch of lights and stands and such. I believe I can make great images with very little gear. Thank you!
Gavin you make it look easy and fun and that is what it is supposed to be , thanks
Excellent! Learned so much.
You present information so well. Thank you.
Thank you!! This is just what I was looking for! Without any fancy materials.
It was so hard to believe that those backward bounce shots created such a soft beautiful look! incredible tutorial.
Thank you for this video. It was very informative. I just purchased a speed light and needed more info on how to take photos with it. Thank you again!
Absolutely loved the diversity with flash in this video! So helpful!
The pictures of her wrapped in the rug were awesome. Both color and the BW I’m going to have to borrow that technique, thanks
Easy to understand your video. Thank you!
Amazing work! Model-roll-up-in-rugs are indeed a very specific niche 😂
Beautfiul images Gavin. I actually liked the shots wrapped in the carpet 😁😁
Thanks Paul 👍
Thanks for another helpful video. Keep up the good work. I am always happy when I see another new video of yours pop up in my notifications.
Those pictures at the end of chloe in the rug were amazing, and inspiring, out of the box thinking
Thanks Barrie. They turned out OK in the end but at the time I think it probably made Chloe's top 10 list of strangest places to "model" in 😉
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge
Enjoyed the video thank you, and thank you Adorama!
What were your camera settings for the rug shot? If you were shooting in manual, what was your thinking?
Did you have to give any special instructions to your flash? Was it always in TTL through the whole video?
Really informative tutorial, thank you
Excellent! A true master at work!
Wasn’t expecting that at the end with the rug, but it was pretty cool 😎👌🏾
Great video and thanks for putting it together just what I was looking for as I only have an on camera speedlite and have to take a couple of headshots for my companies website tomorrow. Just tried it out and I reckon your tips have saved the day for me...
Awesome as always 👍
Great instructive video!
Hi Gavin... you have done a nice simple .. practicle presentation... it clear almost all questions regarding on camra flash..stay blessed
Best teacher ever!
Brilliant as usual Gavin .
I always enjoy and learn from your videos!
Wow I've learnt so much of this video straight forward and very detailed thank you so much an Chloe the model is beautiful thanks again
This video is awesome. It really help me to to understand different scenarios. But my question is how to manage flash in open environment, you don't have walls to bounce light with. ?
Very nice tips!
Simple and useful!!
Thanks!!!
I've been watching your tutorials for quite a few years, always informative and to the point, thank you I have learned so much from you
Really terrific video for on-camera flash. Very good information for small studio spaces and also newcomers to flash photography who have a speedlight but don’t yet have light stands, mounts and modifiers.
THANK YOU!! out of the many clips this is the best one I can learn for using speed light, demonstrative, straight to the point with great comparisons. Great Job!!!
great video Gavin Im always hit and miss with my Metz 45 butyour tip at the start to go for no ambient light is where il start cheers.
Hi Pat. No flash, no photo is my mantra unless I have a good reason to capture the ambient. I hope it helps you as much as it's helped me.
Some great tips to add to my startup thanks
Gavin, thank you for all your videos... Best ever...
Thanks for this brilliant low budget tip.
Gavin honey hoey....💖 learning lot from our Bro Gavin...
Thanks Dude. You just filled in the gap by demonstrating the answer to all my questions concerning on camera flash. Thanks a million.
Absolutely love the rug photos
This is really worthwhile. Excellent tutorial, Gavin. Thank you, and thank you Adorama
This is fab! Since I got into off camera flash a few years back I have'nt used on camera flash until recent experiments for interest bouncing off foamboard or through diffusion instead of formal softboxes and umbrellas. My home studio walls have a slight green tint but can work ok and have used the white ceiling bounce but often adding an umbrella on axis fill too. I spent out on too many different light modifiers over the years and its good to go right back to basics as an option in our toolkit of solutions.
Wow. The exact video I need ... Just recently got a flash and been struggling to use it. Thank you
This carpet idea looks really amazing! Thank Gavin!
Just came across your channel. This is fantastic. Top quality videos and a really likeable friendly teacher too
Gavin the light bender magician. Awesome
Thank you 👍
Awesome - makes it look EZ peasy- thanks
Great as always. I love the idea of the rug. That turned out fantastic and I agree i liked the color ones better. I look forward to seeing whats next in two weeks
Another excellent video Gavin. Informative and succinct as well as entertaining. Thanks.
Awesome video and techniques
These are great Gavin - one thing we often do on our wedding and engagement shoots is the reverse bounce flash as you have shown to great effect here but with a white collapsible reflector behind me to bounce into - yes you need an assistant for this - but if you don't have one just ask the Best Girl/Man or an usher to help!! And one last top tip is pop the flash off to the side but behind the subject placing the reflector so some of the light reflects back onto the faces - then you can get a nice backlight and a fill!! All good. I am just setting up a photography school/workshop/seminar etc of my own and for 'camera days and product launches' in Stroud Gloucestershire ready to open next year and your videos on how to keep things simple but still get the shot are super little reminders as it is a few years since I was studio based full time!!! Thanks
Wow this was so well done. I understand every single part of the Video and english is not my mother tongue. Great examples and both of you did such an amazing job.