Full Length Portraits In Small Spaces | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • When space is tight making a full-length portrait that looks right and is also evenly lit can be a little bit of a photography challenge. Firstly, using a wide-angle lens for portraits can be tricky but also, where do you place your light? What sort of flash works best for full-length portraits?
    The good news is Gavin Hoey has some simple answers to help you get perfect full-length portraits. Gavin starts by showing you how shooting at waist height will make a huge improvement to the perspective of your full-length portraits and then turns his attention to lighting. Using a single Flashpoint Evolv300 flash, Gavin demonstrates the effect of near and far flash and also the shadow results from a small and a large light source.
    After the shoot, Gavin fine-tunes the final photo with both some simple cloning in Photoshop and some clever perspective healing using the amazing Vanishing Point filter.
    Timestamps and Chapters
    0:00 Intro
    1:22 Wide angle lenses for portraits
    3:22 Flash distance for full-length portraits
    4:33 Bigger lights give softer shadows
    5:27 Full-length portrait shoot
    6:33 Cloning and healing in Photoshop
    8:33 Summery and Subscribe
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  • @gregorykportraits
    @gregorykportraits 2 роки тому +73

    The vanishing point tip is golden, I clone stamp / content aware fill walls and floors a LOT because I also work in a small space and had never seen this technique before! thank you so much!

    • @aftermatch01
      @aftermatch01 2 роки тому +1

      I know, right? Brilliant!!!!!!

  • @JCPhotographyMallorca
    @JCPhotographyMallorca 2 роки тому +2

    Wow loved the photos where she was playing with her dress !!

  • @kilpatrickp
    @kilpatrickp 2 роки тому +4

    An amazing amount of great content in a short clip. Thanks for sharing!

  • @helenecyr2464
    @helenecyr2464 Рік тому

    Always a treat to learn from your enthusiasm and problem solving!

  • @garvsabbarwal3000
    @garvsabbarwal3000 2 роки тому

    Gavin you're such a brilliant person so generous really appreciate it

  • @dragnfly138
    @dragnfly138 2 роки тому +4

    This was so much fun and thanks for explaining the beveling effect a wide lens has in a small space.

  • @Manuelordorica880
    @Manuelordorica880 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video Gavin. Take care, and may you get well soon.

  • @bodda24
    @bodda24 2 роки тому

    The amount of information I learned in this 9 min video is golden. Thanks for these gems!

  • @D-Professor
    @D-Professor 2 роки тому +19

    I always appreciate the simplicity of your approach, Gavin. Thank you.

  • @finebine0815
    @finebine0815 2 роки тому

    I checked one hour ago and thought it would be nice ... and here it is, as always a great pleasure watching it. Thanks a lot Gavin!

  • @gordwilliam4384
    @gordwilliam4384 2 роки тому +1

    Always learn something new from your videos Gavin!!
    Really appreciate your time and your expertise!!
    Take care! All the best from Canada!

  • @genesly
    @genesly Рік тому

    Love the smile as she took a photo of the screen. She was truly happy with what she saw.

  • @lorenzostheman
    @lorenzostheman 2 роки тому +4

    Gavin works his magic again in his small home studio. Nice work! Love the photoshop tutorial. LOVE Adorama!

  • @Rico-ns5dt
    @Rico-ns5dt 2 роки тому

    Gavin hoey us just, The Man. Plain and simple.

  • @kenzito101
    @kenzito101 2 роки тому

    Never fails to inspire. Really proves that you don't need much to create master pieces.

  • @taftphotography
    @taftphotography 2 роки тому +3

    This was excellent as usual. I really enjoy your tutorials so much!

  • @keiloresquivelsolis4472
    @keiloresquivelsolis4472 2 роки тому +1

    Always the best videos on youtube very simple techniques with great results... Gavin Hoey thaks for your great job....

  • @paulburwood8231
    @paulburwood8231 2 роки тому

    Love the tip about the vanishing point filter; will definitely use that on a couple of images.

  • @Travelwray
    @Travelwray 2 роки тому

    Great video. Finally, learned how to properly use the vanishing tool. THANK YOU!!

  • @74Heather74
    @74Heather74 2 роки тому

    Very helpful advice as we recently moved our studio back home which also means downsizing on space. Really appreciated not only your studio setup but your processing technique as well. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ihknilsen
    @ihknilsen 2 роки тому +1

    Always a pleasure to watch your tutorials!! So much energy and joy! #Adorama #CreateNoMatterWhat

  • @juanbluestack2138
    @juanbluestack2138 2 роки тому

    Super helpful and fun video to watch! Gavin is such a great instructer, it was a joy to watch.

  • @jdanishevsky1
    @jdanishevsky1 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Love the lighting technique and the flowing of the dress poses. I have done that outdoors, but haven't tried indoors with flash lights yet. this is great help, thank you.

  • @KeithCasper
    @KeithCasper 2 роки тому

    Gavin Hoey is such a badass... Unpretentious. Simple. Low-cost. Great results. Shows you that it can be done. I appreciate him.

  • @julianfann6407
    @julianfann6407 Рік тому

    My wife and I really learned a lot in your systematic introduction for her plan on shooting portrait-full-length high artwork. This material is amazing tutorial to us. Great thanks!

  • @sarajitsil
    @sarajitsil 2 роки тому

    Awesome technique. Very artistic results.
    Thanks Gavin for sharing this workflow.

  • @DavidCJPhotography
    @DavidCJPhotography 2 роки тому +1

    This is amazing! Thanks! I have been needing this for a long time and had so many problems!

  • @eddieteabagify
    @eddieteabagify 2 роки тому

    Love this. Thanks Gavin. Great work and great tips.

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant as always Gavin. I love that you come up with solutions to every obstacle 👍

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words 👍

  • @tonywelch534
    @tonywelch534 8 місяців тому

    Hi Gavin, Just a quick message to say that I really love all of your content, your delivery method and style are just brilliantt and I've learned so so much from you, can't thank you enough, now that's said I can go back and watch everything again😁

  • @lifeofdarshit
    @lifeofdarshit 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the beautiful video, I learned about lightning and camera angle for a full length shot.

  • @breedlifeproductions
    @breedlifeproductions Рік тому

    Outstanding tutorial. Thank you!

  • @amandagoodman4243
    @amandagoodman4243 2 роки тому

    Gavin makes me smile.

  • @iunderstanphotography2780
    @iunderstanphotography2780 2 роки тому +1

    First time watcher of Gavin Hoey. I liked this video because it reminded me of shooting in my living room and the challenges of moving furniture and the walls being slightly glossy instead of a clean smooth studio wall. The placement of radiators and outlets in my house always gets in the way. Plus I have carpet that gets in the way instead of hardwood floor.
    I'm going to try the perspective view change, and I'm going to have to look into tethering to an ipad

  • @chelostgo
    @chelostgo 2 роки тому

    So simple and yet so effective. Thanks.

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner 2 роки тому +1

    That dress! That Chloe! Some really nice results. And, I had not known about the perspective tool.Nice trick. Thanks.

  • @oskarpalma723
    @oskarpalma723 Рік тому

    Such a nice video, Gavin. Thank you!

  • @BipinTamrakar
    @BipinTamrakar 2 роки тому

    absolutely spot on and great tutorial.. Hope you feel better soon Gavin. Thank you.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. I'm back to full fitness again 😁

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia 2 роки тому

    Another fun one, Gavin, Chloe, and Sam! Always appreciate your Photoshop tips, too. Take care!

  • @steveimprovises
    @steveimprovises 2 роки тому

    Beautiful tutorial, and wonderful to see MFT is not dead like other UA-camrs say it is! I can't wait to try the same with my GH5 and 12-35.

  • @woodbutch4
    @woodbutch4 2 роки тому +1

    As usual I learned a few things. And spent some money. That wide umbrella works great in my low ceiling, narrow studio. Thanks.

  • @MegaSoundscapes
    @MegaSoundscapes 2 роки тому

    Inspiring and helpful as allways, Thankx !

  • @mtmccornack
    @mtmccornack Рік тому +1

    its rare that I find wisdom vs data in photo tutorials.... thank you! This will be actually helpful in my lil humble 12x12 studio. (photography pro tip... rent band rehearsal space instead of office space, 1/2 the cost and THEN you get to bump the music while working)

  • @robroeck2744
    @robroeck2744 2 роки тому

    Always great !! Thank you

  • @suebyrne7739
    @suebyrne7739 2 роки тому

    Yes - enjoyed that Gavin. Nice images, lovely model. I hope you feel better 😀

  • @CastanedaPhoto
    @CastanedaPhoto 2 роки тому +1

    Never knew about the even plane tool and my mind is blown. Thanks!!!!

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      It's been around for a long time but really is an unsung hero in Photoshop.

  • @truthsayers8725
    @truthsayers8725 5 місяців тому

    so this is at LEAST my 3rd time watching. i dont get to put your techniques into practice so i tend to forget what you did. love your work

  • @andres_kai
    @andres_kai 2 роки тому

    Huge knowledge packed in one video!

  • @alexanderpons9246
    @alexanderpons9246 2 роки тому +27

    Oh wow very nice Gavin Hoey! Thanks for always making videos for those who may have smaller studios, it helps to see what can be achieved and how. Thanks ADORAMA for having someone like Gavin Hoey in your channel showing us how to make the best of all the great gear available at your store and site!

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Alexander. I consider myself super lucky to be part of the Adorama team.

  • @christianpetersen1782
    @christianpetersen1782 2 роки тому

    Nice one Gavin. Beautifully and clearly explained. Pretty model too. Thank you.

  • @cotswoldphotographers
    @cotswoldphotographers 2 роки тому +4

    Brilliant as always Gavin, thank you so much 😊

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words Garry 👍

  • @magedzaki9637
    @magedzaki9637 2 роки тому

    Thank you Gavin

  • @philliplivingstone5336
    @philliplivingstone5336 2 роки тому

    Fabulous! always learn something. Great captures, great model. Thank you.

  • @RickValasek
    @RickValasek 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for introducing me to the perspective plane technique - something that I will really use to improve some of my shots.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      I'm super glad to hear that helps Rick. Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @sofrankie
    @sofrankie 11 місяців тому

    Very very clear and essential! Thank you!

  • @chrisjohnston964
    @chrisjohnston964 Рік тому

    Great video! I've been looking for tips to improve my photography in my tiny studio and this video has been super helpful.

  • @msnn5291
    @msnn5291 2 роки тому

    Great shoot. That work on the floor was amazing!

  • @jonathanosbaldiston9282
    @jonathanosbaldiston9282 9 місяців тому

    Really useful and practical video - many thanks Jono.

  • @nasimazad4197
    @nasimazad4197 2 роки тому

    this video helped a lot. thank you.

  • @artsandeducation7716
    @artsandeducation7716 2 роки тому

    I got a lot of knowledge. Thank you, sir.

  • @FelixDamian
    @FelixDamian 2 роки тому

    Your energy is a blessing in these pandemic times... Thanks for the tutorial also. 😀

  • @itaylorm
    @itaylorm 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful run through the details. Thank you for sharing. The photoshop tutorial was especially helpful with the cloning

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad it helped Taylor 👍

  • @TheFede65
    @TheFede65 2 роки тому

    It was so helpful. Thank you very much

  • @jer3006
    @jer3006 2 роки тому

    ⭐x5. So good and helpful for small studio shooters! Thank you.

  • @mlmrv1060
    @mlmrv1060 2 роки тому

    So artistic, creative and imaginative as always

  • @JasonEdwardsPhotography
    @JasonEdwardsPhotography Рік тому

    Could watch your videos all day.

  • @tedebaer1
    @tedebaer1 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @jlopez7596
    @jlopez7596 2 роки тому

    A great video as suspected. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @mirandavandenberk786
    @mirandavandenberk786 2 роки тому

    Great again, I go try this in my home livingroom studio

  • @tedk2814
    @tedk2814 2 роки тому +1

    I just knew you were going to poke your eye out with the umbrella handle...but you didn't . That was a great video and an exceptional outcome. Thanks to Adorama for enabling you to share your knowledge.

    • @leeblack4900
      @leeblack4900 2 роки тому

      I put a ping pong ball on my umbrella ends for this reason!

  • @JakeHalfDone
    @JakeHalfDone 2 роки тому

    Needed this! Thank you for teaching those of us not blessed with huge studios.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому +2

      You're welcome Jake. I've been in big studios many times and the first thing I do is... work out how to make it smaller 😉

  • @iainmccallum5535
    @iainmccallum5535 2 роки тому

    Great video with some super tips!

  • @charleyl264
    @charleyl264 2 роки тому

    Blowing hair and fabric at the same time is quite difficult to get right, but you did well with this one. Thanks.

  • @MrJueKa
    @MrJueKa 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks to the model Chloe for doing such a brilliant job 👍😊❤🏆✨
    I`m an enthusiastic hobby photographer and the living room is my "studio" so I`m used shooting in small spaces 😉
    For such full length portraits I mount two shoot-through umbrellas on the same light stand, one normal at the top as usual and one in the middle with a clamp. Both speedlites are in the same group and are used, regulated and triggered via radio system as a single speedlite. Depending on the situation, I also use a second such system if I want or need illumination from both sides, this is of course in a different group. The zoom of the speedlites are always set to 35mm and the dissusor caps are on their heads when I use them with umbrellas or soft boxes to avoid a hot spot in the middle.
    In order to avoid complicated post-processing, which I always try, I hide the wall and floor with a sufficiently dimensioned matt white or other colors I like background fabric that I buy as an inexpensive remaining stock in decoration shops.

  • @BoothKatesPhotography
    @BoothKatesPhotography 2 роки тому

    Another great photographic perspective from Gavin! Thanks Gavin, Chloe, and Sam! Happy Holidays to you all!

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      Thanks Booth and happy holidays to you too 👍

  • @Benoitlegare
    @Benoitlegare 2 роки тому

    thanks for the tips! I like your energy! Very enjoyed your vidéo! :)

  • @MegaSoundscapes
    @MegaSoundscapes 2 роки тому

    Excellent as always ! Thankx .......

  • @mr.ranyhomemade2466
    @mr.ranyhomemade2466 2 роки тому

    I love your show and details how to make a great picture

  • @Michaelajacksonfilms
    @Michaelajacksonfilms 2 роки тому

    always great.

  • @danbrowning2418
    @danbrowning2418 2 роки тому

    Very well done (as always)!!!

  • @pattymattes7124
    @pattymattes7124 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed this. Another great video. I'm glad you are feeling better.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Patty. My voice had pretty much gone by the end of the shoot! All back to normal now 👍

  • @charlesphotography6647
    @charlesphotography6647 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this fantastic tips sir

  • @rodzimmerman8436
    @rodzimmerman8436 2 роки тому

    Always great tutorials.

  • @trifix
    @trifix 2 роки тому +1

    What i love with Gavin is that his photos doesn't necessarily look like Karl Taylor/super professional shot them. That's not the point. However he gives you the basics to learn and than do your own version of it! I hate when you watch a tutorial and the end result is more like Karl Taylor!
    This video was perfect for me since I'm moving in to my own place and plan on having a staionary studio in the livingroom.

  • @amabualrub
    @amabualrub 2 роки тому

    Thank you 👍🏼

  • @madrascityman
    @madrascityman Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @davidbentley8848
    @davidbentley8848 2 роки тому

    Thanks Gavin.
    Great tutorial again :)

  • @vikesbenbetter
    @vikesbenbetter 2 роки тому

    My favorite channel.

  • @davidbailey1689
    @davidbailey1689 2 роки тому

    Excellent Gavin. I loved the use of the Vanishing Point!

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      Hi David. Vanishing point is a tool I've used for well over a decade but it seems to have gone under a lot of photographers radars!

  • @paigecfrancis
    @paigecfrancis 2 роки тому

    Nice work with this one. Awesome finishing image 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @Luca_2
    @Luca_2 2 роки тому

    thanks, very very usefull video; all the necessary information, no waste of time, very good job ... thanks :D

  • @TheSunnySuttons
    @TheSunnySuttons 2 роки тому

    Another great video. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @wildbill4680
    @wildbill4680 2 роки тому

    Amazing!!!

  • @Igarekani1
    @Igarekani1 2 роки тому

    useful tips. thank you

  • @brad_in_yyc
    @brad_in_yyc 2 роки тому

    I loved the outcome Gavin. Beautiful shot.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Brad 👍

  • @Maz-2393
    @Maz-2393 Рік тому

    Great tip re camera at waist level when using wide angle lens. I did experiment with this sometime ago when I was working out nodal point (indoors) mainly for pan pics.

  • @pictureeyecandy
    @pictureeyecandy 2 роки тому

    This was fun.

  • @lamadreinspirada
    @lamadreinspirada 2 роки тому

    love it!

  • @patricepuech4566
    @patricepuech4566 2 роки тому

    Hello Gavin,
    Great video very inspiring, as usual! Thank you so much.

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      Thanks Patrice 👍

  • @alanroderick7153
    @alanroderick7153 2 роки тому

    Excellent video and a super shot to finish the session !

    • @GavinHoey
      @GavinHoey 2 роки тому

      Thanks Alan. I was a relief to see that last shot pop on to the screen. It was also the perfect place to stop and get a nice cuppa Lemsip 🤒