Come on, Gavin You must be kidding us, you are absolutley the best when it comes to share brilliant ideas ! And you share/do it for free ! All my love to you.
I'll say it again, between Gavin / Seth Miranda / Daniel Norton, I've learned more about lighting from these 3 guys than anyone else. Always so helpful, thanks!
You never cease to amaze me, sir. I love your videos, especially as my studio is tiny. They really help and I feel like they're applicable to me. Thank you!
Loved the under-rug matting and the garden sieve ! With the nights drawing in, playing with shadows indoors seems an excellent idea ! Well done to all, as ever. Take care, all
Teresa and I are not 100 miles from you (Literally), so, hello everybody! I have watched your videos over the years with great attention. They always tell me something, but what taught me initially was a book on light and its effects. It made me realise that without understanding how to use it, so much was lost. What you have taught me is the imagination and persistence required to battle through the problems and solve them. I don't have a studio as such, but because of you all there, I really enjoy "pushing the limits". Thanks. (Bournemouth).
Amazing! I've tried something like this before but never managed to get the results I was looking for. Now I know where I was going wrong! Thank you Gavin & team, as always, fun and informative - keep 'em coming!
Gavin and Sophie ... always going to be a winning combination ... New to these videos ... but I think I've gone through most of the back catalogue within the last 2 weeks ... and you've re-ignited my passion for portrait photography
I thought that once too... but the catalog goes waaaaaaaaaaaay back. Like watching a different person. I love him for many reasons but one big one is how, at least in video form, we're on a similar path.
Hi Gavin, you and your team are just perfect. I celebrate your videos. Thank you for that. Best regards from Viersen from the beautiful left Lower Rhine, Germany!
Love all the variations of shadow-making materials. But one thing that they all have in common that makes them winners: A stunning Sofie. Easy on the eyes no matter WHAT the shadow-making device is used. :) Well done, you two. (and Sam for her usual stellar work behind the scenes)
Gavin you are very creative and your ideas are so helpful you are awesome with the shoots you share on here...... keep it going much love from Ont Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️
Thanks for the tips Gavin. I've been meaning to get back to practicing this technique. The previous experiments I did (over 4yrs ago) were with a speedlight, rogue grid holder and color gels. I used custom cut cookies and a slide viewer lens to project the pattern onto the model's face. Then I lit the background with a second speedlight without any gels. Gave a really neat purple pattern on the face with a high-key white background.
Some really nice results, especially the lace. I was hoping you might say something about whether TTL would work at all, or if it would work but certain things would have to be done.
A great light for crisp shadows is the Godox AD600B (not the pro model) it has a small folded style flash tube which is much smaller than the conventional circular style. I bought mine for exactly that reason as I often want to mimic sun
Gavin, I love your videos! Question: you keep saying "small home studio"...but how small are we talking? It looks like a pretty decent size in the videos! Curious because I'm trying to figure out what size I should shoot for for my home studio. Thanks in advance!
Hi Joel. Traditionally HDR involves merging the exposure of multiple images and while that's possible in portraits model movement will always be an issue. It might not be called HDR but balancing flash and and ambient light (something we've covered many times on Adorama TV) is a form of HDR, so that might be worth investigating.
Another great demo with really clear explanations, thanks Gavin. Key question - where did you get the lace material from? I have been trying to get some and kind find any.
Thank you Gavin,another great video (as usual!). Could you tell me what the Godox equivalent of the Flashpoint unit you used and is it available in the UK. Just of interest, I have followed you since the free cds that came with (I think) Digital Camera, also I attended one of your food workshops a good few years back cheers, Steve.
Great video! Now if I only could get that level of sharp photos with my camera (same Oly)..... :( Not sure if I have the palsy or what. Shutter speed at 1/200 should be good enough. Would love to know what focus mode Gavin is using, i.e. spot, area, etc.
I guess the best thing to do is watch a few videos then pick up your camera and lights and have a go. You'll soon find some ideas which work for you and plenty that don't. Take the ones that work, experiment with your own variations and Bingo! You have your own style.
Hello Gavin, I have a question about your great video! If you use the snoot, could you bring the flash closer to the fabric? The light source is already very small. Do you think that would work? I ask because I only have the 200 flash ;-) Thank you very much in advance! I like your videos very much!
There are very few techniques that are specific to a camera type and this certainly isn't one of them. This is all about the light, so as long as you have a camera that can capture light, you can make this work for you.
Gavin, you are such a likable human. Your videos are always so inspiring and fun to watch!
The Macguyver of photography
Come on, Gavin
You must be kidding us, you are absolutley the best when it comes to share brilliant ideas !
And you share/do it for free !
All my love to you.
I'll say it again, between Gavin / Seth Miranda / Daniel Norton, I've learned more about lighting from these 3 guys than anyone else. Always so helpful, thanks!
Gavin, with your tutorials everybody can fall in love with photography. Great work, as usual, from you and Sophie!
Gavin is the best TV presenter/Teacher on TH-cam - I wish he had taught at my school!
Wow, love the cameo appearance of Jamie Lee Curtis @7:21 !
Well spotted! I love to do a cameo every now and again ;)
You never cease to amaze me, sir. I love your videos, especially as my studio is tiny. They really help and I feel like they're applicable to me. Thank you!
Yeah, a new one with Gavin, I love your contributions. Also thanks to Sophie of course!
He has the most creative ideas I have seen.
Gavin’s the best! And I juuuust acquired a snoot yesterday as a hand me down :D
Loved the under-rug matting and the garden sieve ! With the nights drawing in, playing with shadows indoors seems an excellent idea ! Well done to all, as ever. Take care, all
Thanks Alan, we tried a whole bunch of random household items with mixed results. But when it worked it REALLY worked!
Teresa and I are not 100 miles from you (Literally), so, hello everybody! I have watched your videos over the years with great attention. They always tell me something, but what taught me initially was a book on light and its effects. It made me realise that without understanding how to use it, so much was lost. What you have taught me is the imagination and persistence required to battle through the problems and solve them. I don't have a studio as such, but because of you all there, I really enjoy "pushing the limits". Thanks. (Bournemouth).
Hi John. I'm glad to hear I've been of help and you're right, Bournemouth is closer to me then most 😎
Great video tutorial as always!! Love the styling. Awesome photos!!
He is so charismatic.
I loved the placemat, it gave nice shadows while also kinda acting as a silver reflector
Amazing! I've tried something like this before but never managed to get the results I was looking for. Now I know where I was going wrong! Thank you Gavin & team, as always, fun and informative - keep 'em coming!
Very much inspiring! I´m going to test it immediatly on my own.
Greets from Bad Laasphe, Germany
Yeah, it's nice and all... but has nobody commented on Sam's amazing new haircut yet? Looks great!
Why, thank you! :)
Excellent, fun and educational video Gavin. As always!
Thanks Brad 👍
Gavin and Sophie ... always going to be a winning combination ...
New to these videos ... but I think I've gone through most of the back catalogue within the last 2 weeks ... and you've re-ignited my passion for portrait photography
I thought that once too... but the catalog goes waaaaaaaaaaaay back. Like watching a different person. I love him for many reasons but one big one is how, at least in video form, we're on a similar path.
Finally a use for the Snoot from my Godox AD400Pro lol. Very interesting video. I like to learn stuff without requiring a 20-30min video, thanks.
Very nice, Gavin and Sophie!
Thanks Mike 👍
Oh yes, new video from my favorite youtube photographer.
Hi Gavin, you and your team are just perfect.
I celebrate your videos. Thank you for that. Best regards from Viersen from the beautiful left Lower Rhine, Germany!
Great tips if you have a home studio or rent. Hardly wait for your next video.
Great job everyone. Can't wait to try some experiments here at my studio.
Love all the variations of shadow-making materials.
But one thing that they all have in common that makes them winners: A stunning Sofie. Easy on the eyes no matter WHAT the shadow-making device is used. :)
Well done, you two. (and Sam for her usual stellar work behind the scenes)
inspiration towards art ..
A very interesting variety of Cookie makers to try. Thanks Gavin, Sophie, Freya or Sam! 😎👍🇨🇦
Placemat looked incredible! Thanks for the video, great stuff.
Thanks Rory. The placemat was the surprise effect and so nearly stayed in the draw as I didn't rate its chances... what do I know 😉
Gavin, I love your videos. This inspires me to pick the camera back up again.
Gavin, you're a pro. And you're adorable and great teacher ~
Another gem for me to try!
I like the black lace effect with the snoot. That’s one I would like to try experimenting with.
Another awesome tutorial Gavin, you never fail to inspire 👍
Thank you Gavin!!
Gavin you are very creative and your ideas are so helpful you are awesome with the shoots you share on here...... keep it going much love from Ont Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️
Love the garden one, the shoot from it make it look like sophie was trap underground
Thanks for the tutorial. thanks for the knowledge
Superb, Gavin!!! I love this sort of thing!!!
Thanks Gavin. Some new thoughts on shadow patterns. I've used lace window curtains, but will now be searching for more.
Beautiful! Thank you!
Nice work! Always enjoys your videos. Keep it up Gavin!
Another very informative video presented in a fun way. Your always inspiring and full of energy while your models have a good level of patience .👍
Hi Gavin, I am Ralf in Germany. You are the Master of insperation. Going with Sophie its the an Match. Germany loves you two. Best Regards.
My fav mentor thank you for these
Always fun to watch, always new things to learn
This just made my day
I love this video tutorial. Thank you
Brilliant as always Gavin.
Thanks for the lesson.
Now to put into practice.
Great video Gavin, has given me an idea to try.
Amazing as always, Gavin!
Very useful, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the tips Gavin. I've been meaning to get back to practicing this technique. The previous experiments I did (over 4yrs ago) were with a speedlight, rogue grid holder and color gels. I used custom cut cookies and a slide viewer lens to project the pattern onto the model's face. Then I lit the background with a second speedlight without any gels. Gave a really neat purple pattern on the face with a high-key white background.
Have a good day productions 😊
Wow,this look great. I go try this
Wow! It's amazing and so inspirational ! Thank u Gavin!
Great as always! 👏
Thanks Sophie and Gavin! Another interesting video! 😊👍
Another fabulous video and inspiration, thank you!
Wow Gavin you always surprisd me
Como siempre es un placer aprender de tus métodos. Gracias maestro.
The Best!
Gavin ideas=brilliant,my ideas=watch gavins videos
Awesome , i loved the way you explain ...thank you
Thanks Monika 👍
💥💥
Another cool tutorial Gavin, thank you!
Wow this is awesome 🙌🏾👏🏾🔥✨🍿
Some really nice results, especially the lace. I was hoping you might say something about whether TTL would work at all, or if it would work but certain things would have to be done.
A great light for crisp shadows is the Godox AD600B (not the pro model) it has a small folded style flash tube which is much smaller than the conventional circular style. I bought mine for exactly that reason as I often want to mimic sun
Really enjoyed this
Woe, this was awesome :)
good concise advice Gavin. very informative too.
Thanks John 👍
You make things look so easy ,love your videos
Brilliant as usual Gavin.
so great ! thánks
Thank you so much you really help me :)
Wow! You transcend an ordinary placemat to a higher purpose in their life
Excellent
🙌🏻👏🏻 MÁSTER!!! BEST OF THE BEST.
❤❤❤
Thank you for your video once again very interesting 👍👍👍🥂
Great video!
Great video Gavin
Hi Gavin
Liked it
Great 👍👍👍👍
I wanna be Gavin Hoey when I grow up!
I hear it's not as exciting as it sounds Terry 😉
Gavin, I love your videos! Question: you keep saying "small home studio"...but how small are we talking? It looks like a pretty decent size in the videos! Curious because I'm trying to figure out what size I should shoot for for my home studio. Thanks in advance!
Hello my name is Joel and your photography style and creativity is admirable.
My question is would you be able to create people Portraits using HDR?
Hi Joel. Traditionally HDR involves merging the exposure of multiple images and while that's possible in portraits model movement will always be an issue.
It might not be called HDR but balancing flash and and ambient light (something we've covered many times on Adorama TV) is a form of HDR, so that might be worth investigating.
Another great demo with really clear explanations, thanks Gavin.
Key question - where did you get the lace material from? I have been trying to get some and kind find any.
Good.Good.🙏🌷🙏
Thank you Gavin,another great video (as usual!). Could you tell me what the Godox equivalent of the Flashpoint unit you used and is it available in the UK. Just of interest, I have followed you since the free cds that came with (I think) Digital Camera, also I attended one of your food workshops a good few years back cheers, Steve.
Great video! Now if I only could get that level of sharp photos with my camera (same Oly)..... :(
Not sure if I have the palsy or what. Shutter speed at 1/200 should be good enough.
Would love to know what focus mode Gavin is using, i.e. spot, area, etc.
Great video, but Sophie's eye are beautiful,
Great results, what about a fresnel lens?
Hoey it is always a blast watching you. How can you assist me to generate and plan creative ideas for photo sessions my small home studio
I guess the best thing to do is watch a few videos then pick up your camera and lights and have a go. You'll soon find some ideas which work for you and plenty that don't. Take the ones that work, experiment with your own variations and Bingo! You have your own style.
Sophie 🤩🤩🤩
Hello Gavin,
I have a question about your great video!
If you use the snoot, could you bring the flash closer to the fabric? The light source is already very small. Do you think that would work? I ask because I only have the 200 flash ;-)
Thank you very much in advance! I like your videos very much!
I wonder, can you use a colored object between the light and the subject?
Gavin Great video. Was the use of the micro 4/3 specific to the technique or personal preference. Thanks.
There are very few techniques that are specific to a camera type and this certainly isn't one of them. This is all about the light, so as long as you have a camera that can capture light, you can make this work for you.