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
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!
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!
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you have problems matching AD300 Pro with other Flashpoint/Godox lights? Markus from MarkusPix was complaining about colour accuracy of that strobe. I want to add one and shoot with my AD200s Pro.
Gav - you let your light meter dictate your f number... so therefore it is dictating how sharp the background is. What if you wanted to be in control of the background focus? I'm guessing adjust shutter speed. Regards, Martin
Gavin, you are such a likable human. Your videos are always so inspiring and fun to watch!
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!
The Macguyver of photography
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 ;)
He has the most creative ideas I have seen.
Yeah, a new one with Gavin, I love your contributions. Also thanks to Sophie of course!
Very nice, Gavin and Sophie!
Thanks Mike 👍
Great video tutorial as always!! Love the styling. Awesome photos!!
A very interesting variety of Cookie makers to try. Thanks Gavin, Sophie, Freya or Sam! 😎👍🇨🇦
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!
He is so charismatic.
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!
Gavin, I love your videos. This inspires me to pick the camera back up again.
Great tips if you have a home studio or rent. Hardly wait for your next video.
Excellent, fun and educational video Gavin. As always!
Thanks Brad 👍
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!
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!
Yeah, it's nice and all... but has nobody commented on Sam's amazing new haircut yet? Looks great!
Why, thank you! :)
Oh yes, new video from my favorite youtube photographer.
Gavin’s the best! And I juuuust acquired a snoot yesterday as a hand me down :D
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 job everyone. Can't wait to try some experiments here at my studio.
Gavin, you're a pro. And you're adorable and great teacher ~
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 😉
Superb, Gavin!!! I love this sort of thing!!!
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.
Love the garden one, the shoot from it make it look like sophie was trap underground
Always fun to watch, always new things to learn
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)
Amazing as always, Gavin!
Very much inspiring! I´m going to test it immediatly on my own.
Greets from Bad Laasphe, Germany
Thanks Gavin. Some new thoughts on shadow patterns. I've used lace window curtains, but will now be searching for more.
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 .👍
Brilliant as always Gavin.
Thanks for the lesson.
Now to put into practice.
Nice work! Always enjoys your videos. Keep it up 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 🇨🇦 ❤️
I like the black lace effect with the snoot. That’s one I would like to try experimenting with.
Another cool tutorial Gavin, thank you!
Love!!!!
Another awesome tutorial Gavin, you never fail to inspire 👍
Brilliant as usual Gavin.
Wow! It's amazing and so inspirational ! Thank u Gavin!
Another fabulous video and inspiration, thank you!
Thank you for your video once again very interesting 👍👍👍🥂
Thanks Sophie and Gavin! Another interesting video! 😊👍
🙌🏻👏🏻 MÁSTER!!! BEST OF THE BEST.
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.
Great video Gavin, has given me an idea to try.
Como siempre es un placer aprender de tus métodos. Gracias maestro.
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.
Awesome , i loved the way you explain ...thank you
Thanks Monika 👍
Thanks for the tutorial. thanks for the knowledge
Great as always! 👏
good concise advice Gavin. very informative too.
Thanks John 👍
Another gem for me to try!
Very useful, thank you for sharing.
I love this video tutorial. Thank you
Wow,this look great. I go try this
You make things look so easy ,love your videos
Beautiful! Thank you!
Wow this is awesome 🙌🏾👏🏾🔥✨🍿
This just made my day
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.
Thank you Gavin!!
The Best!
My fav mentor thank you for these
Woe, this was awesome :)
inspiration towards art ..
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.
Wow Gavin you always surprisd me
I wonder, can you use a colored object between the light and the subject?
Really enjoyed this
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
Hi Gavin
Liked it
Great 👍👍👍👍
Have a good day productions 😊
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 results, what about a fresnel lens?
Thank you so much you really help me :)
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.
so great ! thánks
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 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!
Great video Gavin
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.
Great video!
Is this video shot on a mobile phone? Image quality is pretty low...
Excellent
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.
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.
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.
Do you have problems matching AD300 Pro with other Flashpoint/Godox lights? Markus from MarkusPix was complaining about colour accuracy of that strobe.
I want to add one and shoot with my AD200s Pro.
I can only speak from my own experience and colour accuracy requirements. I've never noticed any colour issues what so ever.
@@GavinHoey thank you Gavin!
Gav - you let your light meter dictate your f number... so therefore it is dictating how sharp the background is. What if you wanted to be in control of the background focus? I'm guessing adjust shutter speed. Regards, Martin
Good.Good.🙏🌷🙏
Great video, but Sophie's eye are beautiful,
Gavin ideas=brilliant,my ideas=watch gavins videos
Wow! You transcend an ordinary placemat to a higher purpose in their life