Single Flash Portraits On A Budget
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- Learn how to create beautiful portraits - whether indoors or outdoors - using nothing more than your camera and a single flash. Check out the inexpensive umbrella flash kit, like the one we use in this video, here: SDP.io/kit
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Tony & Chelsea Northrup Thanks! I'll check it out! Great video, btw!
Thanks tony and Chelsea for the lessson your the best .
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Some recomendations for a good cheap flash and trigger which can be used on Sony A6000? Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Ladislav svencik the good Chinese Yongnuo flash perhaps? 🤔
One thing that I really, really like, and that has been overlooked in these comments is that Tony is using a consumer DSLR with the kit lens for this whole tutorial, as well as showing the images from that combo. I think Tony's use of the low-end camera and lens shows that anyone, even the amateur who is starting out, the everyday person, can create really nice pictures with what they already have and don't need to spend tons of $$$ on equipment.
I was going to point out this same thing. It's some kind of Rebel, probably a T6i based on the year of the release of the video (T6i was out earlier that year), as well as placement of the dial and the flip screen. Pretty sure lens was the basic 18-55mm lens that comes with those cameras, based on the framing, extension of the lens, and the F-stop it was set at. Might have been the 18-135mm, just couldn't see. Anyone else notice that Tony covers the camera name with his finger at one point?
@@kevindiaz3459 Have to agree with you and @amberhawke.
There's nothing pretentious or financially exclusive.
I really like the videos these guys create. Plus Tony could do meditation audio recordings. His voice is very mellow, controlled and nicely paced.
Hey Tony! New job for you ;)
He is showing different pictures though...
@@randomdsfhqe I noticed that too, poses from Chelsea were always different. I hope they were from the same gear though...
I love how Chelsea looks pissed and then the picture they show she has a smile hahaha.. Good video though!
I thought am the only one that noticed it lol
Haha, right ? I didn't think she looked pissed off, just thoroughly and completely bored by it all... stifled yawn at 2:52, lol
probably the greatest video I have ever seen on flash photography. you really are a great instructor
+Hector Freytes Thanks!
+Tony Northrup I just bought some dirt cheap dôrr 120 watts flashes and its fun to use!I will also buy some reflectors that seems to dispurse a lot of light!
I'm learning so much from you guys, you're doing an wonderful job. Thank you
YES
are you kidding. just get on a mountain top and scream out 'I'm an amateuuuur!!!'
This is the first video in which I actually understood why shutter speed affects ambient light, and it wasn't even the primary focus of this video, so well-explained, and absolutely love that Tony is using a Rebel-series, showing that professional-grade photos depend primarily on skill, not equipment
Love how Chelsea didn't utter a single word, yet she said so much.
Chelsea doesnt need to say anything.....that pretty face says it all 🙃😋
Dude that guy was in the dog house for sure. lol
I can't even see them even bickering...they both seem really sweet and introverted
@@soverycarrie7626 hahaha Oh yeh! They were bickerin about something!!! She's still so gorgeous!
super informative! I just learned more in the last 18 minutes than I have in the last few weeks. thank you! love this channel!
Hobby photographer here, I’ve watched countless of hundreds of hours of photoshop, camera setups, etc
And I have to say this is hands down one the best tutorials I’ve ever seen, never felt lost or confused, easy to follow
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this video opened a whole new world to me.
Change ISO: Changes overall exposure.
Change only Shutter: controls only ambient light.
This is the best lesson I learned for flash photography :)
Agree.Just a little curious why he didn't mention that aperture is really the key adjustment for the amount of flash light (I mean vs. ISO - obviously flash power output is the other) and shutter speed is the key for ambient light. So good practice to start at f5.6, s/s 125, ISO 100, flash power... depends on circumstances, but I like 1/8th to start and make little adjustments from there.This is particularly true with APS-C, or cropped sensor cameras because they will by their nature tend to introduce more noise due to the smaller sensor as compared to a full frame with the same amount of available light. Therefore raising the ISO isn't the first thing I'd want to be doing. If you have a full frame camera, then sure - crank the ISO up without worry.
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@@TheOlandex He's using aperture to control Depth of Field (DoF). To do so with portraiture I usually work between f/5.6 to f/11 with "full frame" and usually f/5.6 to f/8 with APS-C. For me, f/11 in APS-C would be OK but it brings background into sharper focus with the focal lengths I use and I'd have to knowingly accept that. Even with full-frame the goal was f/8 and with APS-C (in a Sony) f/5.6 is just as good. Open up further and you may not have enough DoF, especially in closeups. How much DoF you want is an artistic and aesthetic decision with regard to the portrait - my usual mode is front to back apparent sharpness of the head with it falling off behind it. The first thing to go in DoF with wider aperture is the hair on the side of the head. Go even wider and it's even shallower. You can lose the tip of the nose - or if you're doing broad or short side with the head slightly turned, you can even lose the low (fill) side eye. Aperture not only controls amount of light, it controls DoF, which is a function of format (sensor size), aperture, subject distance, and print enlargement. The latter often gets lost in the shuffle, but a 16x20 will have shallower DoF than an 8x10, which will be shallower than a 5x7. Viewing distance doesn't back up much until you're bigger than the 16x20. Been there, done that, and I've installed gallery shows. Given the other factors typically don't have much wiggle room - distance and focal length and the commonly ordered print sizes larger than 4x5 or 4x6 proofs (5x7 to 11x14), aperture choice has the greatest amount of DoF control.
The film era was more constraining with ISO choice, which was made before the shoot with the film being loaded - unless you wanted to short-roll (wastes $ for the unused film on the roll) and reload with a different ISO - say going from Portra 160 to Portra 400, or vice versa, and were willing to accept more grain with a higher ISO (the digital issue with higher ISO is more noise). One worked within more constraints. It's all trade-offs. Portra 160 was my first choice in film. I would make do with 400 provided there weren't going to be any huge enlargements like a 16x20 but wanted no faster than that (i.e. Portra 800) as the grain became was too much for my taste and it limited enlargement to 8x10 at the most. Tony is using f/5.6 to maintain sufficient DoF on Chelsea's head - with the focus point on the eye's pupil. He didn't discuss the aperture selection aspect of it and might have been good to do so up front. I see most recently, a drive to portraiture wide open - ostensibly for the bokeh, but the trade-off is a DoF that's no more than a fraction of an inch in a typical portrait (APS to full-frame sensor size, slightly longer than normal focal length, and distance from subject for head/shoulders shots). I've rambled some, but hope it gives some insight on aperture choice - and the constraints and trade-offs that choice imposes.
I thought I knew photography but every-time I watch any video of this channel, I learn new and interesting things, ur videos are amazing and easy to understand
Glad to help!
One of the Most concise and educational Lighting video I've seen at a affordable budget too! Thanks! Subscribed!
I am loving your videos SO much! I become so encouraged by your calm approach…"no, that's not right, so I'll adjust like this"….I usually get frustrated to the point that I want to give up, but you two are helping me to actually relax and learn. THANK YOU!!!!
You guys always do such a great job of blending professional terminology and basic easy-to-understand tips into your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these.
Funky white balance on the first location. Tony looks kinda like a cheese doodle :)
Oh Tony and Chelsea...I love you both :)
I have been playing around with my new flash and couldn't really make sense of all the settings and how to adjust the exposure. I have learned more in this 18 minute video than I have looking at loads of other videos. You explain your thought processes so well. It is a great companion to your excellent book and I want to thank you both for all of the fantastic help that you have given me so far in this journey to learning photography.
T&C are simply the best photography teachers on the internet....common sense hands on presentations....thank you T&C !!!!!!
Thanks Tony! I've been looking for a video that provides an introduction to using off camera flash in informal portraits. I found myself pausing every minute to absorb the information and take notes. I can't wait to give to a try tomorrow! You are the best photography teacher out there.
you can also use the white umbrella as a bounce umbrella like the silver one and the shadows are going to be minimized and light more natural looking. Check it out!
this is the best lighting tutorial in all of youtube! thank you Chelsea and Tony!
I just started watching your videos two months ago. Everytime I watched them I learn something new. They are amazing.
You two are just about the most helpful people on the entire internet.
2020 and still watching🔥‼️ Learned so much from you 💯
Tony is like the Mr. rogers of photography
Great, I often use similar techniques, but your calmness and explanation of how to alter certain aspects is very useful...thank you
Great tutorial and one of the best on off camera flash and diffusers I've seen. Nice job Tony and Chelsea.
I love the way you teach. Very educating and warm.
+enesogroup Thanks!
Love the ending. I though that kind of crap only happens to me.
always failing like a pro ;)
Best video on flash lighting I have seen because you not only talk about the flash, but you also talk about the camera settings and show how you take test shots.
I've been taking photos for decades and this is the best video I've ever seen. It's changed my photos and made them near pro quality. Cheers!
Chelsea looked bored and sleepy.
I know it's a very late reply, but I think in a later video they talked about this video and mentioned that Chelsea wanted to do the lesson, so she was annoyed.
@@AUS-NewbiTLorD do you know the video? Would love to see that lol.
Yes she does look bored, it is like is she is saying "is it over yet"
Great Video, poor Chelsea was finding it hard to stay awake! :)
Thank you Tony. Great video as always. I am glad I am not the only one who experiments with shutter speed, aperture and flash output. By the way, it is great when you have a cooperative and patient subject.
Wow, what a great tutorial on every day practical setups. Thank you Tony and Chelsea.
Chelsea look pissed and upset
She wanted to do this video first but they had a big-time fight a night before but since Tony is a stubborn guy he still chooses to be the one doing this video.
Ran Dom old can0n lens
SHe wasnt allowed to speak
Cus Tony just used her favorite crab claw to kill a lens.
Chelsea caught Tony focusing on a model.
10:38 Chelsea is all "he scratched the ceiling!!"
Dear Chelsea and Tony. Yet another great video. I'm only a recent subscriber (and this video is now 2 years old) but am finding your approach very, very easy to follow and extremely encouraging.
I hope you make at least something back from these videos for the time and effort you are putting in helping all of us.
Many, many thanks from Australia.
Great tutorial Tony...and of course a beautiful model helps! Thank you
The flash falling off was the best. LOL You should make a video of flub-ups compiled from your videos.
Yes! We want blooper videos!
"cheap ones are especially cheap" :D haha
Thank you. A video that makes sense. I had extensive knowledge of SLRs in the day, but it was never a smooth transition for me in my understanding over to DSLR. This helped IMMENSELY!
I'm really appreciating your work. Can't believe how much work your putting into this. Learning a lot.
"Chelsea's like "Oh shit he started!" :)
I've never seen Chelsea so quiet in a video lol :)
I was thinking the same thing. she looks good though!
+oasisbeyond She must have been tired or bored. She tried to mask her yawning, but failed. For example at 2:49 and 4:26. :D
Hi Chelsea
She's always quiet in "model mode" that I've seen. For me, if she did talk, it would be distracting from the tutorial. I think they are a great team. #relationshipgoals
Excellent tutorial. Loved that you took us through the whole process to get to the point where you want to be.
I have been a close up/macro photographer, but have started to get interested in portraits. I've tried a couple with so-so results, post processing with Topaz pulling them out of the them out of the tank, so to speak. I just found this video which is extremely helpful. I have no umbrellas but do have extra flashes that can act as slaves - getting the umbrellas.
Thank you for all of your very informative videos!
She didn't say a single word for nearly 20 minutes.
chelsea looked bored :p
I totally have been thinking that the whole time watching this video. She definitely had something better to do and Tony must have interrupted her.
Great video tho
i thought that and yes, all his vids are quit good :)
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Tony definitely did something to tick her off earlier in the day. Boy, do I know that look... =O
Thank you for making this - what a treat - the scary stuff explained simply, carefully and SLOWLY !
Terrific walk through lecture on shooting with flash! There is much to learn from this video! Great job! Well done!!!
4:26 when you're trying to hold in a yawn! lol
Great video Tony, thank you. However all my girlfriend said after watching was "I really like Chelsea' boots" 😝
And I just love Tony's jumper/sweater/pullover
Such an awesome, relevant and timeless flash tutorial. I want to advance my Flash photography, now I know exactly what I need to go and purchase, to get the results that Tony demonstrated with an affordable, everyday camera , lens and flash. Thank you for your time in scripting, filming and editing this for other beginners to learn from! I also love the clear, calm and simple explanation and tips that Tony uses.
The model has places to go and people to see 😂
Michael Booini haha nice one..... :P (That's his wife and co-author of the channel, though)
I know... Doesn't change anything...
Looks like they might have had a bit of a tiff before shooting lol.
Nice video, lot's of info. Why does the model look so pissed off.?
+Jim McDowell LMAO!
+Jim McDowell I was going to say the same thing, though I thought I'd look through the comments first, and 2 comments down, there you were! ;-) Agreed!
+F Fighter Think she is just thinking about random stuff ;)
She's mad at him for wearing that sweater...
+Ryan Wilson (Opnekryan) Lol :p
Thank you so much Tony. Great tutorial. Now I know where I made my mistake. You guys are awesome, and thank you very much for the work you're doing for the photography community. Phelix 👍🏾
Finally some one who explaines things calmely and very clear way to understand thank you :)
You could have started with flash on camera pointing to your left towards the white curtain, that would have soften the light and also you could have achieved short lighting which is generally more flattering for women. Nevertheless, I have learnt a ton from Chelsea and yourself. Why is Chelsea looking bored. Sorry but I just felt, she was waiting for recording to get over. Peace
I'm just wondering, isn't the pop-up flash on camera not bothering ? Aren't you basically using 2 flashes now? Doesn't the pop-up flash work negatively ?
He said about changing the strength of the on-camera flash. This would mean it's bright enough for the external flash to pick up and fire, but also not bright enough to affect the image. The External flash is brighter and would expose the subject.
Hen John Aha I see, thank you!
You can have them both to combine and create a mixed exposure. If you look into the camera's settings and just have a fiddle about. Don't know much about it as I haven't got one yet. Hoping to get a Nissin i40 and do some test shots.
If the pop up flash negatively affects your photo you can move you hand into the direct beam of light, but be sure to not completely cover the pop up flash obviously. So keep some distance from the pop up flash with your hand.
This has downsides because of only being able to held the camera with one hand.
Also bear in mind that flash falls off very quickly. At 6 feet away it will be only 1/36th, or roughly 3% the strength as compared to one foot away. At 7 feet it is 1/49th, or about 2% (inverse square law). You'll need to have enough pop to trigger the off cam flash in slave mode and also a line of sight between camera flash and off-cam flash.Best work around is buy a radio trigger. If you like using flash this is a relatively small investment and you can put that pop-up flash away and forget it was ever created (which I'd recommend). Cheers!
Thank you Tony and Chelsea for the video, I appreciate that.
Such an interesting video you made Tony. Chelsea has been really patient too.
What I like the most is the professionalism about production of this video. You are showing the photo-attribute that at what ISO/shutter-speed/f-point the photo has been taken; you even shown a shot while adjusting flash and the way you slowly share all that valuable knowledge you gathered over the time...
Thank you very much for your excellent work!
I just hang my white work shirt 3 feet in front of my flash :) Great results.
+oasisbeyond yes I'm sure that works but who is doing holding up the shirt while you are operating the camera ?
parchment paper stretched over an old picture frame...but you might need a helper!
So you are using Yongnuo products again?
bro this is on budget
"On a budget" and "Canon" can't play together.
You don't know the history of my question. Back in the day they released a video that they don't use any Youngnuo products ever again because they feel like their copying other brands, such as Canon, is too much. Especially the teleconverter looked almost 1:1 identical (google images of both). So they removed all their references to Youngnuo from the buying guide and such. The shitstorm was real and they removed the video. In this video they "publicly" used a Youngnuo flash again. So there you have it ;)
TheKnut I say you have every right to fry them in bacon grease. 🙄
I just unboxed my Canon T6i that it took me like 4 years to decide to purchase after all my research and wanting to spend the money....this whole camera thing is super new too me I am glad I can find videos from very informative people other than spending months in a classroom. Thanks great video and Chelsea looks fine, sure she does this a lot 😀👌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽
As a new photography student, your explanations were so easy to understand...even more so than my instructors. Thank you!
She looks like she's going to kill you in your sleep, lol. Awesome video, thanks for this info!
I noticed something when you clicked the image Chelsea expressions are different and the picture you show after the click the image is different, why is that?
if the girl doesn't like the photo, there is no way in hell shes allowing you to use it. #1 lesson to relationship'ing.
Shubham Vedpathak yep noticed same thing
Simply thank you, because I am in a mood of portrait photography😀🇸🇪
Six years later ... and still going strong . You guys are an inspiration ☺️
Chelsea is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous women on earth. You're a handsom man yourself.and that white hair makes you "look immortal."
Excellent lesson.
Tony is an amazing teacher!!! He simplifies everything and gives you confidence to try out stuff.
Thanks!
Awesome tutorial. I always like what you show. Budget friendly. Thanks Tony.
Once again Tony turns the umbrella around toward the camera so he can show the illuminati symbol to all his frat brothers. What Tony is really doing here is a ritual, Chelsea has a strange circle in one room in which they lay cameras in and speak in some unknown tongue. You'll notice a strange sequence of lights in the sky when they perform these rituals. There is also a huge Owl statue in their home, I measured it at 33 feet high, Tony built an extension onto the house in order to put this thing in. I asked Tony at one point about the exposure triangle, to explain it to me, he pulled out a square and compass... At this point I left the party.
You've never been to Tony's house.... The locals just refer to it as, "Where dragons live."
+Bob Swaggett No...he needs to smoke more!
+Bob Swaggett 👍
+nagol5178 Who gives a shit? It's still good, solid info. That's all I care about. Don't know about anyone else (except you, clearly).
+nagol5178 And when ya left the party ya should NOT have been driving! We KNOW ya were juiced beyond any level of safety! TONY and his beaustiful bride KNOW WTF they are doing Pablo. Accept it and move on ..... and on ...... and on ...... and ON. 'KAY'?
Why was the wife so quiet? Is she okay?
I don't think she likes modeling, she does photography as well. It was a great video.
thank you very much Tony ... I'm on a mission of buying a flash for shooting portraits but I don't know how to use it or how to set it up.... I've seen many videos and the results are amazing but the other photographers have everything setup .... your video is the best because you actually guide me through the whole process, you move the light, you change the exposure, you take several pictures if your not happy with the results.... you made me feel as if i was there with you. learning by your side.... definitely I'm buying a flash... you make it look very easy. you have a new subscriber and a fan.
Tony, you explained the lighting in a very simple and effective manner. I checked many other videos on same topic but they don;t even come close to this. I have bought exactly same light setup a few days ago. And one of the spokes on the white umbrella is broken in a similar manner.
Is she drunk?
This is one of the best videos ever made by Tony.
Love your sweater, Tony! And thanks for all the clear info...
Very informative, thanks so much Tony. Love how patient Chelsea was through it all. My wife is never that patient with me.
Love it. You give a lot of details on photographer and lightning.
Thank you for this clear and easy to understand video! I'm a hobbyist and just got my first off-camera flash along with the umbrella kit you specified here. My goal is to try and up my photography game so that my family is less tortured during our group portrait sessions. :) Your video was very helpful! I'll be getting your book next.
I've been shooting on and off for a year, but I'm just starting to really get into photography. You guys are great instructors, and I love your videos :) Thank you so much for sharing!
this was BY FAR one of the best, if not, the best tutorial video i have watched regarding flash photography. well done sir ! cant wait to watch more of your vids ! So exciting !
A fantastic video on using flash! This is by far the best one I've seen. Thank you.
I absolutely love your tutorials. I have learned so much about photography from you. Thank you!!!
I truly enjoy learning from you both. I purchased your digital photography book and I am on my journey to bare witness to what I see. Thank you.
Great tutorial! There are many times I couldn't understand the technical stuffs because the presenter talked too fast or skipped explanations. So glad you took the time to walk us through and I understood and enjoyed your video very much!
Thanks tony and Chelsea, great single flash tutorial, easy to understand and learn
Just spent all weekend being confused about this type of flash. You are the only person to explain how to turn down the power of the flash on the camera. I'm now sorted and no longer confused, Thanks guys.
Thanks for the lesson! As always - all the information I need, none that I don't. Also, nice guitar!
Tony and Chelsea, I love your work. Your videos help me to create better reference photos for my portrait and figure paintings.
This one was really good, I spent last weekend trying out my first flash and using my girlfriend as a test subject. This video would have saved me a lot of time! I hope she's ready to do it again after I watched this video!
thank you guys.
Most patient lady on earth, great video and thank you.
Thanks for the explanations!! - one of the few tutorials explaining the influence of changing the shutter speed.
I really appreciate the expert instruction. I went out and bought you book as a way of saying thank you, and am enjoying that also. Keep em coming!
Im loving your videos now. Very detailed and I am almost there to buy your book as well. Thank you.
Great teacher. Calm, methodical and helpful, thank you.
That ending though. Haha.
Great video. Helpful as usual.
love that little out take at the end