I am always learning something, more or less, from Gavin. But I always turn out to be in a happier mode when ending, than when starting. Such a positive attitude. Thanks, Gavin!
i love my strip boxes with grids with my dancers,,,but now I get to play more with your ideas...where do I place my lights??Everywhere...great to watch your videos...and then practice with the models!!! Thanks again Gavin! Your fan in NYC!
I liked this video. Good results. Being picky, light travels in a straight line, if a mirror, lens, water is not in the way. It can’t wrap. I’ve tried very hard to desensitize myself, but continue to fail. But I’m sure not going to stop watching your videos.
It's got me buggered why people click thumbs down on this sort of content. What did you expect? That he'd tell you your portraits would suddenly look professional if you placed your softbox 3.7 feet from the subject and 27.93 inches forward of center? He have you the correct answer; experiment.
I have two square soft boxes, if I place them side by side to form a rectangle, will I get a similar effect? No need to answer, I will try it myself. Also thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and positive attitude.
Another great video. One side not is that the further to the side the light is the more pronounced skin imperfections will usually be. That means more retouching work but it is a great effect.
.. brother Gavin your intros always give me life hehehe 😀😄😀😄😀😄😂 and your reviews are simple and effective! Your work is appreciated all the way from the Kingdom of eSwatini
Really a very informative video offered a lot of help Gavin! My other question is I noticed you had some room light going on when you took the photographs did you have any type of ceiling light or any other type of light going on?ambient light, thank you
Thank you for the tuts. You have helped a lot in my photography journey And much appreciation to people who have made it possible for you to do your work 🙏
Hi Gavin, your tutorials are great! I would have mentioned that side walls with black curtains are needed to achieve the results you presented. I hope my comment complements your excellent video
I’ve left all my soft box set up ready for when I get home tonight so this video came at good time and given me some good poses for my self portrait project I’m doing. Thanks Gav! I’ll tag you in the final results on my Instagram!
"I got the amazing Bryan!" Bryan wave unamusely. I chuckled. You are so funny, with your pretty accent and your pretty spirit, makes me want to conquer the world. Thanks so much i love you Gavin!
since a few months I have been infected with the photography virus :-) After browsing the internet for tips and ideas, I came across your TH-cam channel last week Your explanation is great and above all easy to understand The only problem I have now is that I have little time to go to work ,, I just keep watching your videos :-) geezz am i addicted now ? haha but have a question, Gavin,, and saw it a few times in your studio ,, you just see the recording of the video clearly with good light, and when you show your test photo's are wonderfull dark in the background ,, so the question is ,, do you tunr the light off in the studio ? when you take the photo or how should I see it? it seems to me the light in the studio must have some impact on the photo ?
I really love this video and have reconsidered getting a large soft box. This really helped me and really appreciate the video. Do you get the same results when you have the soft box vertical? Thank you
Hi Gavin. Your videos is fun to watch and you learn a lot. If you have a larger room would you still have the box that close? I have a really big softbox 120x 90 cm but i dont use it as much as my 40x60 for portraits headshots. Do you have tutorials outdoor offcamera flash at day time? // Jose
Big studio or small I like close lighting. Distance has a number of properties including the spread of light, back the light up and the drop off of light in the lower half of the frame would be reduced.
I am always learning something, more or less, from Gavin. But I always turn out to be in a happier mode when ending, than when starting. Such a positive attitude. Thanks, Gavin!
Of all the videos I watch on You Tube, Gavin's are the easiest to understand and recreate which makes for great practice! Thx!!!
Very helpful for my students. Thanks Gavin.
That's an *AWESOME* Soft Box! Thanks for sharing Gary & Adorama!
I love the way Gavin teaching.
Gavin is the best. I've learned more from his tutorials in 5 minutes than a lifetime with other videos and tutors.
It’s amazing what you can do with 1 light. The end results look great!
Did I say you are my best online photographer tutor yet? Thanks!!!
Last frame takes the cake - Gav !!!!
i love my strip boxes with grids with my dancers,,,but now I get to play more with your ideas...where do I place my lights??Everywhere...great to watch your videos...and then practice with the models!!! Thanks again Gavin! Your fan in NYC!
Damn, I've had this same strip box for 2 months and haven't thought to use it like this, nice!
You made me smile, your enthusiasm is catchy!
I liked this video. Good results. Being picky, light travels in a straight line, if a mirror, lens, water is not in the way. It can’t wrap. I’ve tried very hard to desensitize myself, but continue to fail. But I’m sure not going to stop watching your videos.
There simply are not enough videos like this. Absolutely brilliant and clear for an absolute moron like myself. Thank you
Im from Brazil... very good job! congratulations!!!
I love this guys voice! It's funny how someone's voice and personality can help you take in information better.
Thank you Gavin! Love the work
Excellent tutorial as always Gavin! Thank you!
I always get great tips from Gavin and they always work when I try them out. Thanks
I love it really amazing how he teaches .. you actually learn
Just amazing ! Thank you so much !
Great video Gavin... thanks for sharing your tips in a clear and easy to understand manner.
These tuts are gold!
It's got me buggered why people click thumbs down on this sort of content. What did you expect? That he'd tell you your portraits would suddenly look professional if you placed your softbox 3.7 feet from the subject and 27.93 inches forward of center? He have you the correct answer; experiment.
Great material. Thanks 👍
Thanks. I love all your videos Gavin. Very educational. Been incredibly fun with you in a workshop once :)
Final image in the jacket was great!
Thanks Tracy :)
Gavin's is the best , I have learn a lot from him!
Thank you, this is a good starting point!
Awesome vibes, always! Very rare among self proclaimed photography gurus. Gavin is simply the best technically, artistically and personality wise.
Gavin, the best of the bests...
I have two square soft boxes, if I place them side by side to form a rectangle, will I get a similar effect? No need to answer, I will try it myself. Also thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and positive attitude.
Thank you Gavin for all your really great videos! I learn so much from them, and they are fun and entertaining.
very nice. easy to learn. thx alot
Yet another great video, full of useful techniques we can bring to real life. Thank you Gavin.
Love how you discuss how to meter properly
Where's that backdrop from? Love it!
You are the best Gavin.
Another great video. One side not is that the further to the side the light is the more pronounced skin imperfections will usually be. That means more retouching work but it is a great effect.
Nice one Gavin. I will try at my home studio, I only have a 12"x36" but, worth a try.
gavin you're my go to guy when it comes to any lighting or effects, love what you come up with keep em coming looking forward to the next video
So simply explained - brilliant
Gavin, as usual another great tutorial. You make it look so simple. Keep up the GREAT work.
Thanks Gavin. I always learn a lot from your videos.
Thanks Gavin!
Another great video, Gavin!
Gavin is brilliant - leaning so much from these videos. Thank you.
Awesome tutorial and good looking model.
Gavin thank you for providing so much detail....
another great tuturial Gavin!!
I never knew about flash meters. Can you do a short video on them? Do you need one when using a mirrorless camera?
Thanks, Gavin! Enjoyed your video very much :)!!
Awesome as always Gavin.
.. brother Gavin your intros always give me life hehehe 😀😄😀😄😀😄😂 and your reviews are simple and effective! Your work is appreciated all the way from the Kingdom of eSwatini
Really a very informative video offered a lot of help Gavin! My other question is I noticed you had some room light going on when you took the photographs did you have any type of ceiling light or any other type of light going on?ambient light, thank you
Very helpful and informative. Thank you Gavin.
Wow superhit photography sir
Fantastic testing
Very useful video , I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, R.manohar , india,chennai
insightful as always Gav
You make it look so easy
Thank you for the tuts. You have helped a lot in my photography journey
And much appreciation to people who have made it possible for you to do your work 🙏
thanks you so much its a more helpful for indoor shoot great!!
Hi Gavin, your tutorials are great! I would have mentioned that side walls with black curtains are needed to achieve the results you presented. I hope my comment complements your excellent video
I’ve left all my soft box set up ready for when I get home tonight so this video came at good time and given me some good poses for my self portrait project I’m doing. Thanks Gav! I’ll tag you in the final results on my Instagram!
Sounds like a solid plan to me. I hope it went well Ben :)
Always superb Gavin!
Thank you Gavin! Always great tutorials!
Wow amazing video. Explained so well, thanks.
I love the way this guy talks.
Great stuff!
Thanks for this...
Always great content from Gavin
This is just my thing at the moment, very interesting and I'll be trying this out for sure.
Glad it was of help Paul :)
Ever helpful! 👌
Excellent, very helpful!
Thank you someone actually teaches it with the f stop that they use
Great tutorial
Thanks for the tips Gavin. Best shot for me 6:19. Cheers!
"I got the amazing Bryan!"
Bryan wave unamusely.
I chuckled.
You are so funny, with your pretty accent and your pretty spirit, makes me want to conquer the world. Thanks so much i love you Gavin!
Excellent as always Gavin! PS I've got that same collapsable Grey/Blue background, nightmare to get it closed back up! 😋😊
What’s that meter thing you use to tell what aperture to use?
gracias
Thank you, Gavin. (I think you could photograph an empty tabletop and make it fun and interesting... I've always appreciated your enthusiasm!)
Love this dude. Does he always try to get 5.6 aperture I notice that with many of hits videos
His
Hi Gavin, could you please let me know what kind of light meter you're using? Thank
Mei
Your the best Gavin
Just 2 words.. Thank you. 🙂
Excellent!
awesome video. so happy to see brian after so long :-)
Thanks Gavin
thanks Gavin Hoey, thanks Adorama :)
Thank you!
i am from Africa kenya most shoot here are traditional where the clothing is a mixture of colors, can you do a four color clothing shoot.
since a few months I have been infected with the photography virus :-)
After browsing the internet for tips and ideas, I came across your TH-cam channel last week
Your explanation is great and above all easy to understand
The only problem I have now is that I have little time to go to work ,, I just keep watching your videos :-)
geezz am i addicted now ? haha
but have a question, Gavin,,
and saw it a few times in your studio ,,
you just see the recording of the video clearly with good light,
and when you show your test photo's are wonderfull dark in the background ,,
so the question is ,,
do you tunr the light off in the studio ? when you take the photo or how should I see it?
it seems to me the light in the studio must have some impact on the photo ?
Lovely 😍
Zimbabwe here 🇿🇼….🎉
I really love this video and have reconsidered getting a large soft box. This really helped me and really appreciate the video. Do you get the same results when you have the soft box vertical? Thank you
Superb!
Very nice Gavin can you do the same wit softbox bulb sistem?
You can do this with any type and size of light, the results will be different but that's exactly what makes photography so exciting :)
Great examples and work as always. Can you please tell me where you got that backdrop at the end from.??
Hi James. My studio background came from the local hardware store. Details of the build are here www.gavtrain.com/?p=3824
Hi Gavin. Your videos is fun to watch and you learn a lot. If you have a larger room would you still have the box that close? I have a really big softbox 120x 90 cm but i dont use it as much as my 40x60 for portraits headshots. Do you have tutorials outdoor offcamera flash at day time?
// Jose
Big studio or small I like close lighting. Distance has a number of properties including the spread of light, back the light up and the drop off of light in the lower half of the frame would be reduced.