5 WAYS TO USE A SINGLE LIGHT - [Lighting Tutorial]

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  • @SimpleSandalsMedia
    @SimpleSandalsMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    No scientific babble, no mumbo jumbo, no flashes overkill, just one light, one intelligent photographer and one clear tutorial.
    I just love this!

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for this awesome comment dude :) I’m glad you liked it!

    • @SimpleSandalsMedia
      @SimpleSandalsMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're welcome, man.
      Thanks to this video I immediately subscribed.

    • @AbbasBinYounas
      @AbbasBinYounas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't forget the insanely gorgeous model :)

    • @powerforward1955
      @powerforward1955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! But, I do need to review it to determine where the flash was positioned...

    • @shinajvlog
      @shinajvlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would agree !!

  • @benarnoux
    @benarnoux 6 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    I cannot believe how much I just learned in 7 minutes and 19 seconds!!!

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Benjamin I'm glad you liked it! :)

    • @RosalindsJourney
      @RosalindsJourney 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to

    • @boudoirography8888
      @boudoirography8888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great tips.... keep them coming😀

    • @alessandraf.8030
      @alessandraf.8030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to!!!

    • @powerforward1955
      @powerforward1955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy, this is outstanding. Clear, concise and most of all meaningful. I can/will use this tutorial to further speed-up my learning curve for portraits. Are you using a Sigma or Canon 85mm art series lens? Great photos. Be well. 💯

  • @petrhorak4030
    @petrhorak4030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    1. The 45-degree angle 2:09/-
    2. The 70-degree angle 2:21/-
    3. Side Lighing 4:06/-
    4. Clam Shell Lighing 5:18/-
    5. Back Lighting 6:25/-

  • @Mega-knight_55
    @Mega-knight_55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This has been by far the most helpful OCF tutorial I have ever watched and it wasn’t drawn out and boring. Perfect! Thank you so much!!!

  • @vincelobulu4681
    @vincelobulu4681 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This is the best explanation i've come across n 2018. I subscribed coz of how relaxed you were while presenting the tutorial. Looking forward to more of these.

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks ever so much for your comment buddy I'm glad you liked the video! more to come :D

  • @korbybagoli
    @korbybagoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. Clearly explained, straight to the point, no fluff, simply demonstrated, and now I can practice on my own. Thank you!

  • @Ferrari360Spyder
    @Ferrari360Spyder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clam shell lighting is so perfect!!!!.... nicely done!!!

  • @MissGoddessTNess
    @MissGoddessTNess 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Less is more. Thank you for this video, you’ve really inspired me and have made understanding lighting so much easier.

  • @cheryleelegair
    @cheryleelegair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just decided to take a jump into off camera lighting and this has been super helpful!

  • @adamjohnson5307
    @adamjohnson5307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    dude, this is just what i needed. I'm gonna be doing my first set of "studio" shoots this weekend after only shooting natural light since day one. I've actually been practicing on myself with a remote trigger, and i've stumbled onto some cool lighting set ups, but this video was perfect.

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words Adam! Good luck with your shoots

    • @Ministf
      @Ministf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am in the exact same situation! Or I used a studio back in college, but all is forgotten! Thank you Tommy! Pretty sure I'm gonna use the clam, excellent!

  • @WodkaJoe13
    @WodkaJoe13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen a lot of lighting/photografie tutorials, but this is definitely by far the best!!

  • @judemens3328
    @judemens3328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i just love this tutorial, detailed and straight to the point...Thanks

  • @lifewithalex1457
    @lifewithalex1457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tutorial! I definitely learned a thing or two and can’t wait to try some of these different lighting set ups out.

  • @ElroyKnight
    @ElroyKnight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was seriously the best and easiest to understand tutorial to single light flash that I've seen. Thank you for making it. Now I just need to pick a flash

  • @stacylee7145
    @stacylee7145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such a helpful video and I’m so happy you were so in detailed and specific. Thank you!

  • @barkyvonschnauzer2188
    @barkyvonschnauzer2188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    “You just won the Internet!” Bravo ole’boy. Keep charging forward. We are watching and learning.

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Barky Von Schnauzer Thank you 🙏🏻😃

  • @sheikhzaeem6474
    @sheikhzaeem6474 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    No one has ever explained this better like you man LOVED IT!

  • @mrpokiesmeister6525
    @mrpokiesmeister6525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simple and Effective. Best tutorial

  • @ZacthaGreat1
    @ZacthaGreat1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I watched a tutorial from a guy who explained how to make home portraits with lighting for cheap and let's just say his pictures actually looked CHEAP! stopped watching tutorials after that, but this video just inspired me again!! Great teaching, simple and clear! You're awesome!! You just gained a new happy subscriber!

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you ever so much for your amazing comment! You've really made my day

  • @christopherjamesboudoir
    @christopherjamesboudoir 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, that was amazing! You simplify this so well, yet you are very descriptive. I just recently got soft boxes for my speedlights and hopefully going out this evening to not only do some night portraiture, but experiment with light. Can't wait to try out all these lset ups.

  • @chrissysimpson403
    @chrissysimpson403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Im a natural light photographer but this video you have taken your time to do for us makes me want to have a go at using studio lights..thank you so much :)

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chrissy Simpson Thank you Chrissy! I’m glad you liked the video :)

  • @paulnomikos316
    @paulnomikos316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the best videos on lighting that i have seen. The tutorial was easy to understand learnt a lot

  • @ArunPrasathMuniyappan
    @ArunPrasathMuniyappan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lot of use techniques, simple and effective and easy to follow.

  • @monparakeyur
    @monparakeyur 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i got each and every word you spoke in my mind. Explained so easy and smart

  • @elweaaa13
    @elweaaa13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome, thanks. For people struggling to amass gear, it really helps to have this kind of simple tutorial that makes you more confident in the possibilities of the tools you have.

  • @andyjh07_
    @andyjh07_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    What a great tutorial dude, really well done

  • @cdgarcia
    @cdgarcia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that back lighting setup😍

  • @igmeor
    @igmeor 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! You did an amazing job explaining all of the lighting options.

  • @mullercardenas
    @mullercardenas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this incredibly useful and simple to apply tutorial, Tommy! Loved it and will definitely start with getting me one of these softboxes as soon as possible!

  • @van_creative
    @van_creative 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So well explained! Glad I discovered your channel

  • @maruwaanmoses
    @maruwaanmoses 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has to be the best lighting tutorial on TH-cam! Wow! Thanks mate!

  • @flowersome_
    @flowersome_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite videos I've watched on a one light setup!! Great content!! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @supertotoro
    @supertotoro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect quick and easy to understand demonstration. Thank you!

  • @DESVERGNES
    @DESVERGNES 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing simple and clear tutorial . I learnt a lot discovering the last lightning from behind.

  • @nukaghoula
    @nukaghoula 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not exaggerating this is legit the most useful video I've come across in so so long, finally someone explaining it all in a relateable, understandable way! Thanks dude!

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jacs S wow, thank you Jacs!!! I really appreciate your comment 🤘🏻

  • @IEGastaldo
    @IEGastaldo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic tutorial! Short, sweet & straight to the point! Thanks for sharing!

  • @SteveJenkinsonPhotography
    @SteveJenkinsonPhotography 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video Tommy, uncomplicated and easy for people to understand and follow along. Well done.

  • @edinaimagery2377
    @edinaimagery2377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned so much in 7mins. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @davidaquino3843
    @davidaquino3843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best tutorials I’ve seen after days of searching. Thank you.

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you David :) Im glad you landed on this video !

  • @ekarl24
    @ekarl24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent little tutorial. Thanks so much!

  • @farrukhzafar9009
    @farrukhzafar9009 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing lighting setup. thanks for share with us

  • @stkuj
    @stkuj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tommy - I just found this great informative video today. How have I missed your channel all this time!

  • @adamsliwa1000
    @adamsliwa1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple and straight. That's what I was looking for.
    Thank you, well done 👍

  • @ChillerKane
    @ChillerKane 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect video. Thank you for this. I just got my first ever softbox and this tutorial was amazing.

  • @5olano
    @5olano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tommy, just wanted to thank for this tutorial. It helped me a lot and I am not even a photographer - I am a 3D rendering artist. Keep up the good work - all the best!

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a good photographer, also a very good teacher. Thank you very much for this lesson.

  • @MilesStevens
    @MilesStevens 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how at 3:32 her top seems to be moving. LOVE IT! Kudos!

  • @krishnanandikes8790
    @krishnanandikes8790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple and straightforward. Amazing video.

  • @cavalcantedeivyd
    @cavalcantedeivyd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. One of the best tutorial about single light that I have seen. Thank you so much!

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind word Deivyd!

  • @rainsverse
    @rainsverse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video of lighting I’ve ever seen! This has helped me so much thank you

  • @stephanie10158
    @stephanie10158 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Can't tell how much I'm grateful for this video!

  • @johndavies7282
    @johndavies7282 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love love the backlighting !! Need to try that !!!

  • @nicholsmac
    @nicholsmac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial! I just started taking photos and learning photography through TH-cam, imagine that! New subscriber here..

  • @kendyderival8377
    @kendyderival8377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BEST LEARNING video ever man. I just learned so much from you in just 7 minutes. Definitely going to share

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Kendy! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @trevager
    @trevager 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good examples of different lighting setups.
    Congrats on your first tutorial.

  • @shuhratchoudhury7349
    @shuhratchoudhury7349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved the video. And she is so freaking pretty ❤️

  • @archerpiperii2690
    @archerpiperii2690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    While eating breakfast I decided to give this a look.
    Excellent tutorial: A lot of very good information, clearly and concisely presented.
    Thank you!

  • @stepfilm7501
    @stepfilm7501 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty Tommy. Great tutorial and model. Beautiful and relaxed.

  • @chanraghad5113
    @chanraghad5113 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the best tutorial for lighting ever ... Looking forward for more

  • @danielcockram4201
    @danielcockram4201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great little video Tommy. Thank you for sharing.

  • @crockpotfamily5208
    @crockpotfamily5208 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid mate! Definitely helps with my lighting techniques for an upcoming shoot!

  • @feimohach
    @feimohach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never immediately just hit the like button,this is the greatest video tutorial I have ever seen,keep up the good work n more plz,

  • @MsGyte
    @MsGyte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Very helpful! Clear and straight forward.

  • @valeriovignoli911
    @valeriovignoli911 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear and simple, really GREAT! Grazie!

  • @andyz_w3584
    @andyz_w3584 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love love to see you come back

  • @onetwony
    @onetwony 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear, concise, simple and yet full of useful information. GREAT tutorial! I subscribed to your channel just from this video alone. I look forward to seeing more of your work 😊

  • @abdullahhasham5649
    @abdullahhasham5649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im starting soft box studio photography. And this really helped me!

  • @ShadowlightPhotography
    @ShadowlightPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really really enjoyed this one, super useful and delivered so effortlessly, will replay this next time I get a model in my studio!!

  • @shrabanidebroy8657
    @shrabanidebroy8657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @alvaferjoe2117
    @alvaferjoe2117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this. Wow I learned something

  • @deenugent473
    @deenugent473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work Tommy and thank you for all the great tips! Perfect.

  • @TylerRostedt
    @TylerRostedt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great explanation of light grids!!

  • @kevinmarcus625
    @kevinmarcus625 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a strobe recently and I've been looking for some tutorials and so many of them have more than one light. This video was fantastic and taught me what can be done with just one light. Thank you!

  • @bbsphotography2187
    @bbsphotography2187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video. Watched a TON of videos trying to find this information well explained and demonstrated. Finally found a video that does that. Thanks so much!

  • @kympierce6014
    @kympierce6014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a FANTASTIC tutorial!

  • @faithandrews5180
    @faithandrews5180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best light tutorial ever.... Very easy to understand and the results are amazing 👍👍👍

  • @smitamahajan803
    @smitamahajan803 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial ! Beautifully explained ! Too good !

  • @alonzomagaya
    @alonzomagaya 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation cant wait to try those angles

  • @alexanderwalch8281
    @alexanderwalch8281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great examples. Thx 4 sharing it. Really good.

  • @martinisbutik
    @martinisbutik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This tutorial is excellent. Perfect length and well edited.

  • @srf______8128
    @srf______8128 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!! I can’t wait to try these techniques

  • @richhanewald
    @richhanewald 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic work, thanks for doing this tutorial! Really well put together.

  • @mf9377
    @mf9377 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this tutorial. very informative. Looking forward for the next.

  • @JonathanRuiz
    @JonathanRuiz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is literally the best video out there for people just getting intro studio lights 👌

    • @TommyReynolds89
      @TommyReynolds89  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jonathan! Really appreciate it :)

  • @thats_mr_b_
    @thats_mr_b_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that album from Windshield. Nice video as well! Thank you

  • @English_JohnB
    @English_JohnB 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Thanks for sharing these ideas.

  • @SauloFerreiraAngeloFotografia
    @SauloFerreiraAngeloFotografia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    With this model everything gets better and more practical. Congratulations to both of you.

  • @julioaponte3197
    @julioaponte3197 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial!! Simple and easy to understand. Keep up the good work.

  • @adamjohnston6684
    @adamjohnston6684 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the help, explanations and ideas!

  • @avibongo
    @avibongo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tutorial of doing more with less. Well done.

  • @rachelguo5162
    @rachelguo5162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May i know how did you set up the ambient light in studio? Thanks! Love your video.

  • @chrichico
    @chrichico 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video! Its perfect for what I'm trying to accomplish.

  • @jonagreyphoto
    @jonagreyphoto 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    just what I needed man. Easy to follow tutorial!

  • @Jonah1219
    @Jonah1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! I learned so much from this. Thank you.

  • @steveperks9985
    @steveperks9985 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Tommy. I have tutorials and books coming out of my ears at the moment, but your video was so simple to understand. Thanks also for including the links - a few of those items just hit my Wish List!
    Liked, shared and followed!

  • @BrightFuturePC
    @BrightFuturePC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliantly presented! So many good tips. Thank you. And the best part, you're not over the top like many are. Likeable, watchable. Thank you.

  • @clippingpathcreativeltd
    @clippingpathcreativeltd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your incredible information 😍

  • @KidNoiseStudio
    @KidNoiseStudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This is was I what really looking for. Gonna take one od my 600w lighthing home and try this!

  • @dhirajshetty483
    @dhirajshetty483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely lovely video thank you !

  • @shalabhgupta3622
    @shalabhgupta3622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVELY TUTORIAL