Gavin, I've been watching your videos and learning from them for well over 10 years. It's interesting to see the differences and similarities in your videos from then until now. I'm pretty sure I learned how to do water drop photos from you, and a bunch of other 'fun-to-do' shoots. Thank you for over a decade of entertainment!
Thank you so much Mr. Hoey. I'm a beginner, but I've learnt so much from you. I was afraid and didn't know how to use a speed light before, your videos helped me so much. I just want to say Thank you. You are the best!
Oh my! I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take with the few accessories that I currently own. Your explanations are clear and concise, and make sense, so they're easier to remember. Thank you!
After have been watching a Gavin video is before the next one, can’t wait for it. 😅 Awesome hints, lovely models, straight forward and as bonus super entertainment! Guys, love you all ❤
I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take one question about you laptop small monitor you use to see your light exposure on the subject
Fantastic results with the minimalistic set-up. Loved it. Videos created by Mr. Gavin Hoey are always meaningful, informative, and full of energy and enthusiasm. 👍
Gavin I love your videos. And this is a video I will be saving for future reference. A word of caution with the c-stand use. Long leg under the weight. Weight should be in the direction you tighten the knuckle.
Gavin, I have to thank you for your (and the team behind you's ) brilliant series of videos! Very clearly explained and demonstrated.... I shall be watching more of them and hopefully putting then into good practice. I NEVER write comments.... but you are SO good...I just had to. Thx!!
Thanks for covering techniques that use minimal equipment. For a variety of reasons, we might not be able or willing to use a lot of high end lighting gear in a given situation. Being able to do more with less is a clear sign of higher level of talent. :)
You know I'm perfectly happy with my Canon 6D but I do envy you one thing..... eye-detect focus. What a game-changer that must be for a portrait photographer. Anyway Gavin, another great video. I'm presenting to my local photoclub in 2 weeks "Studio protraits on a budget". I'll mostly be using information from this tutorial, as it's exactly what I want to demonstrate. I have a nice collapsible softbox like yours but I'll be using an extremely cheap NEEWER shoot-thru umbrella setup. They cost peanuts and take everything to a higher level than the on-camera flashes the club members mostly use. Thanks for the video. If you're ever in the South West of France I'll trade you some accommodation for a 2 hour demo at our lovely little club.
Nice job, studio photography with speed lights in my opinion is incredibly useful. Dialing a 600watt main down for these would be difficult. I also have used speedlights outside at night using street lights and lit commercial windows as a background. Fun stuff.
Gavin is such an amazing teacher and photographer...I'm a natural light shooter but I wanna get better at studio lighting just to duplicate some of his photos
Great tutorial, as always. How do you determine the maximum size softbox a speedlight can use? BTW, are you using a new video setup in the studio? I like the camera movement.
Great video as usual. What impact would you have by using a smaller softbox, maybe 25"? I imagine the light not being as soft or would that not be an issue since the softbox is so close to the model?
I've literally been watching Gavin for over a decade . Thank you sir.
This is a great Thursday; Gavin this afternoon and then Daniel this evening. Could not ask for more.
Your education is a very important step, very important for those entering this profession.
You're just super fun to watch, man. Just a GREAT time!
Last images are really magical
I just love Gavin’s videos - no hesitation, no faffing!!
Gavin! Please make albums and post more videos of 1 light 2 light 3 light set ups. These definitely are helping and inspiring.
That would be great!
Yes that would be great
Yes, you're an engaging teacher!
Pwease pwetty pwease?
I was so happy when I first heard his voice and tought to my self "It's Gavin!"
Another excellent, informative presentation full of your usual practical and briliant tips 👍
Thank you so much Sir! Always a pleasure to look at you. You are an amazing photographer and teacher!
Amazing what those initial setup changes made - shocking difference!
Simple but highly effective Gavin. Another tip top tutorial 👍
Gavin, I've been watching your videos and learning from them for well over 10 years. It's interesting to see the differences and similarities in your videos from then until now. I'm pretty sure I learned how to do water drop photos from you, and a bunch of other 'fun-to-do' shoots. Thank you for over a decade of entertainment!
Thank you so much! Looking forward to trying this out. I just recently bought a flash and soft box set up.
My favorite style of photography. Thank you Gavin for showing more tips.
Thank you so much Mr. Hoey. I'm a beginner, but I've learnt so much from you. I was afraid and didn't know how to use a speed light before, your videos helped me so much. I just want to say Thank you. You are the best!
Great as always!!! Thank you Gavin and Sam!!!
You are truly an incredible presenter. Thank you immensely!!!
This was very helpful. You're such an amazing teacher.
I really enjoy watch you Gavin your teaching is made simple for me.
Thanks Gavin! Super helpful and thanks for answering my question about the inner diffuser.
Thanks this will come in real handy this weekend.
Exellent intro. I'm getting some lighting soon and will try these set ups.
Love that I can tell it’s a Gavin video just from the thumbnail image! Great video, now I’m already planning a low key light session 😁
Oh my! I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take with the few accessories that I currently own. Your explanations are clear and concise, and make sense, so they're easier to remember. Thank you!
Great as always! Simple and easy to understand! ❤
Awesome as always.
Great one. Thanks for all the videos.
Amazing video, one of the best and easiest to grasp that I've seen 👏
Taking it back to the basics, but so good, great reminder for us all to rewind the complexity every now and again!
Fabulous Gavin! Love your work & great tutorials 😍
Great video Gavin and Jade your a true teacher !!
Thanks Pat 👍
Thank you - it’s so useful to see how the lighting looks to begin with and then the adjustments you make to improve it.
Great 11.5mins Gavin, nice images, low key does look good. very informative and engaging.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much , now I understand how to use the light & the soft box
Great tutorial! Thanks, Gavin and Adorama! 👍
MJ, so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I have actually photographed Jade she is actually a brilliant model and understands and can teach photographic techniques extremely well worth booking
Thank you again, I go try this too. Learn already so much from you.
You are such a likable man! I just love watching your videos!
Thank you Wendy 😊
Really valuable learning for me with this video, thank you.
Very nice looks, Gavin and Jade!
Thanks Mike 👍
Helpful and simple but sufficient, but most of all (for me) to the point and not hours of look how good I am. Thnx.
With Mark gone, Gavin has really stepped up be a true leader in photography education. Thanks so much for your informative work!
Thanks Chad, Mark shoes are to big for me to fill but I do my best.
Always great content from Gavin.
that is just spectular. Thanks Gavin for sharing this
Love this Gavin especially the later shots, do love a bit of shadow and drama.
Thanks Charlie. Shadows are good IMHO 👍
I have never 'dared' positioning by strobe & softbox at that angle. This is fascinating. I will now try that. Thank you as always, Gavin
After have been watching a Gavin video is before the next one, can’t wait for it. 😅 Awesome hints, lovely models, straight forward and as bonus super entertainment! Guys, love you all ❤
Another simple but very effective tutorial Gavin makes it all look so easy.
And I see your patented rafter floor has got another outing.
Hi Eddie. Thanks for the kind words and yes another outing for the rafter floor and NOT me being to lazy to return it to the storage barn 😉
As always Gavin, awesome work!
Excellent, I needed this for dramatic shoot in a couple days. Thanks.
I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take one question about you laptop small monitor you use to see your light exposure on the subject
Great video. Thanks so much for sharing
Fantastic results with the minimalistic set-up. Loved it. Videos created by Mr. Gavin Hoey are always meaningful, informative, and full of energy and enthusiasm. 👍
Another great shoot Learnt so much from all Yr video's many thanks, .keep em coming. ❤
I have a godox V1 flash, it never let's me down, I am impressed how versatile it is.
And love the way Freya has started to film your videoes.
Wowww! Amazing!!!!❤ lovely photos!
Hi, Danke Dir, für das Video! Ich habe mal wieder gelernt, dass man mit wenig Aufwand viel bewirken kann.
Long time no see gavin! You're the one of my inspiration when I started photography. Keep it up and thank you!
This was a great video!! I look forward to trying this technique!
👍🏾📸💪🏾Thank you for this. I’ve learned a few tricks from this.
Phelix
love your videos and work! you and daniel norton are amazing teachers!!!
Excellent tutorial Gavin 👍
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Enjoyable and informative as always
Hi Gavin! I find your videos so didactic. Thanks so much!!
Love your videos Gavin!
I would have thought you needed a grid for that but after seeing this it seems so obvious. Thank you!
A grid is an essential tool but it takes away up to a stop of light which was in short supply as it was!
Another amazing video. Thank you!!!
Thanks Patty 👍
Gavin I love your videos. And this is a video I will be saving for future reference. A word of caution with the c-stand use. Long leg under the weight. Weight should be in the direction you tighten the knuckle.
Nicely done great presentation!
Gavin, I have to thank you for your (and the team behind you's ) brilliant series of videos! Very clearly explained and demonstrated.... I shall be watching more of them and hopefully putting then into good practice. I NEVER write comments.... but you are SO good...I just had to. Thx!!
Thanks for the kind words John and for taking the time to comment 👍
You get your “Setups” right, you are gold from there…. 😉📸💯
Loved these images. Some had a real "old masters" vibe which I like. And you make it so simple.
Another great video and useful techniques. Thanks Gavin, Jade, Sam or Freya! 😎👍🇨🇦
Thanks Alan 👍
Thanks for covering techniques that use minimal equipment. For a variety of reasons, we might not be able or willing to use a lot of high end lighting gear in a given situation. Being able to do more with less is a clear sign of higher level of talent. :)
Really informative as usual Gavin.
Inspiring. Thanks, Stefano
Really enjoyed this video, will be trying some of this out soon as my flashes arrive from Adorama lol.
Awesome work as always!!
Gavin wins again.
You know I'm perfectly happy with my Canon 6D but I do envy you one thing..... eye-detect focus. What a game-changer that must be for a portrait photographer.
Anyway Gavin, another great video. I'm presenting to my local photoclub in 2 weeks "Studio protraits on a budget". I'll mostly be using information from this tutorial, as it's exactly what I want to demonstrate.
I have a nice collapsible softbox like yours but I'll be using an extremely cheap NEEWER shoot-thru umbrella setup. They cost peanuts and take everything to a higher level than the on-camera flashes the club members mostly use.
Thanks for the video. If you're ever in the South West of France I'll trade you some accommodation for a 2 hour demo at our lovely little club.
Thanks for good tips... next high key portraits?
I'm on it Jae :)
Nice job, studio photography with speed lights in my opinion is incredibly useful. Dialing a 600watt main down for these would be difficult. I also have used speedlights outside at night using street lights and lit commercial windows as a background. Fun stuff.
Como sempre, uma aula fantástica de iluminação!👏👏👏
Gavin is such an amazing teacher and photographer...I'm a natural light shooter but I wanna get better at studio lighting just to duplicate some of his photos
Great tutorial, as always. How do you determine the maximum size softbox a speedlight can use?
BTW, are you using a new video setup in the studio? I like the camera movement.
Beautiful
Rembrandt lighting!
Great tips Gavin!!
Thank you. Amazing!
Thank you. Areally interesting video
Yet another great video. You should do multiple speed lighting videos. And also the use of reflectors and speed lights. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
great tutorial! thanks
Loving these videos. But I’d love to know how he gets the light meter to work with the speedlight. Is it on s channel on the flash trigger?
Love it! So much great info!
Hey gabby I have watched a lot of you videos, my first time saying good job, and oh how you make me smile love your style
Thanks for the kind words 👍
Great video as usual. What impact would you have by using a smaller softbox, maybe 25"? I imagine the light not being as soft or would that not be an issue since the softbox is so close to the model?
GOOD DEMONSTRATION
Great tutorial. Now I know how that Twilight movie cover photo was made 😅.
Definitely going to try this setup this weekend! Very inspiring and another great video from Gavin!
How did it go?