Shooting Portraits with One Speedlight
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I think the assumption is that to get into shooting portraits with strobes, it's going to be a very expensive and technical pursuit. But in my experience you can actually achieve some great images with very little gear. In this video I share how you can create dramatic portraits using only one speedlight and a cheap modifier.
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Some of you have pointed out that I mentioned changing exposure with shutter speed, and the fact there is a rough rule that aperture controls your flash exposure, and shutter speed controls your ambient exposure. This is technically correct, but not absolute, and often varies when using the longer flash durations of HSS with different shutter speeds, as well as the fact that aperture obviously increases both your ambient and flash exposure to some extent, so you still need to be careful when following this rule (for those who don't understand the rule I will get into it in future videos, especially an upcoming video on mixing strobe and ambient light). What I should have said to be more accurate in this demo is that I was trying to balance the exposure and using the shutter speed to make sure that no ambient light influenced the exposure in the shot, and then using the flash power to get the correct exposure for the portrait. Those settings ended up being ISO 100, F2.8... then 1/200 meant that I had no ambient light in the shot, and I then turned the flash power up to 1/16 power for a correct exposure from the flash only. I hope that clears things up.
straight rad content. unlike other photography channels. sir, i salute you.
Sean Tucker Hi Sean
I’m new to strobes and have been practicing the past few weeks. I initially heard on KelbyOne(I think it was!) to set up the camera with ISO100, f8, 1/125 and work with the lighting from there adjusting as you go. As you mention you shot these pics at f2.8, so for me to do the same is it just a matter of the same principle, set the aperture then work the lighting power around this setting?
Indoors there is no need to use HSS? Just put your flash power down. When you have ambient light in the image HSS can be used to control that when shooting with wider apertures that don't let you keep inside synch speed.
Indoors shooting like that HSS is just a waste of flash power. You can shoot wide apertures with low flash power - No need for HSS that will kill your batteries
or a 3 or 4 stop neutral will control the ambient, then you 'dose' the subject with flash.Depends how bright the day is. ;-)
I often crank up my Flashpoint 600's (Basically a rebranded Godox at Adorama) to 1/4000 or even 1/8000 to bring the overall watt seconds down so I can shoot at 1.4 or 1.8 when in studio. It's a lot faster than tweaking your trigger settings.
Finally, a youtube photography video that is to the point and not ego driven like everyone else on here.
Not like Tony and Chelsea
@@Fabianwew You find T/C ego driven?
@@gewglesux A bit. They talk very snobby.
@@Fabianwew Ok.... I was curious... thanks for the reply.
Well said. My exact thought.
The "How to fold a backdrop" part. Absolutely priceless :)
This was the best part of it. I've had backdrops I just left open for a day or two after walking away from the frustration of trying to fold it
@@chrissnyder4439 try weeks!!!
19:00 time stamp
Finally someone who isn't spending a small fortune on equipment and sees the value of the craft and not the stuff. Thank you so much, I've learnt so much.
Well that’s probably the most direct, to the point, high information filled TH-cam instructional video I have seen . What an absolutely delightful experience. Guess I’ll be up for awhile exploring your other content Thank you so much for all the work that you put into this.
My god man! In twenty-two minutes you just covered every lesson I learned in the 16-week portrait photography class I took last semester. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, and I cannot wait to see what else you’ve done. I’ve happily subscribed and turned notifications on. 😀
The one about Light and Shadow is a spiritual awakening of the deepest levels of your soul. Honestly!! He made me tear up after the 14:32 mark. I've experienced much loss in my lifetime and in just a few minutes he put it all into a totally new perspective. I have a new focus on my passion of photography.
TH-cam university makes college look like a waste of time and money, well, when you're dealing with a hobby that thousands of people are involved it. It's easy to find free knowledge. I redirect anyone who says they want to "go to school for photography" (LOL) to here.
Can anybody explain how his lcd screen seems to be bright but it should be black during shooting with flash?
@@Wakodaf You just set it up in camera options to show the frame, not actual exposure. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to frame and focus :)
Filip F ok! Thank you
‘A lot of people who declare themselves natural light only photographers but who are actually just afraid of using strobe”. That’s me all over. Fucking terrified. Thank you so much for this video... it was so incredibly helpful, like all of your videos.
Same here. Took me forever to get that thing to even fire. Once I did with a softbox my images were great.
Boom -- me to a T
Bought the background, soft lighter, speed light and trigger he showed in this video, immediately my portraits improved. Loved and love this video
im in this picture and i DONT like it!
Hahaha, great comment!! When I started (over 20 years ago) I just jumped in and tried everything my wallet could afford... I practiced on friends and figured I could always delete pics and sell the equipment if I wanted. I ended up with some amazing photos and and learned along the way.
This video is AWESOME and I can't wait to use these techniques!
This is probably going to be the most helpful photography video I've _ever_ watched, I bet it's going to save me so much money in the future, _and_ actually get me doing portraits rather than thinking that I'll never have the gear to do it!
This is, by far, my favorite TH-cam video. I return to it every now and then before a portrait session. Simplicity is king.
Finally a photographer who is in depth without talking down to you with expensive gear. Flash Photography on a simple budget. Thanks!!
Photo magazines and photo websites have been discussing portable strobe techniques for over 20 years.
@@photorockbar471 are they talking about cheap gear?
@@dronedude4185 all types of gear.
People like this guy have saved me tons of money cuz I've considered getting 600$ cameras to replace my D3100. People like this guy show me that I can do just as much with my D3100 was a beginner with a Z7 II.
I'm a pro portrait photographer and this is the best film I've seen! well done.
Showing how to fold the backdrop is enough to deserve a “like” 😆 I remember it took a while for me to learn to fold a 120cm reflector.
Sean, you have no idea how overwhelmed I am after watching your series of videos (shadows, highlights and manual mode). I am overwhelming relieved to see that it is possible to take portraits without having expensive gear. Thank you so much, you are a blessed soul sharing so many secrets that photographers normally hoard. It is a hobby for me and I am not doing anything commercial.
I am cracking away on the Pentax K50 I have and have started saving to buy a full frame camera.
Thank you so much for all the time you invest in spreading this knowledge to people like us. As you put it, I was one amongst the many who think that expensive gear = good photographs. I was able to apply your principles and get a good shot from my mobile phone. I am sure I can get many more once I start applying your teachings to the gear I have. I have started writing down your points like I used to do in school. So simple to follow and learn from your videos.
May you live long and strong Sean.
Now, your TH-cam feed streams on my laptop instead of Netflix; whenever I have time away from work.
Thanks my friend. Good luck.
Aside from the video being incredibly useful, I'm very glad that now I'll stop looking like a muppet.
I really enjoy an instructor that talks to you instead of at you. Practical to the core. The simple addition of 24mm over lets say 125mm setting on the flash let me see flash zoom so much easier.
@@westyavro Agreed, especially since as a beginner, I have avoided flash for the same reasons but now I'm going to replace my continuous lights with flash, I might even replace my houses lightbulbs with flash.
Best tip in the video, I was a muppet for sure folding those things back up, lol
@@CountSorinsRealm Actually burst out laughing there, lol.
@@CheeseColeslaw Yes Sir, thank you Sir!
14:53 OOOOH! So THATS how you "cancel out" ambient light in a room using a strobe! Wow.. that little beginner tip, just sets off all kinds of photography epiphanies for me lol! Thanks Sean.
Brilliantly paced, no blatent product placement, no pretense, informative with seemingly a genuine desire to encourage resourceful affordable creative photography.
This is the most honest photography advice I ever seen. Good job.
Fantastic, thanks for walking us through and demystifying the strobe. I find your videos very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, so helpful!
A breath of fresh air. Such a change when someone sets out to simplify the subject with no "showing off". Superb!
Genius genius genius. Straight to the point without suggesting fancy expensive gear. Great job
Fantastic. My phobic anxiety about having a go with studio lighting swept away in one unpretentious video. Clarity of presentation is 10/10. Thank goodness the flow is not interrupted by adverts.
Amazing work Sean, you're an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your valuable experiences and skills!
So refreshing to watch a video by someone who knows their stuff and is able to put across the info in a concise, clear understandable fashion. Great video.
Thought this was a great video - highly informative, straightforward, and clear. Thank you!
Incredible work. Very valuable and practical too. Thanks!
Dear Sean! I’m thankful for you and for TH-cam that have afforded me such a chance to learn! The world needs more photographers like you. I’m very impressed with the simplicity and humility of your presentation that hits at the heart of making beautiful portraits! I can’t compliment you enough! Thank you a lot!
Excellent instruction, Sean! Thanks so much. You teach quickly and well, and I like your portraits too.
I've watched this video over and over.. it's really got me excited to build a little kit and give portraits a try. Thank you for your no nonsense approach to your instructional videos 👍
Thank you, Sean. I appreciate your videos and insight greatly.
This is probably the most useful and straight forward tutorial on flash portrait photography.
Thanks Sean. Love that you’re keeping the setup simple in this example. Inspired to go do my own
Incredible value in this video! Thank you so much for passing on these quick tips!
such a good instructor. clear and to the point
As someone coming late into photography, I find so much inspiration here on TH-cam. You are one of my favorites for various reasons, number one being your honesty and spiritual approach to the craft. Thanks very much Sean and best of everything to you.
Everything I needed to know in one tiny video! Thanks so much, Sean!
Really great info in this video, Sean. You clearly have a knack for teaching and you get the information out there simply and concisely. I used to do a lot of TV/video environmental stuff and corporate talking head interviews about twenty years ago working with Arri fresnel hot lights, all sorts of modifiers and now that I want to get into shooting with some still cameras and strobe I could not ask for a better series of videos. I'm glad there have been advances with battery operated strobes, small flash units, and HSS to get these kinds of shots. Thanks for the videos.
Love how you get to the point and pack tons of info into 20 minutes. Thanks.
Hugely inspiring for a penniless photographer, so clearly explained many thanks for taking the time to make these
AT last a video for someone who doesn't have 10 grands worth of kit. Very informative and inspirational.
A Very Happy New Year to you Sean. This is a fabulous video & thanks for encouraging to shoot portraits with minimal gear. Absolutely beautiful images. Thanks for showing the setup from scratch.
Another great video Sean. Really liked that you took us through it from the beginning to the end, as well as talk about the min. gear required. I've got a Godox for my APS-C Sony, may have to give this a go!
What a treasure trove of helpful information and teaching. Thank you Sean for sharing this so freely with us!
I wish I had seen this when I started to do portraits, you're explaining everything that is necessery to know, and how to approach the work
Thank you Sean for a clear and crisp tutorial. Informative, and precise. Great.
As always you are incredible.
Simply amazing! Thank you very much for making this practical type of video. Really helpful even for beginners. Cheers :)
Inspiring - thank you for this, Sean! 🙏
This was amazing! Thank you so much! I was begining to feel like I was never going to be able to get all the equipment to take great photos with nice lighting. Until I watched this video. Before it always felt so out of reach whenever I saw instructional videos from others, especially on youtube. Your videos really opened my eyes! Thank you and now I see that it is definitely possible for me to take gorgeous photos like yours. I CAN DO IT! YAY 💪🏾
Sean, I really appreciate your clear and thorough explanations of techniques we all need. So very useful, without all the hugely irritating music, posturing and other nonsense so many guys use. Keep up the great work! Subscribed from my first view.
Thank you so much. In a world full of expensive and complicated gear setups, you are always teaching us how to improve and grow in a nicest possible way, by building solid basic skills and techniques that will take where we need to go. So happy to watch this. Thank you again Sean and please keep them coming.That's so interesting:)
this video makes so much sense and is very helpful. Thanks Sean for this. Your videos are amazing!
TH-cam algorithm is really bad, as I watched literally every photographer channel in English and German for the last 5 years. And I spend thousends of Euros for gear and stuff in the meantime.... Found your video and channel today and you nailed it in 22 mins, even showing how to fold the background! A masterpiece! Thank you Sean!!!🙏
Sean I have to say, I really really love your no nonsense style to photography and the way you make your videos and how you so easily get the points across that are important without drowning them in technobable. I'm an amateur wildlife photographer who's trying to learn to use speedlights etc and yes I'll admit I was avoiding them because its so much easier with just natural light etc. Kudos to you and keep on making videos exactly like this!
Newly retired type of photographer here. It's going alright outdoors, shooting birds and bif, but indoors and strobe lights that's not (yet) my cup of tea until this video. I'm going to try setting things up the way you did. I just would love finding a video explaining step by step the setup of a speed light. I regret not having started photography when I was young, I find out things every day and I'm getting obsessed with it. Also these Sony cameras can be equipped with very old analogue lenses, witch gives me a whole other new world to discover. I love young people like yourself, trying to explain all this stuff and keeping it on a low budget. Loved the part where you advices an old model Canon 5d mark ll, more young people should listen to that kind of advice. Keep it coming, you have a new (old) follower. Thanks a lot.
Always so much value when I need it most! Thank you !
Wowsers Sean, What an absolutely awesome video - I love the way that you make real world recommendations about technique and kit. Superb :-)
with this video ive started a portrait shooting) thank you so much!
It's always nice when a video is exactly 22 mins and 22 seconds. Look at all those numbers in a row.
Putting the cheaper suggestions at the end of the video instead of just saying "and you can get cheaper stuff" is really appreciated. This video is great and I'm going to add it to my favorites so I can reference it again. Definitely going to check out your other work
This is so well articulated, thank you! An advanced concept concisely explained with the photographic evidence to prove it. You are an artist.Thanks again Peter (Melbourne, Australia)
Having watched many TH-cam videos on this subject and still not being happy, Sean hits the mark on all levels. Very concise, straight forward and encouraging. Thank you Sean
Clear, concise and thorough. Thank you so much for making this video!
BEST TIPS EVER! This is well worth watching and has helped me immensely!
When in need for great photography advice
Sean is your guy!
Thank you.
You are the best teacher on TH-cam 🙌🏽. Thank you!
I'm going to do exactly this!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!
What a fantastic video! Full of great information, and great results of a beautiful model!!! Thank you, Sean.
Love this tutorial. I love that he left nothing out from the start and was very thorough. Different tools and what they do, and why he likes them or why not. Love that he helped with settings for camera and speed light including power setting. Described in detail different possible setup of light and what they’d create. Even how to fold down the back drop...which I’ve had issues folding cause no one has showed me how. Over all an educational video that’s very thorough without being overboard or dragging on and on. Great work and thank you.
Thanks Sean, very easy and straight forward. cheers.
Thanks so much for this. Cant wait try it out!
This video is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen on TH-cam or anywhere else, period. I subscribed and I hope you will make many more photography tutorials explained in such a clear way, using gear that doesn't break the bank. Respect !
Thank you, great video, I’m buying one of those backdrops now :) I also wanted to say that you are one of the best photography teachers on TH-cam, thanks!
Love this! The folding the background tutorial is an added bonus. I always struggle with this!
Thank you for this tutorial. You both seem like absolutely lovely people.
Hey Sean Tucker! Love this tutorial. I first saw it recommended with over a million views so I thought to check it out, but the quality content is amazing! I never thought I could photograph a studio portrait with the simple setup you demonstrated. I am excited to setup shops in people's homes and create some beautiful portraits like yours. Thanks again for an amazing video!
You are such a good teacher 🙏🏾 thank you!
The best speedlight tutorial out there. Thank you, Sean!
It’s always so helpful after a year since I watched it for the first time. Thanks for the great tips and demonstration of folding the gigantic backdrop 😂 👍! Big cheers
EXCELLENT tutorial. Inspired me to dig out my camera and have a go at portrait photography on a budget.
THIS! Thank you for this video - I've been scared to death to shoot with strobe for portraits. The info about the products you use, why you chose to use them, how to set them up, why you chose to set them up in that fashion .. just GREAT.
One of my biggest concerns is "Where is the light going to land on the subject" and the small tip you shared with the umbrella pointing towards the subject was actually HUGE!
'How to fold the backdrop' was worth the price of admission ;-) Thanks for the consistently excellent content, Sean. I come because I am a novice and need the technical help but I stay for the life lessons. Keep them coming! Grace and peace as you enter 2021.
absolute incredibly informative video. covering so much in such a concise way! also big props for stating that all can be done with rather cheap second hand gear.
Thanks Sean, most inspiring motivation to start shooting portraits
Amazing Sean!!!!! Thanks 🙏 for sharing
This should be required viewing for anyone starting out...all you need to know in 22 minutes. Solid. Nice job Sean.
I can't thank you enough for the great help !!
BRAvO Sean !
Very well said and spoken with excellent points made. Thank you so much for sharing all that.
Wow, so much valuable information! Thankyou so much for your generosity :)
I’ve always done my shoots in natural light but now I think I’m ready to try strobes. Your videos are super helpful!
Your photography tips are the greatest, thank you ☺️
Really love this video. Learned a lot... and that backdrop folding demo's a gem!!! Thanks Sean!
This is a great tutorial for dramatic headshot/portraiture, all aspects really well explained. I will be using a lot of his suggestions.
This is one of the best photography videos I have ever seen. The simplicity of the explanation makes it easy to understand.
Go man! I love your attitude. Very simple and helpful. Thank you
So glad to find this video!!! Thank you so much for sharing your photography equipment knowledge!!
Superbly explained, to the point! 10/10!
Honest, unpretentious, and your results are excellent. Thank you!
Thanks Sean. Great video, well presented in a simple way.
This was honestly an amazing video. Covered off so much I wanted to know, thank you!