I’m 59 now, but I have been a strobist since I was 16. I love that there are still people who know how to do it properly. It separates the boys from the men, per se.
These photos are exquisite! I want to start doing off camera flash photography with speed lights. I hope I can get the same dramatic look as you do in these photos. Just amazing! Thanks for sharing!
canon speedlites (at least the ones i use) have focus assist for shooting in the dark... it activates automatically as needed if it is too dark for the camera to focus
what are you overall thoughts on the Sigma 35 1.2, i have the Sony fe 35 1.8 but have been contemplating sigma's lens. I too shoot with Sony A7iii & resently purchased Sigma's 105 1.4 ( e-mount) / love it
Hello, I’m new at using a fill in flash.. I just bought a Westcott fj200 and I’m so lost on how to use it and the trigger. Im so used to using natural light.
Great how to video Eli! Just one question, when you use your speed light, what mode are they in? TTL/M? I missed your workshop in Chicago, however will you be having another workshop in Chicago in 2022?
Thanks a lot for sharing Eli, you make things so easy and simple to understand! You should come to do a workshop in Montreal, Canada one of these days! Keep up the good work!
Is there a big difference in quality of light when using 1. a speedlight pointed away from the model bouncing into the umbrella and back out through the diffuser VS 2. any other light pointed at the model shooting through a diffuser?
Hey Eli. I'm trying to purchase the right equipment to help me with a majority of my outdoor jobs - I usually don't need a lot of power - I shoot natural light primarily, very rarely studio shoots but sometimes. Do you think two of these units would be enough power for the occasional studio shoots? My main goal is get something portable and easy to carry.
Hello Eli, it's your a next great movie😁... I wonder about changing my speedlights Youngnuo 560 and 568 to Godox V1 ( I think that it is the same like Westcoot). Do you recommend this speedlight ? I also think about Godox Ad200 but this lamp doesn't have the modeling light.
I've never had a chance to use the Godox V1 but from what I've seen I'm sure its a good Speedlight. A few things to consider is if you need cross compatibility between different cameras the FJ80 works with different camera brands (Canon, Sony, Nikon, etc.). Another feature is the big touch screen with the FJ80. The touch screen IMO makes the FJ80 Speedlight the easiest flash I've ever used.
@@EliInfante thanks for your quick response 😊, I use only one camera , it's a Canon RP and I would like to use the speedlight at golden hour in my phottix deep raja 80.I think that a modeling light is a very usefull feature😁.
Yes sir I really would like to learn how to create my own light source. I have good ad 200 pro and godox V1. But I feel like I don't really know how to improve my multiple flashes skill. Thanks a lot for your help.
Hola yo tengo el godox v1 lo uso mucho en eventos y deporte de acción , pero se calienta y deja de disparar. Westcott FJ80 Notaste si sé calentaba ? Saludos
Does it matter which thing you turn on first?! Do you turn the camera on first? Then the trigger?! Then the fj80 or fj400?! Does the order of operation matter?!
In my cities, this kind of set up is already forbidden because the side walk is blocked. I was cited a few times this year because I did not not have permits to shoot in the streets/parks.
@@EliInfante oh my gaaaaad thank you! I don’t know how to use my camera nor my flash. So I bought the universal backpack package of fj400 and I have a Leica sl2-s
Great motivation Mr. Infante! I like the video. I am someone who has decided to start portrait photography as a side hustle but I would kinda need a mentor like you, who would help me on deciding the gear to start with and many more. I would appreciate if u could respond to this comment. Thanks
Oh Eli please keep doing those videos. I’ve learned more from your content than my media education in school. A big thank you for your work. #todoelpedo
You probably dont care but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!
@Kason Dario Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
I’m 59 now, but I have been a strobist since I was 16. I love that there are still people who know how to do it properly. It separates the boys from the men, per se.
Thanks Scott 😁
Men have assistant?
These photos are exquisite! I want to start doing off camera flash photography with speed lights. I hope I can get the same dramatic look as you do in these photos. Just amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate that! You can totally get that same dramatic look! Practice makes perfect!
“Este vato, dude” 😂
Your videos are always tremendously helpful! Thank you.
Hahaha glad you like them!
Best tutorial I've seen on this. Amazing job and thank you for sharing!
I appreciate the feedback! ❤️
This is one of the best videos I’ve watched for explaining lighting
Thank you so much! I try my best Dono!
I’ve never had a desire to work with models or try this type of Photography, but your videos are very inspiring!
Wow
Thanks!
You just can’t go wrong with large diffused umbrella modifiers. Beautiful photos and lighting. I really need to do some night portraits
Thanks Jerry! Yes you need to get out there and shoot night portraits 😁
I like what you do with the pictures and also the lighting how you told the model to do different poses
Thanks Jovana! You're the best
@@EliInfante I know Your Videos are the best videos are pretty good and like how you do the lighting and also use different angles on this model
EVERYBODY COME AND SUSBSCRIBE TO HIS ELI INFANTE SO HE CAN MORE SUBSCRIBERS AND MORE FOLLOWERS
I love your videos and how you break things down! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing the details!
Thank you! Will do Michael!
Nice work, Eli!
Thank you so much!
Amazing explained!!
Glad you think so! Happy Holidays Nini 😃
Very clear and well spoken.
Glad you think so!
Just ran across your channel. I love your flow. Are you holding any workshops in 2023?
Yes www.eliinfante.com/Workshops-2022
I always enjoy your video’s great content
Thank you so much!!
Everyone over those lights!!! Fantastics...
Yes sir! I love it
Looks like u were shooting a movie ❤️Amazing work Mr.Infante ❤️✨
You're a movie star!
Chingon wey!
Just getting into flash photography and this video helped me tons! thanks
Happy to help!
This was very informative. Thank you. Going to try the cross lighting out.
You’re welcome! Happy new year!
A lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!
You're welcome, Dan! Have a wonderful day 😁
Wow perfect video... very nice.
Thank you so much 😀
need to know your secret on retouching the face! amazing work!
Hey Larry I have plenty of editing tutorials on my channel! Make sure to subscribe 😃
Awsome shot
Thank you so much!
Excellent tutorial, thank you
Thank you Mario! Have a great day 😁
I really enjoyed this video. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos!
Thanks Tony! 😁
canon speedlites (at least the ones i use) have focus assist for shooting in the dark... it activates automatically as needed if it is too dark for the camera to focus
Yes you're correct 😁
Awesome video!! Just ordered a fj80, can’t wait! Sick of my Nikon flashes
Hope you enjoy it Kayla! If you have any questions about the FJ80 feel free to let me know.
Just got the fj400 strobe. Switch over form godox. I still have a lot of glow ez soft boxes can pair them with the strobe without the insert?
Yes sir 😁
awesome video! Do you recommend the Sigma 105 lens?
I prefer the 85mm due to the size.
A new fan!!!!!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support
Amazing....como siempre! Keep the vids coming. I have learned a lot of powerful tips. Gracias carnal!
will TTL work the same way in this night portriats
excellent !
Thank you! Cheers!
Lovely
Thank you!
What about white balance settings? What setting do you recommend?
I set mine to Auto when shooting outdoors.
@@EliInfante Thank kindly for the reply.
I like the way you explain things thanksss
My pleasure 😊
what are you overall thoughts on the Sigma 35 1.2, i have the Sony fe 35 1.8 but have been contemplating sigma's lens. I too shoot with Sony A7iii & resently purchased Sigma's 105 1.4 ( e-mount) / love it
Its great but the size of the lens may be an issue for you.
Size is no issue , I love the big daddy 105 . Just wanted to have an idea from you since shoot it thanks my friend
Do you use the dish inside the soft box for outdoors? Also do you use any CTO gels for outdoors in the evening?
No dish or CTO was used during this shoot.
Great video! Can you please do more of these lighting simple setups. Would love more with the Westcott FJ80 - just got it!
Thanks for the feedback Nicole I sure will! Let me know how you like the FJ80
@@EliInfante should I get this as my first flash for r5 or is the Canon flash etx 600 better?
@@wcsdiaries What type of work do you do?
@@EliInfante weddings and portraits. Use r5c
@@EliInfante was also thinking of getting a fj600 for studio work
where to find such a quiet and empty road :) lovely photos
Thanks Sam! I just got lucky this day.
You the man eli!
You the man for watching Sam! Thanks for the support :)
So beautiful, Great job
Thank you! 😊
Love your work, thank you so much for sharing! Which would give better bokeh, a 50mm at 1.4 or 100mm at 2.8?
Great question! I'm not sure hahahahaha but I'll guess 50mm 1.4
You're doing awesome 👍
Thank you 😁
i really like the pictures !!!!!
The pictures really like you!
Are you using rear curtain sync for these?
I'm using front curtain sync.
Hello, I’m new at using a fill in flash.. I just bought a Westcott fj200 and I’m so lost on how to use it and the trigger. Im so used to using natural light.
Watch this Brandie. fb.watch/f9SdsNSze-/
@@EliInfante Thank you so much 💕❤️
interested in learning to create my own scene
I'll try to have one out this year.
Bravo sir!
Thanks Joe! :)
How are you choosing your metering mode?
I have it on evaluative metering but on mirrorless cameras I just eyeball it.
great video!
Thanks Mariely!
Thank you for this educational, informative video. Great content!
You're welcome Lisa! Have a wonderful day 😁
Great how to video Eli! Just one question, when you use your speed light, what mode are they in? TTL/M? I missed your workshop in Chicago, however will you be having another workshop in Chicago in 2022?
I always use my flash in manual mode. I'm working on my workshops for next year as we speak 😁
Thanks a lot for sharing Eli, you make things so easy and simple to understand! You should come to do a workshop in Montreal, Canada one of these days! Keep up the good work!
I appreciate it that! Maybe Canada in 2022 😁
Is there a big difference in quality of light when using 1. a speedlight pointed away from the model bouncing into the umbrella and back out through the diffuser VS 2. any other light pointed at the model shooting through a diffuser?
Minor difference it all depends.
Anymore workshops in california? For 2022
Nothing planned as of now. I have one in Ohio coming.
Dang mr Infante everything looks amazing🤯
You're amazing!
Do you connect to both the key light and rim light or do you use put the rim light in slave mode?
I control each like separately with the Wescott FJ X2M trigger.
brilliant
Thank you so much!
Now I have watched this 😊
Awesome Abu! Thanks man
@@EliInfante Thanks for the tips ❤️
que buen trabajo
Gracias Hector!
Phenomenal.
Thank you!
Gracias!
You're welcome Ted!
Nice pictures. Are the flashes gelled in any way?
Thanks Jacob! I didn't gel the flashes on this shoot.
Hey Eli. I'm trying to purchase the right equipment to help me with a majority of my outdoor jobs - I usually don't need a lot of power - I shoot natural light primarily, very rarely studio shoots but sometimes. Do you think two of these units would be enough power for the occasional studio shoots? My main goal is get something portable and easy to carry.
Go with the Westcott FJ200 😁
@@EliInfante thanks..! I love you work.and the Infante 2021 actions.....
Come to Maine - Lighthouse shoot!
I wish! That would be awesome :)
Great info Bro! What handheld light boom did you utilize in this shoot?
Photoflex Lite reach Plus
Nice I just filmed a show at the El Rey last week lol
Sweet! What kind of stuff did you film?
Excellent tut Eli! Hey from Houston! Liked & subbed
Thank you Miguel! Happy holidays 😁
@@EliInfante 1 question if you don’t mind: how do we nail focus if the flash unit doesn’t have a modeling light? Thank you 🙏🏻
@@migflowers Yes for sure! Nail that focus
Love you’re videos! And your work is flawless! Quick question… do you permit at all to shoot with all that equipment?
Thanks! In Texas they’re flexible where we shoot. No permits required 😁
Hello Eli, it's your a next great movie😁... I wonder about changing my speedlights Youngnuo 560 and 568 to Godox V1 ( I think that it is the same like Westcoot). Do you recommend this speedlight ? I also think about Godox Ad200 but this lamp doesn't have the modeling light.
I've never had a chance to use the Godox V1 but from what I've seen I'm sure its a good Speedlight. A few things to consider is if you need cross compatibility between different cameras the FJ80 works with different camera brands (Canon, Sony, Nikon, etc.). Another feature is the big touch screen with the FJ80. The touch screen IMO makes the FJ80 Speedlight the easiest flash I've ever used.
@@EliInfante thanks for your quick response 😊, I use only one camera , it's a Canon RP and I would like to use the speedlight at golden hour in my phottix deep raja 80.I think that a modeling light is a very usefull feature😁.
@@michalpieknik5268 Absolutely! The modeling light is great in the studio and indoors as well.
@@EliInfante I have just bought godox ad200, I Hope that I won't be disappointed 🙂
Its better v1 or ad200pro?
Depends on what type of work you do.
@@EliInfante Night portraits mate
Yes sir I really would like to learn how to create my own light source. I have good ad 200 pro and godox V1. But I feel like I don't really know how to improve my multiple flashes skill. Thanks a lot for your help.
I have a few videos on my channel using multiple lights 😁
When do you come to Spain Eli
Let's see what 2022 has in store Javi!
Wich camera do you use?
Canon R5, Sony A7IV, and Fuji XT5
What are the lenses you used in this photo shoot? Thank you...
Sigma 35 & Sigma 105
Hola yo tengo el godox v1 lo uso mucho en eventos y deporte de acción , pero se calienta y deja de disparar. Westcott FJ80 Notaste si sé calentaba ? Saludos
Hey Juan I don't use the FJ80 for events so I really cant say. Sorry
That was super detailed and very creative
Hi from your favorite student Jaky
Hey, thanks!
You’re welcome!
Hay bro I have the Wescott fj400 and it has a light on it. Do I need this other speed light that u have even if I can just use the light on my strobe?
You can use the FJ400, but you will have more flexibility with the FJ80 due to the watt power at night.
Love it!
Miralo Hector Gonzalez in the house!
Helpful and beautiful; thank you.
You are so welcome!
que chingon carnal , awesome video! Subscribed!
Thank you Martin!
perfect
You’re perfect! 😁
Does it matter which thing you turn on first?! Do you turn the camera on first? Then the trigger?! Then the fj80 or fj400?! Does the order of operation matter?!
Not at all. You can do the camera first to test out ambient exposure.
San Diego too Carnal!
Maybe in 2022 vato!
Eli Infante on tour have a nice ring to it. Also, is it just me or your vids are getting better and better 🔥🤔
Appreciate it! I'm try my best :)
Yo Eli! Love your work! I would definitely like to try and make it to a workshop.
Awesome bro would love to have you! If you have any questions let me know 😁
In my cities, this kind of set up is already forbidden because the side walk is blocked. I was cited a few times this year because I did not not have permits to shoot in the streets/parks.
Here in South Texas we're lucky!
"Este vato dude i don't have 2 lights"
So friggin accurate 🤣 😅
Love ur videos bro. Keep inspiring 👏
Thank you so much!
Can you do a photoshoot with the Godox AD200 Pro?😄
I don't have anymore Godox lights sorry man
@@EliInfante Thanks for responding.😃
@@emirchan6516 Yes of course! Thanks for the suggestion.
Okay, so, I bought an fj400 and I don’t know how to use it. Why I can’t HSS on it? How do I do it? I have the trigger too
Press the sync button on the trigger. Your camera also needs to be set for high speed sync. Which camera are you using?
@@EliInfante oh my gaaaaad thank you! I don’t know how to use my camera nor my flash. So I bought the universal backpack package of fj400 and I have a Leica sl2-s
@@iKIMshuffle Make sure you update firmware on light and trigger.
@@EliInfante that’s probably why I don’t have it. Hmmm.. okay imma figure out how to update this
Nice
Thanks
Hey vato, I don't have 2 lights! Yep, that's me 😁 - saving up to get the 2nd light. Nice work bro!
Thanks Dee 👍
Helloo! There is modelling light function on Canon 600 EX!!!!
Thank you! I was referring to general speedlights over a year ago in this video. 😁
Come to Atlanta!!!
Maybe Summer 2022! :)
Amazing video, help me a lot! Thank you and keep up the good work. :)
Thank you, Pedro! More videos coming soon 😁
Great motivation Mr. Infante!
I like the video.
I am someone who has decided to start portrait photography as a side hustle but I would kinda need a mentor like you, who would help me on deciding the gear to start with and many more. I would appreciate if u could respond to this comment. Thanks
Can you be more specific Patrick. Gear as in camera gear or lighting gear? 😬
Oh Eli please keep doing those videos. I’ve learned more from your content than my media education in school. A big thank you for your work. #todoelpedo
Happy to hear that! More to come :)
You probably dont care but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb lost the password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!
@Maxton Jaziel Instablaster ;)
@Kason Dario Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
I see it takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Kason Dario It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out !
You are a master Eli, I love your works and how you explain it so easily. Keep it up #todoelpedo
I appreciate that! That's always my goal for every video :)
You killed it bro. I like your choice of background and composition 🔥😍
Thanks man! 📸