Come on, Gavin You must be kidding us, you are absolutley the best when it comes to share brilliant ideas ! And you share/do it for free ! All my love to you.
I'll say it again, between Gavin / Seth Miranda / Daniel Norton, I've learned more about lighting from these 3 guys than anyone else. Always so helpful, thanks!
Loved the under-rug matting and the garden sieve ! With the nights drawing in, playing with shadows indoors seems an excellent idea ! Well done to all, as ever. Take care, all
You never cease to amaze me, sir. I love your videos, especially as my studio is tiny. They really help and I feel like they're applicable to me. Thank you!
Hi Gavin, you and your team are just perfect. I celebrate your videos. Thank you for that. Best regards from Viersen from the beautiful left Lower Rhine, Germany!
Gavin and Sophie ... always going to be a winning combination ... New to these videos ... but I think I've gone through most of the back catalogue within the last 2 weeks ... and you've re-ignited my passion for portrait photography
I thought that once too... but the catalog goes waaaaaaaaaaaay back. Like watching a different person. I love him for many reasons but one big one is how, at least in video form, we're on a similar path.
Amazing! I've tried something like this before but never managed to get the results I was looking for. Now I know where I was going wrong! Thank you Gavin & team, as always, fun and informative - keep 'em coming!
Teresa and I are not 100 miles from you (Literally), so, hello everybody! I have watched your videos over the years with great attention. They always tell me something, but what taught me initially was a book on light and its effects. It made me realise that without understanding how to use it, so much was lost. What you have taught me is the imagination and persistence required to battle through the problems and solve them. I don't have a studio as such, but because of you all there, I really enjoy "pushing the limits". Thanks. (Bournemouth).
Love all the variations of shadow-making materials. But one thing that they all have in common that makes them winners: A stunning Sofie. Easy on the eyes no matter WHAT the shadow-making device is used. :) Well done, you two. (and Sam for her usual stellar work behind the scenes)
Gavin you are very creative and your ideas are so helpful you are awesome with the shoots you share on here...... keep it going much love from Ont Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️
A great light for crisp shadows is the Godox AD600B (not the pro model) it has a small folded style flash tube which is much smaller than the conventional circular style. I bought mine for exactly that reason as I often want to mimic sun
Thanks for the tips Gavin. I've been meaning to get back to practicing this technique. The previous experiments I did (over 4yrs ago) were with a speedlight, rogue grid holder and color gels. I used custom cut cookies and a slide viewer lens to project the pattern onto the model's face. Then I lit the background with a second speedlight without any gels. Gave a really neat purple pattern on the face with a high-key white background.
Some really nice results, especially the lace. I was hoping you might say something about whether TTL would work at all, or if it would work but certain things would have to be done.
Thank you Gavin,another great video (as usual!). Could you tell me what the Godox equivalent of the Flashpoint unit you used and is it available in the UK. Just of interest, I have followed you since the free cds that came with (I think) Digital Camera, also I attended one of your food workshops a good few years back cheers, Steve.
Gavin, I love your videos! Question: you keep saying "small home studio"...but how small are we talking? It looks like a pretty decent size in the videos! Curious because I'm trying to figure out what size I should shoot for for my home studio. Thanks in advance!
Great video! Now if I only could get that level of sharp photos with my camera (same Oly)..... :( Not sure if I have the palsy or what. Shutter speed at 1/200 should be good enough. Would love to know what focus mode Gavin is using, i.e. spot, area, etc.
Another great demo with really clear explanations, thanks Gavin. Key question - where did you get the lace material from? I have been trying to get some and kind find any.
Hello Gavin, I have a question about your great video! If you use the snoot, could you bring the flash closer to the fabric? The light source is already very small. Do you think that would work? I ask because I only have the 200 flash ;-) Thank you very much in advance! I like your videos very much!
I guess the best thing to do is watch a few videos then pick up your camera and lights and have a go. You'll soon find some ideas which work for you and plenty that don't. Take the ones that work, experiment with your own variations and Bingo! You have your own style.
Hi Joel. Traditionally HDR involves merging the exposure of multiple images and while that's possible in portraits model movement will always be an issue. It might not be called HDR but balancing flash and and ambient light (something we've covered many times on Adorama TV) is a form of HDR, so that might be worth investigating.
There are very few techniques that are specific to a camera type and this certainly isn't one of them. This is all about the light, so as long as you have a camera that can capture light, you can make this work for you.
Gavin, you are such a likable human. Your videos are always so inspiring and fun to watch!
The Macguyver of photography
Come on, Gavin
You must be kidding us, you are absolutley the best when it comes to share brilliant ideas !
And you share/do it for free !
All my love to you.
I'll say it again, between Gavin / Seth Miranda / Daniel Norton, I've learned more about lighting from these 3 guys than anyone else. Always so helpful, thanks!
Gavin, with your tutorials everybody can fall in love with photography. Great work, as usual, from you and Sophie!
Gavin is the best TV presenter/Teacher on RUclips - I wish he had taught at my school!
Yeah, a new one with Gavin, I love your contributions. Also thanks to Sophie of course!
Gavin’s the best! And I juuuust acquired a snoot yesterday as a hand me down :D
Great video tutorial as always!! Love the styling. Awesome photos!!
Very much inspiring! I´m going to test it immediatly on my own.
Greets from Bad Laasphe, Germany
Wow, love the cameo appearance of Jamie Lee Curtis @7:21 !
Well spotted! I love to do a cameo every now and again ;)
Loved the under-rug matting and the garden sieve ! With the nights drawing in, playing with shadows indoors seems an excellent idea ! Well done to all, as ever. Take care, all
Thanks Alan, we tried a whole bunch of random household items with mixed results. But when it worked it REALLY worked!
Very nice, Gavin and Sophie!
Thanks Mike 👍
You never cease to amaze me, sir. I love your videos, especially as my studio is tiny. They really help and I feel like they're applicable to me. Thank you!
Hi Gavin, I am Ralf in Germany. You are the Master of insperation. Going with Sophie its the an Match. Germany loves you two. Best Regards.
Have a good day productions 😊
Thanks for the tutorial. thanks for the knowledge
Excellent, fun and educational video Gavin. As always!
Thanks Brad 👍
Very useful, thank you for sharing.
He has the most creative ideas I have seen.
🙌🏻👏🏻 MÁSTER!!! BEST OF THE BEST.
He is so charismatic.
My fav mentor thank you for these
A very interesting variety of Cookie makers to try. Thanks Gavin, Sophie, Freya or Sam! 😎👍🇨🇦
Finally a use for the Snoot from my Godox AD400Pro lol. Very interesting video. I like to learn stuff without requiring a 20-30min video, thanks.
Beautiful! Thank you!
Great job everyone. Can't wait to try some experiments here at my studio.
Great video Gavin, has given me an idea to try.
Yeah, it's nice and all... but has nobody commented on Sam's amazing new haircut yet? Looks great!
Why, thank you! :)
I love this video tutorial. Thank you
I loved the placemat, it gave nice shadows while also kinda acting as a silver reflector
Hi Gavin, you and your team are just perfect.
I celebrate your videos. Thank you for that. Best regards from Viersen from the beautiful left Lower Rhine, Germany!
Great as always! 👏
Gavin and Sophie ... always going to be a winning combination ...
New to these videos ... but I think I've gone through most of the back catalogue within the last 2 weeks ... and you've re-ignited my passion for portrait photography
I thought that once too... but the catalog goes waaaaaaaaaaaay back. Like watching a different person. I love him for many reasons but one big one is how, at least in video form, we're on a similar path.
Another gem for me to try!
inspiration towards art ..
Amazing! I've tried something like this before but never managed to get the results I was looking for. Now I know where I was going wrong! Thank you Gavin & team, as always, fun and informative - keep 'em coming!
Teresa and I are not 100 miles from you (Literally), so, hello everybody! I have watched your videos over the years with great attention. They always tell me something, but what taught me initially was a book on light and its effects. It made me realise that without understanding how to use it, so much was lost. What you have taught me is the imagination and persistence required to battle through the problems and solve them. I don't have a studio as such, but because of you all there, I really enjoy "pushing the limits". Thanks. (Bournemouth).
Hi John. I'm glad to hear I've been of help and you're right, Bournemouth is closer to me then most 😎
Great tips if you have a home studio or rent. Hardly wait for your next video.
Thank you Gavin!!
Wow,this look great. I go try this
Another awesome tutorial Gavin, you never fail to inspire 👍
Wow this is awesome 🙌🏾👏🏾🔥✨🍿
Nice work! Always enjoys your videos. Keep it up Gavin!
This just made my day
Wow Gavin you always surprisd me
Gavin, I love your videos. This inspires me to pick the camera back up again.
Oh yes, new video from my favorite youtube photographer.
Love all the variations of shadow-making materials.
But one thing that they all have in common that makes them winners: A stunning Sofie. Easy on the eyes no matter WHAT the shadow-making device is used. :)
Well done, you two. (and Sam for her usual stellar work behind the scenes)
Superb, Gavin!!! I love this sort of thing!!!
The Best!
Always fun to watch, always new things to learn
I like the black lace effect with the snoot. That’s one I would like to try experimenting with.
Another fabulous video and inspiration, thank you!
Placemat looked incredible! Thanks for the video, great stuff.
Thanks Rory. The placemat was the surprise effect and so nearly stayed in the draw as I didn't rate its chances... what do I know 😉
Gavin you are very creative and your ideas are so helpful you are awesome with the shoots you share on here...... keep it going much love from Ont Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️
Amazing as always, Gavin!
Gavin, you're a pro. And you're adorable and great teacher ~
Another very informative video presented in a fun way. Your always inspiring and full of energy while your models have a good level of patience .👍
Really enjoyed this
Thanks Sophie and Gavin! Another interesting video! 😊👍
Hi Gavin
Liked it
Great 👍👍👍👍
Woe, this was awesome :)
Wow! It's amazing and so inspirational ! Thank u Gavin!
Brilliant as always Gavin.
Thanks for the lesson.
Now to put into practice.
A great light for crisp shadows is the Godox AD600B (not the pro model) it has a small folded style flash tube which is much smaller than the conventional circular style. I bought mine for exactly that reason as I often want to mimic sun
so great ! thánks
Love the garden one, the shoot from it make it look like sophie was trap underground
Another cool tutorial Gavin, thank you!
Thanks Gavin. Some new thoughts on shadow patterns. I've used lace window curtains, but will now be searching for more.
Thank you so much you really help me :)
Thanks for the tips Gavin. I've been meaning to get back to practicing this technique. The previous experiments I did (over 4yrs ago) were with a speedlight, rogue grid holder and color gels. I used custom cut cookies and a slide viewer lens to project the pattern onto the model's face. Then I lit the background with a second speedlight without any gels. Gave a really neat purple pattern on the face with a high-key white background.
Thank you for your video once again very interesting 👍👍👍🥂
Excellent
Great video Gavin
Gavin ideas=brilliant,my ideas=watch gavins videos
Great video!
Awesome , i loved the way you explain ...thank you
Thanks Monika 👍
Brilliant as usual Gavin.
Como siempre es un placer aprender de tus métodos. Gracias maestro.
good concise advice Gavin. very informative too.
Thanks John 👍
Some really nice results, especially the lace. I was hoping you might say something about whether TTL would work at all, or if it would work but certain things would have to be done.
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You make things look so easy ,love your videos
Wow! You transcend an ordinary placemat to a higher purpose in their life
❤❤❤
Thank you Gavin,another great video (as usual!). Could you tell me what the Godox equivalent of the Flashpoint unit you used and is it available in the UK. Just of interest, I have followed you since the free cds that came with (I think) Digital Camera, also I attended one of your food workshops a good few years back cheers, Steve.
Gavin, I love your videos! Question: you keep saying "small home studio"...but how small are we talking? It looks like a pretty decent size in the videos! Curious because I'm trying to figure out what size I should shoot for for my home studio. Thanks in advance!
Great video! Now if I only could get that level of sharp photos with my camera (same Oly)..... :(
Not sure if I have the palsy or what. Shutter speed at 1/200 should be good enough.
Would love to know what focus mode Gavin is using, i.e. spot, area, etc.
Good.Good.🙏🌷🙏
Great video, but Sophie's eye are beautiful,
Another great demo with really clear explanations, thanks Gavin.
Key question - where did you get the lace material from? I have been trying to get some and kind find any.
I wanna be Gavin Hoey when I grow up!
I hear it's not as exciting as it sounds Terry 😉
Great results, what about a fresnel lens?
Hello Gavin,
I have a question about your great video!
If you use the snoot, could you bring the flash closer to the fabric? The light source is already very small. Do you think that would work? I ask because I only have the 200 flash ;-)
Thank you very much in advance! I like your videos very much!
Hoey it is always a blast watching you. How can you assist me to generate and plan creative ideas for photo sessions my small home studio
I guess the best thing to do is watch a few videos then pick up your camera and lights and have a go. You'll soon find some ideas which work for you and plenty that don't. Take the ones that work, experiment with your own variations and Bingo! You have your own style.
Sophie 🤩🤩🤩
Hello my name is Joel and your photography style and creativity is admirable.
My question is would you be able to create people Portraits using HDR?
Hi Joel. Traditionally HDR involves merging the exposure of multiple images and while that's possible in portraits model movement will always be an issue.
It might not be called HDR but balancing flash and and ambient light (something we've covered many times on Adorama TV) is a form of HDR, so that might be worth investigating.
Gavin Great video. Was the use of the micro 4/3 specific to the technique or personal preference. Thanks.
There are very few techniques that are specific to a camera type and this certainly isn't one of them. This is all about the light, so as long as you have a camera that can capture light, you can make this work for you.
I wonder, can you use a colored object between the light and the subject?