I absolutely love on-location behind the scenes look at the whole setup, troubleshooting and execution. Fantastic explanations and photography as always.
I appreciate seeing the struggle of a one man person to move a weighted light around outside and deal with the win. It’s like, you’re just one of us. 😂😂😂
lol. I was waiting for someone to say that I was huffing and puffing moving that thing around and I was already to tell them that combination weighs 50 pounds!
I know not the best practice, but I had to hot swap it because otherwise I would have interrupted the live view recording on the iPad and it’s a pain in the ass to reconnect.
Thank you for sharing your journey in creating a beautiful autumn photo, where everything needs to align perfectly: balancing light, positioning, sandbags, tripod, and the loving communication with the model to achieve such stunning shots. Personally, I find the photos taken with the 200mm lens the most appealing due to the compression and soft light. But in truth, they all turned out beautifully. I truly enjoyed your video.
Beautiful final results. Did you consider using an 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 CTO gel to match the setting sun’s temperature? Personally I think it would have given the allusion of ambient glow/fill rather than the cooler temperature of the strobe which reveals the use of flash. I know it can be tweaked in post but would loved to maybe seen a before after with subtle use of warning gels (1/4 CTO maybe?)
The last one was my favourite. But it IS. SO HARD TO CHOOSE! I also think it might have been a good idea to do the leaf at the top of the frame, like bronzing out the sky, giving the shot a circumferential brown frame. Would it be too kitschy - since we're in HSS - to ask the model, or assistant, to throw a bunch of leaves into the air and have her look at the sky hands wide? The wind might even prove helpful here (or very harmful)... Or would it prove too messy, in more senses than one?
Aww thanks! I think it's the best one too. Nice idea about the leaf on top too. It was pretty windy so who knows about throwing the leaves but good point we were using HSS so we could have stopped it.... maybe next time I will have an assistant too!
Great video as always, John. What are your thoughts on Lens Blur in Lightroom? On my show, I've talked about how I think that once it's perfected, we could do things like shoot at our normal sync speed and at f/11, etc. and make it look like it was shot at f/1.2. Have you tried it much? That might make for an interesting video.
THanks! This is actually the first I have heard of it.... I think if you can do stuff for real it's better, but then again I am about to turn an apple box into a vintage suitcase, so don't mind me.
@@JohnGress LOL I agree. We former photojournalists are used to having to get things right in-camera. It's definitely preferable, but all this generative technology has be rethinking things. Not only could use shoot at f/11 and make it look like f/1.2, not need to bother with NDs, etc., those who can't afford a f/1.2 lens might, if the technology is perfected (which it will be), be able to get the same look without the expense.
Nice to see you on location. Awkwardly struggling like the rest of us. And , without perfect hair. 😂 I’ve shot with Nikon 200mm f/2.0. Can’t imagine a 1.8 version.
So glad you made this one! I have always only used natural light, so this was really helpful. I often think about buying just one strobe and modifier, and this is a great lesson in what you can do with it in the kind of situation where I love to make photos. I really like environmental portraits that tell a little bit of a story about place, not just the model and the clothes, so I like all of these. I kind of prefer the closer-up ones with the 85mm. In fact, shooting some waist- or shoulder-framed photos with a 35mm would have been great to see here as well. That's probably what I would have done. Keep these up! Last, this DJI footage looks just great. These days, even on a really big 4K OLED TV, even iPhone videos can look fantastic on RUclips, especially if there's enough light, so I am not surprised the DJI cameras all work this well here. Cheers!
Thanks Bob! If I could only own one light. and modifier this would be the combo! Thanks for your input! The pocket 3 was probably 1 stop underexposed in the beginning but I dint want to use auto because we were going to be pointed at the sun, but when the exposure was right it looked amazing!
I use ND Filter to keep my shutterspeed within the flash syncspeed and to shoot wide open. I only use HSS if I need more shutterspeed for moving subject and if I need lower light output specially at night
@@JohnGressThere's nothing wrong with HSS specially if the ambient light is not too harsh. But shooting under harsh sunlight, I definitely shoot within flash syncspeed to maximize my strobe's power capacity. HSS lowers light output up to 3 stops, longer recycle time and consume more battery power.
Does anybody know why Wescott won’t sync up with the canon R5 Mark two for high-speed sink? I firmware update everything and it will not recognize high-speed. I don’t know if it’s a setting in the camera missing or what
From the description: 🔑 Key Secrets for Perfect Outdoor HSS Portraits: 1. Depth of Field: Start by deciding on the desired depth of field and choose your f-stop accordingly to achieve beautiful, shallow depth of field and bokeh. 2. Background & Sky Exposure: Set your shutter speed and ISO to expose the background and sky correctly, staying at ISO 100 whenever possible for optimal dynamic range and minimal noise. 3. Strobe Power Adjustment: Adjust the power of the strobe until your subject looks well-lit on your camera screen.
Does anybody know why Wescott won’t sync up with the canon R5 Mark two for high-speed sink? I firmware update everything and it will not recognize high-speed. I don’t know if it’s a setting in the camera missing or what?
I also use Westcott. The trigger needs a firmware update. Jinbei, the company who makes the Westcott lights, came out with the R5II update about 3 weeks ago, so I think Westcott should have theirs out pretty soon.
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Beautiful pics.Thank you Jhon.
This makes the video so interesting when you take us along for the ride
Thats great to hear! I hope it helps!
I absolutely love on-location behind the scenes look at the whole setup, troubleshooting and execution. Fantastic explanations and photography as always.
Thanks Jon! Glad you enjoyed it!
I appreciate seeing the struggle of a one man person to move a weighted light around outside and deal with the win. It’s like, you’re just one of us. 😂😂😂
Omg 16:42 - hot swapping the lens is wild.
lol. I was waiting for someone to say that I was huffing and puffing moving that thing around and I was already to tell them that combination weighs 50 pounds!
I know not the best practice, but I had to hot swap it because otherwise I would have interrupted the live view recording on the iPad and it’s a pain in the ass to reconnect.
@JohnGress John, why is hot swapping the lens not a good practice?.. I do it when I am in a studio alot..thank you
Because the sensor is charged and it will attract dust.
Loved the video! Yes, I would like to see more content like this shooting outdoors on location. Night portraits on location would be awesome as well!
Thanks! Not a bad idea for when its less cold, windy and wet!
Thank you for sharing your journey in creating a beautiful autumn photo, where everything needs to align perfectly: balancing light, positioning, sandbags, tripod, and the loving communication with the model to achieve such stunning shots. Personally, I find the photos taken with the 200mm lens the most appealing due to the compression and soft light. But in truth, they all turned out beautifully. I truly enjoyed your video.
Ah thank you so much! That set of images was my favorite too. I wished I started at that focal length.
I’ve tried both ways, and for late afternoon sun I like using a 4-stop ND to tame ambient and balance flash.
Using ND before mirrorless was rough, but I want to revisit it next time.
Beautiful final results. Did you consider using an 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 CTO gel to match the setting sun’s temperature? Personally I think it would have given the allusion of ambient glow/fill rather than the cooler temperature of the strobe which reveals the use of flash. I know it can be tweaked in post but would loved to maybe seen a before after with subtle use of warning gels (1/4 CTO maybe?)
I could have also increased the wb. But I’m pretty sure that the color of the light coming through the softbox is 500-700k warmer than neutral.
Great images love the location and feel! It is great to see how even if having a general idea in mind one always have to adjust while shooting.
Thank you so much! I never anticipated shooting at 200mm but maybe I should have started there!
The last one was my favourite. But it IS. SO HARD TO CHOOSE! I also think it might have been a good idea to do the leaf at the top of the frame, like bronzing out the sky, giving the shot a circumferential brown frame.
Would it be too kitschy - since we're in HSS - to ask the model, or assistant, to throw a bunch of leaves into the air and have her look at the sky hands wide? The wind might even prove helpful here (or very harmful)... Or would it prove too messy, in more senses than one?
Aww thanks! I think it's the best one too. Nice idea about the leaf on top too. It was pretty windy so who knows about throwing the leaves but good point we were using HSS so we could have stopped it.... maybe next time I will have an assistant too!
@JohnGress 🙂OMG! John Gress blessed my idea! 🙂✌️I'm so happy I could wag my tail.
the last one was the best
Thanks! Mine too
great video thanks John, love the 200mm compressed background shots best -though all good of course
Thanks! I like that one the most too!
Great video as always, John. What are your thoughts on Lens Blur in Lightroom? On my show, I've talked about how I think that once it's perfected, we could do things like shoot at our normal sync speed and at f/11, etc. and make it look like it was shot at f/1.2. Have you tried it much? That might make for an interesting video.
THanks! This is actually the first I have heard of it.... I think if you can do stuff for real it's better, but then again I am about to turn an apple box into a vintage suitcase, so don't mind me.
Like this - ruclips.net/user/shortspbZ0ghJe2-w
@@JohnGress LOL I agree. We former photojournalists are used to having to get things right in-camera. It's definitely preferable, but all this generative technology has be rethinking things. Not only could use shoot at f/11 and make it look like f/1.2, not need to bother with NDs, etc., those who can't afford a f/1.2 lens might, if the technology is perfected (which it will be), be able to get the same look without the expense.
The money angle is a good point! Maybe my bio should be "Recovering PJ, trying to be creative"
Hi May I know what app to screen record. Great video 😎📸
Thank you so much! Canon camera connect!
Amazing Teaching...Thanks a Lot for Videos and Knowledge You Share Sir
So nice of you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Nice to see you on location. Awkwardly struggling like the rest of us. And , without perfect hair. 😂 I’ve shot with Nikon 200mm f/2.0. Can’t imagine a 1.8 version.
Ha! It was a mess. I was wondering is I needed a hat =P Thanks for the complements.
More of this please. 🙏 ❤
Thank you!
So glad you made this one! I have always only used natural light, so this was really helpful. I often think about buying just one strobe and modifier, and this is a great lesson in what you can do with it in the kind of situation where I love to make photos. I really like environmental portraits that tell a little bit of a story about place, not just the model and the clothes, so I like all of these. I kind of prefer the closer-up ones with the 85mm. In fact, shooting some waist- or shoulder-framed photos with a 35mm would have been great to see here as well. That's probably what I would have done. Keep these up! Last, this DJI footage looks just great. These days, even on a really big 4K OLED TV, even iPhone videos can look fantastic on RUclips, especially if there's enough light, so I am not surprised the DJI cameras all work this well here. Cheers!
Thanks Bob! If I could only own one light. and modifier this would be the combo! Thanks for your input! The pocket 3 was probably 1 stop underexposed in the beginning but I dint want to use auto because we were going to be pointed at the sun, but when the exposure was right it looked amazing!
Great Video!!
Thank you so much!
I use ND Filter to keep my shutterspeed within the flash syncspeed and to shoot wide open. I only use HSS if I need more shutterspeed for moving subject and if I need lower light output specially at night
I want to try that next time and see which one is more efficient,
@@JohnGressThere's nothing wrong with HSS specially if the ambient light is not too harsh. But shooting under harsh sunlight, I definitely shoot within flash syncspeed to maximize my strobe's power capacity. HSS lowers light output up to 3 stops, longer recycle time and consume more battery power.
that is what I was wondering regarding efficiency.
@@joliver4083 how you compensate when the clouds come front of the sun? Do you rise ISO or do you just let the background be a bit darker?
@@jay10242 I'm using Haida 1.5-5 stops variable ND filter so I can reduce it's intensity anytime if needed.
Does anybody know why Wescott won’t sync up with the canon R5 Mark two for high-speed sink? I firmware update everything and it will not recognize high-speed. I don’t know if it’s a setting in the camera missing or what
It's weird seeing you outside the stu on here 😂
My hair was all messed up and everything 😉 and now I will retire from outside for the season! 😂
Secrets?
From the description: 🔑 Key Secrets for Perfect Outdoor HSS Portraits:
1. Depth of Field: Start by deciding on the desired depth of field and choose your f-stop accordingly to achieve beautiful, shallow depth of field and bokeh.
2. Background & Sky Exposure: Set your shutter speed and ISO to expose the background and sky correctly, staying at ISO 100 whenever possible for optimal dynamic range and minimal noise.
3. Strobe Power Adjustment: Adjust the power of the strobe until your subject looks well-lit on your camera screen.
Great Video, Mate.
Thanks!
Does anybody know why Wescott won’t sync up with the canon R5 Mark two for high-speed sink? I firmware update everything and it will not recognize high-speed. I don’t know if it’s a setting in the camera missing or what?
I also use Westcott. The trigger needs a firmware update. Jinbei, the company who makes the Westcott lights, came out with the R5II update about 3 weeks ago, so I think Westcott should have theirs out pretty soon.
@@shawnkempleportraitsawesome thank you for letting me know