Why you need a Grid with your Softbox: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

Softboxes come in all shapes and sizes but when you're looking at getting a new one there's one question you should ask. Does the softbox come with the option of a grid? At least that's what photographer Gavin Hoey thinks and in this video he shows you how and why he loves using softbox and grid combos when lighting portraits in his small home studio.
For Gavin there are three reasons why adding a grid is better then just a standard softbox. He uses the grid to control light bouncing off the walls in his small shooting space, he can add light to specific areas and create real vignette effects without the use of Lightroom or Photoshop. Keep watching to the end and you'll also discover Gavin's easy grid trick that opens up even more ways of working with grids.
Products Used:
Glow ParaPop 28"
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Grid for ParaPop 28"
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Glow EZ Lock 12”x56” Stripbox+Grid
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Flashpont Xplor 400
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Olympus E-M1 Mark ii
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Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
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Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2
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Production Equipment Used:
Olympus E-M1 Mark ii
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
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Olympus LS-P4 Audio Recorder
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Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
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Godox 100W LED light
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Model: Chloe / chloemkerley
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[@TaoNeko]

1 - you are adorable
2 - a great teacher
3 - do great photots in impossible locations

[@AlbertoBohera]

Best online teacher ever. Always surprised with how you make an extra creative move in every video, like taking half of the grid on the softbox. Congratulations for every video.

[@JamesBayford]

Chloe is an absolute asset to you. Such a brilliant easy going model.

[@speliotis]

Good job Chloe...

[@francequirion9547]

Thank you so very much, always a pleasure to look at your so inspirational videos, I'm a fan!!

[@jasonbodden8816]

Still one of my favourite RUclips educators. Gavin's the man.

[@sinetwo]

Gavin, you're the best photo teacher there is. You simplify everything and make it so easy to understand.

[@jesseshaw4495]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@007PJG]

Great as always

[@brentmiller3250]

I never considered pulling half my grid off ... of course that kind of thing comes with experience. Wonderful video ... as ALWAYS Gavin!

[@LeuyinTv]

I love you Bro!!! thanks!!

[@Bishnu_Deb]

Beautiful video with such lovely ideas of using grids. You are amazing, Gavin. Love from India.

[@duaneparker5070]

Another masterclass from the master himself!

[@riverhe2852]

Whenever there is a Gavin Hoey video from Adorama, there is me. Such a simple and useful explanation of the grid use. Thanks.

[@fangli]

very nice and clear

[@jfairplane8520]

Wow.. very nice explanation ! Super !

[@manfredoetting7694]

It is always a great pleasure listening to you!

[@johnnyandersom9226]

Thanks so much for your videos. Truly helpful

[@timrosenthal46]

Fantastic thank you Gav !!

[@crisriddle]

great video and awesome shots!

[@traceartography]

Thank you. You’re the best.

[@jorgeeduardo.pineda]

Gavin Hoey You are my light Obi-Wan (Gavin-Wan Kenobi!) Thank you so much for so many you share!

[@ronwhite7304]

Gavin, you are great! I have learned so much from you over the years. I feel like I should be paying you.

[@JulieMeikle]

Thank you!

[@kjeet007]

Great explanation 👏

[@eluyerachristopher5471]

Thank you this is explicit enough

[@bigseddo4036]

Love your work

[@terryyu3832]

greatest online teacher! Very creative

[@paulwilcock4351]

Great video Gavin

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

I always come out ahead in my photoshoots after watching Gavin.

[@KevinPhillipssb]

I'm lucky enough to have a softbox with a grid but I never knew it was quite a flexible as this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@austrian96]

Genius!!! Thanks!

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

Nice that girds are included or more affordable. I remember when a grid cost as much as a softbox. Thanks for the idea of peeling away part of the grid for more creative options.

[@greggillies1320]

So THE Ron Paulk watches the same photography videos as me?! which i use to photo the projects i make that he designs, small world!

[@peeweebarney]

@@greggillies1320 What photo projects would that be, and what kind of designs does he make?

[@GiovisLaShorty]

This video was really helpful, thank you so much!!! You have a new subscriber 👏🏼👋🏼

[@lenam6510]

And what a lovely day it is! A new video from Gavin Hoey! Thank you!!

[@pedroferreirabass]

Great video. Thank you

[@mannyblue0]

Thank you Gavin. Excellent tutorial. I never thought of that you can half use your grid.

[@shemapicture2058]

GAvin....you always did a great job.......awesome tutorial. You're the man. Thanks heaps

[@ARVargas]

Great technique and gorgeous model.

[@danielmuhlig7097]

Wow. Good video. Thanks.

[@dunnymonster]

Gridtastic! 😁

[@blchbld]

Great video!!!

[@bretthaddock8954]

Thanks Gavin. Another a great instructional video. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. All the best from the U.S.

[@teleking58]

Great Video Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Robbie 👍

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Love Gavin's presentation skills and he passes on good information.

[@boongahchan7167]

Nothing to say but thank you❤️

[@richardwintle1020]

Absolutely had never thought of using a half-gridded softbox... thanks for this, Gavin!

[@davidblumenthal1771]

Love it! You've sold me on grids!

[@briannguyen9959]

Oh my God Gavin, you are so fun to watch and your videos are very helpful! I laughed when you ripped off half of the grid at the end of the video to reveal the word “subscribe “. Brilliant! Thank you!

[@sir_markdavid]

Amazing video

[@alessandrorossi6447]

Fantastic teacher Gavin!

[@itzajdmting]

Very helpful video, and I'm just blown away by those awesome pics of the lovely Chloe. 👏🔥

[@bnkakl]

gavin my dear hoey! you are simply the sweetest awesome!

[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

oh wow this was really helpful to understand. I was so confused with the honeycomb grid cause it looked like it doesn't do anything

[@raju.pampana6813]

Thank you so much 🙌🏻

[@greatvedas]

Great tutorial.
My thought is that, it would be lot more effective, if the examples are shown side-by-side ( without and with grid ).

[@davidjones8070]

I know the video is about grids..I love them. But my comment is about the use of the fan to create movement and visual interest in your images. I think it makes a huge difference. Great video as usual Gavin. Stay safe.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words David. Yes, it's amazing what a difference a fan can make to the shoot. My top tip is bring in the fan at the ens of the shoot... for fairly obvious reasons 😉

[@gordwilliam4384]

Always learn something new from your videos Gavin!! Stay safe!!

[@SamFickelHomeLending]

Thank you, this video helped me decide that I do not, in fact, need to purchase another softbox (that has a grid). So thanks for saving me money!

[@harisusmanivlogs]

i feel really good when i watch your video i and i learned from you a lot
thank for creating a great content

[@sethianshul1]

As usual... Amazing video from amazing photographer

[@jeanleguique4280]

I needed those flash pro tips so much ! Thanks Gavin !

[@EdwardKilner]

Nicely done, clear and concise. Thanks

[@paulhales8369]

Nice idea taking part of the grid down for the background must try it.

[@JanAymerichFoto]

Great tutorial Gavin, as always!!

[@tomaspland889]

Always new and inventive ways to learn. Usual excellence thankyou.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Tom 👍

[@joaubo]

Thanks for all yours videos. Great job.

[@anilsalimath7347]

Thank you so much for great suggestions.

[@mrhowah4688]

thanks so much!

[@raulakis35]

Amazing video !! I have learned a lot today !!! Bravo

[@promokator]

Graet lesson! Thank you :-)

[@History-beneath-your-feet]

Great info and really well explained

[@johncollins7968]

as always first class

[@arthurcoon7901]

Thanks!

[@marktomphotography]

So smart and simple about the partial grid. Thanks for the idea!

[@miguelangelfloresduarte7179]

Thanks again gave, your tutorials are wonderfull.

[@oncheugbabe6509]

Brilliant work.

[@jerrym8140]

Good stuff Gavin and stay well 😊

[@inlocoparentis]

Always get actionable info from these videos.

[@Ukuleleal]

Yay. A new Gav video always makes my day. :)

[@paulbivins6483]

Thanks Gave

[@HURPSYYEMRAY1]

Thank you

[@presleyfrederick2258]

Thanks Gavin, another great video!

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Thanks. I like the idea of using the grid on part of the box. Hadn't considered trying that.

[@ki6ada2005]

Hi Gavin. Once again a great video. It’s nice to see you teach at a simple level. Thanks.

[@Shawn.72]

Gavin, fabulous video. This really help me understand grids alot better. Now if only I had a studio to try that stuff out.

[@Sportserjeff]

Great as always. Love the idea of a half grid or split grid.

[@rudjard]

thanks for this new vid Gavin! your videos are as always inspiring...

[@Bob-Horse]

Thank you Gavin, perfect timing and expertly done as always. Hope you are well, please keep safe.

[@spallan100]

great work as usual Gav, fantastic image's.

[@careylee5951]

Wicked!

[@saskelee]

Cloe seems to be always ready. Thats good. I always use my soft box with half grid. Especially if the talent has on a white top and i don't wanna over expose it

[@earnestdillardii909]

Thanks for this video Gavin. Gave me some great ideas!

[@kmdvisuals3152]

thank you

[@pattymattes7124]

I love your videos!!! They are a wealth of information and I've learned a lot. Thank you!!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the support Patty, it's always appreciated 👍

[@johnspencer1146]

Great info Gavin, thank you.

[@manoharmgr8235]

Very useful video , I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, thanks a lot sir R.manohar , india,chennai

[@angelmusical70]

Great teaching, thank you!

[@BoothKatesPhotography]

Thanks Gavin for the always useful insights....I must say I have always bought lighting modifiers with the grid included...finding options for grids after purchase is sometimes difficult and always expensive. The Glow series from Adorama is a prime example of well-made and reasonably priced equipment that almost always includes a grid with whatever modifier you purchase. Stay well and safe!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Booth and I echo your thoughts on the Glow range.

[@snaphappy7530]

Gavin it's been a while since I've seen your face on your channel! A pleasant surprise to find it here! Great video too!