Super Sharp Shadows | Live Stream Highlights

Photographers usually class shadows as either soft and hard but in reality there's an infinite variation between the two. In this session I take a look how to create something at the extreme end of the scale by making shadows that have sharp, crisp edges.
I start off with a quick overview of how soft, hard or sharp shadows can be created in a small home studio and then move on to two very different still life set ups that make the most of sharp shadows.
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View the full Facebook Live Session here: / 2484834731811426

[@randyfox5317]

Gavin, thanks for going for so many variations on the glasses/sheet music composition. The changing of the color temps, the various shadow techniques (blinds vs foam core) and the distance of those made for all completely different looks and yet the changes were so quick and easy to do.
Inspiring!

[@nakleh]

I’ve been working in photography for 22 years, and your videos always teach me something. It may be something new, or something that I already knew that you just reinforced and put into proper words. Well done, chap! Thank you.

[@melfoster22289]

Thank you for all you do Mr. Hoey, I’ve recently got into photography because of the pandemic and I’ve been binge watching all your video. You taught me so much thus far.

[@robfielding100]

I'm so pleased you're an Olympus Ambassador now as I've just switched to the Olympus myself. The menus can be overwhelming but I'm loving what potential it has. A really super video. I keep looking on the market stalls for old bottles and bric-a-brac to photograph. Have a great New Year.

[@Betterworldforyou.]

Thank you Gavin .
nice to hearing your teaching again as usual
After long time .

[@peterjackhandy]

Inspirational, as always; and timely to boot!
Having just decided to finally clear all the detritis from Chrimbo, & winter generally, out of the 'studio' (garage for the less pretentious), you've provided just the impetus to get on with it ☺

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you, Gavin and Sam. Great practical demonstration of many light/shadow options, and interesting results!

[@zackmeseck1045]

Hey Gavin! Thank you for another creative and informative video! Your work has helped me become a much better photographer, and goes to show that you don't need a huge studio to get amazing results. Keep up the great work man, and thank you again for everything you do!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the really kind words Zack 👍

[@jonolaity234]

Hi Gavin. Another great video. I always get inspired to take photographs when I watch your videos. Tends to cost me money, buying smoke machines and lazers but well worth it..Keep em coming. Thanks Gavin and Sam.

[@mochammadfadly6905]

Thank you very much gevin

[@pictureeyecandy]

Missed it when it was live, but watched it on Facebook!
I'm here to give your channel some love!

[@DylanRichardson841]

Love the round tortuous shell glasses!

[@richmatlock2396]

Another fantastic 👏 video Gavin. You never disappoint.

[@davidjones8070]

Thanks Gavin..always great photographic ideas. Tell Sam she does a great job also.

[@samhoey2420]

Thanks David :)

[@josephchan4198]

Great tips. Thanks

[@TusharKantaGupta]

Superb explanation .. 🙏

[@avpjon]

This is great! Thank you, Gavin. I believe I may make "moving my feet and ridding myself of lead feet syndrome" my new year's resolution, also.

[@JK005]

Your videos inspire me to be more creative. Thanks

[@KeithJamesproductions]

Brilliant Gavin & Sam. Thank you. Off to find an 'Oldie-Worldy' filter...

[@wkwtoywhiteknobwindups8587]

Totally inspiring and educational - thank you so much, off to have a go.

[@martynphillips6646]

Of course it doesn't just change the shadows softness, it also diminishes the detail in the overall shot, which may not be what you want. Though as you rightly say distance to subject also plays a part. Great video.

[@jocliff7387]

❤ many thanks

[@alanlafferty6593]

Thanks gavin. Great video.

[@chowdryashfaq342]

Great Video Sir Gavin! I've learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you very much. I would love to learn how to shoot Athletic/Sports portraits using just a speedlight or maybe a single softbox, especially shooting biceps, triceps, abs, chest, etc.. Will greatly appreciate a video on this subject in the near future. Thanks and stay Safe Sir.

[@wolfgangschwalb7420]

Thanks for this Video, Gavin 👍
It maybe a good idea to Photoshop the glasses out and only leave the shadow

[@MarisaFotosensible]

Splendid! As usual ! 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Marisa 👍

[@MarisaFotosensible]

@@GavinHoey my pleasure!

[@pete-r51]

Another great tut. 👍

[@PeruvianDelight]

Great

[@joseruizquintero7424]

i like the glases

[@mohitthapa2265]

Lead feet.. I learnt something new about you.. me?? I have dead feet..😀
Great tutorial as usual Gavin..

[@joemichaelegan8214]

Thank you, Mr Hoey this was a very interesting exercise. 🙏🏼

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Joe 👍

[@hifjulkarim3651]

Btw the guy in Red Dead Redemption 2 was looking for you Gavin....

[@v3rlon]

What, no smoke? Was Gavin replaced by his evil twin, Skippy? As always, another great video to inspire and inform others.

[@van_zilla]

No smoke and no "subscribe" animation. It must be Skippy😜
All the best in new year Gavin. Cheers

[@jjonestowne]

"Let's get a bottle in."😆

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

great Video Gavin

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kirsty... BTW bare speedlight = hard shadows 😉

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey your welcome

[@slowlyrusting4044]

"Lead feet syndrome" is apparently contagious. I have had it for many years, unfortunately.

[@39zack]

How long is that table? :-)
Looking for something like that

[@SEPK09]

Right about wearing glasses as you get older who would of thought it after all these years lol.

[@lanceflambourasputt9100]

Hi Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Hello Lance 👋

[@acraftman2823]

Ummm,so is the proper term Dr.Hoey?

[@toshtwentythree195]

Is that an old alien bee ??

[@wv14at]

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[@pixelphotographyByPrasad]

Hi Gavin.. You are my photography master. I m from Pune, India. I would like to request you to make video on human's reflection in mirror. I want to send you a sample image to understand you what I mean. can you please share your email id.