How to Light and Photograph Dramatic Black and White Portraits With just ONE SPEEDLIGHT

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @zackdamron2
    @zackdamron2 3 года назад +10

    A natural teacher, and a distinguished communicator. Well done, sir.

  • @lsamoa
    @lsamoa 2 года назад +2

    I gasped when he pressed the shutter and we got to see the results. Breathtakingly beautiful photos!

  • @dillank3240
    @dillank3240 Месяц назад

    You are a wonderful photographer, and your model, your wife is so patient and graceful. Your portraits in all the videos I have see portray your subject with dignity. Great video!

  • @Jaylou88
    @Jaylou88 3 года назад

    Good lord, this is magical! Respect! ✊

  • @JBanksPhotography
    @JBanksPhotography Год назад +1

    My favorite photographer strikes again. Great job. I learn so much from you.

  • @roberts6102
    @roberts6102 Год назад +1

    just discovered this video - one of the best instructions I ever came across - simple setup and explanation - wonderful communication with your model - and amazing results! looking forward to more like this on your channel. greetings from Austria

  • @mianrizwan2604
    @mianrizwan2604 3 года назад

    "I love it" .. "I think we have it" ... lol .. that satisfaction!!! Awesome video Jiggie .. keep up the good work!

  • @camloff
    @camloff Год назад

    Jiggie, Light = Photo, marvellous shots and light control.

  • @Impostertot
    @Impostertot 4 года назад +12

    Wonderful demo Jiggie! Nice collaboration and I appreciated the input of the make up artist. Finally your wife is a great model. Thanks!

  • @DerickAthill
    @DerickAthill 3 месяца назад

    Dude. You’re awesome. Once I get my equipment I can’t wait to try all of these! Thank you

  • @KevinRusso
    @KevinRusso 11 месяцев назад +1

    That was really nice. Time well spent. Beautiful simple portrait.

  • @em5108
    @em5108 3 года назад

    Ang galing sir… grabe…simple yet so rock…ibang dtingan 😍😍😍😍

  • @TheGeocab
    @TheGeocab 2 года назад +1

    I'm really glad I found your channel while searching for info on speedlites. Your videos are excellent!

  • @99sixstring
    @99sixstring 5 месяцев назад

    it was a pleasure watching the process and the results. thank you. simply beautiful!

  • @ctejada01
    @ctejada01 4 года назад

    Great and creative idea! thanks or sharing

  • @hakdwak
    @hakdwak 4 месяца назад

    liba ning tawhana!!! kuyaw kaajo!!!

  • @ekknikita
    @ekknikita 3 года назад

    You mentioned the make-up for black and white photography! Very important info🙌🏽
    Cheers from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @lhenaremos9762
    @lhenaremos9762 3 года назад

    Wow! A simple setup with amazing result👍😊..

  • @jimjimskimmer1935
    @jimjimskimmer1935 Год назад

    Excellent. I subscribed less than halfway through. Love it.

  • @merandadevan4228
    @merandadevan4228 4 года назад

    Stunning photos!

  • @richardwilliams9246
    @richardwilliams9246 4 года назад

    Very nice, you are a talented photographer.

  • @stephenelderphoto
    @stephenelderphoto 4 года назад +7

    That was seemingly simple yet so dramatic and beautiful! You continue to educate and inspire me with every video Jiggie. Thanks also for having the input from your makeup artist because it added another level to the presentation.

    • @JiggieAlejandrino
      @JiggieAlejandrino  4 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed that part :) i might do it more often too to compete the whole creative process

  • @stefanhammerle8293
    @stefanhammerle8293 4 года назад

    It seems very simple and the result is a very nice lowlight portrait.
    Best regards from Austria

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner 4 года назад

    Very easy setup. Your wife did a fine job as model, and the results were lovely.

  • @patthompson1253
    @patthompson1253 3 года назад

    Incredible demonstration, I can't wait to thy this. Hats off to your wife, I can't imagine my wife being to patient:)

  • @richiemattinson2415
    @richiemattinson2415 2 года назад

    Incredible!!
    So simplistic with equipment most us have at home.
    Loved the results!
    And what better model to have than that of your beautiful wife!
    Cheers Richie

  • @vincenzomotta8958
    @vincenzomotta8958 4 года назад

    Very interesting video. Good solution and creativity.
    Thanks

  • @JCImagesBehindtheShot
    @JCImagesBehindtheShot 4 года назад +4

    Very cool! Something new! Beautiful model!

  • @kyledarrenhanson
    @kyledarrenhanson 3 года назад

    Brilliant idea with foam core on umbrella and how you lit this!

  • @nurlaelytaha1919
    @nurlaelytaha1919 4 года назад

    wow ! 😲 this is so wow !!!

  • @unegziste
    @unegziste 4 года назад

    One of the best teachers on line... I've seen almost all your lessons on RUclips and thanks to these tips I'm sure I will make some progress in the future. Greetings from Serbia

  • @leroysiagian139
    @leroysiagian139 4 года назад

    Beautiful portrait 👍👍👍

  • @alcaps301
    @alcaps301 3 года назад

    Wow!! Just 1 light and it's Perfect! Thanks!

  • @jayeshnair29
    @jayeshnair29 3 года назад +1

    Just Wonderful ❤️

  • @bigb5665
    @bigb5665 2 года назад

    you are an amazing photographer... 🤩

  • @PrendosNewZealandLimited
    @PrendosNewZealandLimited 4 года назад

    Love the simplicity of the setup. Knocked it out of the park with this one. Superb direction of your wife too, what a combo.

  • @Arobenson
    @Arobenson 3 года назад

    Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing

  • @iriguilligui
    @iriguilligui 3 года назад

    great video, great lighting and so nice to see your emotion on the result of your wife's photo, thanks man

  • @donbender9414
    @donbender9414 3 года назад

    Clever idea! Never would've thought of that!

  • @joshuamalama7639
    @joshuamalama7639 3 года назад

    Oh my.. Just Beautiful
    Amazing Amazing

  • @vinayakpatil8090
    @vinayakpatil8090 3 года назад

    Fantastic. I love your videos and the techniques you explain.Gr8 Work.

  • @fintonmainz7845
    @fintonmainz7845 Год назад

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @ducatitastic
    @ducatitastic 4 года назад

    Fabulous images, great technique, your wife is very pretty, thanks for sharing.

  • @djben928
    @djben928 Год назад

    I like your videos and sharing it to my friends. I'm learning a lot. I hope to see you soon sir. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MrJueKa
    @MrJueKa 4 года назад

    sometimes getting awesome looking results can be so easy if you know what to do - Well done and thanks for sharing ! 👍🏆

  • @TheSocialjerry
    @TheSocialjerry 4 года назад

    Jiggie Jiggie Jiggie .. this is one of best tutorials I've seen you made. I have a 43" parabolic umbrella and I was planning on getting a black foam board. This has given me another reasons to get it. I will definitely be trying this with my first lady. Thanks for sharing ... looking forward to the vid.

  • @westonsmith4572
    @westonsmith4572 4 года назад

    I tried this technique and it works very well. Thank-you very much. Cheers from Canada.

  • @blackie75
    @blackie75 3 года назад

    You have the greatest photography name in the world....Jiggie. You could also have been a professional dancer 😂I'm learning so much from you, thanks for the great content.

  • @HOZEY99
    @HOZEY99 Год назад

    I need to get a smaller umbrella because I have a 60 inch moon light modifier (?) But I cannot wait to try this. Perhaps with this larger modifier, I could get full body shots? Im so excited now, for my day off!! Your teaching style is perfect for me!!! Thank you so much for sharing yoir knowledge

  • @moacatzin
    @moacatzin 3 года назад

    That wraparound light is fantastic, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @louiennieltinio6738
    @louiennieltinio6738 4 года назад

    Breathtaking B&W Photo. 👌🤩❤️

  • @steveyinasia
    @steveyinasia 3 года назад

    I definitely want to try this setup, amazing results

    • @JiggieAlejandrino
      @JiggieAlejandrino  3 года назад +1

      You should! :) Have fun!

    • @steveyinasia
      @steveyinasia 3 года назад

      @@JiggieAlejandrino hi Jiggie, where do you buy your Phottix 120 umbrella in Manila . I have a 85 however it’s not quite big enough

  • @ericwilcox2442
    @ericwilcox2442 2 года назад

    Getting ready to try this technique! Thanks for sharing.

  • @fredsonvideo3709
    @fredsonvideo3709 4 года назад

    This is so awesome! So lovely! 👍😀♥️🎉

  • @rodel.sangalang
    @rodel.sangalang 3 года назад +3

    That was simply AMAZING! Excellent demo of the setup and model cueing. Image captures speak volumes on how effective the technique is. Keep up the good work and definitely looking forward to future vids. ❤️

  • @MariaCarmela4165
    @MariaCarmela4165 4 года назад +3

    It’s always a thrill seeing you shoot your muse! Enjoyed being part of this even if it was remotely. Looking forward to the day we can actually shoot in person together! Thank you!☺️

  • @aldrinoneal
    @aldrinoneal 4 года назад

    Wow! Wow! Im inspired, shoot korin mother ko hahaha, galing din ni mam mag pose!

  • @dukegreer1915
    @dukegreer1915 4 года назад

    I love this and how you explained the posing makes it even more special your wife is so good and with your coaching. Thank you for this I have to try this

    • @JiggieAlejandrino
      @JiggieAlejandrino  4 года назад

      You are so welcome! and enjoy the process of creating your images

  • @charliegreen1989
    @charliegreen1989 4 года назад

    Love this Jiggie, beautiful shots. Will definitely be trying this out.

  • @petermededa5621
    @petermededa5621 4 года назад +1

    OMG! So beautiful! thank you for this Sir.

    • @JiggieAlejandrino
      @JiggieAlejandrino  4 года назад

      You’re welcome :)

    • @petermededa5621
      @petermededa5621 4 года назад

      @@JiggieAlejandrino am now your fan sir :) followed you on instagram and FB too. looking forward for more tutorial vids from you.

  • @nasroullahdinally5140
    @nasroullahdinally5140 4 года назад +4

    Hi Jiggie, this is so inspiring. I love dramatic and moody shots like that. Thank you for sharing!

  • @deshalidezoysa3508
    @deshalidezoysa3508 3 года назад

    Beautiful .

  • @iguanstudio850
    @iguanstudio850 3 года назад

    Hi Jiggie and Coco. Thank you for your wonderfull and inspiring videos. Great work. Great explanations and a superb modell! Fantastic both of you. Thanks again.

  • @Kenmcfarland001
    @Kenmcfarland001 4 года назад

    Brilliant as usual

  • @MultiCoolzero
    @MultiCoolzero 4 года назад

    Wow love it 😍 nice

  • @johnninofilipino1504
    @johnninofilipino1504 4 года назад

    I'm in awe Sir Jiggie😲! Beautiful work👏

  • @alexsimon443
    @alexsimon443 4 года назад +5

    Oh my god, youre a Genius! i love that! I want to learn from you!

  • @LucioBusaPhotography
    @LucioBusaPhotography 4 года назад

    Amazing. Congrats. Very beautiful portraits!

  • @rudimehtaphotography
    @rudimehtaphotography 3 года назад

    Love it . Genius

  • @supremeomegacompany
    @supremeomegacompany 4 года назад

    Oooo my goodness, just simple and powerful

  • @thephotographersanz9943
    @thephotographersanz9943 4 года назад

    👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Amazing!

  • @lucies1165
    @lucies1165 3 года назад

    The way you play with the light in your videos is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I will definetly try this out soon!

  • @nunofarizo
    @nunofarizo 4 года назад

    Such a trick! Congrats mate!

  • @ehtisham49
    @ehtisham49 Год назад

    Love it ❤

  • @yanafridabinaev
    @yanafridabinaev 4 года назад

    Phenomenal! Thanks for this video!

  • @westonsmith4572
    @westonsmith4572 4 года назад

    I tried this with a 2 ft X 3 ft black foam core and continuous lights and a scrim screen, and then also with a piece of black hand-painted cardboard that is about 20in X 30in with a 42 inch brolly umbrella and flash. It worked great with both. Thank you for posting. Cheers from Canada.

  • @nickmelkata3950
    @nickmelkata3950 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic demo, very creative approach with amazing results. Thanks so much for sharing with us! Congrats on having created the best portrait stream on RUclips.

  • @peejrevs2539
    @peejrevs2539 4 года назад

    OMG!!!!!!!! Perfect couple!!!

  • @zexpn
    @zexpn 3 года назад

    genius idea po! galing! watching from dublin.

  • @peterbrehaut3780
    @peterbrehaut3780 4 года назад

    I love watching you shoot these videos. The results you and your wife get are amazing :) You make it look so easy and that helps me want to shoot so a big thank you for that.

  • @aromaalagboso9691
    @aromaalagboso9691 2 года назад

    This is amazing.
    Your wife is a good model

  • @wearedeleons9402
    @wearedeleons9402 4 года назад

    Swabe to kuya! Salamat po 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @108manik
    @108manik 4 года назад

    Magical pics and so simple set up. Something I will surely try. May be use a window as light source as I don't have lights

  • @westonsmith4572
    @westonsmith4572 4 года назад +2

    Wow, this is very interesting, thank you for posting. Cheers from Canada.

  • @farhoodneyli9397
    @farhoodneyli9397 4 года назад

    love that! I want to learn ..... Awesome

  • @deonmills
    @deonmills 4 года назад

    I really enjoyed this video I learned a lot.

  • @reyneilperez5578
    @reyneilperez5578 4 года назад

    Excellet tutorial!

  • @irfanjohn4621
    @irfanjohn4621 3 года назад

    It is very very good.

  • @CarlosHBolivarB
    @CarlosHBolivarB 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous image, I'll definitely try it. Thank for sharing!

  • @merandadevan4228
    @merandadevan4228 4 года назад

    I really enjoy how you cue your subject with your hands. I might have to screen shot and study your methods a bit more. I find that can be difficult, giving direction on posing. You do it with so much confidence.

    • @JiggieAlejandrino
      @JiggieAlejandrino  4 года назад

      That’s the key, do it with confidence even if you don’t know what you are doing! LOL

  • @rainierquiambao8494
    @rainierquiambao8494 4 года назад

    Ang ganda Sir Jiggie. Salamat

  • @neilabraham2165
    @neilabraham2165 4 года назад

    Wonderful!

  • @edgardobulosan8329
    @edgardobulosan8329 4 года назад

    I love it..👍

  • @ArtandLes
    @ArtandLes 4 года назад

    That's a very nice one. I never used one light this way. Thanks for sharing 💡👍

  • @mirandavandenberk786
    @mirandavandenberk786 3 года назад

    Wow this is great. I go try it at home

  • @Angelo_Paduraru
    @Angelo_Paduraru 2 года назад

    This is amazing!!! Instantly Subed!!!

  • @icreatecontent67
    @icreatecontent67 4 года назад +1

    Simply WOW...
    Watched 2 videos of yours and subscribed already..
    Amazing content, amazing and simple techniques but Outstanding Results
    Also, Loved your shoes haha 🙌🏻

  • @leronford
    @leronford 4 года назад

    Excellent tutorial! I had no idea that was possible with one light. I can't wait to try this out.

  • @handsome4all597
    @handsome4all597 3 года назад

    Fabulous

  • @egoleathergoodsnc4770
    @egoleathergoodsnc4770 3 года назад

    thank you for your tutorials , they have leveled up my shooting