I set the white balance to make the shot look the way I want. I use different settings to suit the scene but always work in manual. If in doubt use auto white balance and decide on the final look in post production.

@@LovegroveTraining Thanks Damien

LCD and EVF setup process is the same as 50s. I use Raw file processing so no colour profile is applied until export from Lightroom. My 16 bit Tiffs are in Adobe RGB, my web resolution files are in sRGB and any files I send to magazines are Adobe 98 ready for CMYK conversion. Any files I send to labs for printing are sRGB. My camera jpeg settings are SRGB as this looks best on EVF and LCD. I don’t use the jpegs. :)

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Thanks. Enjoy your photography. Once the menus are set you can forget them and just get on with creating images. :)

Hi, The LED fresnel spotlights I use are made by Lupo and come up on Ebay from time to time. Look for Lupo 1000 or 650. Aliexpress have many Fresnel spotlights too at remarkably low prices. Thanks for the compliments.

Thank you for your kind words. Here is my online course: school.lovegroveadventures.com/p/portrait-lighting-masterclass :) Best regards, Damien

Hi Mika, Thank you for the compliments. With the GFX100ll I use AFC. It's worth noting that I only shoot portraits. If I shot landscapes, street, or architecture it would be different. With all other GFX cameras, I shoot Single-point AF, keep the focus square really small and move it to the exact point that I want to focus on. I then use the half press of the shutter method. Only the GFX 100ll is fast enough to track the kind of portraits that I shoot using AFC and eye detection. This camera has allowed me to be more dynamic and fluid in my shooting and that is the sole reason that I 'upgraded'. It's rare that a new camera can change the way I shoot and this camera is one of them. I hope this helps, Damien

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏

Thank you for the compliments. Have fun with your 100s :)

Thank you for those kind words :)

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The zooms are a bit soggy at f2.8 and more importantly f4 gets both eyes and the tip of the nose sharp whilst maintaining focus separation. We shot f4 for 10 years (400 weddings) and it gave the finished work a consistent look. Just like feature films are shot at one aperture we did the same ;) I hope this helps.

Thanks again for prompt reply sir. Yes ive watch all your videos on youtube and i belive this is my third time re watching them. I do learn something new each and everytime whathing your videos. Really appriciate your work and God bless both of you.. ❤❤

Hi, Thank you for your kind comments. All the videos that I'm currently producing are exclusively for this portrait lighting course: school.lovegroveadventures.com/p/portrait-lighting-masterclass I added this one here because it is in the public preview zone of my course and I thought it would be useful to a wider audience. :)

Cu plăcere. Ma bucur ca ti-a placut :)

Hi, KZbin used to be a good platform to earn a bit of a second income but the amount of money they pay per view has dropped massively. They forced us creators to have more and more adverts to make the process worthwhile and now the user experience is awful for any monetised content. I have published all the videos that I have here advert free and uninterrupted on my blog at Prophotonut.com All my new content is going into my lighting course where at least I can earn enough money to pay the bills. There are some tough decisions to make being a content creator these days. :(

Thank you David :)

Thank you 🙏

Thank you :) I've not really gone away. I've just completed 47 videos for my online course in portraiture. It's been a labour of love for sure.

Thanks, it was always there. 13 years on I use a GFX and there are no naff warnings disturbing the view ;)

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Hi, Thanks for your message. I've updated the code for you because it ran out in 2018. It is FULGEO and is valid for Lumen. I've increased it to 25% discount. Happy Christmas.

It works, love the Damien videos, I can watch it the whole day, Happy Christmas @@LovegroveTraining

Unfortunately a light meter would be useless in the majority of these shots. I used light meters for the first 20 years of my professional work and they were invaluable in the days of film, but since the digital age light meters have been less and less valuable as LCD and EVFs have improved. Luckily we have eyes and feedback on screen. Measuring the quantity of blue back light needed to give a desired effect would be a challenge to say the least.

Hi Don, I’ve not switched it off yet but I’ve been mainly using a monopod. I used a tripod for some video work and I left it on without issue. I’m not expecting to change IBIS or OIS settings when using a tripod.

Thanks Ivan :)

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it was helpful Don :)

That's a really good point, Stuart. I still use my X-Pro2 from time to time as it is less intimidating for the person in front of the camera. As far as technical quality is concerned 16mp is enough for most people and print sizes.

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Thank you

Thank you :)

Hi Shanley, Thank you for your custom and compliments. Scattergels are available here: lovegroveadventures.com/scattergels/ Best regards, Damien

@@LovegroveTraining Thanks, will do.

Thank you 🙏 To darken a background in a studio move your subject further away from the background to ensure that no light lands on the background.

I like your world ! Thank you.@@LovegroveTraining

Thank you Steve :)

Hi Jay, Thank you :) Hotels, SUV's, model fees and fuel were all included so it worked out to be great value. I had to book 118 hotel rooms for the tour and I recced all the shooting locations to ensure they were suitable and right for our adventure. I didn't want to cut any corners ;) Best regards, Damien

@@LovegroveTraining Ah! Much better. Thank you! I'll keep an eye for your next U.S. (Cali/Nev) tour! Cheers!

All the info is here :) @@jaym5938 lovegroveadventures.com/deserts-and-gold-dust-adventure-2024/

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Here they are: www.prophotonut.com/2023/06/27/deserts-gold-dust-2023-pictures-and-inspiration/

@@LovegroveTraining hooo my friend so very beautiful....

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Thank you Colin for being part of this epic adventure :)

Thank you Peter :) Although I’m not sure your words are true. The sentiment is appreciated.

Thank you :)

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. The crew loved your company and I love your pictures :) Damien

Thank you :)