3 Quick Fixes For Your Uninspiring Portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@candaceollis1102]

Gavin is such a joy to watch and listen to.

[@Pikmeir]

In another life, Gavin was a comedy TV actor. Really love your energy in all of your videos and they're always easy to understand!

[@johnz4412]

Gavin's creative enthusiasm is always refreshing!

[@johng5819]

REALLY liked the ruffles. Perfect texture for that photo.

[@johnclay7644]

very informative 10mins on portrait photography Thanks Gavin.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks John 👍

[@davehudson1744]

THE BEST teacher by far, simple, easy to follow...excellent

[@theblackarrow]

As always, Gavin is THE MAN !

[@AnVoPhotography]

Brilliant. Love the tutu. 👍👍👍👍😊

[@photoday0354]

Gavin , i love it 👏👏👏

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@DMW5533]

Gavin I wished your videos were more than once a month I learn so much from you appreciate everything you do!

[@stigjarlehauk6014]

Nice Gavin, as always.

[@jacquelinemartin9793]

WOW I truly enjoyed this video! VERY creative and doable! Thank you Gavin

[@marcusprime357]

Thanks for the inspiration Gavin Hoey! Great stuff!

[@lolingsaraee]

Making the art of lighting less mysterious, many thanks 🙏

[@victorcruzphoto]

Wow, what an excellent result with so little equipment. This is what I always teach my students... Little is More!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Victor. I find more is usually more but also sometimes the more I have the slower I move 😉

[@theresarice7289]

Very glad to see you again.

[@toptophe]

Finally, I watch your always fun and interesting video: your are so inspiring! Thanks to all the team, especialy to you Gavin and Sophie!

[@PocreataCiprian]

You are genial! Its și pleasure to wach all your videos! Big respect from Romania!

[@hectorespino3740]

Could you record a video showing how to use the photometer? How can you make better photos when you use it? Please

[@victormultanen1981]

I learned creative lighting techniques, and I love this "subscribe" sign popping up, very creative.

[@davidottman9501]

Thanks Gavin! These are (of course) great ideas. Their value lies in the inspiration, not necessarily your specific suggestions. Your point is clear, step out of the "normal" box. I'll apply your lesson!

[@GavinHoey]

Spot on David, that's exactly what I hoped to convey 🙂

[@sakuovaskainen8494]

Gavin you are a legend! Not that simple but you give hope :)

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Saku. Not sure I can make it much more simple then "move the light" 😉

[@MusicJunky3]

Oh wonderful !

[@mikechen777]

Amazing tips, Thanks so much

[@josephchan4198]

Always learn something from him. Thanks.

[@paulmullin3202]

Really good ideas.

[@jorgefiocchi]

Hi Gavin!!! You are a Genius!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Grettings from Rosario in Argentina. Giorgio

[@AllenRReid]

Enjoyed the video...Gavin is great at what he does and keeps everything simple and understandable.

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Awesome !!! Love these ideas !!!

[@jean-francoisleger]

As my models are not professionals, Having some ideas to spice up a bit the shooting is more than welcome. Thanks Gav!

[@vanessasutcliffe5147]

Well done!! This is great

[@davidholyoake5767]

Cool! Enjoy watching your video's.

[@DietrichLasa]

Awesome results with thinking outside the box Thank you!

[@Maddox-Cooley]

Always and always You are the master

[@BeverleyClarke-gc9ku]

Brilliant as always, I wouldn't have thought of using two children's tutus as a ruff 😀

[@GavinHoey]

It's a fine line between genius and ridiculous Beverley but it's nice to be on the right side every so often 😁

[@stuarttatlock8217]

Amazing, amazing video. So simple, so easy thanks Gavin

[@ramyahmed787]

Always and always You are the master 👏

[@143bucks]

Gavin, you're the best!

[@elboogie2324]

Gavin, I don't know how you do it man, but you make this all look so easy. I'm so nervous about doing studio portraits and failing at it that it paralyzed me from doing it. Then I watch your videos and you show how simple it is and I get inspired to at least try. Thank you for all the great work that you do.

[@GavinHoey]

I fail all the time, in fact that genius idea I thought I had rarely ever looks exactly how I planned. Try, fail, adjust, repeat 😉

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Start with a model that's friendly like a sibling or parent!!

[@jamilgotcher5456]

@@tumblingrosesstudio Or a new model who is just starting out themselves and it's explained to them that you are new too and they'll be more patient when they aren't being charged for portfolio shots.

[@AK-hk2pd]

Thank you both, great inspiration helps to overcome that “I haven’t got the kit” complaint. Thanks so much.

[@stefano_campani]

Super video Gavin Thank you

[@kapilbhallafoto]

Fabulous, quick, great learning

[@vijaysrinivasan2225]

This is stunning. What a learning!

[@tmhart43]

Just love these videos, so fun to watch and I am always inspired!

[@jcblum1507]

great teacher!!! great MOdel 😍

[@kennethcheong4498]

Great ideas Gavin! Love it!

[@andymcgarty3099]

Another fantastic video full of great ideas and inspiration. Thanks.

[@realniteart]

Brilliant!

[@filipesilva954]

i love your work, i'm a fan. thanks to all of you who share your knowledge.

[@michelplassan3322]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of photography. Some great ideas that I will definitely use

[@dunnymonster]

Always creative, always entertaining. Another top tutorial Gavin 👍

[@gordwilliam4384]

Once again - great tips!!! Always look forward to your presentations Gavin!!

[@ThaliaMoriaCasan]

You rock! Amazing love your work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jerrym8140]

Love your creativity, so fun too!

[@focus1ist]

Another great one! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@CLEF4RD]

your amazing Gavin!

[@raydunn3501]

I thought that was absolutely brilliant Gavin,,, Just goes to show stay with basic equipment and a basic idea you get fantastic shots,,, Loved it,,, More like that please',,,

[@raymondjackso25]

This was fire!

[@jasonthompson2364]

Great video as always

[@thearabicdp]

Gavin always impresses. Thanks for the tips

[@darrenleigh201]

Excellent video! Great, simple set-ups and loved the idea of the child's tutu as a ruff! And Sophie doesn't take a bad photo, either!

[@karenarden3266]

Inspiring as always!!!! Thank you!!

[@kimmichiels784]

Solution : Have a Sophie?

[@GavinHoey]

Works for me Kim 😉

[@kimmichiels784]

@@GavinHoey team Gavin always does amazing work, so inspiring

[@OG_reket]

Indeed what I understood, all three things include a Sophie

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Another great video! Thank you Gavin!

[@sannimarialindberg]

Thank you!! ❤

[@stephaneclaveau9736]

Brilliant!!

[@Mauriciovideomaker]

Gavin is just the best❤

[@linomaury]

Gavin, when I watch your videos I like to imagine that I'm taking photography classes with Austin Powers. Thanks for the lessons, you are the best!

[@zoltanbodo8266]

Your creative thinking is inspiring! Using simple things in simple ways to achieve good stuff. Makes me think what I have at home I could throw in next time I shoot. Thanks for these videos! Never stop making them 😅

[@GavinHoey]

Random things used out of context can sometimes work surprisingly well Zoltán 😉😉

[@cjk1943]

❤ As always a great video with great ideas, love that show

[@baccus61]

Awesome as usual Gavin. You're my fav photographer and you explain things so well and your photos look great, to me!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Richard 👍

[@kavanlake871]

Nice work Gavin 😎👌🏾. Thank you.

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video Gavin

[@filetdelumiere5037]

Gavin, I do like your videos because you are very creative. You show us that we can do so much with little means. I enjoy following you since the very beginning of your first channel "Gavtrain" ;)

[@Prakashkadam196]

Great photography sir ,thanks u .

[@richardsears6005]

very cool , i spent the day working with the settings on my speedlite now im looking for a place to shoot

[@krieseljoris]

I love the way you teach!

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you Joris 👍

[@tymigota1083]

great stuff.

[@alanroderick7153]

Thanks for the various ideas. Great for future shoots. Must try the over-head strip box again; it can be very dramatic, as you and Sophie have shown. Did like the small shadow on Sophie from the flooring - really gave depth to the image. The silver/metallic tutu was brilliant in terms of colour/texture. As always, well done to everyone !

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan. The best bit (for me) was me handing a tutu to Sophie and her not think I was crazy 😉

[@sentaur14]

Really great... love watching Gavin's videos .. makes me want to go and take photos (as opposed to go and buy new gear)

[@ahmedyassensama]

amazing ... thanks ❣❣❣💯💯

[@Butterflyeffect1975-d6b]

Thanks' for sharing 🌹

[@Alex_science]

Great!

[@paulbell9957]

Beautiful image mate 😊😊

[@jackvainer9679]

Gavin, your videos are always fun and educational. I always learn something new. This time, I'd like to ask about your tethering setup with a tablet. Could you share more about it?

[@mohamedmonir4373]

waiting every video, and every time my passion for photography increases from your easy and wonderful teaching, and I look forward to trying these lessons that develop my skills in photography, especially the art of portraiture. Thank you, Mr. Gavin ❤

[@ale.giacobazzi]

Top notch video, as usual, Gavin! In my next life I wanna be Gavin's assistant 😄📸

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thanks a lot!

[@sparksk9]

Great video!

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@DjDupree]

Amazing video

[@jamilgotcher5456]

I like the way Sophie knew to tilt her head up towards the light when it was over her head. Either she knew or Gavin had done some test shots prior and he told her. Most new models won't know to do this so remember to direct them to look up with their head but also don't look up with the eyes so far that you see too much white underneath the iris of the eye.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Jamil. Much as just pressing record and going for it sounds cool, in reality there's a lot of prep before each video and yes, that includes a run through 😉

[@bostjanlaba]

Gavin is one of the most pleasant, friendly teacher of photography. He's truly making you believe in yourself not being afraid of bad results etc. I have a question though - what to do, when you want to put a softbox really close but the flash head is actually too powerful even at lowest setting? I'd like to stay at f/8 or f/11 for best lens performance, but I would have to go to f/16 or even f/22. Unless I use ND filter....any other tricks? With really close (more than one) softboxes and heads too powerful, key light is already very "hot", so no room for fill light to go a stop or two more down...

[@GavinHoey]

Lots of things you Could do with an over bright light but I'd try HSS flash (if its available) or if you want to go low tech, I've attached white fabric to the inner or outer diffuser which acts like an ND filter in your flash 😉

[@bostjanlaba]

@@GavinHoey no hss on my elinchroms but I love your suggestion with additional fabric. Simple and effective for sure! Thank you! 🙏

[@guptagphotography995]

Super work sir .. m from India and follow your video

[@joseph1172]

I want a Sophie! 😂 Makes things easier. Gavin your the King. I have really enjoyed your tips and ur experiments..it inspires!

[@My2Drumsticks]

Gavin. I’ve watched a couple videos of you with Sophi. I wouldn’t play basketball against her if I were you. Great video.

[@quick9smitty511]

Beautiful, as always! Question: Sophie seemed to be close to the white wall background and I'm surprised that even at 1/250th shutter speed the wall was so gray and sometimes black. How far was she from the background so that the spill can be kept at a minimum???

[@MicahTischler]

I'm flummoxed by the final bit - that tuturuff look seemed to be begging for smoke (given how the edges looked like smoke curls themselves), and this is a Gavin Hoey video ... yet, there was no smoke! This leaves me very curious if that was attempted and it just didn't look right, per the note about "if it doesn't work, don't show anyone." Whatever the case, massive, ongoing thanks to Sophie and @GavinHoey.

[@corykphotography]

Going to save this video for when I get a stripbox, Thanks Gavin!!

[@GavinHoey]

I do love a stripbox/grid combo Cory but why wait? What happens if you use a bare bulb or an octabox or a cookie instead of a stripbox? I don't know but now I'm curious to find out!

[@peterdoering4314]

Another great Video - I have a question. I am new to portraits. It seems like my lights are always in my shots. Is it because I am just using speed lights - if I use a stronger light source would that work to back them up. Or am I just setting it up wrong from the beginning. Thank you