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

[@johnz4412]

Gavin's creative enthusiasm is always refreshing!

[@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!

[@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

[@davidholyoake5767]

Cool! Enjoy watching your video's.

[@DMW5533]

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

[@johng5819]

REALLY liked the ruffles. Perfect texture for that photo.

[@johnclay7644]

very informative 10mins on portrait photography Thanks Gavin.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks John 👍

[@MusicJunky3]

Oh wonderful !

[@davehudson1744]

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

[@ramyahmed787]

Always and always You are the master 👏

[@jcblum1507]

great teacher!!! great MOdel 😍

[@jacquelinemartin9793]

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

[@Maddox-Cooley]

Always and always You are the master

[@stefano_campani]

Super video Gavin Thank you

[@theblackarrow]

As always, Gavin is THE MAN !

[@jorgefiocchi]

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

[@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 😉

[@PocreataCiprian]

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

[@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!

[@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" 😉

[@AnVoPhotography]

Brilliant. Love the tutu. 👍👍👍👍😊

[@raymondjackso25]

This was fire!

[@AK-hk2pd]

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

[@victormultanen1981]

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

[@stigjarlehauk6014]

Nice Gavin, as always.

[@AllenRReid]

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

[@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" ;)

[@marcusprime357]

Thanks for the inspiration Gavin Hoey! Great stuff!

[@lolingsaraee]

Making the art of lighting less mysterious, many thanks 🙏

[@CLEF4RD]

your amazing Gavin!

[@jasonthompson2364]

Great video as always

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@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?

[@mikechen777]

Amazing tips, Thanks so much

[@jean-francoisleger]

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

[@richardsears6005]

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

[@realniteart]

Brilliant!

[@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.

[@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 🙂

[@joseph1172]

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

[@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',,,

[@prakashkadam9712]

Great photography sir ,thanks u .

[@stephaneclaveau9736]

Brilliant!!

[@theresarice7289]

Very glad to see you again.

[@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 😉😉

[@paulmullin3202]

Really good ideas.

[@paulbell9957]

Beautiful image mate 😊😊

[@michelplassan3322]

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

[@sannimarialindberg]

Thank you!! ❤

[@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 😁

[@filipesilva954]

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

[@dunnymonster]

Always creative, always entertaining. Another top tutorial Gavin 👍

[@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.

[@ahmedyassensama]

amazing ... thanks ❣❣❣💯💯

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video Gavin

[@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 😉

[@tmhart43]

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

[@stuarttatlock8217]

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

[@DietrichLasa]

Awesome results with thinking outside the box Thank you!

[@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!

[@gordwilliam4384]

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

[@andymcgarty3099]

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

[@Butterflyeffect1975-d6b]

Thanks' for sharing 🌹

[@guptagphotography995]

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

[@143bucks]

Gavin, you're the best!

[@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 👍

[@josephchan4198]

Always learn something from him. Thanks.

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thanks a lot!

[@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!

[@sentaur14]

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

[@sparksk9]

Great video!

[@thearabicdp]

Gavin always impresses. Thanks for the tips

[@kapilbhallafoto]

Fabulous, quick, great learning

[@tymigota1083]

great stuff.

[@kennethcheong4498]

Great ideas Gavin! Love it!

[@kavanlake871]

Nice work Gavin 😎👌🏾. Thank you.

[@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???

[@ThaliaMoriaCasan]

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

[@vijaysrinivasan2225]

This is stunning. What a learning!

[@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 ❤

[@karenarden3266]

Inspiring as always!!!! Thank you!!

[@focus1ist]

Another great one! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ale.giacobazzi]

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

[@Alex_science]

Great!

[@jerrym8140]

Love your creativity, so fun too!

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Awesome !!! Love these ideas !!!

[@cjk1943]

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

[@ovadiasp]

Hi, thanks for the great live shows - where can I find a schedule for live Gavin shows on this channel and on Adorama?

[@Mauriciovideomaker]

Gavin is just the best❤

[@DjDupree]

Amazing video

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@mhc2b]

I love the result you have on Sophie about 3:45, moving the temperature a bit to the left. To my eyes it is just stunning. However, her face still seems quite warm, compared to the bluish background. Did you mask her face to keep off some of the cooler temperature, or is it an optical illusion that her skin still seems warm?

[@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! 🙏

[@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.

[@robjenkins6181]

Hi Gavin. love the videos and shots. can you tell me what the external monitor set up is you are using please. Thanks

[@krieseljoris]

I love the way you teach!

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you Joris 👍

[@sempringham3868]

This was one of the best of your many great videos, Gavin. I especially appreciate the schematics that came with each set-up. I screen-shot them, printed them, and put them in my idea binder. It would be great if they could be added to the video as a .pdf, and even better if there was an example of what resulted from the set-up. I hope you're working on a book. I'm sure there are thousands out here who, like me, would gladly pre-order. Thanks for making this all accessible and real.

[@stevespencer9001]

You know I think the biggest issue for all us budding portrait photographers is finding willing models to practice on and improve our confidence. Any thoughts or tips Gavin?

[@truthsayers8725]

if you want someone with experience, a lot of times they dont want to work for free or TFP. if you DO find someone who will model for free or TFP, they dont have a clue as to what to do. i know Gavin has a 'reluctant model' video but that really doesnt take into account those of us who dont have any direction/posing experience either.

[@darinharker21]

I found it if you do look at Instagram and search for model near you and if their photos are not very good they will probably do a trade for pics

[@leronford]

I would suggest going to a site like Model Mayhem, finding an experienced model, and paying them. It will shorten your learning curve.

[@markthomasduggan6515]

Awesome video! Usually videos with this title are click-baity and stay too safe! This was a lot of fun. The flooring wall is genius! Do you have any videos describing your tethering / tablet setup!?

[@GavinHoey]

Just for you Mark :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGXNmYenqJaWl6s