5 Minutes to show how I setup my Off Camera Flash!!!

[@vincentmesiti7172]

5 minutes video that gave me so much information compared to the numerous and lenghty video on the same subject that fails to deliver. Thank you Jason for this clear and concise video!

[@Eruvadhor]

I really like the way the off camera flash is used here, it enhances the image, being outdoors but still looking natural - quite often it's not used like that, which isn't a style I like.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you! Yes sometimes it can look too ‘flashy’. Thanks for leaving a comment as well!

[@MohondhaY]

Yeah exactly what I thought when I saw the thumbnail.

[@emedina73]

I prefer using this method because there are times when natural lighting can look flat and unappealing. This is when off camera flash can add soft pleasant lighting as well as dimension to your subject.

[@playinlikejimi]

I couldn't agree more. One of the biggest culprits I see is sunsets in the background with an over powered light at a completely different direction than the sun. This is a great example of what I like seeing with a flash and what I'd like to learn.

[@rj5872]

The most simplest explanation ever. Thank you!!!

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ToniRoni708]

3 classes away from gaining my associates in Commercial Photography and I finally get it! Thanks a bunch!

[@hom296]

One of the very best demos on how to do OCF!

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!

[@Happy-nu5dr]

First time I can understand how to use off light ,thank you

[@kennyvaughn3912]

Your simplistic approach was exactly what I needed...

[@medievil2]

that's exactly what I said. simple yet full of information .

[@pajamaman4832]

I’ve come across so many videos on exposure for off camera flash and I wish I had come across your video first sir. This was the easiest to understand. Thank you for your video.

[@whiterock1865]

And just in case anyone was wondering why you can only adjust aperture/iso to effect brightness of flash in image exposure is because the flash pulse duration is much faster than any shutter speed you'd be using, so the added flash light pulse is like 1/20,000 of a second and is "done" long before your 1/200, 1/2000 etc shutter is done. That's also why most pro cameras give you the choice of first or second curtain flash sync, so it either fires when the shutter first opens, or fires just before the shutter closes...or in the case of high speed sync, the flash fires several times to match up with the Rolling readout of your imager, which is also why ultimate flash power is reduced in high speed sync since the flash can't fire its full power in such rapid progression it needs for the HSS.

[@tpjp2004]

Thank you very much for doing this. Showing what you see on the camera and your explanations really sets you above others!!

[@Linda-ib2yz]

Your videos have helped me learn my camera and you’re always on point. I have also improved so much. Thank you!

[@neiils899]

Best explanation of flash photography I've watched so far. Very informative. Thank you!

[@rochendlywouters9113]

Simple tips like this is what everyone remembers for life!

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Jason, very helpful and informative! God bless, good luck and keep creating!

[@patozols7747]

Extremely helpful vid, Jason.

[@Alwaysworking-n4s]

You made this so easy to comprehend. Thanks for doing this

[@carlandjoonretirment]

Quick fast and full of great information. Ty

[@kbophoto]

Thanks! This actually makes sense. Been struggling with this!

[@alf.quijano7582]

Just seeing this video but find it super helpful. Really like your style of videos thank you.

[@Emily-h8l]

Thank you so much for this video! I just got my gear in the mail and set it up right away. I quickly realized I had no clue what I was doing and all my pictures were coming out black in the background and way too bright on my son (who I was practicing on) and I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. after I watched your video the images were perfect! so much info in such an easy way to understand.thank you so much.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@@Emily-h8l love to hear that!!!

[@Pentalvers]

You are so easy to learn from, thank you Jason 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@RodieOsc]

Thank you !! Im more of a videographer and Im beginning photo shoots and this was simple enought to catch on !

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Well done Jason....great information for those who are learning OCF.....Maddie is a doll too....what a nice kid! Hopefully she's doing well in school....

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@@TwoCaptainsOneShip she’s killing it!

[@vanessafigueroa3155]

This was such a helpful video and in only 5 min! I, too, was changing my flash settings and my camera settings. Now I have to find a model and practice. Thank you!

[@dinkobilic9078]

I cannot wait to switch to mirrorless, I swear! Plus I lost my Sekonic lightmeter, and this video relieved me of quite a bit of stress. I really like no measuring approach! Keep it simple, and effective!!

[@ozabot]

Very informative and straight to the point. Great work! Thank you for the video.

[@ObsessiveWhispers]

learnt alot.. You explain everything very easily. Thanks bunch

[@mexicajedimaster]

ill be honest I was skeptical in learning something new, with that said, I've been shooting 18 yrs and I just realized I shoot with the flash and I change the settings on my camera to compensate rather than changing the power of the flash like you showed in the video. The issue is that I shoot ETTL and you know how that goes, ill be shooting manual flash going forward!

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Oh wow!!! I’m sure you’ve made it work for you! Thanks for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate it!

[@siddeshredkar4699]

thank you you helped me learning something new today

[@hlv119]

love love love this video. thx

[@358studios]

Hey, great video. Awesome suggestions on controlling ambient light. Maybe something to add for newbies. I believe you're shooting HSS, in order to get your shutter speed up to 1/2000. Another option, if it's a bright sunny day is an ND filter. Last thing you might mention for beginning photographers is communication with their subjects. For many people, those starter test shots are critical, but they can add tension or confusion if your subject doesn't understand the process. Great content! Love the tutorial. Cheers.

[@mwasdidancestar5844]

I really like how you explain each an every step. Thank you at least I have learned something new

[@StunnafulPhotography]

Gotta love the off camera flash even though I’m a natural light photographer first. 😅 Nice video! Keep at it! 👍🏽💯💯

[@J.Allen_Photography]

There is definitely a time and place for both. I just prefer the look of my OCF to natty.

[@winnieo8432]

please do a beginner video on using a flash for the first time...the common mistakes, best practice, etc. like a dummy guide of some sort. pleeeeeeeease

[@dondwest1]

Good job!!! Good information and to the point!!! Ps Beautiful young lady!😊

[@ARGHAMUKHERJEE]

Nicely demonstrated & so simple. Thanks

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you! Thank you for watching and commenting also!

[@tyjiperkins346]

Thank you so much for this ! It really helped me out today :)

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Glad to hear!!!

[@chrissayno21]

Sheesh. You made that so simple. Can't wait to start using off camera flash!

[@jaysondairo]

I appreciate you Man..thanks for sharing your talent..God bless you

[@whiterock1865]

And if you don't want to use high speed sync you can use variable nd's too on the lens to keep within your standard flash sync speed, many paths to great shots! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Definitely. I never have luck with ND filters. My photos always are soft! I’m probably buying cheap NDs.

[@whiterock1865]

@@J.Allen_Photography Yeah, I bought the NISI variable for my 28-70 f/2 and it was $249 for the 95mm, no softness or color shift that I noticed. But short of using strobe, it allows you to keep the wide aperture in bright sunlight to take full advantage of that beautiful 85mm f/1.2 you're using. Sorry off topic, do you notice much of a power drop with the godox in high speed? Has it ever been an issue?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@@whiterock1865 I haven’t noticed a power drop. Then again, it’s all I really use so I don’t have anything else really to compare. Maybe I just need to spend the big $$ and get a good ND. I guess I think a $90 ND should be good. But I never have any luck. Plus, I like my work flow so spending money on an ND really isn’t that important to me.

[@whiterock1865]

@@J.Allen_Photography Yes! Clearly from the quality of your work, its not a problem! ;)

[@oxxxeee]

HSS is not an issue with current flashes. ND filters turn a $2K lens into a $200 lens

[@camillegartrell8776]

That’s was extremely helpful. Thank you for making it easy to understand. I just subscribed! 😊

[@lexhardy7030]

Thank you. Thorough and straightforward

[@shammysuvarna170]

So nicely explained I dont subscribe anyone usually but now i am your subscriber!

[@tourinojacks5844]

First time watching one of your videos and I can appreciate your knowledge. Great as it was right to the point and no fluff. Love it!! I liked and subbed now, my friend.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!

[@itsjustnick05]

This really helped me. I appreciate this

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Good to hear!

[@robsonflortografia]

O seu canal é ouro ! Hi, from Brazil!

[@richshelton7303]

Very good and useful video! Thank you!

[@YaboiDevin]

Glad I found this channel

[@DavidRodriguezMusic]

Birds up! Nice video.

[@KueVue]

ugh, beautiful! Team OCF!

[@MrV2u]

Plain and simple, new subscriber here.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!

[@NataliaTobon]

Thank you for the video, very helpful!

[@AlexandreNarbert]

Thanks! Just got my first off camera flash unit AD100pro and trying to figure out on using it. This video really helped me 👍

[@J.Allen_Photography]

So awesome. Good luck and I’m glad I could help!!!

[@DuhRaceCar]

Excellent content!❤

[@ASADULBARI1]

Such a simple and excellent video thank you❤

[@bopiyeff]

Great tutorial! Thank you

[@oxxxeee]

Run-N-Gun version: I use an AD200 without modifier on a Manfrotto Alu Ranker Air-Cushioned Light Stand with my Sony a7rIII. Your C-stand, with AD600 weights a ton for moving around quickly. Plus, that modifier is difficult to manage if there are any wind gusts. I also have an assistant to manage the light if budget allows. In a 90-minute session, I get many locations and poses before the models get cold, hot or just burn out. If BG scene is epic, my aperture is around f8. Normally for couples; f4. [settings: AP, 1/250 min SS, auto ISO. Chimp for quick flash power test at each location.] Always shoot in shade or no sun on face. Rinse and repeat. If more BG bokeh needed or darkened, it can be added in LR and PS with subject select masking. Your setup is great for controlled settings with limited venues and ideal conditions.

[@karikaru]

I'm just starting out in strobe photography with a v860iii and x2t trigger. I know I'll have to get a lot closer with my flash especially if I'm shooting outside, but how would you recommend setting up with that? Is it worth it getting a stand and softbox for that small of a flash? (Softbox would just be for indoor since I'm guessing the v860iii would already be having a hard time in any sort of bright outdoor conditions)

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@karikaru softbox will always help soften the light. If you’re really wanting to get into ocf, you’ll quickly outgrow that speed light. So buy a good stand and softbox that you can grow into.

[@lloydmandangu849]

Thank you sir....I'm a beginner so I learnt a lot of stuff 🔥

[@J.Allen_Photography]

That’s awesome!

[@workoutlui]

Great tips and just subscribed. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@AndersAtoms]

She is beautiful!

[@The1realro]

Heard the accent too I was like ayeee haha so sweet

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Maddie is phenomenal. 😎

[@vidademikey9790]

So hot.

[@allenlarsen6521]

Great, simple explanation. Loved it! However, what about white balance? I've watched a lot of videos on this topic and none have mentioned how to get proper white bal. Aren't we working with two different temperatures? What's the best setting?

[@tdawg719]

I feel like even though her face is more lit that she doesn't stand out from the back ground anymore than the flat natural lighting scenario. Perhaps its a matter of taste, but I feel like the better approach to OCF is to make the exposure for the back ground darker. Regardless good explanation

[@Jovonxr]

The whole point is the light her face. You don’t use a flash to make us subject stand out. You use it to light the subject.

[@mchwmedia]

it's rather to fill the shadows on the subject, but I personally also prefer a darker background

[@jaysondairo]

Thanks for this Jason

[@ceasarmercado6759]

Thank you.. very simple to understand..

[@vernonyoung7398]

I love it!

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you Vernon!

[@juans5308]

Informative and concise, great work. Maybe you can help me with a couple of questions, my Canon R5 has exposure simulation, when dialing in the ambient light, do I turn off exp sim? If I have to turn the exp sim off, do I turn it on before I take the final shot? Thanks again.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Let me just check my camera before answering you. I have it set but it’s been a minute since doing it.

[@iamprincearyee]

Love this video!

[@Alexander-yp6rx]

My english is not the best, but i understand it ❤ good Videos, good works

[@kennlw5]

Well done, sir👌🏾👍🏾

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!

[@kennlw5]

Yeah, great work sir keep them coming. I’m in San Antonio also.👍🏾

[@JulioAvalos3000]

Thank you for the tips.

[@loutrujillo9606]

awesome video. thanks for the tip

[@nossomosnikon]

Nice tip! Good video :)

[@SylvainFassio]

really good vidéo ! thank you !

[@Nikke8899]

Lovely guy and very easy so easy to understand!

[@travelingtrekez7034]

Great Video!

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!

[@hassantanveer9149]

I just watched your video & became a subscriber...

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!

[@kirpidon]

the most effective and fast method. adjust background to desired look on the camera screen what I never thought that technic and then adjust flash to desired power and look.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Exactly!

[@MartinV.]

great video

[@chillydoggy8074]

Great tutorial! Which trigger are you using?

[@DJSIC82]

Nice video! on the softbox do you have 1 layer of diffusion? or two layers?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Two, plus the grid and plate inside the beauty dish

[@CerdafiedBaseballClub]

Jason, I’m always going back to your videos for the learning process of HSS. Question on your auto focus. I noticed what looked like to me 2 arrows on the top and bottom of her head in this video. Can you explain? I just use eye detection. Any info is helpful.

[@gabypatty24]

awesome video

[@ketsiaplaza1976]

Great video, can you make a night photography video? Also do you recommend to always use a flash regardless of the time of day?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

I prefer the look with flash pretty much anytime of day. That probably isn’t the answer to your question. I recommend it for me yes! It’s something you’ve got to get comfortable with!

[@ketsiaplaza1976]

@@J.Allen_Photography that’s actually a awesome respond! I came across your video and the pictures are stunning! Love the way you set up your lights! I just purchased a Godox v1 speed line; it not sure you would recommend a strobe ?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@@ketsiaplaza1976 a speedlight is great. I think the V1 is a little stronger than a speedlight too. As for a night session, I will absolutely be planning for at least one! I love shooting portraits at night!

[@ketsiaplaza1976]

@@J.Allen_Photography thanks Jason! I am looking forward to see that photo session

[@migflowers]

Great work Jason! Liked and subbed! Where are you located?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

This wan at the historic market square in San Antonio

[@magicpicturesusa]

Great video! How were you able to set your shutter speed to 1/2000 with a flash - when the max flash shutter speed for flashes is 1/250 on the camera?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

High speed sync.

[@pareshm.pandya6887]

I really like how you explain each and every step very easy. Thank you -🌹 your lens details pls.🙏

[@William305-k6q]

Good video 📸

[@J.Allen_Photography]

Thank you!!!

[@jenniferrekalske9357]

Jason, this is amazing. I am going to be investing in an off camera flash light like this. I have one of those flashes on my camera itself. I notice your focus in your camera is like a bracket...how did you set that? I think you are using a Canon? I have a Mirrorless Canon and I just love your focal setting. It also looks like you have an extended battery? What lens are you using? Sorry for all the questions.

[@jenniferrekalske9357]

I put my foot in my mouth I saw you posted the gear you used. But, what is that focal point setting you are using. I notice it frames the face and I love that.

[@J.Allen_Photography]

I’m just using Eye Tracking and servo mode. It will continuously track the eye for me. I use the R5 with the canon battery grip. It’s awesome!

[@jenniferrekalske9357]

@@J.Allen_Photography I am going to be getting a battery grip here soon. I have eye tracking on my R6, it just does not look like that. It must be an R5 feature. But your work is amazing and I am going to be watching more of your videos. Love the way you light your subjects!

[@Loop2React]

I've seen people using the method where they have the flash off and set the camera to get a dark shot... is it for a different look ?

[@Aman-x5h5v]

If I want to take group pictures, should I do it with softbox or porta light which option is best?

[@LorencCala]

Thanks for the video. I would have used another focal length, like 35mm for this shoot tho… there was a part when you zoomed in where this lens shined.

[@MrIowahawks77]

Good video Do you have any videos on how you save photo files and what size you send for selling to clients

[@Ooooooooo-z6e]

I admire you very much mr jason now i want to ask you in the picture style ie in the landsqab portreat nuatural something is saying what do you use and how much do you do with the numbers inside please answer this yhatt

[@J.Allen_Photography]

A video is coming soon for that!!! I use the camera neutral profile

[@Ooooooooo-z6e]

​@@J.Allen_PhotographyThank you for your interest in replying I am Eritrean and I am involved in the field of camera anyway I made a lot of changes when I started taking your lessons thank you so much

[@pumps0333]

We love Maddie

[@stevemadrid6522]

Just found your channel and I'm loving it! Do you do any mentoring or education? Just wondering.

[@namediramaboea9634]

Amazing video, Mr J Allen 👏🏽. I have been dreading to acquire my first flash, but you just inspired me so much. What would you suggest between the AD400PRO, AD600BM and AD600PRO for anyone looking for a flash that is future-proof and on a budget?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

You cannot go wrong with the AD600BM. I’ve been using it for about 4/5 years and they are amazing. I don’t and haven’t used the pro models, maybe I should try to see if they are worth the extra cost to me. If you wait till thanksgiving timeframe, you can find the 600BM for about $350. Or go with an AD200! Super friendly to the budget!

[@namediramaboea9634]

@J.Allen_Photography Thank you. Will be waiting. The pricing difference between South Africa 🇿🇦 (where I live) is double the amount you pay in the USA 🇺🇸 because here the 600BM is R13 000 minimum which translates to about $700 USD...

[@miklil01]

Good One!.................................

[@Ozhtube]

When shooting with flash: If you shoot at f/8 or f/10, would you keep the ISO at 100 and lower the shutter speed? I think that will cause motion blur if the subject moves a little, so would you increase the ISO instead? How would you set your shutter speed in this case? Will that depend on the “high-speed sync” shutter speed of the flash? For example, if HSS syncs at shutter speeds from 1/400 to 1/8,000 seconds, can I go higher than 1/400, like 1/10?

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@@Ozhtube if I had an ND I could have easily kept the shutter to 1/200s while also keeping my aperture at 1.2 or 1.4 with the iso at 100. I could have stopped down to f8 as you suggest, thus allowing me to slow my shutter. Everything in the entire scene would be in focus then and that is pretty never what I want. Id never want to shoot a portrait at 1/10 on the shutter. Way too much motion blur will be in the shot. Unless I’m really trying something for creative purposes and it was on a tripod.

[@Ozhtube]

@@J.Allen_Photography thank you! Would you take a headshot or a small group photo outdoor* with the flash on camera pointed to the subject? The flash is diffused with fabric. Just needed a little light for the face. Low power flash.. Can you get good results with that? Would you do it or not recommended

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@Ozhtube I’d always recommend getting off the camera.

[@old4004]

Just subscribed, Jason. You didn't mention it, but were you using HSS with the 2,000 shutter speed. (I'm an amateur wildlife photographer, but I want to improve my flash photography on people.)

[@J.Allen_Photography]

@@old4004 yes I was using hss