5 WAYS TO USE A SINGLE LIGHT - [Lighting Tutorial]

[@SimpleSandalsMedia]

No scientific babble, no mumbo jumbo, no flashes overkill, just one light, one intelligent photographer and one clear tutorial. I just love this!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you for this awesome comment dude :) I’m glad you liked it!

[@SimpleSandalsMedia]

You're welcome, man. Thanks to this video I immediately subscribed.

[@AbbasBinYounas]

Don't forget the insanely gorgeous model :)

[@powerforward1955]

Absolutely! But, I do need to review it to determine where the flash was positioned...

[@shinajvlog]

i would agree !!

[@petrhorak4030]

1. The 45-degree angle 2:09/- 2. The 70-degree angle 2:21/- 3. Side Lighing 4:06/- 4. Clam Shell Lighing 5:18/- 5. Back Lighting 6:25/-

[@TommyReynolds89]

Petr Horak Thanks dude !

[@ZacthaGreat1]

I watched a tutorial from a guy who explained how to make home portraits with lighting for cheap and let's just say his pictures actually looked CHEAP! stopped watching tutorials after that, but this video just inspired me again!! Great teaching, simple and clear! You're awesome!! You just gained a new happy subscriber!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you ever so much for your amazing comment! You've really made my day

[@vaughn94]

Love this! One of my favorite lightings is Paramount (Butterfly), then you can add the reflector underneath for the Clamshell. This is one of the best and most direct and useful tutorials I have watched. Thank you. Definitely subscribing.

[@rickjbradbury]

Great video Tommy. Great to see someone using the persons name in a video instead of the seemingly common my model or the model. Sam is gorgeous, great portraits.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank Rick! There’s a few things I would change looking back 6 years later 😆 Hopefully we can hang out in September at the show?

[@jaelpettigrew3723]

your amazing with these videos.. and sam really rocking it too! she's a baaaadddie

[@chrissysimpson403]

Im a natural light photographer but this video you have taken your time to do for us makes me want to have a go at using studio lights..thank you so much :)

[@TommyReynolds89]

Chrissy Simpson Thank you Chrissy! I’m glad you liked the video :)

[@lukasvandewiel860]

Very subtle! At 6.58, the model's left arm is up and functions also a little bit as a reflector, shedding just a hint of light on her face. Nicely done!

[@nukaghoula]

Not exaggerating this is legit the most useful video I've come across in so so long, finally someone explaining it all in a relateable, understandable way! Thanks dude!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Jacs S wow, thank you Jacs!!! I really appreciate your comment 🤘🏻

Very very relevant content with no complex explanations and overkilled setup. Subscribed.

[@maruwaanmoses]

This has to be the best lighting tutorial on KZbin! Wow! Thanks mate!

[@kevinmarcus625]

I bought a strobe recently and I've been looking for some tutorials and so many of them have more than one light. This video was fantastic and taught me what can be done with just one light. Thank you!

[@vernonsmith6176]

Good for you...!

You are a good photographer, also a very good teacher. Thank you very much for this lesson.

[@WodkaJoe13]

I've seen a lot of lighting/photografie tutorials, but this is definitely by far the best!!

[@EliInfante]

Great video! Quick and to the point.

[@LapinNoir2328]

Hands down the best explanation on KZbin, keep doing more of these man. Learned a ton!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thanks Jeffrey :) You're welcome

[@pwhiskey40]

By far the best useful explanation i ve seen so far . 7 mins worth of gold well done and Thanks!

[@ZdenkaDarula]

nice video... very nicely explained.

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

dude, this is just what i needed. I'm gonna be doing my first set of "studio" shoots this weekend after only shooting natural light since day one. I've actually been practicing on myself with a remote trigger, and i've stumbled onto some cool lighting set ups, but this video was perfect.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thanks for the kind words Adam! Good luck with your shoots

[@Ministf]

I am in the exact same situation! Or I used a studio back in college, but all is forgotten! Thank you Tommy! Pretty sure I'm gonna use the clam, excellent!

[@benarnoux]

I cannot believe how much I just learned in 7 minutes and 19 seconds!!!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thanks Benjamin I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@RosalindsJourney]

Me to

[@boudoirography8888]

Great tips.... keep them coming😀

[@alessandraf.8030]

Me to!!!

[@powerforward1955]

Tommy, this is outstanding. Clear, concise and most of all meaningful. I can/will use this tutorial to further speed-up my learning curve for portraits. Are you using a Sigma or Canon 85mm art series lens? Great photos. Be well. 💯

[@Anonymous-zw1gd]

I think you got the top shot with the clam shell lighting! Thanks for sharing.

[@bbsphotography2187]

Brilliant video. Watched a TON of videos trying to find this information well explained and demonstrated. Finally found a video that does that. Thanks so much!

[@Ferrari360Spyder]

Clam shell lighting is so perfect!!!!.... nicely done!!!

[@TylerRostedt]

Great explanation of light grids!!

[@explorecreateshare9714]

Awesome tutorial!!!! I'll be saving this for future reference. I'm sure I'll be watching it over and over again

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you so much ! Really appreciate your lovely comment

[@raymin9241]

a friend just gave me one soft box which he doesn't use anymore. I am searching Portrait Tips, but KZbin read my mind and I saw your video. Very useful. Thanks!

[@chanraghad5113]

the best tutorial for lighting ever ... Looking forward for more

[@jmg5878]

Just shared this with a group I run on fb. A very small group. But I know this’ll help them. Very informative

[@KobbyBlay]

Best video on lightning, simple and easy to digest.. Saving this and your account.. Well done

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you Kobby!

[@faithandrews5180]

Best light tutorial ever.... Very easy to understand and the results are amazing 👍👍👍

[@krishnanandikes8790]

Simple and straightforward. Amazing video.

[@EdwardKilner]

Like others, I found this to be excellent, worth viewing repeatedly. Thanks!

[@MagnumROCKSTAR1]

Very helpful info. Love the vid straight to the point. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@cheryleelegair]

I've just decided to take a jump into off camera lighting and this has been super helpful!

[@pianoman6639]

Many many sincere thanks for this brilliant video ,simple and straight to the point ..Brilliant

[@dopeydad1221]

Gorgeous skin tones and atmosphere. Subscribed!

[@stepfilm7501]

Ty Tommy. Great tutorial and model. Beautiful and relaxed.

[@mrpokiesmeister6525]

Simple and Effective. Best tutorial

[@abdullahhasham5649]

Im starting soft box studio photography. And this really helped me!

[@clicksbyrvg]

I love your video!!! Short and very direct. Will try this very soon. Keep it up!

[@feimohach]

I've never immediately just hit the like button,this is the greatest video tutorial I have ever seen,keep up the good work n more plz,

[@stephanie10158]

Amazing! Can't tell how much I'm grateful for this video!

[@alonzomagaya]

Excellent presentation cant wait to try those angles

[@SuperAbciximab]

Brilliant, Tommy, you will surely go far in the world of photography. You seemed very passionate. Thanks for the great video and I learnt a lot in this short but very insightful video.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed this video :D

[@kendyderival8377]

BEST LEARNING video ever man. I just learned so much from you in just 7 minutes. Definitely going to share

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you Kendy! Glad you enjoyed it

[@monparakeyur]

i got each and every word you spoke in my mind. Explained so easy and smart

[@sheikhzaeem6474]

No one has ever explained this better like you man LOVED IT!

[@davidaquino3843]

One of the best tutorials I’ve seen after days of searching. Thank you.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you David :) Im glad you landed on this video !

[@JoseSorianoPhotography]

Nice tutorial, and gorgeous model, Sam!

[@vincelobulu4681]

This is the best explanation i've come across n 2018. I subscribed coz of how relaxed you were while presenting the tutorial. Looking forward to more of these.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thanks ever so much for your comment buddy I'm glad you liked the video! more to come :D

[@Heidi19961]

This was fantastic & makes it so much easier to understand!!

[@topesheriff118]

Wao! This is a marvelous tutorial have been searching for. Just a seconds you gave me insight of what am looking for.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you so much Tope :D

[@welshsteve2009]

Great video. The reflector on the table in front of you makes so much difference and creats a wonderful catch light in your glasses 😎🔦📷

[@danielcockram4201]

Great little video Tommy. Thank you for sharing.

[@nicholsmac]

Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial! I just started taking photos and learning photography through KZbin, imagine that! New subscriber here..

[@kympierce6014]

What a FANTASTIC tutorial!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you so much

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

“You just won the Internet!” Bravo ole’boy. Keep charging forward. We are watching and learning.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Barky Von Schnauzer Thank you 🙏🏻😃

[@flowersome_]

One of my favorite videos I've watched on a one light setup!! Great content!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@TheBurtonsAreHere]

Love that album from Windshield. Nice video as well! Thank you

[@supertotoro]

Perfect quick and easy to understand demonstration. Thank you!

[@MissGoddessTNess]

Less is more. Thank you for this video, you’ve really inspired me and have made understanding lighting so much easier.

[@Landlord_Landlady]

Wow! This is really wonderful. I have learnt a lot from this video.

[@ArunPrasathMuniyappan]

A lot of use techniques, simple and effective and easy to follow.

[@MilesStevens]

I love how at 3:32 her top seems to be moving. LOVE IT! Kudos!

[@ogbongerichie]

This has just made my photography very easy thanks tommy

[@martinsimmons4010]

A very clear and useful tutorial 😊

[@elweaaa13]

This is awesome, thanks. For people struggling to amass gear, it really helps to have this kind of simple tutorial that makes you more confident in the possibilities of the tools you have.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you :D

[@jahlegion]

Great video, brother. Thanks for taking the time to make it🙌🏾

[@martinisbutik]

This tutorial is excellent. Perfect length and well edited.

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you ever so much :)

[@5olano]

Hey Tommy, just wanted to thank for this tutorial. It helped me a lot and I am not even a photographer - I am a 3D rendering artist. Keep up the good work - all the best!

[@cris_photography]

Great tutorial - thanks man! Great work and awesome shots of the model ;) Cheers

[@Mega-knight_55]

This has been by far the most helpful OCF tutorial I have ever watched and it wasn’t drawn out and boring. Perfect! Thank you so much!!!

[@verzomusic]

Great video bro!

[@DESVERGNES]

Amazing simple and clear tutorial . I learnt a lot discovering the last lightning from behind.

[@KidNoiseStudio]

Thank you so much! This is was I what really looking for. Gonna take one od my 600w lighthing home and try this!

[@heyone66]

This tutorial is details and powerful mehn! Thank you thank you, I enjoyed every step

[@upasanasookdar4689]

Liked and subscribed !!! One of the best tutorials ever! Thank you

[@Pk5714-]

Okay, ILoveYou. I have an indoor shoot exam tomorrow and I'm definitely gonna pass it cuz of you, yayy.

[@thebeardedfilmguy3666]

Wonderful Video, love the thoroughness

[@deenugent473]

Beautiful work Tommy and thank you for all the great tips! Perfect.

[@richardpcrowe]

Excellent job! Might mention that the closer the modifier is to the subject, the softer the light and the farther away, the more contrasty and harsher the light will appear. IMO, most photographers use their modifiers (softbox, beauty disk, Octabox, etc.) too far from their subject which negates the value of the modifier in making the light soft. I was originally taught that the distance between the subject and the modifier should not exceed the diameter of a round modifier or the diagonal of a square or oblong modifier. Just a rule of thumb - there are usually no modifier police in most studios (LOL).

[@stefensonalfatetelepta5362]

I'm glad that you explained it a very simple and nice way.. good job, and I'll be more than happy to put my first comment on KZbin on this video.. thanks young man..

[@Bishnu_Deb]

Great tutorial. I have learned a lot from this video. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@BrightFuturePC]

Brilliantly presented! So many good tips. Thank you. And the best part, you're not over the top like many are. Likeable, watchable. Thank you.

[@naseem32]

Thanks for a straight forward and concise video. What camera settings did you use and what flash output... Thanks

[@Softlive_]

So useful! Thank you Tommy!

[@IEGastaldo]

Fantastic tutorial! Short, sweet & straight to the point! Thanks for sharing!

[@sixtiethofasecond]

Excellent how you keep things so simple.

[@valeriovignoli911]

Clear and simple, really GREAT! Grazie!

[@prabhukaran404]

No words...awesome video... Very useful bro

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thanks bro 🙏🏻

[@athanasiusyakubu4644]

Thank you sir for this wonderful tutorial ❤.

[@isabelarivera4196]

this tutorial is great! i'm considering to get some studio lighta and i thought i was going too need a bunch of lights and crazy expensive stuff but this video taught me so much, thank you! Greetings from Colombia, you got another suscriber

[@andyz_w3584]

love love to see you come back

[@saraphotography4949]

You're the best man.. I have learned a lot from this video thank you so much.. We love you keep going

[@smitamahajan803]

Excellent tutorial ! Beautifully explained ! Too good !

[@ElroyKnight]

This was seriously the best and easiest to understand tutorial to single light flash that I've seen. Thank you for making it. Now I just need to pick a flash

[@ethanwilliams5332]

Really nice video man. Too often you watch a tutorial and are bombarded with way too much information. Glad to find someone that can explain things simply and in a nice relaxed style. Definitely,​ recommend subscribing and look forward to future videos!

[@TommyReynolds89]

Thank you Ethan, lots more tutorials coming soon!

[@silviadeluna]

Absolutely love your videos! clear, fast, and you make it so easy. Got here thru Sean Tucker and the portrait you did for him, he's right! your channel is so good, how is it that you don't have way more subscribers?

[@TommyReynolds89]

Silvia Rivera Thank you Silvia 😃 that really means a lot! If you could share this on your socials it honestly helps with my reach :) Sean is an awesome guy eh? I was so thrilled when he asked me to shoot his portrait :)

[@shrabanidebroy8657]

Incredible! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@cdgarcia]

Love that back lighting setup😍