Rim Lighting For Portraits: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@Eduardo-zh5eb]

I just love Gavin´s tutorials. He makes things simple.

[@wethingtonphoto]

Eduardo Araki he's very fun to learn from. Very informative. I know I've applied a lot of what he teaches in my own photography! I hope you're able to do so as well.

[@erikjuarezdk2367]

what a master this man is

[@webmaster4ZLCB]

I really liked the problem-solving component of this video.

[@gregarious_one]

Gavin is excellent at that

[@wethingtonphoto]

Zion Lutheran Church he is very good at building the shot.

[@michellopes9750]

You mean changing the bubble fluid?

[@SkyCourage-Studios]

This is amazing.. I like the fact you admit when you're wrong or error when you're trying to do a project most photographers do not..

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Sky, the more errors I make, the more I learn... so I learn a lot 😉

[@39zack]

Gavin Hoey like Joe E would say it "don't be afraid to suck" Gonna try this kind of lighting sometime :-)

[@TheOlandex]

Gonna go out on a limb here and say that if you believed he made mistakes then he really did a great job in the video. The Gavster knew what the outcome was for each setup and manufactured the "mistakes" to demonstrate the problem solving process for us viewers. It's a technique used to help us learn, and he's darn good at it too.

[@clydealmeida]

Only when one has Complete mastery over a subject, can he make things look so simple. Another great tutorial Gavin. Thanks!!

[@marshalltravis3217]

Ok!!! It finally clicked in my head,, the sync speed and iso = dark. 👏👏🥳. Thank you for the simple explanation and no cheesy gimmicks or sound effects!!🙏❤️

[@truthsayers8725]

love finding your older videos. ive found that youre just as good from 4 years as you are now. yeah that sounds bad that youve not 'gotten better' but you were great back then too!

[@vonpotatostein]

I have been watching Gavin since he started way back then, he hasn't lost any of his spark and how innovative, creative, informative and resourceful he is!!! Thanks Adorama and Gavin! Best combo ever!!!

[@TimWells745]

Thanks Gavin. That tip on covering half a regular softbox to get a striplight was gold. Can't believe I hadn't thought of it before. Those shots would look great in B&W as well.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Tim. It's an oldie tip but a goodie! The original plan was to go B&W but when I added the bubbles, they're was just enough colour to make it worth keeping.

[@LaneMaine]

Thank you for sharing a technique that is easy to set up and doesn't require a lot of expensive gear.

[@paulkorchok6567]

Masking off a large softbox = a strip box = mind blown. So simple but I never would have thought of it. Thanks!

[@bobbykhondker9463]

You are one "crazy" good photographer and coach! Your models have fun, I have fun, seems you do too. I cannot stress enough how much I enjoy your videos - what more can I ask? Thanks Gavin!

[@birdseyeinc.341]

Of all the videos I've been watching Gavin's are straightforward and achievable at home and the short Photoshop tips are very helpful.

[@loihpatli]

Sophie is so inspiring model! Thanks Gavin for another amazing and helpful video!!!

[@ericpohner1362]

Love your hack to make a thin light source from a large soft box! Thanks!!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Eric. It's and old hack and not a patch on a proper stripbox but it works 😉

[@dartagnanpascaljoseph3985]

It's always a pleasure to learn with you Gavin!

[@shamusmoses5239]

Gavin you have a very cool way of explaining technical difficulties one of the best on KZbin in my opinion.

[@joecrafted]

Gavin makes a video, I watch. Always learn something, love how he walks through the problem solving. Thanks Gavin and Adorama. Great model!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Thanks Gavin. I definitely will try this with backlit photos of my models.

[@MoniJohnson]

Thank you for the tips! I'll be trying a silhouette shoot later this week.

[@rayrayven9749]

Another amazing lesson.. I have learned so much watching your videos... Adorama is darn lucky to have you on their staff...and we fans are lucky to have you to teach and inspire us. I can't wait for your next video..

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Ray. Adorama is packed full of talented and creative people. I'm honoured to be one of many.

[@RonaldKaylorPhoto]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial, it was simple, fun, and very practical and something I will try

[@MrAllenMo]

Great video Gavin. I really like how you start from square one and if that doesn't work you guide the viewer all the way to a finished setup. Keep up the great work😁👍

[@AANasseh]

Just gotta love Gavin. He's my favorite ... although I really like Mark and Daniel too! Thanks Adorama! :)

[@alexmat65]

Good job Gavin

[@thejusvalsan9989]

Thanks Gavin. May be my vocab is limited. But I would like to use something more than "Amazing" or "Awesome" to describe your entire approach. Your knowledge of light is fabulous. In fact entire Adorama team of photographers are awesome and need big round of applauds. :)

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you, Gavin and Sophie! Another fun shoot, explained very clearly, with very nice results.

[@sutashiku]

Thank you, Gavin, thank you Sophie! it was like magic!

[@CricTyrant]

You know Gavin, you are my favourite. Speaking on behalf of everyone here :)

[@Mecal00]

ohhhh shit, I remember watching Gavin back in the day (2011) - cool to see he's still doing tutorials :)

[@Bhanu.Vishwanadhula]

Your Explanation is Epic.

[@abedj1220]

very well done. thanks for the fun example. bubbles are fun.

[@martinraxyz]

Excellent!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I was waiting for this ever since you mentioned this to me at The Photography Show a few weeks ago...thanks!!! Now I see that this was done 2 years ago...I must have missed this!!! 😊

[@stanimirgeorgiev.87]

Very useful and professional!

[@munkey572]

Gavin, you are the greatest photography teacher.

[@marcusprime357]

Gavin has such great energy!!! I like him.😁

[@DESVERGNES]

Clear, simple, and easily understandable: great tutorial Gavin!

[@ManuelRodriguez-qk9mm]

You are so creative and with the simplest gear and small space. I've learned a lot from you thank you.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Manuel. I get all dizzy and confused when I shoot in a large studio with top level pro gear 😉

[@EdwardKilner]

All your videos are well done. This is excellent. Showing how you built up the lighting setup was highly enjoyable.

[@vivekkuber800]

Really awsome. Gavin you makes things simple...

[@goodgame1095]

Great job and the more I photograph the more i realize that it's all about light.

[@KakiChaitanyaDeep]

You're true Terrell Stewart

[@adithgeorge9344]

Always wondered how to setup light for this type of shots perfectly ......thanks 😍😍

[@geraldinebryce594]

Love this, one to do with my grandson ❤

[@gje2122a]

Thank you so much, Gavin.

[@OMG3Dmax]

Fantastic look

[@bongkem2723]

awesome as usual ! Thanks Gavin, your "Take and make" series are great !!

[@prabhakarrao4922]

Excellent tutorial Gavin. Many thanks

[@annehenry3743]

Great video, very comprehensive.

[@annieglendinning9827]

Absolutely love your work Gavin! I'm still learning but you give me inspiration that I will be able to!

[@jwats5713]

I’m going to try this tomorrow

[@pduffy421]

Lovely photos.

[@nonvegnani5560]

Your narrative, and description is really so capturing with a touch of suspense....thanks for this great video, learned a lot.

[@joseestrada6906]

Gavin, you are a great teacher!!!

[@elroybasnayake7221]

I cant wait to try this. It looks so cool

[@hadersaad9563]

That was beautiful

[@theapocalypsechronicles3]

Beautifully shots and compliments to Sophie - tallented model.

[@NickcavanaghIe]

Yet another great video by Gavin.

[@justwhenithought]

I always enjoy Gavin's videos - informational and easy to understand. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@djmangelo68]

Gavin you are awesome!!!!!

[@bruceprichard2996]

Thank you again Gavin for another inspirational and fun video

[@kc-spark6640]

Good Technics bro

[@nigelpugh7003]

Great idea Gavin😁

[@chopperjamie]

I was sick las week and I found your videos. I have absolutely consumed them and have leaned a ton! Thank you for sharing the information!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Jamie, I hope you're felling better.

[@paulbell9957]

Enjoyed this Gavin, gonna have to give it a try with my daughter. Great stuff 😊

[@carlotastewart1222]

Thanks for this video! I really wanted to do this type of light.

[@nqobilenyoni6696]

Amazing... I'll try this

[@beachbum4691]

Thank you Sophy :) Lotsa-patience :) and Gavin again thank you I learned heaps. I work with students and bodybuilders so rim lighting is important... Also important > the photoshop trick of > +layer-Blending-mode-from normal to-screen = Seriously Useful..... Long-time subscriber here but at last I remembered to hit that little bell so I get advices of all new Vids - again thanks :)

[@tcvaldez]

This is exactly what I've been after! Thank you so much. I really enjoy all of your videos. Your energy is contagious. Keep them coming!

[@joannaniedzwiedzka2067]

Adorama's teachers are the best!!!

[@andywork8062]

I've been getting decent results with rim lighting but your tips will help me do better. Thanks!

[@GavinHoey]

Glad it helped Andy. Small improvements are often all we need, so every little counts 😉

[@artvarg2861]

Hi Gavin. Loved this tutorial, as this will be my first time trying a photo like this. Quick question: how do you create the black area right in front of the photo, if you had light behind you when taking the picture? I totally understand how the backlights work, but thought you should have no light at the photographer side when shooting. Thanks so much in advance

[@Fairytalebookgirl]

stunning!

[@capturemovementphotographi6080]

Nice sir best person to teach a photography its you

[@grapixmonkproduction]

One of the best mentor on youtube..Thanks a ton for the explanation.

[@clm.8079]

Thanks for your work

[@nanogonzalezdj3388]

Very good tutorial

[@stephenlarge5694]

Another great video. Tried this out at Wednesfield Photography club tonight, was a lot of fun.

[@williamsharry8997]

I really appreciate Adorama Tv❤

[@handwoundpickups6555]

This is amazing thanks so much.

Nice video & easy instruction. I want to see more photoshop tricks :) thanks alot

[@blobby482002]

Excellent Gavin - again!

[@diegopisante]

That was nice!!!

[@indiansimracer2448]

I like this video first and then start watching.

[@pattymattes7124]

Yes, I did enjoy this!!! Thanks for the tip of covering part of the soft box with fabric. I love all your videos!!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Patty. Covering a softbox (or reflective umbrellas) is a trick I learned way back in the '80's from photographers far better then me.

[@pattymattes7124]

@@GavinHoey I think you are one of the best. I always learn something from your videos.

[@linedancer111]

Like it, will give this a go, thank you .

[@abdelrasoulart1013]

I really love ur work and ur style so simple and artistic

[@blackandwhiteweddingstudio6210]

Thanks for the video 🙏

[@vanessarobertson57]

Lovely love the bubbles

[@caseyphotography1886]

Great tutorial l,m going to try this

[@shawkeen_admi]

So awesome 😍

[@suryaprakash-vm5tj]

thank you gavin

[@wa7sca]

A delightful idea! Thank you for the "how to do it."

[@voice__Maker]

Perfect! Great bubbles 😃😍😍😍

[@Needacreate]

Super-enjoyable, and quite instructive too.

[@cliffordconklin9632]

Very informative and enjoyable to watch. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@florentinanewbornphotograp6388]

i love your tutorials.Can you do a tutorial with a pregnacy photoshoot.thank you

[@SoumenDas-ce3qy]

This is what I expect from this channel

[@GavinHoey]

Thank Soumen. Dig around in the channel archives, there's a huge amount of talent and knowledge at Adorama.

[@MegaNardman]

Thank you Gavin, Sam, and Sophie!

[@m.arslankhan5527]

amazing work N ur style of teaching superb..

[@websurfer2344]

Good to still watch you. Thank you for still teaching us!