How ONE Flash Can Help You Master Portrait Lighting | Take & Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@kevinwhite6176]

Gavin, you are hands down my favorite photography educator on youtube. You make all of this fancy lighting stuff super accessible and understandable!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kevin, that's literally my unofficial job description 😉

[@TypeSC2]

I wish I could like this comment more than once!

[@SakuraHayashi-u2m]

@@GavinHoeyyou are indeed amazing! ❤

[@truthsayers8725]

ALWAYS one of my favorite presenters. Gavin and Chloe or Gavin and Sophie. it doesnt matter they are ALL top notch with their work

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you 😊

[@NaweedQadirdotcom]

I absolutely love Gavin's session, as he has a natural way of connecting with the viewer with his witty conversation and sharing the amazing command he has in his field.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@deenugent473]

Gavin's trademark word, "No Flash, No Picture!" 😁👍

[@GavinHoey]

And very important words they are too 😉

[@deenugent473]

@@GavinHoeyYes sir, indeed! Thank you for your videos as I have learned a lot from your tutorial Gavin. Please keep it up!

[@madfinntech]

I had my first portrait shoot a couple of weeks ago, and it went alright with one flash and reflector. I couldn't pull it off without watching hours and hours of Adoarama live streams. I have another one tomorrow, so this video couldn't have had a better timing.

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Thanks for another great video. I'm always excited when I see one of you videos popup in my YT notifications.

[@Jwitherow1964]

Ok Gavin here’s the big question , if you could only have one light modifier, shaper, Which one would it be? And what brand? Thanks your awesome

[@ducatidude13]

Thanks Gavin for this video. A few days ago I tried OCF & failed. After watching this video I realised the mistakes I made. I'm going to try it again. Thanks again so much.

[@GavinHoey]

Glad I could help. BTW you didn't fail as much as you learned what NOT to do next time :)

[@autumntalkies]

One more amazing tutorial. Thank you very much for sharing you knowledge.

[@Jwitherow1964]

Best one light tutorial on KZbin

[@Adorama]

Wow, thank you! we're so glad it helped. Let us know if there’s anything else you'd like to see in future tutorials!

[@Jwitherow1964]

@ I would like to know how to get my color gels to show up better

[@hebelbraga]

Gavin, eu já fiz um comentário parecido algum tempo atrás, mas nunca é demais repetir. Você sem dúvida é um mestre no ensino de iluminação de retratos. Um dos meus três preferidos e, destes, o mais dinâmico! É sempre um prazer renovado assistir aos seus vídeos e sempre a certeza de novos aprendizados. Também não posso deixar de mencionar a presença da belíssima Chloe! Um abraço daqui do Brasil!

[@jeffreystevens1038]

Gavin your are an exceptional instructor. Chloe, is a fantastic model and her posing skills are unmatched!! Love the results of your collaboration!

[@CHRIS_HITCHCOCK]

Love the editing on this video Gavin. It flows really nicely.

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you Chris. Planning and editing take much, MUCH longer then any realises, so it's nice to have that noted 👍

[@juliobarkan9529]

Fantistic show. Love all your videos and how you explain the techniques behind the setup. Wondering though if you could do a show or a couple of shows not using a professional model and maybe use a client and explain how to set up their poses? Not all of us have the oppertunity or clients that are of the professional nature. Showing us what you do with an experienced person on a photo shoot, now that would be a show I would watch over and over again. Thanks for all you do for the photography world.

[@GavinHoey]

I'll keep that in mind but I really focus on how to light not how to pose, so working with experienced models keeps my goal in sight.

[@LenaCabana]

Thank you. Could you please make a video on how to attach a big source of light with a big soft box? So it stays in place while you shoot.

[@jumpingjohn280459]

Thank you for another great video Gavin. I was always taught by a professional portrait photographer, who I assisted years ago, to use the ‘one light if you can’ approach. He would start by seeing if he could get the shot he wanted by using just one light, and maybe a reflector. If it wasn’t working, only then would he add a second light and so on. On many occasions, he succeeded with a single light.

[@GavinHoey]

He sounds like a wise tutor.

[@paulpowell1583]

Brilliant video…very informative, thank you

[@KevinRusso]

Concise and to the point. Add to that some nice images too.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kevin 👍

[@mimvlog3236]

LOVE U GAVIN!!

[@alfredtam9438]

Love your video. Great model and learn a lot from you.😊😊👍👍

[@Gyurza]

Chloe is just Amazing! Great video Gavin

[@matmani]

Is the auto-focus on or off?

[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

Seriously one of the best photography education series. Thank you, Gavin and Chloe

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@artkidstudioscompany1]

Soo relatable..Thanks so much this will help me ❤

[@JIMMYCLAVIJO-z9n]

Amazing photos and easy to understand explanation. Thanks Gavin !

[@alun7006]

You forgot about behind, Gav! 😁 Another great little video.

[@GavinHoey]

Yeah, sort of. I actually forgot to say possible light positions in front of the model 🙄

[@iaincathro3373]

Excellent explanation as always from Gavin.

[@abrahamamzalak2470]

Absolutely GREAT EXPLANATION...

[@JMXCzw]

An amazing model, an amazing video... I would love to learn how the flash meter works. it seems like a great tool.

[@photonsonpixels]

Great tutorial Gavin. Thank you.

[@markbuck4076]

As I've come to expect from your videos, very valuable lessons for me as an amateur photographer. Have you considered making some of the shots from the session available for review along with an indication of the lighting setup used? I would appreciate the opportunity to see the shots with a little more time to absorb how the lighting setup impacts the results than is given when the shots are presented in the video.

[@ronvillarrealphotography]

5th place... behind the subject. Always informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@ringeradi]

Great video, as always, I learn so much. Gavin, Is there a forum you can recommend for sharing knowledge about portrait photography as we learn and practice? Thanks!

[@johnguerin2719]

Gavin, Could I ask the brand and size of the small monitor you have on a tripod for viewing your photos? Thank you, John

[@juliocpanivino]

Wow que iluminaciones y sombras, Gavin eres un máster

[@saskelee]

love the use of the new trigger

[@AliasJimWirth]

Quite useful. Something I have come to expect from Adorama. Thank you.

[@delhunter7530]

Love this one Sir Gavin, so simple yet such great results. Perfik 😊😊

[@carlj1964]

Gavin! You have the Xnano! Mine is still on pre-order. Love the video!

[@BTcycle]

Beautiful white balance.

[@johnclay7644]

informative video Gavin good results too.

[@dretwav]

Are you enjoying the new trigger? I have been waiting for mine since mid January and the delivery date has now slipped to mid April.

[@poojabakery8735]

Hey gavin I have sekonic l308x flashmeet so tell me how to use flash in it with correct exposure on ambient light .sekonic next light meter model has that facility

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

I am a little late to the party but at the end of the day I love watching your videos Gavin 🎉

[@GavinHoey]

You're never to late Kirsty 👍

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@GavinHoey cheers Gavin can't wait to see you at the photography show

[@Argentarius11]

Gavin, my Main Man!!!

[@SoulsMoving]

how does it work with the main light in the room? do you turn it off or is it also Bluetooth connected? I saw your screen was dark when you had your flash disconnected but I don't understand how it works with the main light in the room. Thank you!

[@neumlephotodude]

this is really good!

[@zach_hewitt]

Gavin, would you say there is a minimum size softbox for a single light portrait? is anything to small? what shape if you only could choose 1?

[@djtblizzle]

Where can we see more of Chloe? She has such a classic, timeless look! Gorgeous model and AWESOME tips! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@GavinHoey]

You'll lots more of Chloe right here on Adorama TV and there's a link to her instagram account in the video description.

[@photohomie]

Great video! I really should use my speed-lights in studio more often.I've always wondered, what tablet are you using as a monitor?

[@GavinHoey]

That's my Lenovo Miix 2 in 1 tablet / laptop.

[@haterkmp]

Great as always :) Gavin, i see that You have a new wireless transmitter with touchscreen. Is it better or worse than the previous one?

[@GavinHoey]

It's both. Better size and battery but worse if you want to find something other then flash power... HSS for example!

[@shanley1190]

Hi Gavin, great video as usual. Did you use the deflector plate that's standard with these EZ LOCK modifiers ?

[@GavinHoey]

I never use the deflector plate in my softboxes.

[@shanley1190]

@@GavinHoey Good to know, Cheers!

[@chazM6116]

5th place behind for silhouette :)

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Thanks again ❤

[@nasmatko3706]

How do you like ths new R2 nano touchscreen flash trigger?

[@MrBanda77]

Thanks so much

[@GSHemuli]

Any hints for positioning the light when photographing Asian (Chinese) person?

[@410f1st]

Geeat content as always.

[@thats_mr_b_]

Gavin, I come here for light usage inspiration.

[@DAVE211147]

I noticed you had the new controller on your camera, what do you think about it?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Dave. I love the size and weight. The touch screen is a learning curve but there are still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@rickyraharjo6592]

Very good professional

[@David0Perez0]

New flash trigger. I am waiting for that one as it's out of stock. What do you think about it?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi David. I love the size and weight. The touch screen is a learning curve but there are still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

[@gregkiserphotography]

What about behind your subject? Silhouettes are a better option than horror lighting.

[@FlyingMachineSpotter]

Hi, can you teach us how to take low key portraits with one flash

[@dexon555]

How are you liking your Flashpoint Nano trigger? The more I use it the more I love it.

[@abibarbados5627]

Chole is moving like a river 😊

[@fredriksvard2603]

What about from behind

[@cosmo0080]

working your way up to 4 lights working your way up to 4 lights Gavin

[@dunnymonster]

Lets not forget we can also put our light behind our model too 😉

[@TrollHoleStudios]

How do you like the new little transmitter?

[@GavinHoey]

I love the size and weight. The touch screen is going to be a learning curve but there is still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Plenty of new gear I see. Do you like the small trigger?

[@GavinHoey]

I love the size and weight. The touch screen is a learning curve but there are still physical buttons which I gravitated to perhaps a little to much.

[@elbre]

Can anyone tell me what he does before shooting with the flash? Where it seems he takes a photo with no light, not even ambient light

[@gurt_right1148]

Ensuring that with the current exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, iso), there is no ambient light being captured. Basically like creating a blank slate so the only light being captured is from the flash itself.

[@williamgollatz1911]

OK, so what is there is ambient light I have no control over?

[@GavinHoey]

If you can't control the light you can always try altering your exposure (smaller aperture or lower ISO) to get yourself back to no flash = no photo. You could also use HSS flash and push up your shutter speed or place and ND filter over the lens. If none of those are for you then pretend the uncontrollable light is actually controlled. Place your subject in that light to either make you photo or turn into just another light in your scene.

[@saskelee]

Chloe!!!!

[@art_by_adrian2913]

How can one human be so perfect, and Chloe is OK too lol 😂😂😅 jk she's so amazing 👏

[@Bill_Sonya]

Wow, she’s tall

[@poerava]

12:29 Very click baity bro lol