Low Key Portraits: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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Low Key lighting is more then simply photographing against a black background. Join us in this episode as photographer Gavin Hoey explains the technique of a correctly exposed image that mostly learns towards the dark side.
If you shoot in a small home or portable studio, low key lighting is one of the best lighting styles to learn and this video will give you some amazing ideas to start you off.
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Photos by Gavin Hoey
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[@peter-sjoquist]

Gavin has probably the best tutorials. They are professional and Gavin has such a good energy, it is inspiring to listen to him. I love the simplicity of his teaching and it's easy to follow his advice step by step in order to learn. Added with the professional quality in the films, both video and audio, these are so good.

[@amthunder1]

Thank you Gavin. This was excellent. You answered three big questions for me in one shot! Low key, Metering and Photoshop!

[@carloslopergolo9950]

Gavin Hoey: superb !

[@twomasyutas9751]

Phenomenal, best photographer and educator on the internet! Amazing energy!

[@3elwoo]

Hoey, you are the only person who made me speak to a KZbin screen, and say "Thank you Hoey".

[@moemoehla9243]

Wow both the model and photographer are such professionals. Done the whole session effortlessly.

[@paulmoadibe9321]

Geez ! you make it so simple ! thank you.

[@ChillerKane]

I have watched this tutorial a few times. Im shooting for the first time a friend in a similar shoot. I dont have as good equipment, but I was able to get some ideas from this one. Thank you so much for taking the time to post these Gavin. You have always been one of my go to inspirations. Thank you sir.

[@daan-480]

Damn that trick with removing the softbox was so good! Learning a lot of your videos

[@sjsphotog]

Gavin H is the BEST and my fave teacher. Always spot on. You rock!

[@glacio95]

I'm learning so much with your lessons, thank you

[@mattbrown3549]

As always, simple and easy to follow but with a great deal of information. Thanks Gavin

[@Yiorgie1]

Probably the best photographic tutorials on the web. Thanks Gavin.

[@rodolphebbb9897]

But not the best model, she absolutly don't know what to do

[@pauladams2344]

This as as much the photographer's fault as the model's. The photographer should be directing the model.

[@michaelanasakta2378]

I agree. The comment is wholly unnecessary.

[@richardweaver400]

Leo Sbirakos

[@donzi32boats80]

I'm just getting back after selling all my 2 1/4 format equipment. This is one of the best sites Ive found now that I've started over again. Thank you...

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thanks, Gavin. Your presentations are always informative and fun to watch.

[@wmbrennan]

Love your videos, I don’t have a light meter can I just use the meter in the camera?

[@Skytalker777]

One of the best tutorials I have seen. Thank you.

[@marcovalle2779]

great tutorial, always take the time to cover all of the smallest details, which means people who need the advice arent left guessing. Much appreciated.

[@jelenadrago2458]

You always have great tutorials Gavin! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@spidiq8]

This was great to watch a real feeling of nostalgia as I remember your PS tutorials from when I used to get Digital Photo magazine which came with the great and varied photo tutorial CD's, (Which I still have and taught me many PS tips and tricks)

[@ronaldcortes1745]

As usual Awesome Gavin! Have learned so much from you thanks to your simplistic explanations. By far one of the best photography instructors.

[@jjualvare]

WOW! This is by far the best video on low light that I have seen.

[@paulhills1967]

Best photography teacher on youtube!

[@70mjc]

glennskitchen he’s good, for sure

[@clarenceshelton5113]

The instructional videos are simple and to the point. Thank you Gavin

[@brendanlawlor3956]

Straight to the point, incredible teaching ability Gavin. Thanks @adorama for these series 🙌

[@LandonCahow]

I've done this before years ago but without any real knowledge of what I was doing, but now I want to do it "right" and this was an excellent explanation. Thanks mate!

[@ivano9232]

Gavin, you are always the best teacher !!

[@brycewilson5300]

Thanks, very much, for this and all your videos. After watching them for some years and shooting, your's is the voice I hear helping me to get it right! Thanks again.

[@avijitsarkar5835]

Probably the best light techniques I have seen on KZbin..Huge thanks

[@noeliapiper1995]

This was super helpful and you explained everything amazingly! Thank you so much! Can't wait to watch more videos

[@SullyCortez]

This just helped me out unbelievably... coming from a professional video background video lighting techniques don't always work for photography, and I LOVE low key photography... thank you so much!

[@dpkdz]

One of the best photography channel on KZbin.

[@camil721]

Beautiful pictures ! Yes - the best photographic tutorial I' ve seen so faar on the net ! Congratulations, for the ideas, for the pictures, for the simplicity in which you are explaining !

[@xandepereira5558]

Uma só luz, estúdio pequeno e um grande resultado. E para finalizar, uma dica de ouro. Tutorial simplemente fantástico. Um grande agradecimento aqui do Brasil.

[@hotquebec]

Bem!

[@kittran779]

no ego. all knowledge. thank you. fantastic.

[@samking1930]

Wow....that was a simple and yet effective editing....Gavin Hoey rocks!

[@WaylanderWOR]

Unbelievable photographer, lost count of how many times I've watched your videos

[@RobCastro]

Amazing results. Thanks for sharing, Gavin.

[@maverickdesigns3761]

Gavin...you´re the best! Your tutorials are both simply and helpful...thank you!

[@AliasJimWirth]

Excellent. I am so glad this content remains on KZbin. Caught it today. Thanks.

[@marcar19761976]

Helpful as always. Thank you Gavin!

[@datenraten1983]

Gothography, lovin it!

[@EdwardKilner]

4 years old and still valid. Going to try this over Christmas. Fern won’t be here, but my granddaughter will be.

[@3xplor3lif32]

Love your tutorials!!! They are succinct and cover all the bases...Thank Gavin!!!

[@AlexyThe333]

Прекрасная работа. Мастер Золотые Руки. Спасибо, замечательное видео.

[@CptFUBAR]

Again, loving your work! I'm JUST About to start building up my mobile, home studio and I can't wait to start trying out these techniques!

[@stevenwilson5556]

I really loved this. Thank you so much Gavin! Splendid.

[@mangeshtayde584]

my favorite photographic chanel...thanks gavin sir ...

[@chimeralighting6844]

What a great guide for beautiful lighting!

[@etienneyoda6150]

Fantastique, merci Gavin !!!

[@kimbrady6474]

I can not wait to try this out!!!

[@luckgalindo]

I love all the Gavin Hoey videos, they're great!!!

[@safeharbor7]

Gavin I've been watching your videos for years now. Wanted to say that you have been a great resource in regard to my photography and photoshop skills. Just wanted to say thanks, you're the best. Thumbs up...

[@boudoir_by_michael6481]

That technique to remove the softbox is amazing. Thank you

[@isowannabeleftalone1023]

Awesome vid Gavin....can’t wait to try this technique

[@fielding68]

Super tips. Thank you.

[@ronvillarrealphotography]

As always, very informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@Slisqopros]

Love this, thank you Gavin!

[@jardom6044]

Wow. What a model.

[@ratnajanuarita8700]

awesome ... many thanks gavin for sharing this beneficial practice

[@anthonyshealy]

That was amazingly simple and exact! Thanks!

[@canaldosmutantes5983]

Muito Obrigado Gavin sou do Brazil e não temos conteudo como seu para me ensinar serei eternamente grato!

[@SuperNeoooo]

Makes it look so easy........

[@montsergirl]

Very beautiful!

[@cwjonesII]

Another great, informative video. Thanks Gavin!

[@mschmbu1963]

always looks so easy how you create your amazing shots using very basic equipment, very nice indeed

[@vladimer33]

Beautiful shots, with a magical touch 😎👍🏽.

[@abedj1220]

Love this concept. easy and effective like you mentioned. Also love that you put in a little post processing as well. that helps.

[@rileyschannel]

Once again you have blown my mind.

[@K-Visuals]

Beautiful! Thanks for this lesson!

[@Shia-Isna-Asheri]

Excellent tutorial as always very well explained. Thank you Gavin.

[@prasenjeet1]

Thanks for short & crisp information

[@MARRRRC0P0L0]

LOVE this, thank you.

[@adrianwilliams763]

Great technique for removing the softbox

[@arlemvargas2811]

Super beautiful portraits!

[@richardamsuel5325]

What a great inspiration

[@alansmith72]

Fantastic as always Gavin, you're such a great inspiration. I think I can manage this so will be trying it out later :)

[@Rahimitheking]

Never saw before such a great speech

[@pantelisxikis7350]

Thank you for all the lessons!

[@zirgity]

This is an excellent tutorial. I acknowledge the originalaty of the approach. Thank you.

[@LarryMediaStudios]

Thanks for this low key lighting tutorial. It helps a lot.

[@Dimitriyus]

Great Gavin, as always!!!!

[@luishecheverym56]

Usted es todo un maestro gracias por compartir

[@ChuckKolyvas]

The Camera RAW part was super informative. I've been using Photoshop for a very long time and I've always done those kinds of edits 'manually' after the Camera RAW adjustments. It's effectively the same result, but this technique is really slick. Thank you.

[@rjtuts-photoshoptutorials1611]

awesome work as always, thanks Gavin!

[@omidontop]

Amazing tutorial and those Photoshop tips in the end, changed my life forever!

[@RITVEK777]

Gavin, awesome as always!

[@miraclewalkerproductions]

I love this. Thank you! It is so simple when I see you do it.

[@shahfaisal3923]

That lightroom tip made my day. Thanks for that.

[@tajcountrywcs]

Very nice. Several fantastic nuggets of great info throughout. Well done.

[@armako69]

you are the best gavin thanks

[@jorgefiocchi]

Genio!!! You are a Genius Gavin!!! Applausse!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for share your tecniques!!! Congratulations!!! Giorgio. Argentina.

[@johnbivins]

Thank you for a wonderful informative video and the tips at the end!!!!

[@DonovanJamesOfficial]

this was very detailed and I'll be trying out more low key photos to get them much better

[@moniaantonioli4262]

Great stuff!!! easily and effectively explained by an entertaining photographer :) Thank you Gavin!

[@aldrindetablan4358]

sweet tutorial. Thanks sir!

[@SOCRATESMTZ]

Gracias Adorama por estos videos tan explicitos y de mucho contenido.

[@vtdave121]

Great idea! I will definitely will try this!

[@GingerGiant01]

Love your videos Gavin!

[@Deezytoocerty]

thank you Gavin !

[@gyorgypinter6842]

Thank you, Gavin!