Your First Low Key Portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@csc-photo]

I'm going to say Gavin is one of the most - if not THE most - helpful creators here when it comes to lighting setups & related tips. I really appreciate his content, delivery, and personality. Thanks!

[@kelfarley]

You, sir, are not wrong! Absolutely the best.

[@Kit2Canada]

Agreed!

[@Alexandra-ez5xi]

Absolutely, he is awesome!

[@manuelfigueroa894]

Totally agree

[@chrisalexander2478]

I was fixing to comment pretty much the same thing. :)

[@quietset7639]

I just love the simple way Gavin explains. I could watch 2 hours of his tutorials and not get bored. Thank you Gavin.

[@elhasportraits]

i wish i saw this one when i was struggling first time with low key :), really good one!

[@yvesthibault7128]

Gavin you are the best relax and teacher ever !!!

[@manashkalita2694]

Bring Gavin in every videos.The way he teaches is appreciable.The best teacher from adorama

[@rommelreyes7616]

Cut out shapes in foam board. How brilliant. Awesome tip for the frugal photographer!

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

Gavin and pi are my two favorites. Sophie is my fav with Gavin.

[@dunnymonster]

My Thursday routine is this. Get up, go to work. Lunch. Finish work, go home. Open KZbin and go to Gavin Hoey's weekly tutorial. Hit thumbs up, sit back, relax and enjoy ☺️😁

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you. You get a week off next Thursday, but then three Thursdays back to back!

[@febyography]

You are the best when it's comes to lighting

[@MichaelLyon]

Gavin Hoey is one of the most creative photographers I know. Love his personality and he makes it so easy to understand how to setup and create the photos.

[@akashrenigme5709]

Gavin never disappoints

[@manuelfigueroa894]

Awesome like always Gavin. Will try it tomorrow

[@robertvanhall]

Super beautiful, Gavin & Sophie!

[@Joh146]

Wow. The model, the pictures, your way to explore ist reall great. And the best is, i can try to do by myself. Many thanks.

[@josearevalo6998]

Thanks Gavin ,. Is very helpful your tips. You make to se very easy.. thanks again

[@abdulrazacksyed41]

Always expecting greatest photography from mr Gavin sir , thank you sir .

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video and demo

[@ndon85]

there is Gavin at Adorama and then everybody else. The best.

[@ramyahmed787]

Amazing as always -- U R the Master

[@simontorr4317]

Gavin’s is a star! Being an Olympus/omd user, I’ve been able to enjoy many amazing sessions he’s done for them during lockdowns etc. his style and positivity plus content is superb

[@olyrojas2225]

Excellent video as always Gavin!

[@grvsha]

Thank you Gavin, you've been of immense help to me

[@baron6510]

I love this guy, so much value given 🔥🔥🔥

[@toddstrong1353]

Great lesson once again Gavin. Concise and full of the right information. Thanks so much.

[@christhepharmacist]

gavin - you are fantastic, i have learnt so much from you through your videos

[@paulbell9957]

Beautfiul images Gavin. Loved the set ups , especially the hat shots. Great work as always mate 👍👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you Paul 👍

[@Seasidekameel]

Great video Gavin, has given me some ideas for my next shoot

[@jasonbourne8181]

Gavin Hoey is the best representative of the Olympus Systems in the whole of KZbin! The other guy will be Robin Wong from Malaysia! Thanks for the great tutorial Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Jason although I might well be the WORST Olympus representative. I make videos about light and although the Olympus camera is what I choose to use, it's not a the star of the show 😉

[@davidcoakley4839]

I subscribe to a lot of photographer channels that produce really good images with with expensive and sophisticated equipment. The difference with Gavin is that he has such a deep technical understanding of photography that he can produce pictures on another level, even within the constraints of a modest studio and equipment. Gavin's understated delivery leads one to assume that it's easy, but it really is not. Hats off to an outstanding mentor!

[@jokekuye9775]

Love the explanation 👏

[@richardsears6005]

As always very informative Gavin, your videos are informative, and you are very personable and easy to follow I can't wait to use these techniques when I get my soft box holder in so I can use my tt600 flash off camera

[@Eliterazzz]

This video is so helpfull. I'm going to try this at home. Thank you for uploading the video.

[@recycler60]

Thanks. I always love your videos.

[@mosesmillanmctech4196]

You’re an inspiration. I’ll die on this hill.

[@elmono3939]

Yo, Gav, did that new style shirt ! Way to go ! BTW: Great stuff, as always ! What would Adorama do without you ! Just saying ...

[@Allan_Madsen]

The inspiration you give the way you teach is absolutely fantastic Gavin , 80-90% ive learned about studio portraits etc comes from your video's here on youtube and now this wich is one of my fav genre to learn . The next 1000 views will come from me hahaha i have to study this over and over , again thank you

[@GavinHoey]

Leave this video on repeat... I like you're thinking Allan 😉😉

[@jimcook3882]

XLNT video from Gavin. I have shot a load of beautiful Low Key images with Nikon D750 Digital and my strobes, but just received a Mint Mamiya RB67, and dying now to shoot some Low Key on FILM!!! Thanks again Gavin

[@ivanrios1051]

I have been watching and learning a great deal from your videos for years now. Your technique and teaching method is unmatched. Gracias Gavin, "You're the MAN". 🤓

[@josephchan4198]

I have been following Gavin for a while and I love his teaching style. Kudos to him and his team for creating great content.

[@lisapalzer2511]

Wonderful Video Gavin!! I always enjoy your work, thanks so much!

[@Mishalphoto]

I love Gavin Hoey tutorial and ideas, very simple results huge

[@lenavoyles526]

He sure nailed that fill light.

[@Guresha1]

Gavin thanks it helped me a lot ❤

[@natestain7103]

Always a pleasure to watch! Thanks Gavin!

[@mariohdezch]

Es Usted, un verdadero artista. Gracias.

[@jeds465]

Really awesome content!

[@austinxue9736]

It's the best photography lesson I met. Thank you Gavin.

[@marcos.fonseca01]

Gavin!! It’s the first time I came here to comment, and I just want to say that you’re amazing!! I love your way to teach, your charism and your photos! You’ve gained a follower from Brazil ;)

[@jamespayne4759]

Another great video !!!! J. Payne

[@christophkrull5660]

Awesome as always! Gavin is a treasure!

[@randyfox5317]

Dear God, is there anyone that does a better job of explaining technique better than Gavin? His step-by-step process is SO easily understood...and his results are amazing. Yet another excellent tutorial, Gavin. Thanks for your continued excellence. (with equal props to Sam and Sophie!)

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the really kind words Randy 😁

[@robertjackson7284]

Another great video. Appreciate the inspiration.

[@InformatikaBVKft]

Giant! I loved it! If I take a photo like this, but there is white writing on the black dress, won't it be very bright? If so, what should I do?

[@skillcubator1]

Hi Gavin, I understand that you are setting your F-stop, Shutter speed and ISO to cut the ambient light. But what's the logic to match incident meter F-Stop reading and camera F-stop reading? Thanks in advance.

[@oswaldotorreslondono8991]

Amazing video Mr. Gavin

[@karipuuppo2521]

Yuo the best Gavin.Thanks again.

[@sutashiku]

Thank you a lot, Gavin!

[@f226f226]

Great video as always. Gavin, you are a genius and Sofie is a goddess.

[@paulbivins6483]

Excellent, Thanks Gavin.

[@nebojsastanojlovic6826]

Gavin is great!!Sofi is amazing!! 🙂

[@EdwardKilner]

Everyone did a nice job on this video. I enjoyed seeing a variety of setup ideas. Sophie is beautiful and I’m sure she thought the portraits all did her justice. When I try this I will cut a slot in both a white and black piece of foam board. There might be a small difference, likely negligible, but I’m curious.

[@photoquent]

So simple; so beautiful.

[@MirandaSuess]

I LOVE THIS PHOTO CONCEPT!!

[@250GTOAJ]

Thanks for another great video, Gavin Sophie and Sam 😎👍🇨🇦

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan 👍

[@deenugent473]

Another awesome video Gavin 👍😉

[@andsnemesis]

Excellente as always, i use to take low key at home, i'll try some of this options too

[@szmonszmon]

Hey! I like your tips and the style in which you teaching. Thanks! :-)

[@WatkinsPhotog]

These videos are fantastic! Always so much great info and inspiration

[@andymcgarty3099]

Fantastic video. Some great ideas to try. I liked the slit in board to shape the light.

[@canucklehead28]

Excellent Gavin!

[@Bushy-73]

Sir I really enjoy your playlist. For a short video it is really informative and very easy to understand, even for me. Keep up the good work

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Chris. Keep watching for more of the same 👍

[@Bushy-73]

@@GavinHoey I may only have the Canon 1000d but it's a start

[@GavinHoey]

@@Bushy-73 That's a good camera and is a technological marvel compared to the Minolta Dynax 7000i I learned to light with 😉

[@Bushy-73]

@@GavinHoey I have said camera, nifty fifty 75/300 lens 3 speedlights, all umbrellas, backdrop kit with 2 umbrellas, 2 soft boxes (continues lighting), the knowledge I have gained from you for portrait shoots and then some and a daughter who is willing to model and all the little hits of stock I have accumulated

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@11557bexley]

Wow 😮AwMazing

[@alanroderick7153]

Another excellent video and some great ideas for my shoot next week. Did like the scarf images, have some bi-colur fabric to try. Well done to you all.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Alan. The scarf worked out rather well, although in my experience it would be wise to explain and demonstrate what you need the model to do beforehand 😉

[@kienluoimedia]

Great tutorial with basic material. Thank you

[@chuckduzzie8529]

Gavin … always a good tutorial.

[@philliplivingstone5336]

Brilliant!

[@joseignaciomm]

Excellent video! I always wonder about the tablet and software used for the tethering on live shooting on these videos. Does anyone know?

[@sidyk]

Thanks for inspiration ❤️

[@Lordred1069]

Great video like always. Joyful and instructive. Thanks!

[@HaiTomVlog]

Low key portraiture is a lot of fun. I always enjoyed playing around with one speed light to see what happens. Great video!

[@RickMahoney2013]

I love low key photography

[@davidjoseph4459]

Great video. Very informative! Thank you.

[@alainrichard8136]

Good morning, was this the F2.8 lens ? And thank you for all you do Gavin. I have watched all your videos and still do today. I only have the Godox200 so do you think i could use this one ? I'm from Canada

[@johnd9031]

Very informative.

[@SoOpulentPhotography]

Lovely video

[@kutlayhalkseven3296]

I love your videos the most. Well done always 👏👏 knowledge, entertain, inspiration...all in one. Will start to practice your ideas to improve my photography. Lucky to have you...

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Kutlay and have fun exploring the ideas 👍

[@Elgarman]

Brilliant.

[@charleyl264]

Thanks Gavin and Sophie. A good demonstration. Great explanations of your lighting setups. I never heard the word "cookie" used to describe a GOBO before. Maybe it's "Country Related" ? No matter. It quickly became obvious what you were referring to.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Charley. Gobo is one of those photography terms who's original meaning has evolved. Gobo (GO Between Optics) is something that is projected, cookie is something that casts a shadow... Others will no doubt disagree but that's photography for you 😁

[@timip3658]

I was wondering if you couldve put the reflector on the opposite side to the key light as a fill?

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Love your style of teaching. Any book of you about Lightning?

[@ccbphoto]

Another great video Gavin! Thanks!

[@JamesBoyer-plus]

Thank you, Gavin (and Sophie and Sam). Your examples and instruction are really clear and inspiring. I look forward to trying out ideas based on what you've shared. You're awesome! 😍

[@mandrielbass9151]

Great video, how do you tether your camera to your tablet?

[@StivenOchoa]

Great job.... what tablet and what program did you use for theter? please, thks

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Very nice, Gavin, Sophie, and Sam!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Mike 👍👍

[@LisaRSArt]

Excellent. Thanks

[@photochop9657]

Excellent as usual, I was thinking it's been a while since you did the 15 minute challenge, allowing for the passing of time and a few more grey hairs how about a 30 minute challenge, could be fun.

[@GavinHoey]

I don't think I could set up all the video and audio kit in 15 minutes nowadays! Production was so much simpler back then 😊

[@madsnylarsen]

would be awesome to see how you post processed these :)

[@GavinHoey]

I'm not sure watching someone bump up the Contrast and take down the Vibrance is that exciting but I hear you all the same.

[@akositric742]

Big fan! Love how you edited the photos here. Especially the skin tone, care to share? Desaturated?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Patrick. Yep, just lowered the Vibrence to something a little more subdued 👍

[@akositric742]

@@GavinHoey Thank you...