Single Speedlight Low Key Portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@FlashMediaStudiosTV]

I've literally been watching Gavin for over a decade . Thank you sir.

[@photoquent]

This is a great Thursday; Gavin this afternoon and then Daniel this evening. Could not ask for more.

[@animalvideosearth]

Your education is a very important step, very important for those entering this profession.

[@dankan1982]

Last images are really magical

[@laurakarhu8101]

I was so happy when I first heard his voice and tought to my self "It's Gavin!"

[@Graficmademania]

I have actually photographed Jade she is actually a brilliant model and understands and can teach photographic techniques extremely well worth booking

[@49sixteen]

Gavin, I've been watching your videos and learning from them for well over 10 years. It's interesting to see the differences and similarities in your videos from then until now. I'm pretty sure I learned how to do water drop photos from you, and a bunch of other 'fun-to-do' shoots. Thank you for over a decade of entertainment!

[@corykphotography]

Gavin! Please make albums and post more videos of 1 light 2 light 3 light set ups. These definitely are helping and inspiring.

[@Adorama]

That would be great!

[@photoquent]

Yes that would be great

[@jonasforare1191]

Yes, you're an engaging teacher!

[@melankaya]

Pwease pwetty pwease?

[@leniehulse1621]

I just love Gavin’s videos - no hesitation, no faffing!!

[@ducatidude13]

Thank you so much Mr. Hoey. I'm a beginner, but I've learnt so much from you. I was afraid and didn't know how to use a speed light before, your videos helped me so much. I just want to say Thank you. You are the best!

[@brokenvcr]

Gavin wins again.

[@malthus101]

Amazing what those initial setup changes made - shocking difference!

[@chrisschindler7634]

Thank you so much! Looking forward to trying this out. I just recently bought a flash and soft box set up.

[@vinceellis5822]

Another excellent, informative presentation full of your usual practical and briliant tips 👍

[@Goldmangun]

Thank you - it’s so useful to see how the lighting looks to begin with and then the adjustments you make to improve it.

[@ChadMcC01]

With Mark gone, Gavin has really stepped up be a true leader in photography education. Thanks so much for your informative work!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Chad, Mark shoes are to big for me to fill but I do my best.

[@spectremanLIVE1]

You're just super fun to watch, man. Just a GREAT time!

[@dunnymonster]

Simple but highly effective Gavin. Another tip top tutorial 👍

[@a.j.vanderkolk3238]

Helpful and simple but sufficient, but most of all (for me) to the point and not hours of look how good I am. Thnx.

[@raphmateo5822]

Awesome as always.

[@cpnoboat7659]

Oh my! I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take with the few accessories that I currently own. Your explanations are clear and concise, and make sense, so they're easier to remember. Thank you!

[@marcomark8]

Gavin I love your videos. And this is a video I will be saving for future reference. A word of caution with the c-stand use. Long leg under the weight. Weight should be in the direction you tighten the knuckle.

[@indrajitadvani3742]

I have never 'dared' positioning by strobe & softbox at that angle. This is fascinating. I will now try that. Thank you as always, Gavin

[@francequirion9547]

Thank you so much Sir! Always a pleasure to look at you. You are an amazing photographer and teacher!

[@BTcycle]

My favorite style of photography. Thank you Gavin for showing more tips.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

I have a godox V1 flash, it never let's me down, I am impressed how versatile it is. And love the way Freya has started to film your videoes.

[@hetsleb]

Thanks Gavin! Super helpful and thanks for answering my question about the inner diffuser.

[@RickMahoney2013]

I really enjoy watch you Gavin your teaching is made simple for me.

[@Liby79]

Great as always! Simple and easy to understand! ❤

[@davidottman9501]

Thanks for covering techniques that use minimal equipment. For a variety of reasons, we might not be able or willing to use a lot of high end lighting gear in a given situation. Being able to do more with less is a clear sign of higher level of talent. :)

[@pranavbhojanecontent]

Fantastic results with the minimalistic set-up. Loved it. Videos created by Mr. Gavin Hoey are always meaningful, informative, and full of energy and enthusiasm. 👍

[@rolandrickphotography]

After have been watching a Gavin video is before the next one, can’t wait for it. 😅 Awesome hints, lovely models, straight forward and as bonus super entertainment! Guys, love you all ❤

[@TyProvosty]

You are truly an incredible presenter. Thank you immensely!!!

[@ShadowlightPhotography]

Taking it back to the basics, but so good, great reminder for us all to rewind the complexity every now and again!

[@RaulRodriguez-fj4mo]

I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take one question about you laptop small monitor you use to see your light exposure on the subject

[@BiggieZee]

Love that I can tell it’s a Gavin video just from the thumbnail image! Great video, now I’m already planning a low key light session 😁

[@leehargreaves7473]

You know I'm perfectly happy with my Canon 6D but I do envy you one thing..... eye-detect focus. What a game-changer that must be for a portrait photographer. Anyway Gavin, another great video. I'm presenting to my local photoclub in 2 weeks "Studio protraits on a budget". I'll mostly be using information from this tutorial, as it's exactly what I want to demonstrate. I have a nice collapsible softbox like yours but I'll be using an extremely cheap NEEWER shoot-thru umbrella setup. They cost peanuts and take everything to a higher level than the on-camera flashes the club members mostly use. Thanks for the video. If you're ever in the South West of France I'll trade you some accommodation for a 2 hour demo at our lovely little club.

[@BIGL5683]

Nice job, studio photography with speed lights in my opinion is incredibly useful. Dialing a 600watt main down for these would be difficult. I also have used speedlights outside at night using street lights and lit commercial windows as a background. Fun stuff.

[@HAIFAATIEH]

Thank you so much , now I understand how to use the light & the soft box

[@karenarden3266]

Great as always!!! Thank you Gavin and Sam!!!

[@EdwardBliffin]

Gavin is such an amazing teacher and photographer...I'm a natural light shooter but I wanna get better at studio lighting just to duplicate some of his photos

[@raymondforbes4295]

I would have thought you needed a grid for that but after seeing this it seems so obvious. Thank you!

[@GavinHoey]

A grid is an essential tool but it takes away up to a stop of light which was in short supply as it was!

[@eddiebond2941]

Another simple but very effective tutorial Gavin makes it all look so easy. And I see your patented rafter floor has got another outing.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Eddie. Thanks for the kind words and yes another outing for the rafter floor and NOT me being to lazy to return it to the storage barn 😉

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Thanks this will come in real handy this weekend.

[@jaekim5397]

Thanks for good tips... next high key portraits?

[@GavinHoey]

I'm on it Jae :)

[@pathogan4854]

Great video Gavin and Jade your a true teacher !!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Pat 👍

[@chrisburnard5157]

Really valuable learning for me with this video, thank you.

[@Synthergie]

Amazing video, one of the best and easiest to grasp that I've seen 👏

[@EdwardKilner]

Another nice video. I am a fan of low key. It might have been nice to see the blower force her hair away from her face as well as over it.

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Thank you again, I go try this too. Learn already so much from you.

[@elboogie2324]

This was very helpful. You're such an amazing teacher.

[@steevewhitehead1416]

Exellent intro. I'm getting some lighting soon and will try these set ups.

[@steveandrade5902]

As always Gavin, awesome work!

[@patpat5557]

Long time no see gavin! You're the one of my inspiration when I started photography. Keep it up and thank you!

[@DonaldWMeyers-dwm]

Great tutorial, as always. How do you determine the maximum size softbox a speedlight can use? BTW, are you using a new video setup in the studio? I like the camera movement.

[@DixonLu]

Great one. Thanks for all the videos.

[@johntunkin7412]

Gavin, I have to thank you for your (and the team behind you's ) brilliant series of videos! Very clearly explained and demonstrated.... I shall be watching more of them and hopefully putting then into good practice. I NEVER write comments.... but you are SO good...I just had to. Thx!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words John and for taking the time to comment 👍

[@fernandoc.santos7851]

Como sempre, uma aula fantástica de iluminação!👏👏👏

[@toni1482]

Hi, Danke Dir, für das Video! Ich habe mal wieder gelernt, dass man mit wenig Aufwand viel bewirken kann.

[@johnclay7644]

Great 11.5mins Gavin, nice images, low key does look good. very informative and engaging.

[@Adorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LukaTWP]

Always great content from Gavin.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

You are such a likable man! I just love watching your videos!

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you Wendy 😊

[@redwine1980a]

Gavin is the Best :)

[@shelleyharvey6916]

Fabulous Gavin! Love your work & great tutorials 😍

[@entrigueall2661]

Excellent, I needed this for dramatic shoot in a couple days. Thanks.

[@hogiekid199]

Loving these videos. But I’d love to know how he gets the light meter to work with the speedlight. Is it on s channel on the flash trigger?

[@charliegreen1989]

Love this Gavin especially the later shots, do love a bit of shadow and drama.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Charlie. Shadows are good IMHO 👍

[@kristofeight9668]

Guys how to get this EZ Glow softbox in UK... Gavin as always top in terms of teaching

[@jocliff7387]

Another great shoot Learnt so much from all Yr video's many thanks, .keep em coming. ❤

[@olyrojas2225]

Love your videos Gavin!

[@GuillermoCalderonbodas]

Wowww! Amazing!!!!❤ lovely photos!

[@FlyenNun1]

Great tutorial! Thanks, Gavin and Adorama! 👍

[@Adorama]

MJ, so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Choigalen]

that is just spectular. Thanks Gavin for sharing this

[@kevinparkes417]

Loved these images. Some had a real "old masters" vibe which I like. And you make it so simple.

[@peterguman7298]

Great video as usual. What impact would you have by using a smaller softbox, maybe 25"? I imagine the light not being as soft or would that not be an issue since the softbox is so close to the model?

[@Jwitherow1964]

Hey gabby I have watched a lot of you videos, my first time saying good job, and oh how you make me smile love your style

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@ViciousXUSMC]

Really enjoyed this video, will be trying some of this out soon as my flashes arrive from Adorama lol.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Very nice looks, Gavin and Jade!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@Kinadnuf]

Thanks for all that effort Gavin. But isn't it a waste of time buying from Adorama as it's based in the US? I mean what with import taxes and shipping fees that I presume would have to be paid and the time for delivery? Thanks for your help.

[@chuckduzzie8529]

You get your “Setups” right, you are gold from there…. 😉📸💯

[@nurnachman]

when feathering the softbox towards the camera and away from the background - how does it not flare up the lens? thanks for the video!!!

[@chuckduzzie8529]

Rembrandt lighting!

[@phelix920]

👍🏾📸💪🏾Thank you for this. I’ve learned a few tricks from this. Phelix

[@yb1000]

Beautiful

[@tkxplores]

I just received my order of Flashpoint Pro Air-Cushioned Heavy-Duty 7.2' Light Stands because I needed something shorter than my Flashpoint 10' C-stands. I hope there's a 20" Flashpoint riser in the works because that's what I really need.

[@GavinHoey]

A Flashpoint 20" riser would be great (surprised they don't do one TBH) but in the meantime links are in the video description including Kupo 20" Master Raiser C-Stand www.adorama.com/kuks703712.html

[@iainblacklockphotography]

There is a lot to be said for having some low powered strobes in your armoury. When I first started I bought some 400w heads and then, in my tiny dining room setup, could never get the power low enough to shoot what I wanted 🙂 Great video as always Gavin and Jade was an excellent model choice for the look.

[@GavinHoey]

Wide words Indeed Iain 👍

[@vickosis]

Great! I like the way you covered all the techniques so quickly. Is there a reason for having the white pop up relector blaced above the beams overhead? Also can you tell me a bit more about the timber you use on the floor. I have carpets and am thinking of ways to add a termporary hard surface in my space.Hence the curiosity.

[@larrymaines1579]

love your videos and work! you and daniel norton are amazing teachers!!!

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

Nicely done great presentation!

[@wrstrout]

This was a great video!! I look forward to trying this technique!

[@AnVoPhotography]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Enjoyable and informative as always

[@swccbakersfieldca2076]

Yet another great video. You should do multiple speed lighting videos. And also the use of reflectors and speed lights. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mazdance1]

Gavin - what do you do with all these portraits you shoot? I'm sure the models might want a few for their portfolio, but your own portfolio has to be massive by now.

[@johnnyandersom9226]

Great video. Thanks so much for sharing

[@charlesbernard7689]

Hi Gavin, I have always been taught that the load on a C-Stand should be over the big leg, yours is over the small legs which is correct? Thanks.

[@AirPixelProMedia]

Great tutorial. Now I know how that Twilight movie cover photo was made 😅.

[@josephchan4198]

Awesome work as always!!

[@lidicaspers1224]

Hi, Very nice instruction video. One issue: It's not possible to have this silver beautydish send to the Netherlands. Can you help me?

[@DAVIDMARTINEZ-ez6sp]

Hi Gavin! I find your videos so didactic. Thanks so much!!

[@MicahTischler]

Dear Gavin, I'm afraid the end of this video has left me a bit confused - I had thought, to be considered a beauty dish, modifiers would have a center reflector in front of the source, yet that one doesn't, despite its nomenclatural designation. Might I ask what the correct (and, separately, practical, if different) definition of a beauty dish really is? Also, thank you and your wonderful compatriots so much for the work you do.

[@GavinHoey]

In my book, anything the ends with light passing through a diffusing material isn't a beauty dish, it's a softbox. It's a REALLY good softbox and in the bag is a reflecting plate that means it can be used like a beauty dish as long as you don't fit the inner or outer diffusers. It's a brilliant product whatever way you use it and whatever name you call it 😃

[@MicahTischler]

@@GavinHoey Thank you so much!