Lighting a Portrait with Cheap Umbrella Modifiers | Master Your Craft

[@MortarMike]

Do you know how ballsy it is to show EVERY shot AS they're being taken on screen? That's when you KNOW your stuff man... there's SO many photos that go to the scrap pile almost as soon as you shoot them, but this man's cranking out banger after banger and they look AWESOME. Outstanding work folks, thanks for the wisdom!

[@tjmarx]

I love that to anyone paying attention there was a bonus lesson on posing your subject. This is why Pye is so awesome.

[@deirdremcquade9690]

Grateful for 2 things: 1) more subdued background music makes it easier to pay attention to what you have to say, and 2) how you model to us how to be a solo shooter setting up gear w/o an assistant. Would welcome more content helping us solo photogs along those lines.

[@deirdremcquade9690]

PS recently saw a tip that a white shoot-through umbrella can be used in a partly-open position to reduce the spread of light. Any thoughts?

[@dacostarik]

Yes that music is very suitable to pay attention

[@AntonyPratap]

Hence, I've been following him from the beginning of times.

[@BooLee01]

I always love Pye and his tutorials. But honestly, the Interwebs amazes me. Why would fifteen people take the time to come to this wonderfully helpful video and give it a thumbs down? What kind of sadness must they have in their lives?

[@doctorbede]

One of the best demonstartions of Simple photogarphic lighting. Good work .

[@longfinger]

Pye is the man! Such a great teacher!

[@wellwhatthen10101]

Umbrellas are great light modifiers and should never be underestimated .cheap easy to transport and are great to use for large groups to, only drawback is sometimes is that the light goes everywhere, but they can give such soft and appealing light for portraits. Thank you Pye. don't often see videos on the use of these mods any more.

[@BornUncreative]

100%

[@beachbumblog]

I love this video, even as an amateur learning portrait photography it makes it easy to see where I could apply this with basic gear. Even if you don't have a nicer flash, you can make this work with a single speedlight and a reflector.

[@jeanlezin4890]

Good stuff man.... the lights setup made a big difference. I love your work ethic.

[@doommuffinz5276]

Wooooooowwwwwww. I always wondered why photographers had flash when they are indoor with 5 lights already on the subject... Wow

[@charityfeb3461]

Really helpful for me, having to restart my biz on the cheap. Thank you so much!

[@ChristianThueringer]

Your video s are such a joy to watch! Also you are straight to the point without that hipster talk of so many channels. Background music and your voice is calming too. I'm gonna binge watch all your videos now!

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Very imformative. Never seen an umbrella inverted like that. Different, some say umbrella some say light box. It gets confusing. What do you think of these tiny battery lights 2inces square as fill light used on videos. Only about 5 watts. Would they work when out and about or is that a gimick.

[@ocubex]

Always a joy watching Pye, I learn so much.

[@ritchersonm.pattersen1702]

Very nice, simple, and efficient tuto

[@miromaslac8404]

Nice SFX at 01:51 :-)

[@filetdelumiere5037]

agree with taht :)))

[@alsteiner7602]

Excellent presentation

[@THEPURIBOYZ]

Thank You Sir... Love from Puri, Odisha,INDIA ❤

[@bitsysarabia4260]

Great video. I've been using softboxes recently. I bought 2 umbrellas but haven't used them yet. That's going to change. Thanks.

[@erasmogonzales4470]

very good Video to follow, not a lot of crazy music in the back ground and just simply lighting to get a great professional shot!

[@antoniocastillo3018]

Nice video! Can you please tell me which backdrop you used in this video? Thanks so much!

[@mhogue1963]

Man this looks like magic! Wow

[@michaelbruchas6663]

I have cheapy shoot thru umbrellas and love them.

[@a-muse6567]

I lol'ed at 1:51

[@yahshawnel]

Love how you explain and teach thanks.

[@fotonutzz]

Beautiful lighting

[@anapimentel2946]

Amazing vid! Appreciate this.

[@olegsemenov2835]

love your videos, Pye! Always in a good English, very detailed, simple and easy to use in practice. You got a gift - real teacher!

[@mynamemysurname7806]

there is a "strange sound" at 1:51... :D

[@shanec4441]

Lol 😂 fart

[@sexysilversurfer]

That was loud and no one laughed? 🤔

[@mauriziocascone]

hahaha I had to listen to it again, I thought it was my dog! 🤣

[@RexMontis71]

I think the sound was added in.

[@DariusEvens]

@@RexMontis71 -because these overheadlights stinks .... (added fart sound for pun)

[@henrynankivell]

Just got some lighting recently - thanks for the great video!

[@bnpray2279]

if I have to do a blind guest without knowing the set is, I'll definitely say the light is coming from 1 o'clock, but this is new to me to have light from above + bottom right

[@Veectory]

this guy is the best

[@jimwlouavl]

Very helpful step by step introduction of the lights.

[@rickcovers2019]

Helped me so much!!

[@kkhawk53]

Fabulous! Thank you!

[@SanjayJoshi-ls3bj]

Thanks for the very Nice video ! I will try something similar with my Godox Speedlights & the two umbrellas I have.

[@kevinw7995]

Another simple but very effective tutorial. Great job!

[@benpearsephotography]

Umbrellas are so quick, light and easy to use, great tutorial...

[@charleslawson9257]

Learnt a lot from your video. Thanks let's do some more.

[@artsandeducation7716]

Thank you, my friend, I am learned a lot of things from your lesson.

[@chafrewilcha]

Excellent! Thanks

[@mrbonfim7892]

Just Grand as usual.

[@YomiOniContent]

Thank you very much.... This is really helpful

[@muneebhassan1665]

fantastic!

[@blucyfulenglish2561]

How did you get ISO 50 on Canon r6? I have this camera and I can only go down as much as 100...

[@gelinramirez5216]

Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@ChrisEmmanuel]

Great video. I'm digging that subtle piano music in the background, Pye. Nice touch!

[@annym.8170]

Yes

[@ryandanielson9673]

Great video, thank you! Excellent images and creative lighting setup!

[@julitamadejska7291]

Absolutely amazing performance!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@bradandchrisknoblock1758]

How could not even crack a smile at 1:51? 😂 Who cut the cheese?

[@greatday2224]

Wow. Thanks Pye.

[@CharlieLiuPhotography]

Wow excellent work! Side question - does it look like Pye's been working out a lot more? His arms look solid.

[@bobniel8314]

I was thinking the same thing

[@manisharora6233]

Yes he is lifting since many years

[@sexysilversurfer]

Well those new RF lenses are very heavy! 😂

[@brad_in_yyc]

Great video Pye! I can totally do that with my two small, cheap speedlights and umbrellas.

[@klodbeen5938]

Beautiful model!

[@paulwilcock4351]

Hi Pye. This is a great video. One quick question, what do you mean by the term ‘flip-flop’ your B10? Regards Paul. UK

[@manoharmgr8235]

வீடியோ மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருந்தது மிக்க நன்றி இரா.மனோகர் சென்னை . Very useful This video sir, , big thank you sir R.MANOHAR ,Chennai.India

[@kavanlake871]

Love the work as usual 👌🏾😊...that music is suspect though. Sending good vibes Pye ✌🏾

[@BornUncreative]

lol, noted. I'll let Mike/Anthony know ;)

[@BornUncreative]

Personally I dig their selection of smooth jazz, haha.

[@kavanlake871]

@@BornUncreative it’s tolerable 😊. Keep up the good work man. Love your content.

[@nubscrub]

Lol I thought it matched perfectly

[@joejackson9986]

she's so beautiful...

[@vaidyanathan9284]

Excellent

[@anamits]

How does the Rokinon compare to the Canon/Sigma/Tamron equivalents?

[@braadonja]

Good job as always Pye. Love your work!

[@davemil716]

Enjoyed this video as many of your videos are so helpful... Just curious on the overhead umbrella why shoot through it as apposed into it? Thanks!

[@StevenSmith-nq5xe]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such clarity and warmth. Excellent video coverage of the process. And yes, I also love the quieter music! Bravo.

[@robmcd]

Hey Pye. I’d love to learn colour gel for stylistic but using standard light to feather the colour away from the focus point

[@danielmooney899]

I have a 150mm Marco lens. I can’t seem to get the full frame on my subject. How far do I have to stand away from the subject?

[@ssuryakanta1]

Amazing

[@serkanoez4352]

Good Job Dude!!!!I like that Video!!Wohooooooooo

[@TroyDurrance]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!!

[@photonsonpixels]

Very nice indeed! Thank you for your tutorial Pye. (Please forgive me if I misspelled your name).

[@reneeeasterling9932]

Thanks

[@jordanbenkiel2589]

Hi, Please what the name of the silver tripod used for light support ? I tapped "benro S8 tripod" but it seems it is not that model

[@josediazh3890]

Muchas gracias.

[@arbull7264]

Pretty interesting, love the video

[@Strongbear2013]

Thanks for the helpful video. I have a big white umbrella which is used for sheltering from the rain. Is it possible to use something like that for a photoshoot since it would mean I wouldn't have to go and specifically purchase a white photographer's umbrella? But how would I attach that to a flash light stand or near one since it has a handle on the end and would never fit through a light stand hole? Is there anything different about a photographer's umbrella compared to a rain umbrella other than not having a handle?

[@BornUncreative]

Yeah, as long as it's white and semi-transparent it would work. Might not be ideal. You'll have to figure out how to get it threaded through the flash bracket tho.

[@deirdremcquade9690]

@@BornUncreative Gaff tape!! LOL

[@prakashpatankar3805]

Nice 👍🌷👍 why second light. ? Why not reflector from shoulder hight 👍

[@BornUncreative]

That's totally doable too! A second light is nice for when you want exact control over power (compared to a reflector). But, both totally work!

[@a-muse6567]

He actually mentions that at 9:15 as another option

[@stvnspncr]

Thanks for sharing Pye, I appreciate your teaching style!

[@bpham2010]

So good

[@acemwon]

Appreciate the info! Question I’m doing holiday photos with a 8x12 background drop (Christmas theme) is there any other info i need to make sure my background is properly exposed as well as my subject?

[@alphagamer0812]

You'll need to light the background as well. For halo one light will do. But for evenly lit background better to go for 2 lights. 😊

[@nissaarwz4645]

That was a nice one , Thanks

[@andrearossetti1223]

The sound at 1:50... 🙂

[@kapilsahaniya5980]

Awesome

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Helpful as always!

[@Dustinrhoades]

Helpful

[@MuertoInc]

Fill light is too low for my taste. A reflector is great if you only have that one light and/or modifier. I would add a honeycomb grid on a low power setting. Get that light higher pointing down and just add that catchlight to the eyes. If you only have one light and a shoot thru umbrella. Don't complicate your life. Put that light at 45 degrees angle. Add a reflector or shoot near a white wall to fill in those shadows if you need to. Good shooting everyone!

[@adrianlw2010]

An excellent video with super clear explanations. I can’t find the link to follow Chelsea? Thank you for the video and the work you both did producing this video.😀📸

[@sakthik]

Very well execution👏, q: On a lighter background I always end up with the person’s shadow. How to avoid that ?

[@jklphoto]

Move the subject further away from the background or use a background light.

[@alun7006]

Position of the light, distance from subject to background.

[@Ohm_Smile]

Nice!

[@sanelemchunu3364]

This is awesome man, thank you very much, you're the best🙌🏾😊

[@honeygirlnyc]

This was tremendously helpful! Subscribing.

[@anataindonesia7306]

COOOOLLLL

[@FAIYABRAND]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@b991228]

Could you use the umbrella laying on the floor as a reflector?

[@pilarpulidofotografia5720]

Wich is the model of the light tripod? Thanks

[@pilarpulido1733]

De dónde es el pie que utilizas para poner el flash?

[@joselopez6324]

Such a simple way of explaining! Well done!

[@remoniffelerphotography]

so good 👏

[@JuanRodriguez-hv4wc]

The link in the description is for a Glow 40 inch white umbrella. Is there a difference between this and the Glow Translucent umbrella, if so, what is the difference? In the video you are using a Profoto umbrella.

[@yiwang6707]

I love this tutorial, because he seems give the really image not edited, and this will be more helpful to the learner, great tutorial, thank you

[@Garbid]

Amazing!) Very light setup except c stand. Is it posibble to do something with 2 speedlights and umbrellas? for full body shots indoor location?

[@nubscrub]

I don't see why not, i wouldn't be concerned about the power output

[@johnwhite208]

Yes, you can do the same thing with speedlights.

[@bobniel8314]

Pye had the power on his lights turned so far down, you would easily be able to match that with your speedlights. And after all, you could answer your own question by trying....just experiment with different settings, positions of lights etc.

[@percymoore279]

What's your white balance what is image?

[@shrutibagwe4974]

Can we get a godox ad400 studio set up test

[@indratan6304]

Do you use High speed sync or just M mode?