in fifteen second you taught me something i have been struggling with for over 8 years 0:00
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Every day is a school day 😉Glad I could help.
@wendystumbaugh695 Жыл бұрын
I love how you put the sock on before opening the umbrella! I’ve always wrangled with it after opening the umbrella! Ooof! Lol
@TasteofTaboo Жыл бұрын
I use a 7foot umbrella with diffusion all the time when doing on location portraits from business people for magazine. With a white interior they are much more even - but most of the time I use the silver with a ad200pro and the diffusion dome on in inside the umbrella. The light is as nice as from a softbox the same size, but big enough to light 2, 3 or 5 people at the same time. And it packs nice and it is fast, which is the most important part of these assignments. I can change super fast the location.
@ErinLAnderson Жыл бұрын
Thx for your advice
@romanmeisenberg1224 Жыл бұрын
Great to know it works so well with the ad200, I just bought one and I am looking forward to trying it out with my large umbrella. Is there anywhere we can see your portraits using that setup? Thanks!
@frankc3834 Жыл бұрын
B&W for the last ones. Color for the first batch, which are stunning
@MrSimonj1970 Жыл бұрын
You're extremely good at photography and teaching Gavin; a rare mix! I love your style and I've learned tons from you over the years, many thanks.
@ecko1882 Жыл бұрын
Gavin, you're the best photography presenter bar none. Thanks for the many, many years of the best content. ❤
@raoulsomers1720 Жыл бұрын
The best photo teacher in the world!
@AadityaSherpa Жыл бұрын
love to see this combo Gavin and Chloe
@MunchyToy Жыл бұрын
As a Leeds United supporter living in Queensland, Australia, Gavin's superb videos are not only more effective but far cheaper than traditional counselling. Thank you for your service to humanity.
@oshcan Жыл бұрын
Both color and B&W were great! I prefer the color.Beautiful blends of blues.
@ikayrocksmusic5 ай бұрын
That intro tutorial with the sock is PREMIUM content
@stupendously_creative Жыл бұрын
You made this video the correct time, I just bought the westcott 7’ umbrella. Great video Gavin
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Then the first 20 seconds of this video could be the most useful thing you'll see today Daniel 😉
@rony7758 Жыл бұрын
The best teacher in photogaphy to date and its free.
@piotrplaskon6430Ай бұрын
Gavin is the best! Always so informative and down to earth when explaning anything. Greetings from Scotland!
@PeteySmoothJazz50599 ай бұрын
Your teaching methods are both knowledge based and humorous! A rare combination in comparison to alot of KZbin "experts" in the realm of photography!
@steelawesome716 Жыл бұрын
I've had another person helping me setup my giant umbrella and your way is much quicker! Gavin, you are the master at all things photography!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words ☺
@EdwardKilner Жыл бұрын
Always partial to colour, but the black and white were very nicely dramatic. I enjoyed this video, Thanks!
@GiannisVeronis Жыл бұрын
Gavin you are a world heritage treasure for all of us, so many years so much persistence so many new generations of sucessful photographers: I salute you Sir
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Gianni 😊
@teresaj1937 Жыл бұрын
That’s a MASSIVE umbrella. I’m still learning flash, clearly, because I was expecting her skin to be blown off. I learned quite a bit with this video. I love color, but I’m really loving the monochrome. That’s become my favorite. Thanks for the info!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Teresa. No danger of loosing the skin detail if the exposure is right but you're right, without the diffusing cover the results would have been a lot more "specular" which is a short way of saying glowing highlights which, if not handled well, increase the chance of loosing detail.
@user-lr4rw5lq6t8 ай бұрын
WTF, I've only watched 19 seconds and this changed my life with trying to set up my 65" umbrella!!!!
@sjgraafmans4 ай бұрын
Allways great content for any level of photographers. A pleasure to watch any video you make.
@peternilmot9144 Жыл бұрын
Gavin is the best on this channel!
@mikecritchlow1114 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a big one Gavin! 😉 I recently bought an 80x120cm softbox and I thought that was big! Blimey!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
80x120 is still large Mike but this beast has a working diameter of 176cm which is another level!
@rayasiala9375 Жыл бұрын
I picked up an umbrella, not quite as big as that with the soft box for it. I’ve been terrified to use it but now, after watching you do it I cannot wait to get back into my little tiny studio and give it a go! Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you so much!
@jerrym8140 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful light modifier. Use it as a main like you did or as a fill. It’s a great relatively inexpensive light modifier to have in your tool kit especially in the studio. Love your videos!!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry. It's probably got the best cost to size ratios out there!
@jerrym8140 Жыл бұрын
@@GavinHoey oh yeah for sure!
@kirstyhepworth7343 Жыл бұрын
Love both black and white and muted colour too
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kirsty, me too 👍
@johnblunt1834 Жыл бұрын
Your model is very well colour coordinated, so stay with colour is my choice Gavin. It gives your photographs a nice mellow relaxing feel. Monochrome looks a bit harsh.
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the colour compliment John. Sam and I did a tour of the local charity shops a few days before the session to find some suitable denim clothes. Just one of the many unseen things that happen behind the scenes of an Adorama TV shoot 😉
@iainblacklockphotography Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite modifiers
@badaboom2995 Жыл бұрын
Bravo, Gavin! Chloe is Bellissima..!
@tressashaw8157 Жыл бұрын
B&W!! Great video Gavin.
@Casualfulltime Жыл бұрын
This is my main modifier in my studio and I adore it. Very cost effective too!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Paul and yes, the cost is surprising but in a good way 😁
@hoyaterp Жыл бұрын
I love any photo Chloe’s in but if I had to choose I’ll pick B&W this time. Always entertaining and informative. Nice work, all you guys!
@jimcook3882Ай бұрын
Gavin, another super inspiring video. I do however, prefer the dramatic B&W images over the color. THANK YOU!
@ChuckJ7777 Жыл бұрын
I think black and white. Thank you for the video.
@thomaswright20 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Gavin for all the hard work. I love your videos. I can tell you really enjoy what you are doing. Keep up the good work.
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas. It's only hard work if you don't enjoy what you do 😉
@garyadams5201 Жыл бұрын
Black and white is my preference here. Great Video Mr. Hoey!
@travishogan5225 Жыл бұрын
I have had this set up for approx. 2 years. Makes for great soft portraits, and without the difuser, really good for groups of 5-7.
@michaelpipkins4546 Жыл бұрын
Awesome B&W
@rmccutchan62876 ай бұрын
I LOVE the umbrella/softbox over head. I am ordering a C Stand so I can do this. Also, I really like the black and white at the end. Thank you SO much for these videos!
@KenCheng Жыл бұрын
The b/w where she had her hand up by her forehead is my favorite.
@PeteySmoothJazz50599 ай бұрын
All of your captures are fantastic! I prefer the black and white for this shoot! ❤❤
@johnclay7644 Жыл бұрын
very informative video (inverse square law etc) impressive soft box Thanks Gavin.
@RickLincoln6 ай бұрын
Very informative, as all of your videos are. You have lovely models who photograph so beautifully. Would you consider bringing in a much older model to show us how these modifiers would work with aged, wrinkly faces? That big softbox/umbrella must be a big help in softening the wrinkle shadows on older skin.
@adriennecomeau97508 ай бұрын
The BW images are gorgeous!
@paulbell9957 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images Gavin. Love the colour for the background shots (love that background) but black and white against the wall. Beautiful either way though 😊😊
@COLEA001 Жыл бұрын
I like the black and white
@michaelkroening Жыл бұрын
Black and white❤
@michaelallen1595 Жыл бұрын
I like the Black and white
@happymystic9800 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous video of a real dream team. Instructive and entertaining, just about the right combination.
@alanroderick7153 Жыл бұрын
Whilst I love hard light and shadows for drama, a large light source overhead can be gorgeous as well. Also the younger models/clientstends to prefer the softer look. Always a pleasure to see Chloe (and all your models). I think I prefer slightly faded colours for these images (although the ones were Chloe as at the extreme edge of the source also looked good with dramatic shadows. Great video and thanks to everyone.
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Alan. The older I get them more I prefer soft light to light me 👴
@brandytronconi6966 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video (as usual). I get so much information that I then use during my own photoshoots. I actually like the muted color because the blue of Chloe's outfit adds something to the photo.
@JCImagesBehindtheShot7 ай бұрын
Always useful Gavin. I bought a large umbrella and this helped me understand how to utilize it better!
@dunnymonster Жыл бұрын
Fabulous as always Gavin. I'm going to say I lean towards the muted colour version as a preferance over the B&W but both look great 👍
@ShirtlessMenNetwork Жыл бұрын
Both the B/W and color are great for different reasons.
@imageingredients8110 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these "seven foot" umbrellas actually. Even though I knew how big it would be I was still a little shocked the first time I opened it up! My favorite part is how easily it sets up and tears down though - that more than makes up for it's unwieldy size!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Spot on comment 👍
@uaesnipersahoomi8130 Жыл бұрын
black and white is beautiful .amazing job you have done . yes i enjoy your video i learn a lot from you thanks for the hard work .
@kirstyhepworth7343 Жыл бұрын
Love this Gavin your video's bring me joy and laughter 🎉 every time
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
That's all I'm ever trying to do Kirsty 😉
@kirstyhepworth7343 Жыл бұрын
@@GavinHoey thankyou Gavin for your hard work.
@fountainvalley100 Жыл бұрын
Awesome images. It’s hard to beat the b+w images.
@MarisaFotosensible Жыл бұрын
🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 you are the very best Teacher… you make us think
@photomaster14 ай бұрын
Xina doing a camera shoot... I love it.
@vagaickie Жыл бұрын
Good trick with the diffuser sock!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Top tips right from the start 😁
@ShadowlightPhotography Жыл бұрын
Quality video as always, love the variety you can get from just one modifer.
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt 👍
@amadorivasphotography474 Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos! I've been working with light and modifiers for years and I always seem to learn something new with each of your videos; something that I hadn't thought of before and now I want to go try. Keep 'em coming!
@JustZG Жыл бұрын
OMG, ive been doing this wrong all this time. TY for the tip of setting up the softbox at the start on big umbrellas!
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help 😊
@thesantiagoprince111 ай бұрын
Fantastic tutorial as always, peppered with your trademark dry humour; a joy to learn from.
@alanward1463 Жыл бұрын
Been a while since I have watched one of your videos but great to be back to watch you again Gavin and as ever even though I have shot quite a bit of studio stuff now (following your teaching) you still remind me of things or give me new ideas and things to try. I Love your practical to the point teaching 😀. I have used my big softbox in your position 2 quite a bit, often as a low power fill too, but yet to try such a big modifier overhead - I will now though 😀. My slight preference is bw to answer your question, a bit Peter Coulson feel.
@p0ggles4 ай бұрын
this is awesome! thank you Adorama!
@7rpictures Жыл бұрын
Black & white 😊
@PhotoTrekr Жыл бұрын
A large softbox is my favorite piece of studio gear.
@weddingbells100 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the colour, Gavin, although the BW is very good for me a little too heavy on the shadows, thank you for a very interesting and informative video.
@photograffic228 Жыл бұрын
B&W for the win
@marcusprime357 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant work Gavin!
@jcblum15079 ай бұрын
the best teacher Gavin, thanks!!!
@andymcgarty3099 Жыл бұрын
I love using a big softbox. Great video.
@Hutch400 Жыл бұрын
Color👍👍
@jimjenjazz Жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin, and thanks for another great and informative video. I'm a retiree and a hobbyist photographer and have the luxury of my own small studio, and by small I mean tiny! Of course it's all relative, your studio is very small in comparison to most commercial studios yet it is almost palacio in comparison to mine! 🙂 I remember your session in the corridor and was enthused by that, so my plea is for some more ideas for the micro studio users like me. For information, my space is exactly 3X3 metres, very cosy when there's kit and more then two people (including me) in there! Oh, I should add that I live in Spain and the kit load is added to with fans in a sometimes vain hope to keep us all cool. 🙂 Again, thanks for the videos, I enjoy seeing your work.
@Christographer_UK Жыл бұрын
Unusually for me I have a preference for muted colour in this set.
@Manuelordorica880 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gavin, ot is always inspiring watching you in your sessions
@hakamsoufan Жыл бұрын
always master .. great work
@petermiller6829 Жыл бұрын
Chloe looks great! Thanks also to her. Regards Peter
@shileroadphotography8514 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin great video again. Unless you've grown a couple of feet I believe that umbrella is actually the 5ft rather than their 7ft one, however it could be a video image trick making it seem smaller.
@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын
You can blame the Westcott marketing department 😉 The 7' umbrella (according to the packaging) has an opened diameter of 5'8" (176cm)
@imageingredients8110 Жыл бұрын
It's due to the silly way umbrellas are sometimes(maybe often) measured. Manufacturers will often use the circumference of the umbrella, rather than the cross section. This is not just photography umbrellas, but any umbrella. Edit: that's the circumference of the curve that goes overtop of you if you were to stand under the umbrella, not the circumference around the outside... Hopefully that's less confusing.
@alexcerdenanyc13 күн бұрын
black and white :)
@Alex_science7 ай бұрын
Very nice tips!
@leonard-teo11 ай бұрын
Gavin, thanks for the great video. My studio is of a similar size, albeit slightly narrower. I am convinced to try this huge umbrella!
@irenekok873 Жыл бұрын
Imposssible to choose between the B&W and Mited Colors. Just love everything about this video. My studio is super small _ itsy bitsy tiny _ but I have a small place to work in
@SpotBentley Жыл бұрын
I often use my 7 ft umbrella as a white background.
@ale.giacobazzi Жыл бұрын
Great job Gavin! I am leaning towards the BW pictures..... they definitely have a vibe 😉
@josephchan4198 Жыл бұрын
A very good instructor.
@jeffsielski5385 Жыл бұрын
B&W Gavin 👍
@gazyoung84905 ай бұрын
brilliant video
@galinapfefer8713 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@christocb560711 ай бұрын
you are amazing Gavin !
@bala1000mina Жыл бұрын
Very helpful tutorials as always! Thank you so much!
@kentaufderheide8454 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Color is my favorite!
@juliobarkan952910 ай бұрын
I think I have watched ever one of your videos, some several times over and have learned a lot and I thank you so much for all you have done in the world of photography sharing what you know. But I have to wonder if you ever use a male for a model. It would help to see how you shoot a male and the different poses you use. Thanks again for all you do.
@douglasbawden3134 Жыл бұрын
Awesome work, as always. I don't think you can go wrong with Chloe in front of the camera. I think that I prefer the black and white, with some color thrown in for good measure.
@arqbiamellogmail Жыл бұрын
That's an amazing video!!! I need to start using mine and try it out! Thank you!!!!
@andrewgonzalez6208 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@onegreenev Жыл бұрын
I think muted color or B&W would depend upon the context needed. I think they both look great.