Easy On Camera Flash Portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@RalfWeyer]

Who else would wrap his model in a rug other than Gavin Hoey 😉? Brilliant idea 😊👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Ralph but to put it into context, there were three of us in the room but only one of us thought it was a brilliant idea 😏

[@RalfWeyer]

@@GavinHoey let me guess, it was you 😉

[@darronryan8483]

​@@GavinHoey: Agreed . As a hobbyist amateur , I dont beleive this video was that comprehensive. Some of the shots ok but there was good overall exposure but the model's face seemed washed out . That bit of light spill can be prevented . would not subscribe .

[@rcfalcon56MkII]

This was awesome! I appreciate that no fancy strobes or soft boxes or other light modifiers were used. This is more in the realm of the person who is new to the hobby/profession on a limited budget. Great as always.

[@FronbondiSkegs]

I swear that I have never learned as much as what I get from watching and listening to your videos. What a great inspiration you are. I've never really been interested in portraits until I watched your video on "Rainy Day " pics in the studio. I was so blown away with the results achieved that my entire perspective and attitude toward portrait photography has now changed forever - hey I'm 50+ :)

[@GavinHoey]

I'm glad I've been of help to a fellow 50+ photographer 👍

[@kenzito101]

@@GavinHoey you don't look a day over 50 but your tips feel like you have more than 60 years experience taking images

[@rony.jean.boutousse]

Every beginner photographer needs this little video in their life. This is amazing.

[@ErikJMeadows]

This is one of the finest photography tutorials on KZbin.

[@MichaelCarroll631]

Absolutely Brilliant. The rug idea and results were just amazing.

[@24_7devon]

Gavin Hoey produces top tier videos and photos. So much information about the process of making photos explained to a point with no filler.

[@adrianwilliams763]

Brilliant. One of the best instructional videos for using speed lights I’ve seen.

[@jer3006]

Gavin, What a finish: "The skill of working in a studio is choosing the right tool at the right time for the right job." Thanks for the beautiful lesson.

[@noelmcc1987]

Looking to start into flash photoragphy and this is one of the only tutorials that make it seem easy. Very precise and to the point without all the pointless waffle! Thank you!

[@andy1or2]

This guy is really a great ambassador for photography and Adorama....super instruction .... beautiful young lady as well ...have learned a great deal from Gavin Hoey for sure....thank you....

[@ianlewer2328]

Fantastic video. Thanks Gavin.

[@curtisclement]

Excellent tutorial. I’ve watched tutorials like this before and I thought ho hum something I already know. NOT you taught me one thing that makes a difference!

[@emeermacapili3440]

thank you for sharing your great idea of how you use you ron-camera flash properly. Actually i always bouncing light in the wall but using the white thing from the flash i didn't know that yet on how to use, so now i watched your video, i got an additional idea from you sir. ;)

[@jlesterhealthcare6555]

One of the best on-camera tutorials on youtube... Thanks, Gavin.

[@DanushaMadusanka]

one of the best on camera flash photography tutorials I ever watched on KZbin. Short and simple, yet detailed. Thanks Gavin.

[@DanielMG97]

Thanks for a great video! Perfect for beginners that need to see not only how to do things right, but also what can go wrong - and how to adjust. Also, showing that you don't need expensive equipment is very comforting and inspiring!

[@roseannachavez2165]

This is by far the best video for on camera flash. Loved all the examples.

[@sutashiku]

Thank you, dear Gavin. There is a great sincerity in your photos! Chloe is just beautiful.

[@craiglaw7578]

I must say that Cloi was an excellent model for your demonstration. I’ve learned that professional results are possible without spending thousands. Posting the settings along with the photo helps to keep the whole composition straight in my mind. Your whole presentation was “spot on”!

[@bosahvandenberg]

Enjoyed the video thank you, and thank you Adorama! What were your camera settings for the rug shot? If you were shooting in manual, what was your thinking? Did you have to give any special instructions to your flash? Was it always in TTL through the whole video?

[@Sweeteats23]

The behind look was so nice, soft and modelesque!

[@RainBow-op5go]

Gavin honey hoey....💖 learning lot from our Bro Gavin...

[@yvesthibault7128]

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

[@martinmathieson3418]

Brilliant, so down to earth. Straight to the point. Lots of info. Best video I've seen. Thank you Gavin.

[@DianneStudio]

Awesome video... Thank you for sharing your experience...

[@ShadowlightPhotography]

Taking it back to basics, goes to show what can be achieved with the trusty ole speedlight! Thanks Gav for your no BS tutorials, we'd be lost without you, keep up the great content!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Matt 👍

[@marcomark8]

Gavin, you are one of the greatest instructors of this industry. Thank you!

[@thegougy]

what a job and how well done.Back to basics, indeed, necessary sometimes. Gavin, your vids are really awesome, thank you for sharing the knowledge and passion.

[@BazAmanda60]

Those pictures at the end of chloe in the rug were amazing, and inspiring, out of the box thinking

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Barrie. They turned out OK in the end but at the time I think it probably made Chloe's top 10 list of strangest places to "model" in 😉

[@waseelahmad]

This video is awesome. It really help me to to understand different scenarios. But my question is how to manage flash in open environment, you don't have walls to bounce light with. ?

[@carolinamaristad9369]

Thanks a lot dear Gavin!!! I'm learning tons❤❤

[@cabantingpaulmichaelangelo1817]

This is the most informative clip I have ever watched compared to the other ones. Thank you Adorama!

[@alvinbartolome1239]

Always loved a Gavin Hoey tuts! Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@GavinHoey]

You're welcome Alvin 👍

[@richardmendoza4389]

Bravo Gavin! I bet Chloe never saw that coming! Thanks for the chuckle

[@supermario1348]

The pictures of her wrapped in the rug were awesome. Both color and the BW I’m going to have to borrow that technique, thanks

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Awesome. The GH legend continues. Off to try the over the shoulder flash direction.

[@GavinHoey]

Excellent. Just keep an eye on the colour of the wall and furnishings behind you 😉

[@oliverdesouza5741]

@@GavinHoey Seemed to work well with my 'Cotton White' walls!

[@glittergirljmm]

This is exactly what I needed! I have some on location projects however, I am recovering from a stroke and would really rather not drag a bunch of lights and stands and such. I believe I can make great images with very little gear. Thank you!

[@RickMahoney2013]

Gavin you make it look easy and fun and that is what it is supposed to be , thanks

[@rainbowstream2536]

Thank you for this video. It was very informative. I just purchased a speed light and needed more info on how to take photos with it. Thank you again!

[@AethilEpicMusic]

Very good video Gavin Hoey, excellent demonstrations, just as we need them!

[@DerickS-b7t]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@raypoole2394]

Your model is a real trooper as well as beautiful. The rug sequence of photos was an interesting perspective. Again you have schooled me on the different ways to shoot.

[@thankjeb]

It was so hard to believe that those backward bounce shots created such a soft beautiful look! incredible tutorial.

[@swanseamale47]

Hi Gavin, nice to see you again, used to watch a lot of the videos you did for a camera magazine some years back. Subscribed.

[@haiderhusain9964]

Hi Gavin... you have done a nice simple .. practicle presentation... it clear almost all questions regarding on camra flash..stay blessed

[@sara9643]

Thank you!! This is just what I was looking for! Without any fancy materials.

[@iamaktewari]

Gavin the light bender magician. Awesome

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you 👍

[@ersway]

Great video and thanks for putting it together just what I was looking for as I only have an on camera speedlite and have to take a couple of headshots for my companies website tomorrow. Just tried it out and I reckon your tips have saved the day for me...

[@pathogan4854]

great video Gavin Im always hit and miss with my Metz 45 butyour tip at the start to go for no ambient light is where il start cheers.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Pat. No flash, no photo is my mantra unless I have a good reason to capture the ambient. I hope it helps you as much as it's helped me.

[@sjdunphy]

Superb! Such a useful alternative to portable studio strobes.

[@bar_288]

Wow. The exact video I need ... Just recently got a flash and been struggling to use it. Thank you

[@h.s.4654]

Creative, nice but still instructive. Thanks.

[@Adorama]

Thank you for the kind words! We are glad the approach worked well for you. We are happy to keep things both creative and clear for the viewers to both understand and be at awe of the results ✨✨

[@yasislokuge306]

Wow man such a nice tutorial i learned lot of things about speed light photography

[@ednamay2058]

Wow I've learnt so much of this video straight forward and very detailed thank you so much an Chloe the model is beautiful thanks again

[@frankpetersen9893]

Chloe is such a natural beauty model. Nice tutorial ...

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Love Gavin. Just wanna know how he got in such great shape. He looks fantastic.. Chloe has gotten so much better as a model over the years. Definite keeper.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Barky, I'm sure you'll see more of Chloe's amazing modelling and make-up skills on Adorama TV in the future 😉

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

great video Gavin love it and I think I am going to try and play with my flash

[@GavinHoey]

Best comment so far. That's great to hear Kirsty 😁

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey thankyou Gavin and your welcome

[@paulduan1848]

THANK YOU!! out of the many clips this is the best one I can learn for using speed light, demonstrative, straight to the point with great comparisons. Great Job!!!

[@tptrsn]

Gavin Hoey content is THE BEST!!! Thank you Gavin!

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Really terrific video for on-camera flash. Very good information for small studio spaces and also newcomers to flash photography who have a speedlight but don’t yet have light stands, mounts and modifiers.

[@shg99]

Best one and so creative! He made it so easy to understand!

[@Jackbrsp]

Amazing work! Model-roll-up-in-rugs are indeed a very specific niche 😂

[@blissghmedia]

Some great tips to add to my startup thanks

[@jlopez7596]

Great as always. I love the idea of the rug. That turned out fantastic and I agree i liked the color ones better. I look forward to seeing whats next in two weeks

[@andaeszti1977]

Gavin you are the best teacher ever! I can’t wait for the next video😊

[@michaelmcdonald3345]

I do events and constantly struggle with the decision of setting my camera to P or M. And, most of the time these events have no doable walls to bounce the flash off of. No redos in these events, either. Get it right the first time! You gave me some new ideas to work with. Thanks!

[@tomkolour3947]

I've been watching your tutorials for quite a few years, always informative and to the point, thank you I have learned so much from you

[@got2beable]

Wow this was so well done. I understand every single part of the Video and english is not my mother tongue. Great examples and both of you did such an amazing job.

[@frankline.gonzalez-dwindt2355]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge

[@The_CGA]

This was very down to earth, real, and achievable with the used gear I’m working with at the moment

[@kevinmichener1914]

You never cease to amaze!

[@AliasJimWirth]

This is really worthwhile. Excellent tutorial, Gavin. Thank you, and thank you Adorama

[@JayWilsonOnly]

I really enjoyed this tutorial. I purchased a flash a few days ago and it came in yesterday. My first event is on Sunday and I wanted to make sure that I could control the light and expose the subjects effectively. This was one of the easiest examples of being able to do that correctly in multiple situations and answered most of the questions I would have about flash photography. Thank you for this. This was amazing!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Jay. Thanks for the kind words, i hope your Sunday session went well.

[@andresoriton4599]

Gavin, thank you for all your videos... Best ever...

[@11557bexley]

Great video, love the rug shot❤️

[@jorgesantos1774]

Very nice tips! Simple and useful!! Thanks!!!

[@johnleighdesigns]

This is fab! Since I got into off camera flash a few years back I have'nt used on camera flash until recent experiments for interest bouncing off foamboard or through diffusion instead of formal softboxes and umbrellas. My home studio walls have a slight green tint but can work ok and have used the white ceiling bounce but often adding an umbrella on axis fill too. I spent out on too many different light modifiers over the years and its good to go right back to basics as an option in our toolkit of solutions.

[@SimplySterling]

You present information so well. Thank you.

[@kavanlake871]

Wasn’t expecting that at the end with the rug, but it was pretty cool 😎👌🏾

[@iankellam6440]

Another excellent video Gavin. Informative and succinct as well as entertaining. Thanks.

[@markbrown8251]

Wow love the carpet images. They came out great. Must try that one

[@GavinHoey]

Go for it Mark, just check your model is also up for it (and not claustrophobic) first 😉

[@jefferyrobbins3468]

Excellent! A true master at work!

[@persona5401]

Really informative tutorial, thank you

[@canucklehead28]

Always excellent video Gavin.

[@ecruzpinto]

Excellent! Learned so much.

[@ammierivera32]

Absolutely loved the diversity with flash in this video! So helpful!

[@jshetley2]

Hey Gavin - great video as always. But I was really interested in the iPad tether you were using. Do you have a video on that setup that explains the gear and software used?? I would love to see it. Thanks for all the videos.

[@loihpatli]

This carpet idea looks really amazing! Thank Gavin!

[@MicskiDK]

Thanks for this brilliant low budget tip.

[@dunnymonster]

Wifey walks in just as she see's your model on the floor wrapped in a rug....." errrrr it not how it looks honestly!" 🤣 Another fabulous tutorial Gavin, informative and of course always entertaining 👍

[@ramonarodriguez5824]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful! May I ask what cord are you using to connect from your camera to your tablet?

[@nelsonclub7722]

These are great Gavin - one thing we often do on our wedding and engagement shoots is the reverse bounce flash as you have shown to great effect here but with a white collapsible reflector behind me to bounce into - yes you need an assistant for this - but if you don't have one just ask the Best Girl/Man or an usher to help!! And one last top tip is pop the flash off to the side but behind the subject placing the reflector so some of the light reflects back onto the faces - then you can get a nice backlight and a fill!! All good. I am just setting up a photography school/workshop/seminar etc of my own and for 'camera days and product launches' in Stroud Gloucestershire ready to open next year and your videos on how to keep things simple but still get the shot are super little reminders as it is a few years since I was studio based full time!!! Thanks

[@collincourtois8587]

Another brilliant video, packed with ideas that are original and inspiring. Thank you M. Hoey and please "keep 'em coming" !!!

[@jdanishevsky1]

Amazing. Some of the techniques I already knew, but it was a nice refresher, but some were great reminders and also enhancements to what we know to use differently or pay attention to. Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@BooSgu]

Easy to understand your video. Thank you!

[@Oleg_Dem_]

Best teacher ever!

[@Jurassicparkatmospheres]

Just came across your channel. This is fantastic. Top quality videos and a really likeable friendly teacher too

[@maik723]

Thanks Dude. You just filled in the gap by demonstrating the answer to all my questions concerning on camera flash. Thanks a million.

[@waltergodwin5220]

The colored bounce although not ideal for final product does reveal the spread of the flash head. Good idea if you're trying to blend two sources and need to see the falloff of both.