Pro Photos Using a Budget Studio Lighting Kit | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@jigjitsu5599]

Gavin is simply the best and most creative strobist out there

[@garfield4108]

Excellent again Gavin. You do everything with so much balance. So knowledgeable and engaging. I remember when I first started watching your vids over 15 years ago. I thought you were the best then, and I still think you are.

[@peterbrehaut3780]

Before I watch this I would like to thank Gavin and his crew for making this. I am sat at home having been told to stay at home from work today due to the storm "Ciaran" I live in Guernsey one of the Channel Islands right in the eye of the storm in the English Channel. We are safe but the Island has seen a lot of damage and so has our sister Island of Jersey :( So to be able to watch this and maybe a few of Gavin's other videos will make the day seem that little bit bet better. So thank you again Gavin and all the people at Adorama who make this youtube channel what it is.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Peter. Thanks for the comment. I've been watching the mess Ciaran made in the Channel Islands, I'm just the other side of the channel and yet storm Ciaran seems to have missed us. Stay safe and keep watching... glad you still have power (memoires of 1987 linger!)

[@peterbrehaut3780]

@@GavinHoey winds have died down and now its just none stop rain :( Ah yes 87 who will forget that one. Lucky this time we knew it was coming for days not like back then when Michael Fish said we had nothing to worry about ;) One of the good thngs over here is we have undergound power cables so no real problems with high winds on that front :)

[@jerrym8140]

Yes I totally enjoy watching Gavin and all the Adorama stuff too. Stay safe during your storm.

[@josephchan4198]

I always watch Gavin since he is a great teacher.

[@ElevatedThreat]

I have watched a lot of photography videos, over many years, in my pursuit of becoming a better photographer. I have to tell you, I have learned more from your "Take and make videos" than I have from any other photographer giving KZbin instructions. You make it simple and understandable. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@kingdomlad5714]

Adorama TV. Always the leader in photography equipments

[@Joesphotography]

Another great video from Gavin and the Hoey team❤🎉

[@dunnymonster]

Gavin, your video's are the ones I look forward to every week. Heck, I think you could literally do fabulous images with just a couple of candles! 😀

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you and yes we've done candles that look fabulous a few times 😁

[@alanroderick7153]

Smoke and MORE Smoke. It must be a Gavin video ! loved the images, and esp the final set. Well done to everyone

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan. Smoke in the studio makes everything better!

[@tcvaldez]

The breakdown and explanation of lighting is top notch! Great video. I love the way you went from a single light and built up to 3 lights. Great information. Keep them coming!

[@ManuelCampilho]

What's there to say? Everything has been said about Gavin (or almost everything :) ): Amazing! Excelent content! Beautifuly explained! Etc etc. Just don't quit on us Gavin. We'd be lost and sad without your videos ant knowledge

[@GavinHoey]

I'll be here as long as some is still watching and Adorama will still have me 😉

[@sigurdrille9693]

Thank you, the lighting setups explained so well!

[@GavinHoey]

Glad it helped 👍

[@josearevalo6998]

Thanks Gavin. Every video is amazing and learn with your technical and resources. Thanks again

[@josephchan4198]

Thanks for showing the home equipment. Something to consider if needed.

[@jeffnewman8261]

Cool shoot with the smoke and the motorcycle jacket and helmet.

[@TheEryk03]

I love his photos. They are always so good.

[@gohumberto]

The first few shots, with the tassled jacket and large shadow look great actually.

[@Blorentzen1]

These are always very helpful. To be fair though, any picture of Chloe is a good picture.

[@actpb7237]

Awesome results. Really tempting to grab the kit. Thanks Gavin and Adorama.

[@GavinHoey]

Cables aside, the Blaz300 kit could easily find a place in my studio as secondary lights 👍

[@peeweebarney]

I like the way you present your set-ups. I prefer to watch your videos than others.

[@Bananaboogiebone]

Brilliant Gavin and Chloe ,, im going to study this one Gavin and copy and hope to get the same result.. keep up the good work as im sure u will do.

[@karenarden3266]

Great video as always!!! Superb instruction.!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@jbennett3578]

I have no desire to work with a model in a studio, except when I'm watching one of Gavin's videos. Then it looks like a lot of fun. :) I'm shopping for a small retirement home this year, and while it's not a top priority, I keep an eye out for places that might have room for home studio. I'm handy with the DIY, and a small studio could be a fun project to build and use.

[@umziiii]

Watching from Pakistan .. being watching yours and mark wallace’s tutorials since forever

[@EngineFD223]

Freaking love you. Can't tell you how much I have learned and experimented over the years from your stuff. Keep it coming.

[@boruchlen]

Great video as usual! Really enjoyed it. Thanks for your tutorials

[@seaeagles6025]

It sounds like my cup of tea, budget lighting that produces great results. 😃

[@GavinHoey]

That's the title I should have used 😉

[@seaeagles6025]

@@GavinHoey Nice one 🙂

[@magrau84]

amazing shots

[@jonathanosbaldiston9282]

Great video - lots of information and really entertaining! 😀Cheers Jono.

[@joseromandycalderongonzale1195]

Hoey always with amazing videos. I haven't watched the whole video, but if Cloe is the model, it is fire.

[@serenemachine9110]

I love your videos as always Chloe too of course! When it comes to studio work I consider myself to be a new guy still. These videos help so much. Thank you!

[@GavinHoey]

We were all new at this once and it's something I try to keep in mind when planning these videos 👍

[@razerone49]

Big fan of the way you teach. Been watching our videos since you used to do those 1 hour photo challenges on a location. The model is a stunner! She looks a lot skinnier on her instagram, which is a bummer because more beautiful on the curvier side

[@brad_in_yyc]

So much fun to watch Gavin and his energy. And OF COURSE Gavin adds smoke!! Chloe just needs a Ural (or any bike, really. But my head went to a Ural) to go with the helmet and jacket! Reminds me of the woman from InkHeart when she's riding up to the castle, talking to herself wondering why she's going up there hahaha.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Brad, InkHeart seems to have slipped me by but if it has some smoke, I'm in 😁

[@brad_in_yyc]

@@GavinHoey the bad guy is a giant smoke cloud that is trying to consume the world, if that counts? Brendan Fraser. You should totally check it out.

[@TheJesubalan]

Hey Gavin Hoey! I had learned a lot from you thanks.

[@sulgor]

Thanks for sharing. I have not seen almost anyone except you using the olympus om1 for portraits, almost 100% of the videos are dedicated to nature and animals, and maybe some to sports, it is with this when you really realize that it is not the camera but the photographer and his good know-how when it comes to capturing what he wants in a photograph. Have you ever thought about changing cameras to the "big brands" like Sony, Canon, Nikon that apparently are more focused on this type of work? Thank you again, it is a pleasure to see the videos you make.

[@GavinHoey]

As much as possible I try to keep these videos focused on lighting rather then cameras. The OM-1 is a lovely studio camera, backed up with a range of high quality portrait lenses (such as the M.Zuiko f/1.2 Pro range). You're right that OM SYSTEM's marketing has swung towards nature in recent years, for valid reasons but as you say, a photographer isn't defined by the band name on their camera 😉

[@AbbasBinYounas]

​@@GavinHoeysome of the names I always associated with M4/3 have jumped ship, so as a M4/3 user and Olympus fan, your videos have a certain touch of familiarity and brotherhood (?) in addition to the ever-awesome content 🤓🥇

[@Stasiek_Zabojca]

Almost no one* 😉 One of the biggest issues with micro 4/3 is noise at higher ISO and I guess AF systems and other functions are not as advanced. However, in studio you don't really need higher ISO thanks to flash and you don't need that good AF (because most scenes are not as dynamic and you usually use higher aperture walues, so depth of field is way wider and AF does not have to be as accurate). But camera is small, light and I think that lenses are way cheaper than full frame.

[@tonyd3049]

I'll admit it, when Gavin looked back at that umbrella, I busted out laughing! Loved it!

[@GavinHoey]

I'm such a perfectionist it took me about 10 takes to get that look just right 😉

[@Brihutchie1]

Excellent as always Gavin!

[@johnclay7644]

Great video Gavin great image results too.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks John 👍

[@1redgate8]

Just bought one of these (Godox)to start with... Will use a ND2-8 to help with the lack of ability to reduce power beyond 1/32. Also got a Godox XPro (Oly) trigger and 85cm Para softbox with grid, and will slowly build; realistically i won't need anything beyond this budget gear. Thanks for sharing and helping me with my decision.

[@hetsleb]

Thanks Gavin!

[@Stevie-F]

Fantastic video. Loved it.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing another greate video.

[@aopfotografia]

Amazing work, as usually.

[@JordanEugeneLane]

Love you Gavin!😊

[@paulmullin3202]

A really useful video.

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@JQPhotos]

I am quite new to studio lights, and looking to go into it. Do you really need HSS if not why? Thanks for the great video tutorials.

[@RodrigoHudson]

Hello, once again, great class. I would love to know which monitor is connected to the camera so we can see the photos when clicking. Could you make a video just about this? Thanks

[@paulrobertson7580]

Another great video, I’ve been thinking of setting up a small studio similar to yours but the cost of lighting has always put me off, I’ll now check out the system you used, thanks

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Paul. For the cost of one light, you get three. AND the stands and softboxes and transmitter and a storage case... I just wish this was a round when I started out!

[@Fernando-li4uv]

Amazing 📸

[@jcblum1507]

simply the best !!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you 😊

[@ovadiasp]

Hi Gavin, I'm Ovadia from Israel. I thank you and Adorama for the important and very usefull lessons, they are realy inspiring and i spend joyfull hours waching them. I have a question for the last part of the video: you said you can mixs different flashes of the same make, but what happens when we try to use some of them in HSS mode? is there a way to properly work with a mix like that?

[@Tsietisin]

This is fantastic to watch. I also have to wonder what quality of photo you may be able to get from the really really budget lights. Similar to the details in the video, the kind of kits where you get 3 lights and softboxes for the price of 1 of the BLAZ300's.

[@normanb6079]

The image at 6.40 is awesome...!

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you, that was a last minute addition. I loved but wasn't sure if anyone else would. Photographers, we're all so insecure 🤔

[@MediaFXNoosa]

Great work Gavin

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video Gavin 😊

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks as always Kirsty 👍

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey your welcome Gavin

[@Njwanta]

Hoooooooraaaayyyy smoke machine!!!!

[@dianedouglas3886]

Great tutorial Gavin! I’ve noticed you are tethering your shoot. What device and software are you using?

[@LightTheShadows]

Hi Diane, every now and then this question arise. There is a great video about it that GAvin made a year ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGXNmYenqJaWl6s

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Diane. I use a TetherTools USB2 cable to connect my camera to my Lenovo Miix 2 in 1 Laptop / Tablet. That runs Windows 10 and I tether with my cameras software (OM Capture / Workspace). Lots more info and tips on tethering in my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGXNmYenqJaWl6ssi=fUXIiyuhnJ4fLarn&t=30

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

very nice

[@truthsayers8725]

a couple of questions. how do you pack the carry bag when youre done? i have the same kit (only godox branded because Adorama was out of stock when i needed this 3-light kit) and your 'monitor/screen' are you tethering through Lr or C1 or are you just using it strictly as a larger monitor?

[@Alex_science]

Fantastic photos!

[@wendystumbaugh695]

At time 8 minutes… thanks for the reminder!!!

[@GavinHoey]

You're welcome. It's so easy to miss that and then wonder what's gone wrong 😉

[@joeldisoneloi5406]

🇧🇷 muito obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos

[@jacquelinemartin9793]

Great Video Gavin. Thank you. would these lights be able to freeze motion as in water splash photography? I currently use off camera speed lights, but would love to upgrade my lighting gear. I would require the lights to be able to freeze motion Thank you

[@GavinHoey]

You'll probably find the flash duration specs on the Adorama store page for the Blaz300 head. I suspect the flash technology used here isn't the kind that has super short flash durations, so my guess is the EVOLV 200 is a better choice.

[@jacquelinemartin9793]

Thank you for your reply. I will check those out ;) @@GavinHoey

[@lee-annecarpenter6844]

Love your videos!

[@richardsears6005]

i actually just ordered a show maven lighting and backdrop setup through Amazon i havent worked with it yet, but will it work with my godex remote flash trigger

[@JakeHellbach]

Great video as usual!

[@adventure9606]

I may have missed it, but could you go into detail on the differences between smoke machines and the differences in liquid smoke? I have heard some smoke will leave a film on the furniture etc and some smoke may make it hard for certain people to breathe some smoke is water based and some is oil base. Thanks in advance.

[@GavinHoey]

Maybe oil based smoke is/was a thing but I've never seen it. The water based fluids from reputable brands (such as the ones Adorama carry) leave no residue and are safe to breath (always check no one has any breathing issues before use of course). I coved smoke types and effects in depth on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF60anuMr998eZYsi=4Y8fLRifgzaXsetK&t=19

[@Prakashkadam196]

Great sir, 👌❤

[@MrBrianms]

Neutral density gen on the front of the flash would help lower the intensity. Helpful video. thanks.

[@noire1001]

That eye tracking is crazy. My D7200 just hunts constantly trying o keep the face in focus, never mind an eye. I have to use live view and zoom in to set the focus manually.

[@marcusprime357]

Great video Gavin Hoey. I have...and enjoy using my two Godox SK400II. I'm about to buy the Godox SK400II.V pretty soon. Can I have a video showcasing all your cameras? Should be a fun one.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Marcus. All my cameras? Sure, I've got a Praktica MTL5B but if you can find me a working Minolta Dynax 7000i and a colour darkroom, we could cover my favourite film cameras. Then we'd need a Olympus 2020z, Fuji S602, Canon 5D Mkii, Hasselblad H3D, Canon 40D...actually this sounds like fun, but I don't think many people would watch 😉

[@marcusprime357]

@@GavinHoey 😅😅😅 Sure they will. 😁

[@JeffCreates]

The thing where the light "stores" the power. Is there a name or phrase for that? How do you know if the light you're going to buy is going to do that?

[@Mrnicegear]

One this two light side setup on black backdrop. What if the model is dark skinned what will you do

[@stevecraig9384]

Chloe works very well with Gavin

[@shahramshams3428]

love

[@kaieteurcanada]

10:17 Cloie WoW...!

[@SlamBradley]

See Gavin video... click Gavin video 🗝️

[@ratnapriyastudio7163]

GREAT VIDIO GURU JI .. THANK U

[@jonlambert31]

Can I ask how you teather to an iPad? I have been told by my local camera store there is no direct cable available for a canon system to ipad

[@GavinHoey]

That's not and iPad... I know, shocking! That's a Lenovo Miix 2 in 1 Laptop /Tablet running Windows 10 and OM SYSTEM tethering software.

[@MicskiDK]

Does anyone know, if the transmitter works on newer Canon EOS series with no center pin in the hot shoe?

[@donbodat]

The more lights you use... the more you get paid (Dan Norton)

[@adekanmbiadetayo6534]

What’s the name of the light?

[@Michel_Vanaken]

Not being able to turn them lower than 1/32th power is a serious limitation. I would try to buy only one or two flashes to start with, with a wider range of outputs. And better lightstands than those. I think that you would end up regretting buying these things really fast and selling them, which in the end would be more expensive that buying some correct stuff from the start.

[@Rohambili]

6:17 she born ready ;)

[@GavinHoey]

Nailed it!

[@marike1100]

Missed something: why should the monolights be set to different groups? Sorry. Thx.

[@glengreenman3921]

So you can control them individually. For example, in the last sequence, you'd probably want the rear strobe that is lighting the smoke to be at a lower power level than the key light.

[@GavinHoey]

Yeah, exactly what Glen said 👍

[@glengreenman3921]

Wow, I must be catching on if you're agreeing with me!@@GavinHoey

[@TimWells745]

I don't know if using speedlights is considered low budget. I suppose it would be but that's still my lighting setup. That said I don't normally shoot portraits in studio. Anyway.... now lets do one using absolutely budget rgb led stuff you buy for next to nothing online. 🤣🤣

[@GavinHoey]

Not sure which RGB you have in mind but if you can find it on the Adorama website (this as Adorama TV after all) I'll have a go 👍

[@TimWells745]

@GavinHoey How about the Fotodiox Pro Prizmo Stick 512 14W RGBW+T LED Tube Light. Seems like a pretty low budget rgb led tube light from adorama.

[@sijilo]

😊

[@cjsSeidel.and.art.]

Mega...

[@zakirayhan2314]

How big is your studio?

[@GavinHoey]

It's about 15' across and with all the video gear it's only about 10' of usable depth.

[@strain-tv]

I got my entire studio kit for the price of just one light you use. 3 lights, 3 stand, 3 light umbrella, 3 color backgrounds and 8 x10 foot stands

[@rampagex9076]

What brand of equipment do you have and where didnyou get it?

[@manoharmgr8235]

SUPER. SUPER , THE BEST VIDEOS , VERY NICE நன்றாக இருக்கிறது வாழ்த்துக்கள் ,CHENNAI -R.MANOHAR(MGR) INDIA,*

[@JoeCosentino]

Love your work, but on the 2 light set up the glow of light on each side of her nose was very distracting to me.

[@GavinHoey]

Fair enough, so now you know what NOT to do. That's almost as useful as the other way around 😉

[@AadityaSherpa]

Chloe needs a big break ... she is best model