Balancing Sunlight and Strobe in Portraits (feat. Godox AD200)

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In this video I teach you my simple technique for shooting portraits by mixing ambient light (full midday sun in this case) and strobe, using the Godox AD200 and High Speed Sync.
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[@singsingmei]

I love how Sean gets straight to the point without any BS B-roll and pointless intro-babble.

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FACTS!!!!👊

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[@arnenoot9948]

I recently unsubscribed from Peter McGinnon for that exact reason. I liked his energy, and sometimes he had useful information etc., but at some point I just realized; he's wasting my time with this bullshit about snow scooters and coffee and what not. Not if there's channels like Sean that provide high integrity, high quality and no BS content like this.

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@@arnenoot9948 haha! That sounds a bit extreme, but i get your point. I usually skip 3-5 minutes ahead and if they still haven't gotten to the point by then, SKIP!

[@atroche1978]

@@arnenoot9948 same

[@robertfoster1919]

this guy is the best. no bull. here's the environment, here's my gear, here's why I'm using this gear, here's how I'm using it...lets begin...perfect.

[@jaymichaud1447]

I agree. Plus he explains it in a manner and at a speed we can all learn from.

[@Dewabarasunderan]

A good tip for people without a strobe or high speed sync: You can use your speed light and experiment with ND-filters. You’ll loose less power on your speed light this way. If it’s still not enough, you can bring your light in even closer (depending on your choice of focal length, subject size and framing of course).

[@danielroantree4246]

I wish someone loved me the way Sean Tucker loves high speed sync

[@NextScamdemic]

Not liking HSS is like not liking puppies.. or pizza

[@peterlemke3468]

If you are into HSS check out Jason Lanier's YT work.

[@AlejandroRVfoto]

I think I prefer the way Sarah loves waiting for Sean talking about HSS and light sources... however, I think Sarah's eyes show to us the mutual love ;)

[@GeorgeHolden]

Genuinely laughed out loud, the man appreciates the finer things

[@MogulGroup1985]

The best comment on the video 🤣🤣🤣

[@rohanexplore]

"ratio of this, and that.... My maths is terrible" Happy to find people like me XD

[@ccbphoto]

I had Algebra for slow students twice...

[@patrickmbarker]

"If you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it well enough." Sean definitely explains everything in simple, easily digested terms.

[@Wolkenkeller]

Thank you for not using 1000 jumpcuts to entertain. Very relaxing and educational.

[@64viji]

Your teaching is so simple and can understand quickly 🙏

[@jalamos89]

“Ration are just a number, and my math is terrible” that’s the only explanation I need

[@cadmus777]

I don't know why, but there's something about this guy that just makes me believe what he's saying!

[@paulasimson4939]

This is the first time I've been able to really understand balancing the ambient light with a strobe, thank you! I'm going to practice this weekend. And Sarah is a wonderful, natural model. Just lovely.

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Same here.

[@legolator]

I'm always left inspired from watching your videos Sean. I'm right at the infancy of my photography career, been interested for many years and at 35 I'm taking the plunge and bought a camera, and I'm soaking up all this knowledge from all over the place. Your videos are not only very informative, but for me at least they convey a sense of calm and focus at the same time. There's a lot to think about, but the information is relayed in such a way that it feels like with every sentance there's a hint of "you can do this, you'll be fine" submerged in the wording. Thank you.

[@griffindean88]

I cant believe how fucking amazing and informative your videos are. It's like a masterclass service without the subscription. You've helped me up my photography game a ton! Cant thank you enough for these

[@aramisgrey3711]

I'm so bad at maths, and I've been doing it your way for several years now. It's actually liberating creatively to do it without a meter and crunching numbers.exactly

[@alchemist_x79]

I don't even shoot portraiture, and I still love these videos. I can listen to Sean talk about photography all day.

[@GBB70]

Same here

[@reedgustow1310]

Straightforward, none of that absurd music and jumping around, and great, usable advice. Terrific job, Sean. Your videos are excellent.

[@zehrhayader-_-6762]

Man, the ambient background music with your voice is really meditative.

[@jeremiahhanks6328]

I cannot stop watching your content. Every video is SO informative, as a beginner photographer I’m feeding off your wealth of knowledge & experience. Sending a million thank you’s your direction.

[@thethinker2759]

from having a sudden interest on woodworking, now i think, im back to photography! :)

[@jasonhubbard5422]

Hahaha 😂. Me too! After I dropped couple grand on tools 🤦‍♂️. Well at least my tools will never be obsolete 😂

[@danielribau5975]

"ratios are just a number, and i am terrible at math" LMAO! i wish there were more photographers willing to explain everything like you do ! I hope that you can double the subs by the end of this year!! Cheers from Portugal

[@christopheronah]

thanks, Sean, you're always amazing. I always look forward to your post.

[@zabtej1645]

You can suck even more power out of the ad200 if you go without HSS, camera base sync speed and ND filter. Because HSS is pulsed light, it's always weaker.

[@RepSpartaRP]

Thanks Sean, for preaching us the ways of the light! ;)

[@alanplatt888]

I really enjoy the passion you put into your tutorials. Beautiful colour images, special in B&W, nice work, thanks.

[@setolygon]

This is the video that I expected for. You're inspired me to try a strobist photography (especially in portrait) for the first time. I can't wait for other next tutorial. Thank you

[@dancinshoes21]

Thank you for all the amazing things you teach us about photography, light and life in general. Beautiful portraits, Sarah is gorgeous!

[@photowalk.podcast]

I've always avoided working this way, only because I have felt it would be complex or somehow awkward, but this shows it doesn't need to be so. That AD200 is so impressive, and easy to take out into the field too by the looks of it. Thanks Sean, you've, as always, got me thinking!

[@seantuck]

Thanks my friend:)

[@SummerDesireINA]

Mann I just love this guy so much... Thanks Sean!

[@neilt]

Every time I watch one of Sean's videos I learn something new to add to my skill base - that's actually quite rare in my experience of KZbin videos.

[@joanneny8638]

So love this guy. Thanks for all you do Sean.

[@Siftedheart]

Missed watching you as I have moved cross country and love what you share... love catching up on your videos. You are always a blessing in many ways 👏🙌

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

Awesome as always. Thank you Sean:) Please keep them coming for us to learn about lighting!

[@jurriaandejongh8677]

Once again, incredible work Sean! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@peterhamilton7218]

You two could be demonstrating the ABC’s and I’d watch all day.

[@eirjordan337]

Seriously Sean thank you so much.. This is a genuine, informative, photography masterclass

[@vishwaman3683]

Your voice and speaking skills just gets into mind directly without any distraction thank you so much

[@michaelray1037]

I was just struggling with this yesterday with the AD200 outside with a friend doing portraits. This is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@computacioncero]

BEST VIDEO on how to balance Sunlight and Strobe!! Thank you much Sean!

[@adamcwatts]

Thank you so much for this useful video and for giving me the confidence to add a strobe light to my photography.

[@koxskee1441]

thats the way it is, straightforward and well explained, with output photos, detailed all info

[@JCANPetros]

Love how you explain things...not only a skilled photographer but also a skilled speaker.

[@meta-mario]

honestly always amazed when i watch your videos.

[@bennyk6705]

Your content is just brilliant Sean. No ego, no bull. Just simple and clear information delivered so bloody well.... Keep it up!

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Truly professional. Great job Sean. Amazing demonstration. Inspiring. 👍

[@duncandavies1966]

Another top-notch video. Love Sean's instructional work as much as the inspirational stuff. A natural teacher.

[@compb]

Your videos are making me feel more confident to go out and start experimenting with flash. For that I thank you a million. Great content.

[@VanyaMishanov]

Sean, You are one of the reasons why I love photography

[@craigfeltham3318]

Great, articulate demonstration. Thanks Sean 👏👏

[@pietro.granati]

Totally agree with you and the balance with the sun!

[@basriekamba]

So much thanks for being so much helpful to many people like me. Well done, Sean.

[@DrewAllegre]

Even when I already know the techniques, I always look forward to these videos. Just comforting to watch and listen to.

[@beatboxerjonasz2]

this, my friend, is genius. finally someone convinced me to buy those flashes.

[@a.r.2356]

Sean, thank you for your teaching and sharing your knowledge with so many. So beautifully done! Your tutorials are priceless! Thank YOU!

[@vognarov]

Sean, your videos are top notch quality, thank you.

[@colingentile]

Fantastic video : clear, straight to the point, great explanations, tips,... Everything is top notch ! Thank you !

[@soultechmedia8355]

Sean this is a game changer for me. It was so eloquently explained without constant jumpcuts and needless b-roll. Thank you.

[@andrewschwark5725]

Sean, you have some of the best informational videos out there. Love the work and as an enthusiast photographer I keep coming back to your channel - you pack a deceptive amount of information into these well crafted (well filmed) videos. Please don't stop!

[@nikkipedro]

Fantastic Sean. Please continue this series of videos about strobes. I have learnt so much and am wanting more. Thanks so much.

[@LukeKwan78]

I need to watch all of these videos bc Sean is a great teacher. !!!

[@johanssonstudio]

I’ve been searching through what seems like hundreds of videos on this subject snd you are the first one to actually explain what your doing. Every setting snd every step, instead of simply dashing through doing it, showing images and expecting me to intuit how you came up with your settings. Thank you!

[@yuryalexandergonzalezotalo1464]

His explanation is amazing, cool and talented. Congrats, master.

[@charlesgough3528]

Thanks once again Sean, demystifying something I've struggled to understand. Excellent Video today.

[@jimcorbin5658]

Absolutely the best photography channel on KZbin.

[@LegendarySpaghetti]

Thank you Sean, I'm trying to do more portraits and I'm doing what you said, shooting as much as possible to get better and learn.

[@markyocum8249]

Your game is all-around solid, sir. Quite aspiration-worthy. Thanks for the consistently helpful content.

[@Trishlicious]

i think a brolly box like that is one of my favorite modifiers; it breaks down easy and travels well.

[@vision-gc4hy]

Love your photos. I can tell that you really love the people that you photograph. Human-ness.

[@wilbuzllf5057]

These are truly beautiful portraits and an amazing video, straight to the point, no hassle with 10 speedlights at different angles or other overly advanced stuff. It shows how much can be done with one or two lights. Rasmus

[@sli8462]

Love that you mention balancing the background and subject. Looks much better in my opinion. I see so many portraits, especially on IG, where the subject is so unnaturally bright compared to the background that it feels like a studio shot as opposed to a location shoot

[@GarethGabriel86]

Thanks Sean, I am really enjoying playing with the different ways to light portraits. I don't have a strobe light yet but now I know how useful they are even outside I am definitely going to invest in one.

[@scottsater]

Thank-you again, Sean! Very useful, direct, educational, and inspirational. Your wisdom is definitely improving my joy of photography, and my photography, period. Awesome video :)!

[@IanMcCausland]

Testament to your abilities Mr Tucker. I just did this technique this am and have done it for 30 years but still enjoyed watching you explain this!

[@aidanhuxford6537]

A masterclass in how to get great portraits in tough conditions, and so clearly explained - thank you!

[@jeevansubramani650]

This is the only channel without seeing the video we can like it ..

[@TNrick]

Excellent video, great instruction. Thanks for posting this!

[@greg5892]

Another fantastic and informative video. Appreciate the clarification about the transmitter, and it’s so refreshing to know that a KZbinr is listening! I look forward to your videos, and will look for those ones you’ll make in the future, especially balancing ambient light indoors with strobe.

[@Davidkiania]

By far my most fave channel. Like that you worked with Sarah she’s very affable. You got me hooked with the sofa product shoot series ...eons

[@curtjn]

Sean, this is an outstanding tutorial on balancing strobe light outdoors! I love your style and straight forward approach. I recently purchased a Nikon Z7 and am learning how to use it with strobes. I'm a new follower and am enjoying going back into your catalog of videos! Thank you for all the hard work and sharing of knowledge!

[@bri3fcas3]

Thank you for taking the efforts on making this video. This is very helpful.

[@CaseyJayBensonwedding]

Always wonderful content. I always look forward to your next post. Cheers!

[@robgerety]

Great help. Thank you. Your work is lovely.

[@dingbat19]

Really excellent - very clear and easy to follow the commentary. Impressive what a single AD200 can achieve !

[@joelcervantes6919]

Such wonderful information. Thanks Sean!

[@michaelechteld]

Wonderful video, thanks! Lovely results with this set-up.

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

My exact setup. Camera, lens and flash. I have 3 AD200s, they're wonderful! The color rendering of the Ziess 55 1.8 is amazing! Good video again.

[@signaturekapchamedia9504]

Always a pleasure Sean...another awesome video.Im sold on the AD200!!!!

[@furmstons]

Thank you, Sean. you are teaching me so much!

[@Bloobacon1]

Another sensational video tutorial Sean .... thank you! As a newbie to ‘artificial lighting’, I need to understand the difference between speedlite and strobe lighting. The journey continues.... Thanks again.

[@vitormontenegroo]

Amazing! Thank you so much Sean

[@ccbphoto]

Love your videos Sean!

[@erzei]

hey Sean thanks for your latest videos, I overcame my fear of using a flash, tried my first portraits and I'm very happy with the first results... now I was wondering how to use the stobe light in open air situations and here's your video just in time! thank you very much for releasing such useful videos!

[@kolacek_on]

Thank You for showing high-speed sync that looks so subtle and natural. It's hard to find an educational video in which the author provides both facts and amazing rezults!

[@seantuck]

Thanks my friend.

[@ShadowlightPhotography]

Again another cracking vid, like others have said you are so easy to understand and indeed gives courage that any of us amateurs CAN also get up to speed with using additional lighting, kudos!!

[@lowrez2703]

Really helpful vid and wonderfully delivered. Beautiful results. Thanks for everything you do

[@daviddavidson44]

Another excellent and informative video. Your content is some of the best I've seen.

[@mooreav]

Another great video. Thanks for this. You're a great teacher.

[@KonoBoyFilms]

Another great video. Thank you, Sean.

[@M_C__studio]

Gosh you really are the best at this. Thank you so much for the straight to the point information.

[@alancardenas6376]

From severals speedlights tutorial videos, Yours are the very best beacuse You teach Us the secrets at free, I have improve a lot with Your teachings, Thank You from Mexico

[@galtidea]

Sean...very interesting videos you make. It's great to see "in use" examples instead of people talking about charts and numbers. Seeing you in action gives one the ability to actually go out and do it themselves. Bravo!