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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@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.

[@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.

[@ErikJMeadows]

This is one of the finest photography tutorials on KZbin.

[@Rabe1907]

😂😂😂

[@MichaelCarroll631]

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

[@adrianwilliams763]

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

[@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....

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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”!

[@DanushaMadusanka]

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

[@jlesterhealthcare6555]

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

[@yvesthibault7128]

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

[@Sweeteats23]

The behind look was so nice, soft and modelesque!

[@sutashiku]

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

[@roseannachavez2165]

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

[@marcomark8]

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

[@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 👍

[@martinmathieson3418]

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

[@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 😉

[@thankjeb]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@RainBow-op5go]

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

[@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!

[@cabantingpaulmichaelangelo1817]

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

[@ianlewer2328]

Fantastic video. Thanks Gavin.

[@alvinbartolome1239]

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

[@GavinHoey]

You're welcome Alvin 👍

[@AethilEpicMusic]

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

[@richardmendoza4389]

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

[@Oleg_Dem_]

Best teacher ever!

[@iamaktewari]

Gavin the light bender magician. Awesome

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you 👍

[@tptrsn]

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

[@DianneStudio]

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

[@haiderhusain9964]

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

[@sjdunphy]

Superb! Such a useful alternative to portable studio strobes.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@RickMahoney2013]

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

[@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

[@sara9643]

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

[@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.

[@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. ;)

[@ammierivera32]

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

[@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.

[@DerickS-b7t]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@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 😉

[@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.

[@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

[@andresoriton4599]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@AliasJimWirth]

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

[@kevinmichener1914]

You never cease to amaze!

[@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!

[@jefferyrobbins3468]

Excellent! A true master at work!

[@Shg99-24]

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

[@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

[@canucklehead28]

Always excellent video Gavin.

[@frankpetersen9893]

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

[@maik723]

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

[@andaeszti1977]

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

[@collincourtois8587]

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

[@loihpatli]

This carpet idea looks really amazing! Thank Gavin!

[@SimplySterling]

You present information so well. Thank you.

[@frankline.gonzalez-dwindt2355]

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

[@MicskiDK]

Thanks for this brilliant low budget tip.

[@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.

[@bar_288]

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

[@Jackbrsp]

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

[@iankellam6440]

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

[@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?

[@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 ✨✨

[@kavanlake871]

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

[@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.

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Thanks for another helpful video. Keep up the good work. I am always happy when I see another new video of yours pop up in my notifications.

[@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.

[@paulmullin3202]

Brilliant as usual Gavin .

[@jorgesantos1774]

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

[@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. ?

[@The_CGA]

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

[@blissghmedia]

Some great tips to add to my startup thanks

[@11557bexley]

Great video, love the rug shot❤️

[@ecruzpinto]

Excellent! Learned so much.

[@xsbmrnr]

Excellent video and most helpful.

[@sharonstory404]

So helpful and informative!!

[@BooSgu]

Easy to understand your video. Thank you!

[@teinvitoamicocina6036]

Thanks

[@yasislokuge306]

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

[@persona5401]

Really informative tutorial, thank you

[@sunscheinphotography]

You are a great teacher!

[@CatherineHaggerty]

Absolutely love the rug photos

[@brucelindsey2772]

Great instructive video!

[@MrOnealj]

Very nice explanation of the physics of light Gavin keep that great content coming it's much appreciated.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll keep making as long as you keep watching 😉

[@mariusv2365]

Amazing as always Gavin! Such a nice result with a simple speedlight!! All because of that amazing knowledge. Really useful video. Thanks!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Marius, I'm glad it helped.

[@DANIELSMIAMI]

Thank you Mr. Hoey