easy OUTDOOR Flash Photography | Portrait Photo Tutorial

easy outdoor flash photography camera and lighting setup along with the best lens for portrait photography and off-camera flash.
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Flash photography for beginners has never been so easy learning off-camera flash for portrait photography and wedding photography lighting setups are the same for off-camera flash setup especially since this is flash photography outdoors.
Here's a Quick and Easy Flash Photography Outdoor Tutorial for beginners. Learn from this flash portrait photography tutorial with the gorgeous Julianna!
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[@ashishtiwari1912]

Quite informative. How do you decide the subject and softbox distance? You said that the softbox is small and so you keep it close to the subject but how close can we get?

[@VanessaJoy]

As close as you’d like. The closer it is the softer the light, but the faster the fall off. It’s a fun inverse square law game :) You might like my book, explains this pretty well in easy to understand terms. The Off Camera Flash Handbook: amzn.to/30pPfu7

[@jwnewman75]

Keep your softbox just out of camera view by a foot or two, maybe three.

[@locsbcn]

Academicly you put the softbox igual distance of dimension (120---> 120 from the subject)

[@luv2cre82]

This was a great tutorial with lots of excellent information. I photograph seniors and in the last two sessions realized how much I love the little bit of pop OCF brings to the photos.Thanks for the reminder that it doesn't have to be overly complicated to add the light. I'm impressed with your arm strength holding the heavy lenses and the reflector at the same time!

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha I workout 🏋️‍♂️ 😉

[@scottparis6355]

@@VanessaJoy Those new Canon lenses are enormous! Lifting them is all the workout you need.

[@sfsherrill]

I've been a dance photographer for about three decades and though I usually shoot in an entirely different environment, I admire your simple clear instruction. Well done.

[@Gina_Michel]

Thank you, Vanessa! So helpful! I loved watching how you used your reflector without an assistant and Julianna was a great help with demonstrating posing! 🥰

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad u like!

[@tomschram1804]

Thank you Vanessa, this lighting set up is just in time for me to practice. I'm so happy you do these videos, they are very helpful. Enjoy a great and wonderful day.

[@VanessaJoy]

So happy you like!

[@60shots]

Just purchased "The Off Camera Flash Handbook " and this tutorial , what a combo. Thank you V J.

[@VanessaJoy]

A perfect pair!

[@FrenHorn14]

Beautiful Model + Beautiful Lens + Amazing Photographer = PERFECTION! Great JOB!!!

[@PeterSzaban]

Thanks Vanessa. Loved this video; lots of good ideas! After years of doing the crossed arm thing with the reflector, I started attaching the reflector to a trekking pole (or light stand). I hold the pole with my left hand, but extend it to my right side, resting the pole on top of my right arm or shoulder; looks very silly, but more comfortable and better reflector control.

[@VanessaJoy]

Whatever works right?!

[@matthaeusfashionphotograph3282]

I've watched a couple of your videos, and I have to say, you're a very good teacher. You point out all the important things! This come from somebody who has been in the business for 40 years.

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw thank you!

[@omari1283]

By far the easiest to understand, thank you!

[@Photomeike]

That 28-70 f 2222222222222222222222222 Ugh.. Such a sweet lens. Great job Vanessa!

[@VanessaJoy]

hah it IS!!! How've you been friend?

[@Photomeike]

@@VanessaJoy I've been good. Having fun on youtube being a content creator! Looks like you are having fun as well!

[@lietle2363]

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[@Princeton_James]

I'm a Sony fanboy with nothing but 2.8 options. I'd pay that price for a F2. I was nothing but Canon DSLRs, then Sony mirrorless for a few years, now Canon is looking beautiful again. The big dogs are clearly Sony and Canon.

[@kevinclancy6938]

Was glad to get the notification for this as I had just bought two B10's, the Octabox and Magnum Reflectors and have still to start using them once lockdown restrictions are lifted here in Scotland in the next week or two. Great timing! :)

[@VanessaJoy]

perfect timing!

[@TMIDD]

That sounds like a nice setup! I use godox for the models I shoot on my channel, curious to see those B10's in action.

[@flickrchannyuk4396]

I love your tutorials, really clear and fantastic teaching style along with beautiful images

[@raffyajaaja1122]

Learned a lot from you! Thanks.

[@banasreekunal]

Completely mesmerizing tutorial vanessa always love you.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much! so happy u like :-)

[@bala1000mina]

Great tutorial! Thanks a lot Vanessa! God bless you!

[@VanessaJoy]

You're so welcome!

[@brianasealy6257]

Loved this!! Never really thought about backlighting outside! Your light is so soft and perfect!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much!!

[@ganeshmore_77]

Perfect

[@YanaHardianayaSoehardiBahra]

Thank you Vanessa.. I love how you explain the why.. it makes a world of difference.. be waiting for your next vid

[@VanessaJoy]

So happy to hear this. Thanks for the kind words!

[@AdventuresinNature]

I thought the first photo you took without the flash was really nice, then you showed the photos with the flash, and I was quite blown away at the added depth and beauty! So awesome!

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha thanks ☺️

[@cotswoldphotographers]

That was really enjoyable Vanessa, thank you. Lovely tips and something for everyone to try out 😃🙏

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigzigphotography9686]

Welp, looks like i have some NEW GOALS! Thank you so much for these tutorials/webinars.

[@VanessaJoy]

Hope it helps!

[@szubal]

I learned a lot from this, great to see you at work. The hows and whys of your choices ... Thank you.

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad u like!

[@bloneric]

Thanks for this insightful demonstration, Vanessa you are a very nice, humble and real pro artistic photographer and Giuliana is by far the most discreet natural and sophisticated model I have ever seen.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much!

[@ganeshmore_77]

Great tutorial 👌👌👌👌

[@ale.giacobazzi]

Very, very helpful, especially the first scenario (light with gels in the background). What can I say? Vanessa, you never let me down! 😍

[@VanessaJoy]

Oh thank you!

[@Austenblakemore]

WOW how have I only just found your youtube channel !! absolutely THE best real life channel i've watched

[@jonathandaniel7424]

Fantastic tutorial and images. And Julianna's hair is amazing.

[@VanessaJoy]

So much fun hair

[@paulmorin2234]

Nice work. And always helps when you have a pretty model and a knowledgeable photographer.

[@lukakoprivica]

I love the honesty and true photography craft: it's always better to get the picture in the camera, instead of retouchinging... Pleasure to watch!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you stick around

[@__jairomartinez__]

great video Vanessa!

[@thomasklee7517]

One of your best tutorials ever; thanks!

[@VanessaJoy]

Wow, thanks!

[@tacotaco7658]

Awesome, the shots are beautiful....

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@monikakiss17]

I loved this video 😍 I'm not very comfortable to use off camera flash but after this I will try on my poppy field shoot ☺️

[@VanessaJoy]

oooooo I wish I could shoot in a poppy field!!! And not to push my book on you, but I 100% wrote it for photogs like you that aren't comfortable with flash. Might help :-) amzn.to/2RKpFxB

[@TMIDD]

Once I used flash once, I couldnt stop using it for the photoshoots on my channel.

[@ganeshmore_77]

Yes love video

[@wanneske1969]

Just got your book on off camera flash photography, delivered from the Usa to Belgium in one week ! Can't wait to read it !

[@VanessaJoy]

So fun! Hope you like ☺️

[@kevinwarren6681]

This was a great tutorial with lots of excellent information, Just got my Flash , and your teaching is so great, getting to the new phase , thank you

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad it helped!

[@tonythomas5978]

Great tutorial video Vanessa, really enjoyed it thanks. You did real well holding the camera/lens combo with the reflector.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@garyadams5201]

Excellent video! Clear, succinct, pleasant, instructive and like all of your videos well-paced. Thanks Ms. Joy!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much!

[@Colazsmithtv]

These are some really beautiful photos. Wow, I just subscribe...im in aww

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much!! Welcome 😊

[@Colazsmithtv]

@@VanessaJoy ur welcome, I hope some day I can be this or close to this good...im inspired

[@VanessaJoy]

Colaz Smith TV glad to hear it :)

[@thelastninja4825]

wow, great photos ! kudos for the correct light angle and composition :D

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheMIMEOFGOD]

The shot at 13:40 is nice because of the light that's on the ground behind her. I reminds me of the hot spot that's on a backdrop. It's cool.

[@VanessaJoy]

Ah good point!

[@IslandFilmMaker]

Great lesson Vanessa! Thx for sharing a few secrets 🥂

[@VanessaJoy]

Anytime 😊

[@richardweathers6194]

Great tips & explanations! While having a subject would be nice, it doesn't stop me from using what you've shown us here. My model on some occasions is a paper lantern on top of a light stand. It's an off-white color and the spherical shape that lets me see how the light from the flash will fall at different angles, distances and settings.

[@shanec4441]

The last set of photos are great

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks!

[@jimt9479]

Great video, thank you. I had the opportunity to shoot with Juliana last year at a workshop with Rick Friedman in Brick, NJ using single and multiple strobes indoor and outdoor with and without modifiers and backgrounds. Juliana is a great model and so easy to work with and shoot. Had a great time and captured some great images. Looking forward to your next video.

[@VanessaJoy]

yeah she's pretty fantastic. You'll be seeing more of her!

[@Ivokbg]

I hope I also start finding Profoto stuff in the back of my closet.....good for you :)

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol I just always have my favs and end up using the same thing over and over

[@GemstoneAutos]

Great Video in explaining what you do

[@VanessaJoy]

I appreciate that!

[@anthonytilli8693]

Wow, beautiful model, beautiful photographer, and some beautiful shots!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks!

[@evtimstefanov8377]

I love your videos! You are really good at teaching. )) Thank you so much Vanessa!

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad you like them!

[@108manik]

Nice, detailed, simple and easy. Especially for a beginner like me its very informative. Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

You're very welcome!

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

Always love your videos, you are always looks fresh and full of energy.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much!

[@annettehurd9391]

Excellent video! She is gorgeous and those eyes!

[@VanessaJoy]

She is!

[@walterkancyan2722]

Nice lesson for senior portrait session

[@VanessaJoy]

Yes! Perfect use for these techniques

[@KarlMaxFernandes]

Amazing back light (Sun Light).....great !!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edwardslizewski3296]

Thanks Vanessa another great tutorial.🙋‍♂️

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@dleiferphotography]

julianna nails any shot she great to shoot with i am glad to see you finally doing something with her

[@VanessaJoy]

me too!

[@remoniffelerphotography]

u do it so easy and the pictures looks so nice 🤗✨ very good

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@opaulinho5420]

I loved it!! Beautiful. Great tutorial

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much!!

[@augustobenjamin9749]

Great video as usual. Gorgeous all around too!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much!

[@seanbell6371]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing your skills.

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@benniem8898]

Thanks for sharing that was very helpful

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JayeKogut]

“And we’re all checking for ticks later” 🤣🤣 keeping it real

[@maf3695]

Jersey is pretty bad for ticks. 😳

[@VanessaJoy]

lol you know me

[@VanessaJoy]

so true - Jaye knows. She's Jersey :-)

[@Lucamitm]

Just in a normal park? That sounds scary

[@jerryrichards8172]

Fantastic Thanks for sharing.

[@VanessaJoy]

My pleasure!

[@lomeroger4101]

I had to watch the video again to be able to concentrate. Very hard to keep focussed on the information with such a beautiful photographer moving around. Great job!

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ganeshmore_77]

Nice photo 👌 and tips

[@ganeshmore_77]

Hello

[@rickredfern2647]

Love the technique Vanessa

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@truetonefilms]

Excellent... Bts and your shooting style...

[@DartnycCT]

Awesome tutorial!

[@RobWithLeh]

great job Vanessa, I love the B10 on location

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s amazing

[@Eye-V.]

Helpful Video ☺️ thanks

[@Jerry-kg9pr]

Thank you for sharing ! Your info was very helpful ..

[@VanessaJoy]

My pleasure 😇

[@pritam1980]

Thanks for the video

[@cosmo0080]

you made me realize that i have maybe 3 camera bags full of equipment that i do not even know what is inside, good thing you had a good look into your closet, i even have a stand for your deflector {used maybe 2 times} that i can lend u if u ever come to Ontario lol, poor Rob your not alone he is also there, seriously a well done video, i need to do some editing now and send out a pic again thank you, oh one more thing your model absolutely wonderful

[@VanessaJoy]

haha... yeah, we all have bags like that :-)

[@ericthomas6014]

Thumbs up video!! Thanks Vanessa..

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@SachinSawe]

Nice video! Thanks or sharing!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@phelix920]

Hi Ms. J. Great video tutorial as usual for you. But moreover, I just enjoy your personality and the way you come across on camera. You could put down all the equipment and just chill with anybody. You are a great person and I love your personality. 👍🏾👋🏾 Phelix

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks I really appreciate that! I’m always down to just chill :-)

[@adamhewitt8763]

Really great content, 👍

[@BillBarbosaPhotography]

excellent as always!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wayneross843]

I love how you “build” your tutorials. - One step at a time. One setting at a time. One pose at a time. Then you show the differences. It’s learning at its best! BTW..... I think those leaves you so wonderful used may have been poison ivy climbing up that tree!

[@VanessaJoy]

so happy you like! :-) haha and yes it was

[@wannabeturbo]

That was a great video. The model has gorgeous hair and eyes.

[@VanessaJoy]

isn't she stunning?

[@raymondmonta017]

ALREADY SUBSCRIBED! i love your content im new in photography i hope i learn more while watching your videos cheers!

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw thanks so much!!

[@shawketyalda7009]

Beautiful 👍👍👍❤👍👍👍

[@banabasantanath1064]

Nice work

[@shootloadrepeat]

It's amazing how much sharper the RF glass is to the EF135 (an already sharp lens)

[@VanessaJoy]

So true. The RF135 is sooooo crisp tho

[@alexpillayfilms]

Amazing

[@11557bexley]

Great video/thank you

[@metalplaster]

Thanks Vanessa - really great video 😀

[@VanessaJoy]

You're so welcome!

[@JFW5358]

Excellent and full of useful tips.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@caltari]

Finally found my Guru....Subscribed. Mahalo

[@VanessaJoy]

Mahalo :)

[@danielhamilton2157]

Great tutorial, thank you.

[@VanessaJoy]

My pleasure 😇

[@photographerjonathan]

Hello Vanessa, first time checking out one of your Tutorials, nice video and model, stay safe.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much! Hope you stick around 😊

[@tmewborn1]

Very nice, Beautiful Model, and Photographer, and very very nice Images.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Primeros1000]

Great info. I like your camara bag, seems like a great idea if you don’t want other people to know you have your gear with you.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks! It’s Kelly Moore

[@bobniel8314]

Great video....very informative! ... gorgeous model, beautiful photographer...and, it's really nice to see someone NOT shooting with a Sony A7iii lol. The payload in your hands when shooting is similar to mine with my D4.

[@FlorencioParaon]

her eyes... oh my god! Oh and great flash tips. Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha yeah I’m gonna admit this was easy thanks to her

[@Hadrorex]

Very cool instructional. Thank you! I will also use a matte box or bellows lens shade.

[@VanessaJoy]

Great idea!

[@holaitsme]

Nice photos and tips. I like it more when you hit manual 💥😁

[@VanessaJoy]

lol same 😉

[@johndonaldson5126]

I like the reflector shots most of all.

[@VanessaJoy]

same :-)

[@justbartee]

Well done... Some good pointers... Like the CTO example..

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@jac743]

Great tutorial! subscribed. thank you.

[@VanessaJoy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@zenvuthi7462]

beautiful

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you! Cheers!