How to take PERFECT Golden Hour High Speed Sync Portraits

In this video, I explain how to take golden hour high-speed sync portraits using the Fuji XT5, Viltrox 75mm f/1.2, and Westcott FJ400 strobe. In the comments section, let me know which photo was your favorite.
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[@KatieF307]

Instead of multiple trial and error shots, why not use a light meter such as a Sekonic 858, which can handle HSS, or standard flash modes. As you mention, the sun continues to go down, so you are limited in the time available. Something else to consider is using aperture priority mode so that the shutter speed will vary automatically in order to maintain the ambient lighting.

[@gregshawphotography8828]

This is my first time ever commenting on your videos. I’ve been watching for quite a while. I recently switched my Canon RF gear in favor of Fujifilm X-H2. Reason for me was the portability of a smaller kit with no compromise to image quality whatsoever. My work never changed. I’m glad you’ve added it to your arsenal. You should shoot more with it. If you’re ever in Houston, look me up.

[@KennethBenjaminReed]

I think the close-ups are a touch better only b/c it puts more emphasis on the subject; also gives a more "casually captured" vibe (vs "production-grade") to the image.

[@henryj7436]

So sick. I've learned a lot. Thank you! Now I have to step up with my gears. 😅 Still don't have a speed light and it shows how speedlight change a photo in an instant.

[@Yaw_Niel]

Been a long time follower and the thing is you always deliver Eli. You mean a lot to the photography community ❤

[@RodieOsc]

Omg thank you so much i was lookin for someone using a Fuji camera. and found this perfect tutorial. the photos came out cripy clean like cinematic with the flash ad600 pro

[@LaGaspa]

For your high speed sync shots, both in general and this posting, do/did you point your modifier directly at the subject or "butterfly"?

[@user-ou5wi5io7j]

All the pictures look amazing but If I had to choose, The close up poses look more flattering. Side note... Do you use ND filters or do you always shoot at a high shutter speed with HSS to darken the background?

[@stkuj]

Eli... it does sound like there was a lot of light (i.e. SS 1/5000). It would be really cool if you did a video on using an ND filter with HSS. (BTW, Marco is always getting in the way ;)

[@germancreatives88]

Hello Eli, is thefj200 is enough for this?

[@kidsscartoonss]

That's really really amazing

[@cscott9141]

this was amazing great job very well explained

[@tropevp33]

Thank you for letting me know about the stand!

[@geeelwesley9777]

Well done. It’s easy to follow your tutorial!

[@ClarkSandersPhotography]

Love it! Love how you walk through start to finish! Super content once again!

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Great,I go try this

[@MH7_256]

This is great! Now I need capture one, and a viltrox lens!

[@jamesbarron5590]

Thank you for another amazing video. I just ordered some fj400’s and the Manny Ortiz beauty dishes , thanks for the recommendation. I shoot Sony and Fujifilm and I have had the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 since it came out. I freakin’ love this lens. I would gladly pay double the price for it. It is great to hear your perspective on gear I already own. Glad I haven’t ordered light stands yet.

[@burkfinley1978]

Well done Eli -- touching on setup, composition, time limits and even post processing. Thanks. (Photoshop should add a "nalgitas" filter on the next iteration.)