FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS: Speedlight Settings & Modes Explained (GET TO KNOW YOUR FLASH)

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

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[@jennyreyes1840]

Finally someone who breaks it down so easily & covers all the stuff I want to know about 🙏

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks Jenny😁

[@peterc2248]

Hello from London, UK. I think you're one of the few American photography guys I've watched that isn't overly loud and brash. Just laid back, honest and very likeable. Clear concise and honest explanations - great video, thanks.

[@rl2862]

You gotta be tough to make in the US. We breed competitiveness.

[@Lizzzzzzy921]

There are plenty British photography douchetubers that are annoying af what on earth are you on about mate?

[@hiabiy]

@@rl2862 US breeds poverty, greed, and crippling financial recessions disguised as "competitiveness". its one of the ghetto-est first world countries ever

[@thehighvibe5528]

i agree -- God bless you and the fam

[@dakotatyrrell7618]

Just wanted to let you know, a year later and your video is still helping people. Thank you

[@theghostsofgiants]

I'm sure someone has already said this or something similar but multi mode is how in like a skateboard magazine you'll see a photo with like multiple images of a skater doing a single trick in one photo, it'll be a long exposure and the flash will illuminate the subject multiple times as it's changing position.

[@danibrown8735]

I’ve been shooting for years, and have also been a little confused about my flash. You explained exactly what I wanted to know. Such a simple but concise explanation. Thank you!

[@briannathan5390]

Thank you for the simple yet detailed information. You answered 75% of my questions in 10 minutes! 👊🏾👍🏾

[@proxied8075]

What are the Basics of Flash Photography? Modes: 1. Manual: change output manually. 2. TTL: automatically determines output. 3. Multi: more control... set flash to fire multiple times + intervals. Flash Power: 1/1 → 1/256 | brightest → darkest - Brighter can increase recycle time. - Adrian typically shoots 1/32 ~ 1/16. Flash Zoom: Spread/size of flash, - Some have auto setting - Generally, match to lens eg. 35mm 85mm etc Channels: communication between flash & trigger - Match between flash & trigger - If multiple photographers, use separate channels Groups: can assign different flashes to each group

[@ErichWeiler-y3z]

This is a guy who is the type who is not afraid to pick something up and teach himself. Much respect to guys like him. I agree with just about everything he says. Great stuff bro. Keep it coming. Guys like you are how I learn. Thanks for your time and knowledge

[@josephpetty2268]

This definitely was the easiest to understand settings tutorial I've found. Simple, to the point and easy to grasp!

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks Joseph!

[@josephpetty2268]

@@AdrianLardPhoto no problem! I just bought a Godox V350S and I have a shoot for a formally dressed birthday party (a very good friend of mine). It's going to be getting dark when they arrive and I needed some fill light and needed to know how to use my settings PRONTO lol

[@EyeAmDiamondphotog]

This is literally the first of about 100 videos I’ve searched in the past 2 days that actually explained what it is, what it does, and how to use it. Definitely subscribed!

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

That's great to hear, Diamond! Thanks for subscribing...welcome to the community.

[@MurrayVader-xp8iv]

Thanks for this video. Even after doing photography for over 50 I have had trouble with flash photography. This helped a lot.

[@ReflexXTows]

Atleast im not alone. Been a photographer for 15 years but past 2 years iv gotten into dirt sprint cars and such HEAVILY almost entirely taking over my photography. Until then, iv never used a flash so trying to figure it out these past 2 years winging it has been rough since nobody directly really makes "night piss poor back woods bad lighting dusty dirt racing flash photo tutorials" lol

[@Mr_D555]

Wow, three days later I stumble across this video. You answered every question I had on my Godox TT685N settings. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dawnstroud7879]

I typically shoot outdoors. I got roped into shooting a wedding next month. I just purchased a flash. This crash course was a Godsend! Thanks so much! Happy snapping! ☺️

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

You're welcome. Good luck with your wedding next month!

[@marqueshaynes8780]

This was absolutely perfect. I'm a cinematographer and I am wanting to teach my kids portrait photography. So while this is easy for me to understand, you've given me the perfect tool to teach them. Thank you!!!!

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Wow, that's great to hear. I really appreciate this comment and I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@chaaaaaaaad]

I've watched a half a dozen videos on flash and this is the best one by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this!

[@Eyeamsurreal]

Simple, concise and informative. Well done, Adrian. Thank you very much!!

[@joycemoore2337]

very straightforward and good old fashioned plain english

[@iansampson1103]

THANKYOU! I needed the basics to get started and you provided just that. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials

[@Stu-Pid861]

I teach photography in the UK. This is one of the best KZbin explanation videos I’ve seen. I loved the fact there wasn’t the usual American bollox at the start of how freaking awesome everything is…you might get a few hundred students subscribe… excellent work fella. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@sheilabostic6616]

Thanks so much for this video. I learned so much in the short and straight to the point. 🙏🏾

[@kimberlee8538]

Just got a new flash and was clueless. Super. helpful!

[@davidschulder5241]

Thank you. Great beginner discussion, perfect for people like me. You explained the basic idea on so many functions. For instance, I had NO IDEA what that use was for the bounce card. Thanks a lot Dude.

[@ivonneelias6768]

The most helpful and simple video I have found on Flash so far!! Thank you for making it so easy

[@rjb9377]

excellent job describing the basics. you covered the foundation and gave good advice. and tips. most instruction from other photographers is not as good as yours because your approach is step by step like a well written recipe with no details missing. You start at the beginning and then continue to add info. You gave enough info for me to set up speed lights. THANKS. appreciated it and will look at your other videos on lighting

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks man. I really appreciate your comment.

[@_aglet]

finally after 75 videos one that actually helped, bless you 🙏

[@peterdowse5816]

Many thanks, clear and simple explanation, watched so many but this is the clearest.

[@renam9530]

Thank you so much! I was having trouble finding a video that explained it in simple terms, but then I found your video and it’s super helpful.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Glad it helped! 😊

[@txphotography6637]

Thank You!! Straight to the point and easy to understand....FINALLY! New subscriber!

[@avaneesha9571]

Thanks for making this video. I just bought a flashlight and I got a lot of information about how to use this. 👍🏻

[@Its_franky_2025]

Thank you soo much sir❤ looking for the basica of flash settings.. I searched alot . n finally got this one video on youtube..that helps to understand the basica..an yours experience is valuable to us❤

[@brucehart706]

Thank you so much. At long last someone who understands the needs of his viewers. Great help.

[@eileenwisco]

Love love love how simple this video is! I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos where I end up confused but man this is hands down the best video to refer to for anyone wanting to learn speedlight!

[@kmc669]

Thanks for a great video. Well explained and simple to understand!!!

[@SolViewStudios]

This was the most helpful camera video I’ve ever seen

[@ezkeyl]

Thanks! Real talk for my step into darkess...flash photography!

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

Great video. I’ve steered clear from flash, because I’ve always been intimidated. This breaks it down pretty easily. 😀

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks Mark. It can be confusing when you first start for sure. My advice is take it slow and try to learn one thing at a time.

[@MindiJennings-ns2cz]

Finally a tutorial that is clear and easy to understand! Thank you!

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

You're welcome!

[@sammie8530]

You really explained to a lay man understanding. Thank you.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

You're welcome!

[@lynnekaplan8103]

Very helpful. You answered most of my questions so I didn't have to waste time looking each one up. And even more importantly, you broke it down in such a user-friendly way that you reduced my intimation big-time.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@Kristen_Memoli_Creations]

Oh my gosh, this is the first time I've understood how to use my flash. THANK YOU! I was ready to give up and sell it.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

That's great to hear Kristen!

[@ramonmurray_]

Thanks for this video, it really helped a lot and broke everything down in a very easy way to understand.

[@JfhuTheJedi]

This video is all I needed to refresh my memory. Thanks bro!

[@leishalesley8655]

Thank you Adrian, that was so helpful!

[@alexlim5334]

Thanks man helped so much, TTL wasn’t workin for me on my last gig and I knew I needed to know how to control it.

[@kenyaturner470]

Thanks for this! At 7:37 when you sai”assigning different flashes to each group”, are you saying literally different strobes? Like a 3 light setup for example?

[@jenniferdiane]

Thank you so much! This is a great video! I am shooting a weddings in 28 days and I just bought my first external flash 😅

[@toriwiley3372]

Short and to the point, love it.

[@richardomar6820]

No one is perfect U da best bro ! God bless ...from brit/ texan..

[@brownbutterflyy1058]

Maaaaan thank you soooo much!! Finally a flash video that I can understand! I'm shooting an indoor wedding next wknd, no windows and I was starting to freak out 😩 your video helped tremendously! Thank You🙏🏾💙

[@g.frankenberg]

How did it go? Any pics you want/are allowed to share?

[@georgejean-noel6021]

Awesome explanation of flash. Thanks for even being transparent about not using Multi mode itll force folks to go learn more about it.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@nosnook]

Thank you !!!! You made it easy to understand. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!!!!!

[@4evercrispy]

Tnx for dumming down, straight going too it AND soundproofing? Sounds good, tnx man.

[@manofgod2650]

You just made everything clear and easy to understand 😌 ✨️ 🙌

[@joelhinman705]

Nicely done. Good delivery, clear & straightforward. Found it really helpful. On to the next..

[@brianmkayongoii8023]

Thanks for the video Ive been struggling on how to use the flash light for some days Watching from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@Seeit.Frameit.Loveit.]

Thank you! Been struggling with understanding my flash - Your video has been extremely helpful! 👍

[@cessealbeach]

Man Great content, I am also a pro wedding photographer, last 15 years, I was the same way, practice practice , I only shoot manual, all the time also use multi settings, Love other photographers and frequently encourage new photographers, everyone thinks the cell phone will replace, noway! for me it mostly a hobby. I am a radiologist by profession. Photography is my thing, and I use all Sony Gear. Thank You for educating new photographers

[@4rroby]

Well done! I use both ttl and manual. For speed I use ttl, when I have time, i use manual. The nice thing with ttl is flash compensation. When the light changes frequently, flash compensation is a must for me. I guess it just comes down to personal preference. Thanks for sharing.

[@angelina_youtube699]

Hiya iv just got a flash and when I use ttl it's over exposed ?

[@4rroby]

@@angelina_youtube699 flash compensation, +/-

[@emilyhichue3789]

THANK YOU! This was the best video on flash.

[@mujahideen101]

broooo.... this was so easy, i got it, thanks

[@MilliStephania]

This was wonderful. Thank you for explaining it so seamlessly

[@raymika2804]

Thank you i bought a cheap canon 580ex i think it's called now i know a little more about using speedlight thank you

[@PaidMeToWrite]

Excellent Video and clearly explained. Thank you even if a few years late.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

@@PaidMeToWrite You're welcome!

[@BLicMediaCo]

bro, thanks for not having any BS in this video... straight to the point. helped me out thanks homie

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

You're welcome Brian! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@davemartin4456]

Very well explained thank you so much from London UK

[@yanabarnes3986]

Thanks so much for this video! This is the first video I've seen about using a speedlight that I fully understand.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lawrencesheridan413]

great explanation for anyone new to the flash and its terminologies 👍👍

[@natalienunn2793]

Thank you!!!!! I've done a couple low key events and could never understand why my flash wasn't firing for every shot. Now I know that I had the power set way too high :p

[@RixieLynn]

That is exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you!

[@CMGreenberg124]

This video helped me so much! Thank you!

[@supermario1348]

I’ve watched this video a few times. Wish I could 👍🏽 more than once.

[@bpbijesh]

So well explained man. Thank you. This was the perfect vedio to get started

[@kaitlinhorner9631]

This was so helpful and humble, thank you!!

[@maryday5924]

Yes it was easy to understand. Thank you.

[@deenanock397]

I have truly been trying to learn how to use my speed light that I have had for about 5 years. Thank you

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Happy to help!

[@timmyvong7016]

Thank you for this Video make ,it a little easier to understand the flash,

[@Ms.Yorkworld224]

i subscribe right away few minutes in the video, not to much talking, straight to the point. very explanatory

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks. Appreciate the support!

[@haleyrudd101]

The video we all needed. Thank you.

[@msimple]

thanks this is a fantastic tutorial I am just learning and this is super helpful

[@gibsonwashere6005]

Thank you for doing this. It was very helpful.

[@CryptoDrewLFG]

Question, which Godoy would you recommend for a Canon EOS R ?

[@adreaminfocus]

That was AMAZING. Thank you so much. I have been utterly baffled and this is the best and clearest video out there. I have just subscribed

[@DamianH07]

just throwing it out there, you do an excellent job explaining. i know this is a bit older video but hey you did a awesome job. Keep it up i am just starting off with external flashes i just picked up a TT685ii

[@bookbindingtips]

Thank you! A clear and understandable introduction without all the jargon - exactly what I needed!!

[@diptangshudolui5652]

short and perfect, straight to the point. Excellent video.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks 🤝

[@CicadaAndCo]

Super clear and helpful, thanks so much!

[@twilightfean99]

Hi not sure if you can answer this but I recently purchased a tamron 150-600mm lens that shoots very dark photos. It doesn’t matter daytime or dusk they are overall dark. Could using an external flash make up for some of that darkness? Or would that not really be helpful during the day? I mainly shoot birds. Thanks if you can help

[@m3shia]

Thank you sooooo much this was very helpful. Now I know what to do next time I’m outdoors at night

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

You're welcome😊

[@SelfMadeKween19]

Best video education I’ve seen!

[@wendymorris4776]

I enjoyed this video. I knew the information.. but I will definitely subscribe to see what else I could possibly learn 😁

[@danielleburks4436]

Can you use high speed continuous in camera with Godox V1 Flash? I'm asking questions before you even finish. LOL....my patience is terrible, but you explain well.

[@thejoshuatreelocationsstation]

Ty ty ty!! I Google TTL 4times no one could explain it to me thank you thank you thank you.

[@robertavery8002]

Great video - very helpful for me as a beginner Many thanks Adrian.

[@zomaninc]

Thank you, so happy I found you.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

You're welcome!

[@tolustudio]

Thank you. Good video and I leraning somthing new everytime :)

[@shaynacox312]

Thank you so much!!! I have looked up so many videos and this actually makes sense!!! I am going to go check out your other videos now!

[@katrinaosorio2134]

This was super informative thank you!

[@jenniferc4834]

I really appreciate this video I learned so much! Wow great job.

[@Princeton_James]

This is awesome. I'm comfortable with all camera modes and primarily use M and A but understanding flash has been killing me for some time.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thank Erik. It can take some time to get the hang of it.