Flash Photography Made Easy

[@hazard3020]

Great clip and location. Thanks so much for this. Excellent Tips !!!! Great shots.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much for watching! 💪

[@IOSARBX]

Scott Stockton, This is fantastic! I subscribed because I love it!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

That means the world! Thank you so much!!

[@andrewmedalla8649]

What flash equipment did u used? Tnx

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I used a godox ad200 and the Magmod magbox 24 octa pro

[@fairusecafe]

Wish I could get a 1 on 1 tutorial on how you do your compositions. Is very nice

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks so much! I’ll definitely do a video on that soon.

[@sli8462]

You have so much more trust than I do in the flash stands. I had anxiety the whole time lol

[@scottstocktonphotography]

lol. I’ve done so many shoots like that and knock on wood’s nothing has happened that broke anything so my faith is strong at this point 😂

[@emfocofotografia82]

Wow! Really amazing! How do you balance the exposure of the background on the camera and the flash power?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@emfocofotografia82 it’s like a recipe I suppose. I get my ambient light locked in first, then when I add the flash I’ll take a shot, if it needs a little more or a little less, I’ll adjust and shoot again

[@Viking28racing]

Great video and info. Why do you not use a flash meter? Is it just easier to look at the screen? I always wonder because I see less and less of the flash meter getting used.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I just do everything like an old school chef, to taste 😂. I start at low power and crank it up to my liking

[@clairesophia3569]

What settings did you do for the model jumping like a wonder woman. Is it on HSS mode ? I love your work.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks you so much!! All of this was HSS! 💪💪

[@clairesophia3569]

@scottstocktonphotography Thank you so much 🙏🏼. I just bought the new Godox AD600 pro 2. I am excited

[@scottstocktonphotography]

​​⁠such an amazing flashy you’re cooking with fire with that thing! 💪💪

[@clairesophia3569]

@@scottstocktonphotography Thank you!! What's your Instagram?

[@clairesophia3569]

@@scottstocktonphotography What's your Instagram?

[@JuanRodriguez-hv4wc]

Awesome video and very informative and detailed. Can you please provide a link for the light stand?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you for watching! This is the one I use www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/609051-REG/Manfrotto_1005BAC_1005BAC_Alu_Ranker_Light.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7yMh35tROYZUeI5jhBJO4EJtVLO&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-v_txZCfhgMV9yzUAR1NBQbYEAQYASABEgJ46fD_BwE

[@oketonian]

Another great video!! Very informative👍

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you !! Can’t wait to see Tyler next!

[@RyanTroy]

Really liking your channel. Keep up the good work

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I’m trying! Thank you so much! 💪

[@GrizzyPhotos]

Great video I love camp north end Charlotte has some hidden gems

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Great place indeed for photos

[@GrizzyPhotos]

@scottstocktonphotography greensboro also have some hidden gems as well as highpoint

[@moishelande-se6sf]

Beautiful photos

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@moishelande-se6sf thank you so much!

[@tcvaldez]

Great information. Very easy explanation. Thank you.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much for watching! I will be putting more video out just like this one!

[@sidehustlers336]

Im glad i see someone using the magbox. I just picked some up. Do you find that they are soft enough given they have one layer of diffusion? I love ypur photo style

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much!! Yes I find them plenty soft enough! I put my umbrella as close as I can to get it even softer. All I use is Magmod

[@Dimiverse0]

Great video! What focal length are you using ?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much! For the majority of the shoot it was an 85

[@abphotoza759]

From my experience, I know it’s not as straight forward as you making it sound, but it’s always good to be reminded of the basics. Thanks for the video.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much for watching! My intention was just to show newer folks that it’s not as complicated as it seems in their heads

[@cedricwebb5576]

Awesome video Scott. My question is, are you shooting in highspeed sync. If not, what is your shutter speed. Man, you just made my life easier. I'm gonna try this method. I hope I can do it without HSS. Thanks Sir.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you for watching! Yes I was shooting in hss. But you don’t have to. You can put your shutter speed at 1/250, and just increase your f stop to set your exposure in camera, and then turn your flash on

[@cedricwebb5576]

@@scottstocktonphotography yassss!!!!! I tried this on a bright sunny photo shoot. I didn't shoot HSS. I set my camera like you said and made magic!!! 😉😄.. Thanks for the response and the knowledge.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@cedricwebb5576that’s awesome!!! What’s your insta I wanna see!!!

[@TonyC0101]

Fantastic video, Scott!!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Tony! Thank you for watching! 💪💪

[@ajproductiondotco]

Thanks for the video, ya boy from L.A.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

My brotha from LA! I appreciate you! What should I make next

[@ajproductiondotco]

@@scottstocktonphotography Love the channel, for now I don't have a request.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@ajproductiondotcoappreciate you! 💪💪

[@Jack-oc5ty]

Watched your vidoes and enjoy them, are you using TTL or manual flash.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much! Manual every time so I can have more control over it

[@Jack-oc5ty]

​@@scottstocktonphotographyI'm hooked on flash, love that I can change bad light into good light. I use it both inside and outside frequently. Inside because I'm moving around and bouncing flash I normally shoot in TTL. I've done it for so long that I find easier-to-use then manual. Outside I'm more apt to use manual flash, because the flash is usually off camera. Really enjoyed your shoot with mom as your model. It's nice to see a photographer use a senior citizen, I'm one myself. I loved shooting my mother in law. She was very comfortable in front of the camera and quite photogenic, a natural. She passed at 96 yrs old, even at that age she loved being in front of the camera.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@Jack-oc5ty I’m sorry to hear about her passing. Sounds like she lived a very full life. That’s amazing you would shoot her. Feel like seniors are a forgotten society. My mom had a lot of fun shooting, made it all worth it

[@AndreBlomPhotography]

Man had me stressed lifting those AD200's fully extended 😂 Epic work and tips!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

You know I almost dropped them!

[@donho6523]

Just curious,were the jump shots shot at sync speed or did you use HSS? Excellent video!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much! It was shot using hss 💪

[@JorgeTorresPhotoVid]

Omg I recognized that place from anywhere. Shout out to Camp North End. I’d be honored to collab/shadow you one day

[@scottstocktonphotography]

That’s the spot! Say when and let’s create a video together! 💪

[@jwats5713]

this is great, can you do this with a speedlight

[@scottstocktonphotography]

You can, but it depends on how bright it is. An ad200 would be perfect!

[@tstock3054]

Awesome Vid. Very informative

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks my brotha!!

[@MosleydollMUA]

So my question is , when I shoot to nearly dark outside and I’m shooting landscapes, I’m using a 18-150mm rf lens and I get my shutter speed to 1/250 then iso 800 turn my flash on in ttl then shoot! All my images are darker than without the flash!!!! What am I doing wrong ?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

How far away from is the flash from what you’re shooting ?

[@MosleydollMUA]

@@scottstocktonphotography it varied, sometimes 20 feet or more and maybe some were 5 feet away .

[@jaimebecerrachannel]

what's the size of the umbrella and what flash are you using? TTL?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

No TTL, always manual so I can have full control of the light. I was using the Godox ad200 and the Magmod 24 inch pro octa box

[@jaimebecerrachannel]

@@scottstocktonphotography Thanks for the response

[@elaztecapecador]

are you using an ND filter?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Nope! High speed sync no nd filter 💪

[@elaztecapecador]

@@scottstocktonphotography copy that… thanks

[@ormondpettiford5417]

What godox flash is that sir? Thank you

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Godox ad200 💪

[@Jostockton12]

One of your best yet

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks mom love you!

[@richryanphotography]

Do you use an ND filter or are you shooting HSS?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

HSS for all of this 💪

[@vernonr7404]

Admire your goal in encouraging neophytes to dive into Flash, but, as one of our critics rather untactfully noted, there are obviously a lot more subtleties, like camera settings, HSS, light distance to subject, time of day, etc. (that I'm still struggling with). Maybe you're saving them for your next video(s)?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I agree that there are a lot of other factors going into it like, iso, aperture, shutter speed etc. I thought by saying, expose for how you would like the scene to look, was giving folks the freedom to choose their settings to their liking, because not everyone likes hss like me, sufficed. I felt that if I went over all the camera setting and things like that, that maybe it would’ve been too many things to have to keep track of, and might have overwhelmed the viewer. Next time I’ll add my settings to the video. Thanks for the fair criticism I will take it in. Is there any specific questions you have with any of setting on your camera ?

[@vernonr7404]

@@scottstocktonphotography Thanks. Since you mention HSS, I think I can answer most of my own questions now. Main question: When shooting on sunny or mostly sunny days, as in the video, do you prefer open shade areas or sunny ones? Been afraid of shooting in sunny areas because that probably means "overpowering the sun," i.e., 600W strobe on full power, 1/8000 shuter speed. And, if doing a lot of shots, running the battery down or overheating the strobe.

[@jasonbodden8816]

Or you can use ND filters, which I prefer, as I get to keep the full power capabilities of my strobe.

[@dayknowltonjr]

So good thank you sir! Makes it less scary

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you! That was my intent, it’s really so much simpler than people think 💪

[@FunyGBB]

Love it! Wich flash are u using? Thank you new FW!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Appreciate you!!! I always shoot with the godox ad200!!!

[@FunyGBB]

@@scottstocktonphotography thank u ❤️‍🔥

[@FunyGBB]

@@scottstocktonphotographybut you’re using 2 together or just one?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@FunyGBB I always have two on me just in case the sun is really crazy. But for this shoot only used one

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@FunyGBB you’re welcome!!!

[@debbieshriner1308]

If I make the background really dark then use the flash to light my camera will not focus it is to dark ?? I have a canon r3 is there something I need to do???? Thanks for the video

[@scottstocktonphotography]

It should still focus. Dm me on Instagram and maybe we could jump on a call

[@debbieshriner1308]

Thank you so much I will try to DM you tomorrow Thanks

[@jamesg1974a]

Settings aren’t correct for flash most likely

[@jkingimages]

It really is that easy. But, you are bringing a lot more to the table than adding a flash and exposing for the ambient. Just say’n. Great work, brother.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Man I really appreciate that! I know there’s some stuff I could clean up on these videos, but I’m trying my best to beat the point in on the two steps. I appreciate you man! 💪

[@samuelwebster2769]

How important is it to use the softbox?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I’m always trying to go for softer light, and I find the softbox gives me much softer light than any other modifiers, or bare bulb. I also try to put the flash as close to my subject as possible, to make it even softer.

[@samuelwebster2769]

@@scottstocktonphotography OK I'm new to it.. And have done a few indoor events which went OK.. Didn't know they would have gold drapes caused the host to have a yellow tinge to her skin in some images .. As she's got fair skin.. I was using a rogue defuser but apparently a omni bounce in better

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@samuelwebster2769ooof I don’t envy you in that situation. With that gold everywhere , that color cast was gonna be a pain

[@samuelwebster2769]

@@scottstocktonphotography definitely wasn't easy.. I need to learn to give flash time to recharge.. And apparently one gets a colour gel to put over the speed light.. One to match decor

[@AumuniquePhotography]

I have the godox ADPro 100 why is it not flashing any light on my subject but the flash is going off At full power no light

[@scottstocktonphotography]

What’s your insta. Maybe we can do a live and figure it out together

[@allenlynn-lo6vj]

Did make it simple. But sometime exposing for the sky results in using a high Fstop than desired.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you for watching! I never have to go to a higher fstop. I shoot wide open at 1.4, iso 100 and a really high shutter speed

[@ShotsByChrisPhotography]

I'm in Charlotte and would love to shoot!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

How long are you here!?

[@ShotsByChrisPhotography]

@@scottstocktonphotography I stay here ! I shoot Canon

[@_cjmccullough]

Wish that soft box was more at eye level and less over her head. Makes the shadows under chin less long and the highlight on the forehead less harsh. But otherwise. Nice shoot

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you! I’ll adjust that for next time

[@TNKPhoto]

Damn! My boy chips ahoy cooked on this one 🙌 great shots!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Cuh……had my chef hat on. Also you made me hang up on you a bunch today

[@vincentbaldwin5842]

Charlotte NC here too

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Queen City! Let’s get up and shoot!

[@vincentbaldwin5842]

@@scottstocktonphotography I'd love too. How can I reach you

[@salvadorpizano7823]

What flashes is he using?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Godox ad200’s

[@flashingpeoplepodcast]

Light it up, lets go!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

We gotta do it my G!

[@JET-Photo]

TTL or manual?

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Manual every time. Give me more creative control. I always start at the weakest power, then ratchet it up to get it to where I want it

[@michaellekas27]

excellent video Scott...my question is what aperture are you using? Are you using a low f value ( eg 2.8, 4) with high sync or neutral density filter OR just using the camera"s natural sync speed and taking the ambient reading and adding flash ( f8)

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you for watching! I should’ve disclosed that in the video, my bad. I was using hss. I shot wide open at 1.4 for the whole shoot when I was using the 85mm and when I used the wide angle lens I was at 2.8. I’m always using hss and shooting wide open unless I’m shooting wedding receptions then I turn hss off so the flashes can recycle fast

[@TryNotImages]

PS: where's the link to her IG, Social media, etc? I'd like to follow her as well.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Her insta is Jessica_young09

[@ankioomustapha7838]

Of course, when you photograph a beautiful girl and choose a young girl, it’s natural for the picture to turn out better.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Oooook

[@MaliClifton]

Cookin 🧑‍🍳

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Just like Gordon Ramsey !

[@ravianand-i8q]

leave B on Cypr .... And Rush together if planted in B

[@scottstocktonphotography]

So confused

[@EdgarGarcia81]

This one was Lit!!! That softbox is my next magmod purchase. 📸

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I think I’m gonna end up buying their biggest box next

[@jamesg1974a]

Except you’re talking about a mix light scenario. Which is different than completely flash or completely constant light. It’s good info but it’s one scenario

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Same concept would apply no matter the scenario. I’d expose for the scene and turn the flash on no matter what scenario I was in

[@ke8975]

In my very humble opinion, the flash is too high and not exposing enough of her. Still too many shadows in the stationary shots. The action shots were superb though.

[@scottstocktonphotography]

I appreciate your opinion and agree. I need to get the bigger box from Magmod

[@superemesean5907]

I think it looks great! Love the look. Shut up hater!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

⁠spit my redbull out! Thank you brotha! Gang gang! 💪

[@scottstocktonphotography]

@@superemesean5907​​⁠spit my redbull out! Thank you brotha! Gang gang! 💪

[@ke8975]

@@superemesean5907 he is a big boy and understood what I was saying. There wasn't a single ounce of hate in my comment. It's great that u feel so defensive of him, but apparently your reading comprehension might need some help patnah!

[@tompac1212]

a bit over simplified, but still a great video without the the techie stuff!!

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks! Tried to make it super simple for people that are scared of flash

[@BPetiBP]

more shadow towards the light source (flash) than to the opposite (sun) direction... which completely make sense why, but still this makes the photos unnatural, fake. If you really want to overpower the Sun, it is almost impossible... lots of gear, money and assistants. Still not bad photos, just feels unnatural, but at least not boring. Hard to decide what to do....

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks for watching

[@foodattackwithmatt]

:) :)

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Got an idea for the next food vlog

[@GabrielJR.Carbonel]

No camera settings nonsense

[@scottstocktonphotography]

No one needs it 💪

[@jeffklpo]

1,2,3 123 123 123 123 why??????????????????? just stop

[@scottstocktonphotography]

It’s a habit. An annoying one I know, but a habit. You don’t do anything like that in life ?

[@EllaStockton-oe4rl]

Wow

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thanks boo! Love you, see you later at Matt’s game

[@jeroenkloppers2831]

Great video! I subscribed to follow you

[@scottstocktonphotography]

Thank you so much!! Any kind of content you’d like to see more of ?

[@jeroenkloppers2831]

@@scottstocktonphotography I like the content of the creative use of flashes, especially in combination with natural/ambient light. I go look through the videos you made

[@jqcreative1030]

The man 50k grand! Cookin Making folks look like super hero’s 🦸🏼‍♀️

[@scottstocktonphotography]

lol she really did look like captain marvel on that first shot 😂