Backlit Portrait with just one light

[@jaredjds2011]

This guys positive attitude is the reason why I watch him. Seems like hes always in a great mood!

[@GavinHoey]

There are exceptions but usually your camera over rides your flash so if you choose 1/2 power in camera that's what the flash produces.

[@premsaggar]

Terrific video again. Gavin you need your own TV Show!

[@dushybushy]

Fantastic as usual! Looking forward to another 15-minute photo challenge or any outdoors photography!!

[@beachlover34698]

amazing, talent to its perfection,,, someday I will try photoshop. looks very difficult, enjoy your talent for sure thank you for sharing Leslie Ann

[@GavinHoey]

It's set via the camera menu to only talk to the main light and not add to the exposure.

[@PetrKulda]

Hi Gavin, i like your tutorials. Simple, usefull a fun to watch. Keep good work.

[@GavinHoey]

You may need to twist the flash so the receiver isn'tt bloked by the subject. Hold the mode button for 5 seconds and it should allow you to change the mode when in slave.

[@GavinHoey]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. In this video I focused more on the shooting ;-)

[@merygordon70]

you are the star !! Thanks for the tips and the tutorials. Greetings from Spain !! :)

[@TitvsCaivs]

i love you man, everything is always nicely explained and to the point. you are doing a great job, keep it up, and stay positive as you already are :)

[@gbpackerfan065]

Master Gavin. Love your Video`s keep them coming.

[@GavinHoey]

It gives a bit of protection against knocks and bumps. Another question is... any reason why it should be taken off ;-)

[@AuroraAndersonPhotog]

Thanks again. Love your tutorials.

[@nerwin]

I really need to buy a reflector with a stand..this could come in handy. Great work as always Gavin..learned a little bit more about flash photography. Thanks!

[@TroyDurrance]

Great job Gavin, I always love watching your videos!

[@Pipixcan69]

Absolutely brilliant Gavin

[@crispycritterz]

Excellent tutorial! Perfect example of less being more.

[@GavinHoey]

In this case it would need a lot of light to match the flash but you could replace the flash with a super bright ambiant light.

[@GavinHoey]

It's 1.5 meters by 2 meters, black on one side and white on the other.

[@PrivateSnips]

It feels like longer because we love them so much! :)

[@lisnagrot]

Another good one from Gavin. Keep them coming. Does Adorama cover any like this for Nikon shooters as I believe there is a difference in operation between Canon flashes and Nikon flashes re changing background/ambient exposure when in manual.

[@tomcraigphotoart]

As always another Great Tutorial Gavin . :-) Tom

[@DeviousMalcontent2]

Please do a video comparing Nikon and Canon cameras I would like to know which one you'd prefer :) I own a very basic Nikon and I'm not quite sure it was the right choice.

[@simonopenshaw6337]

totally enjoyed the video keep them comming Gavin

[@pemitaki]

Thats what i`m waiting for! Thanks from Peter.Germany

[@GavinHoey]

Not so long, I can't link to it here but the last one on my channel was only last month ;-)

[@LimonTucson]

What size is the black background? I love the easy set-up.

[@LordAzrael76]

Another excellent video, thanks Gavin. Any advice on the ambient light for taking these shots or does the flash negate this anyway?

[@mambawatts]

Master did it again :)

[@ShinGraphic]

Gavin thanks a lot for this new tutorial, you are always high inspiring!

[@Screamingtut]

Another good one Gavin Love ya from Dunsmuir CA

[@burhandikkas4331]

thanks gavin. you are the best.

[@richardl7570]

I know this is opinion but I did not like the negative vibrance at all. Just saying. :) Love your videos! All of them. They are so very helpful and insightful. Thanks!

[@ViktorGartner]

thanks for the tutorial. any particular reason you left the lenshood on the camera?

[@pdjwelford]

amazing as always where in the uk are you im from london. maybe one day we can go on a shoot one day

[@DaveSp8]

Thanks Gavin, another good one

[@katercarlo6496]

well done, mate!

[@GavinHoey]

I could have done that but then the DOF would have been reduced and the flour background might have blurred and lost its impact.

[@itsabhishekgupta999]

hi gavin i have been following all your tutorials and they have awesome. just wanted a piece of advise on using a green colored cloth as background. not getting good results

[@GavinHoey]

It's held on a boom arm by two studio clamps.

[@sarahlouise2508]

Fantastic video! Nice to see a great image that can be taken really easily. I have a Canon 60d and a 550ex speedlite, I have tried to use my speedlite wirelessly to back light, but firstly when it is behind the subject, it doesn't seem to fire (like the subject is getting in the way) and secondly my speedlite reverts back to E-TTL mode rather than Manual when I use it wirelessly. Do you have any tips or suggestions?

[@brutus31200]

I prefer the photo at 5.57, so dramatic, Love it !

[@jeffrockr]

two questions: When using flash as slave. If my power is set in-camera for this flash to 1/2 , and on the flash set to 1/4, will it combines the two ratios and give a 1/2 x 1/4 (1/8) or if it will use only the in-camera value, or only the setting on the flash ? And where can I find tips on what lighting Equipment is best to buy on a budget (already have flash, but no strobes backgrounds and reflectors) Which to choose umbrellas/softboxes . . . Thanks for everything !

[@GavinHoey]

I got mine from Smick (search on Google) a few years back. Off white isn't a problem if you know how to light it ;-)

[@BabuGSRao]

Great tipof the flash...thanks Bro

[@scareyparc39]

great tutorial but it would be helpful to give some idea of distance between the background , flash and model thanks

[@trskinn]

Great Video Gavin! Which popup background do you have and where can you get it? I don't have one yet but I hear some of them are hard to fold and others are off white.

[@3blufire]

Dislike button is not for you Gavin>>perfect as always :)

[@AverageBosnian]

The model is pretty.

[@danina19941]

Hi Gavin what items can i use at home to make a studio effect like that. i'm only 18 and i don't have a job but i love photography, Can you help me out?

[@klywson1]

muito bom

[@ArtsyMike]

Can you link me to get your pop up black and white background.

[@itsabhishekgupta999]

i have 2 strobe lights with softboxes with a green background but not getting good results. should i buy another light? should i buy another background? if yes for background then what is the ideal color to buy?

[@GavinHoey]

Green screen needs careful lighting... I have a tutorial on the subject somewhere on KZbin, search for "Smick"

[@longclawson]

Is the Speedlite at full flour-power?

[@GavinHoey]

I use a PC built for my needs. There's full details on my website detailing the build at gavtrain dot com

[@fghcdd]

excellent!

[@Proctie1]

omg that is brilliant.. thanks!

[@eeeallan]

May I know why you didn't just simply open up the aperture before you dialed the speed lite to full power?

[@20051470]

Just a thought, if you used 2nd curtain flash sync, the flour wouldn't appear as raining upwards (as some bigger chuncks of it seem to be doing). Good video

[@GavinHoey]

Got mine from "smick" google the name and you'll find their stor in the UK :-)

[@GavinHoey]

Lol :-) yes it was.

[@GavinHoey]

A search for Nikon CLS will get you the info you need Ian... sadly not from me ;-)

[@HowToFu]

just what I kneaded....

[@95provideophotography42]

Thanks Gavin!!!!!!!!!! again

[@diwakarr5648]

Its been a looooonnnggg time since we had a 15 minutes photo challenge :(

[@bdr1414TV]

Gavin .. show us how ti make a cinemagraph photo

[@Victoramaurys]

waooo como se llama ese programa

[@FreeStylerJay]

Gavin hoey the best!

[@Skulkx]

Wow it's actually the first time i see Gavin not using Freya as his model...amazing anyways :)

[@nad9nad9nad9]

شكرا جزيلاً فيديو رائع

[@mellow-mike]

What a great smile. lol

[@yaro137]

I actually meant the strobe behind, the on-camera flash and the reflector not to mention your video lights and the room light(s) :) I understand now that by one light you meant only one for backlit

[@blackrosekiss]

Brilliant! 'Nough said :)

[@hamskw]

thank you say hi to Cristina..

[@GavinHoey]

Lol... That'll be the video lights refelecting in her eyes :-)

[@zeyer73]

vintage store!!!!

[@anass44660]

مصور كبير ودرس رائع

[@yaro137]

The title says "one light" but you're actually using 3 so a bit confusing :)

[@GLue02]

Although I'm sure he could find one on adorama.com *nudge*

[@shalimore]

yo gav. you missed her left cheek