Portrait photography in sunny weather using flash - Week 55

[@n1ckotene]

Gavin, the set up you show is so simple but so effective. Thanks!

[@Ozanp]

Less than 6 minutes, without unneccessary words, 3 different alternatives, how to set up shutter speed with flash and conclusion.. Really informative, thank you so much..

[@rommiemex9532]

Watching at Xmas 2019. Great to see how far you've come.

[@JasonRenoux]

And for me, it's mid May 2020... historical 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tawas33]

brilliant tutorial, short enough to retain interest and covers the subject in an easy to understand way, thank you very much

[@GavinHoey]

No, you can use a remote cable. Some Nikon's also have off camera flash built right in.

[@aquaphotoboy]

When I read the comments on your first video, I actually thought you were paying people to leave good comments, but after watching some of you videos I undertand why people leave the fantastic comments! You really rock mate! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make these nice videos, they explain everything very well in plain understandable English. Thanks once again.

[@MrTruthhurts777]

Gavin, Terrific tutorials/advise. Please keep posting these videos as you are really helping us budding photographers. Greetings from Ireland.

[@GavinHoey]

For non TTL you can use any radio trigger that fits your camera/flash. PT-04 seems quite popular. Pocket Wizard is better but more expensive.

[@MrBlackdog77]

Great basic video that showed me a few things I have not seen in detail before. Thanks for sharing.

[@DCBear78]

This was the video that finally convinced me to buy a flash.

[@zARCADEz]

well, i dont expect anything less than amazing work from you gav, brilliant shots.

[@pena645]

This was short and sweet. Thanks Gavin.

[@ironian24]

your daughter is so much more patient than mine although my daughter likes her photos being taken. Great tips thank you i have learnt alot watching these, keep them coming i appresiate them.

[@ccc3]

:) Your experience at Digital Photo Mag shows in the way you edit your videos and the clear explanations. Nice stuff!

[@mikevisionHD]

Nice video Gavin, I'm going to be getting a Speedlite 430EXII soon and your video helped to show a progression from no flash to on camera flash to remote flash. Great, simple and quick with results. Keep it up.

[@Cumbriahandyman]

Loved the colour of your models eyes.

[@maddog3159]

I can see it in her eyes...Dad!!! Her face is full of expression! Your videos are all fun to watch and informative. Thanks for putting them out. Learned a lot. PS.. The SB800 has an built-in wireless trigger that you set up thru the D-80.

[@vidfather]

Excellent explanation! This is how I want to learn photography - by having all of the different methods shown and explained before coming to a conclusion about what's best. Just subscribed!

[@biutify]

4:25 very good piece of advice. Always tell your model don't look at the flash! I realise some photographers forget to tell this to their models!

[@SHAILUtheINDRA]

Thanks Gavin. As always, you are awesome!

[@Solarfactor]

This video demonstrates how off-camera flash is just so much better.

[@gilliancranephoto]

love this, so glad i found you! can't wait to watch all your videos!!

[@johnjr47]

You explain flash system very well, thank you

[@GavinHoey]

You should be able to pick up a lighting stand for under £20 on ebay, a bit more in a proper store. Just make sure it has a standard ¼ inch thread at the end. A tripod would also do the job.

[@oneshotal]

looks like you got some really great shots, nice job.

[@GavinHoey]

The TV isn't a bad option, but you're talking about shooting teathered via USB. There is a great video on how to do that here on KZbin (not by me) do a search and you'll find it.

[@JesusChristIsLord__]

That last photo 5:26 is amazing!!! Thanks for a real helpful tutorial!

[@GavinHoey]

Canon 400D with 28-135IS lens. Canon 580EX flash. PT-04 wireless trigger system on a jessops lighting stand (very old)

[@JesusChristIsLord__]

Brilliant! It's really helped me out in my flash photography. Thanks!

[@rayhaslam]

Brilliant as always Gavin ,are the lighting stands easy to get hold of and how much do they cost

[@RojusRzevuskis]

Stunning pictures and very deep expressions. Not sure if he brought it out of her or she's just like that. Either way it's very impressive.

[@oconnaugh]

Your model is ADORABLE. I have one of those, too :o) Nice video. It helped.

[@albertdboban]

Well said. Love it. Thank you for all your posts indeed.

[@bussiness4]

Just wanted to say I love your videos keep up the good work and I agree with you a 100% on the comment you maid below " Remember, it's not about the gear you have, it's all about the end result." most photographer think they need to have the best and most expensive equipment to get good result.

[@alchenist]

Amazing video. Thank you. Made me subscribe. One question. Why did you separate the flash from the camera AND changed your camera settings? In other words couldn't you achieve similar results with the flash connected to the camera but running in manual mode with f11 & 1/250 or so? Thank you !

[@ahbahpuh]

Excellent tutorial, Gavin!

[@SunfireGTX25]

great view of different lighting position effects:) I really like your videos Gavin:)

[@Imhotep397]

I really liked Just curious about what you would think about placing the flash lower than the model pointed slightly upward to to light under the chin in strong sunlight like this?

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for your insight, but I own Canon gear, not Nikon. Yes, the CLS system beats Canons hands down, but I'm not about to dump all my Canon gear just for CLS. Remember, it's not about the gear you have, it's all about the end result.

[@cii1072]

Excellent. I added this to my "PhotoGavin list"

[@Ratjack]

Holding down the zoom button would enable either slave or master mode. If anything it would need to be slave mode. At that point unless he had another 580EX II on the camera to communicate with the OCF then he would either need to be shooting with a 7D or 60D (built in master). Even then it still has a max sync speed of 1/250. So since he is not using a 60D or 7D he needs to use the radio poppers or use a 2nd 580 as a master on camera. Hope this helped.

[@elazeez]

Excellent tip! Thanks Gavin.

[@donnarichens]

Brilliant video, can't wait to see more of your tutorials :-)

[@abhishekchattopadhyay]

nice vid. can you please tell me what wireless device you used to trigger the flash.h ow much did they cost you. once again great vid.

[@colsuemeg]

Thanks Gavin. Great tips. I'm going to check out your website now.

[@1downfall]

You're a true help Gavin!

[@rudresh]

nice results Gavin.. inspiring to use..

[@DesDrukStiv]

@f8anton Well I think the last picture looks great. In this example hard light is good as fill light because the sunlight is so hard. In an overcast day you might have been right but the last picture speaks for itself.

[@xsjad0man]

wow i actuly have a of camera flash set up never though to use it like this, it makes the photo look so much better.

[@vickifrance]

Thanks Gavin that was quite educational.

[@Nebelvir123987]

@raysofgreys with a reflector you usually need another person to hold it for you and so its not available all the time

[@Shinevideo]

Que Milagre ver o Gavin fora do Estudio, mas perfeito como sempre nas explicações.

[@jepoyski1001]

hi gavin, i've been watching your videos lately. honestly, it's my favorite to watch now. i am a canon user too but i am just curious how many canon cameras do you use? i noticed you dont just use one particular camera. thanks and more power! you rock man!

[@qrgfey]

You got lovely daughter Gavin. god bless her. i like to watch your short vids. thanks :)

[@LetArtsLive]

i like the morning or evening light dont you?

[@Gershqui]

@PhotoGavin Where can i buy that wireless thing for your flash? is that 28-135mm lense your using? i have that on my 50D as a kit lense. Thanks Gavin for the tips. Peace to you.

[@bcmclaca]

@wondnaereh i have the d80 also. i use the cls system thats in your camera has built in and works great with sb800,sb900,sb600 you also can use your sb800 in comamder mode to control other off camera flash. the best part is that it works ttl ("through the lens") so no need for a light meter other than what is in your camera. do a youtube search on nikon cls system. i bought a radio trigger then later returned cuz the cls system is really reliable and its in your camera free

[@021870alex]

Thanks Gavin, I learn a lot

[@queenking6154]

i love those what is that like magic very nice camera and expensive the outcome good result best pic.

[@DVL1507]

@photogavin Hi Gav! nice video as always :D Just a quick question, is it better to put on some sort of diffuser rather than pointing the flash directly to your daughter? Not judging, just curious, because i see a lot of flash being somewhat diffused is better soft looking, and people say that direct flash gives harsh skin tone. Dont know which is better, hope that u could help me here :D cheers

[@thargor2k]

really well made video, nice instructions. thank you!

[@LPU4LIFE7]

Hi Gavin, I have a few questions for you if you don't mind me asking.. what wireless triggers/receivers where you using and do you know where you can get good cheap ones?.. Also about the light stand could you hook up an umbrella adapter to that?.. and where could I get a light stand from? Thanks

[@AngeloRamosBR]

Great Video Gavin...u were also blessed with a beautiful daughter...

[@Randolph_]

man i'va always loved mr. gavin's tutorials. i'm just curious sir, what's the title of that short trancy background music?

[@allisoncummings5898]

this was great what lense r u using

[@pena645]

@wondnaereh I know you wrote this 5 months ago, but it bothers me that you don't need wireless devices woth newer Nikons and Nikon flashes. They are already built in. It's called CLS - Creative Lighting System that is triggered by infrared and not the flash itself.

[@littlenikki24]

@DigitalRedWing i see, yup maybe it is a 400D

[@frankytap]

Im thinking of getting 2 430ex II with radio and umbrellas and tripods for them, all in one pack. You think that´s a good idea?

[@queenking6154]

i love it thnx for sharing these very important to learn taking pic.that is my idea to learn more about thank you

[@LewisHoodMusic]

what lense do you use? i jsut got the canon 600d and need a new lense. I have only got 150 pounds to spend and would like something a bit more chunky and bigger than the starter lense. Any help would be nice!

[@ny1fanta]

@raysofgreys its hard to control the light with a reflector, with flash its a lot easier to adjust on the among of light

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

Great work, thanks for sharing, a great tutorial/example here.

[@raynardfl]

very good material. keep it up!

[@lieslynne]

I really dream for that flash and vertical grip.

[@AndrejSpilevoj]

Hi Gavin, I am a beginner, I have 40d and 580 EXII, But my lense is basic, 85 max, I found 135 max lense IS - would that be OK for model photography?

[@jim5196]

Always a master at you trade Cheers!!!!

[@pedcie]

love the accent and work you do mate =]

[@acapmex1]

would you use a light deffuser on the flash?? would you recomend no to use it in a realy bright sunny light?

[@michelletacvba]

great video sr, this is what I wAS looking 4

[@FilippieLLo]

hi gavin sorry mate i didnt understand 1 thing.. how do u know the flash sync?would u pls explain me that i just saw u set ur flash at 1\16 why did u put the shutter speed of ur camera at 1\250 sorry mate i am just a beginner tnx for ur time!! :)

[@thomazinjo]

best tuts! good job!

[@4funky1]

Will my pop-up flash on my Canon 550D/T2i be sufficient. Or do I need to go to an external flash gun? It would be a hassle to carry the flash gun around "just in case" you want to use it in daylight.

[@sherrylawrence1984]

great tut, thank you. beautiful final imges!

[@googo151]

@jacsmaurice Lower the light height, not the angle of the light till you get the desired effect.

[@missterry2009]

mr gavin,is this photo edited/..thank you..

[@knightg82]

great video

[@KOOLBROTHA]

Excellent my friend

[@scott.joshua]

You are awesome. thanks i learned something useful.

[@zirttirk]

just great... you are number one...

[@Delmundo2002]

I do have a complaint!!! You just compelled me to rush out and buy a flash ! ;)

[@Mr.PhotoASZ]

when I'm using the flash with the light of the sun, what kind of white balance do I need to have? Flash or Sunny?

[@235mandy]

you ROCK! GAVIN!!

[@jayjohnsonproduction]

what would you do to get rid of the shadow cast on the wall ?

[@KalvinKhooG]

nice tutorial Well, can i know whats the song?

[@phatlong5280]

what is that called to get the flash wireless? or the items name?

[@Poohcifer]

..and why are you not using reflectors?

[@OlivierSt]

One BIG mistake Gavin... Why shooting this lovely girl against the wal, three feet away from these beautiful pink flowers? ;o)

[@JinJinDoe]

Damn it... I got a relatively nice cam for an advancing beginner as myself - SMC Pentax-DAL 18-55mm (3.5) but I still didn't figure out what are those ISO/AWB's/Shutter speeds and whatr exactly they do. :S

[@SpaggitSP]

Very helpful indeed, thanks!

[@JBuchmann]

Good video... but I think you'd get better results if the sun is behind the subject, thus putting the face fully in her own shadow. Then use fill flash to light the face from the side. You'll get great portrait light, and probably a nice hair rim light from the sun. :)