How to Shoot Self-portraits as Photographers | Godox Photography Lighting Academy EP08

[@andreasherz5797]

Such a nice video. I love using the AD300Pro and AD-S85 because it is a lightweight solution.

[@sarahedmunds]

I take these to weddings! x

[@mirkoirvinestradasoraide9100]

I agree with you Zarah, the self-portrait is a good practice for the photographer, because it helps us to direct people in a better way, to have that sensation of being in front of the camera and to feel the same thing that people feel when they are photographed. change vision. He used the Ad300 pro and the V1, I think it's a good combination for this opportunity, because of the versatility it gives, especially the ad300 that has just enough power and doesn't limit me from doing a good job. It is an inspiration that you give Zarah, congratulations!!! and thanks for the video.

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much!

[@sm7vzx]

Self portrait is really the best way to learn flash photography...and with today's cameras that have eye tracking and apps, it's really easy to take a picture of yourself.

[@Will-qz5jw]

Thanks for sharing your self photoshoot, inspiring and fun. Congrats for your 50th birthday, you look easy 10 years less

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much!

[@markledingham4942]

Sarah, you put me to shame! 😊 Self-portraits like these are what many of us strive for - when not shooting portraits or group photos of other people - and tend to fall short of so easily. Thank you once again for an inspiring video and, of course, so many beautiful images. My Godox gear (as of now) that I can’t be without are the AD200 Pro and the Godox AD100 Pro. These are excellent items that really fill my bill because of the light output and are undoubtedly what I would use if I were to shoot self-portraits!

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you Mark!! ❤❤❤

[@shotbywilliam]

A fantastic BTS's and what masterful light shaping!!! The Godox Soft Lantern would never have crossed my mind as a go-to for portraits let alone self portraits! This is one modifier I'll have to experiment with!

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much! I LOVE the lantern

[@gw2k66]

Hello Sarah, your video was very inspiring. I actually tried doing a self portrait session last Friday, April 28. I had a hard time getting the image the way I wanted it and a hard time getting the image to focused. I did manage to come out with one very good image of myself. My wife was very impressed with the picture. The Godox flash that I used was the Wistro AD360II for Nikon attached to a soft box. The setup was very easy. I also have the Good V1 for Nikon, but I wanted the extra power of the AD360. Though it was my first time trying self portrait, I did learn a lot and can't wait to try it again. Be safe.

[@tomaurnhammer7597]

You rock. What makes me watch your inspiring vids is your attitude in general and the relaxed balance of your experience/knowledge and a stable and natural taste of what suits a person and what doesn’t in particular. Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany. And by the way I would just take my X2TF, no matter what flashes are available.

[@sarahedmunds]

Oh thank you Tom! I really appreciate that.

[@CathieHeart]

One of the best ways to practise with light is self portraits. If we screw up who would know and I learn to push boundaries this way. I personally would use the ad200s because they are small and versatile. I can take them anywhere with me and don't trip over cables etc!

[@sarahedmunds]

love my 200s!! x

[@ChuckJ7777]

This is great. I am glad you did it. Powerful video. I would use two AD200's with a softbox and umbrella against the background.

[@misaelmarroquin6504]

I would use the ad200, because it what I use as my work horse.

[@JinHwang]

A gorgeous look for you. Very nice. Thanks for your tips on the portraits.

[@nicolegates1891]

PURE GOLD. Every last one of them. Bravo Sarah!

[@nicolegates1891]

If I were to do a self portrait I think I will try using that S-65 soft box because I have never used that size before. I think those black and white images were incredible and the light is so sharp. I love the light of my AD-200s too and would love to try using that soft box with my AD-600.

[@sarahedmunds]

❤❤❤

[@shalabhsaxena2137]

I believe every GODOX product is well thought out and very practical and they surely improve your level of photography. As far as my favourite product, I would pick up their AD200 range of flashes for they are so versatile in usage. Thanks...

[@RonK]

Terrific images of an absolutely beautiful model. I love all three setups with #2 being my favorite, but that red dress fits you jaw droppingly, too. As for the question - I love to use the Godox QR-P120 as a white background, standing directly in front of it, for example

[@JBanksPhotography]

I’m going to do a self portrait shoot, and I’m going to use my Godox AD 400, and 2 AD 200’s and replicate your setup. I love the AD 400 because it gives me the kick I need indoors or outdoors. I’m always comfortable knowing it will not fail me when I need it. My AD 200’s are my babies. They do it all and I never leave home without them.

[@help8help]

This looks like a good way to learn how to use my lights I just got before I use it on others. Thank you.

[@ricardogroenke5411]

I did my self-portraits/headshots not too long ago with a QR-P90 softbox on my AD600 and reflector to kick back some light from underneath, plus 2 more AD600 and stripboxes as kicker lights. I used my sony remote to fire the camera with a 2 sec timer.

[@trigrhapee]

Great work. I love the look of each different lighting setup. I love using my Godox 300 pro lights, very useful.

[@sarahedmunds]

The ad300pro is AWESOME. Thank you!

[@akosstelzer8145]

The AD200, as that one seems to be the one giving you (as a beginner) a great result without braking the bank.

[@juliehoodphotography]

Love the images you captured and seeing how it was done is so helpful.

[@pictureeyecandy]

I would use the AD200 for a self-portrait for the power and quality of the light. Not to mention how versatile with the different heads it comes with.

[@basharhijjawy7871]

I already have 3 TT6OOs and a V850, and I take self portraits with them all the time. I love them because of many things like having the built-in receiver, they pack allot of power which is perfect for my small home studio, their battery consumption is very efficient, and they are so easy to control using the X2T trigger

[@MarioBrandao]

My favourite Godox equipment for a self portrait are the octabox 120cm with two AD200 Pro mounted on an AD-B2 .

[@scottwyden]

Amazing, Sarah! Beautifully done as always.

[@josephemmons8496]

It's always cool to me see how these simple setups can yield such great results. Really beautiful work. I have longed for a set of AD200s over the years but currently any self portrait shoots I do are with my TT685c speedlight. It still gets the job done well and the high speed sync on it is also a bonus. I've also shot more than a few portraits on the SK400s at my day job. They have performed flawlessly for the last 5 years.

[@andrelombaard7226]

Great work Sarah and looking good!! Maybe this will inspire me to take more portraits of myself😂 It will definitely be a lot of fun

[@Davion474]

If I were to do a self portrait shoot, I’d use the AD600 pro. I’d do a outdoor portrait during sunset. The AD600 would be great to over power the sun. I like the AD series because it’s wireless.

[@Snapit551]

Wow ! Amazing work 👌 your my favourite photographer on KZbin and obviously the most glamorous too 😄 since watching your videos I started with the Godox v1 and then added the ad200’s ad300, and the ad600 with most of the light modifiers and you are a true inspiration and great teacher to us all and it’s always a great pleasure watching and learning from your videos and thanks again 👏🏻

[@GODOXGlobal]

🥰🥰

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you!! xx

[@ayiealmanza]

I do always love doing the self portrait of myself since I'm comfortable doing it and posing is not hard for me. Like what you did Sarah, Im using a remote to trigger the shutter. I m using my AD2OO pro and V1 easy to set up for my small room.

[@simonchromec9226]

I'd use a combination of V1`s to accentuate different things using the grid and snoot from the AK-R1 kit, as well as use a more powerful AD300/400 as key light in a parabolic with grid as a main light to feather light from above.

[@andrechen6345]

Nice video should definitely try upping my self portrait game. Your photos looked stunning! But product of choice would be the ad300 it’s portable and powerful enough to use with most modifiers especially if we are talking about more or less still and single subjects.

[@josephchan4198]

Awesome!! This be great for headshots or other photography. Thanks.

[@pvp31976]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT Sarah! You are a master craftsman. I loved watching you at work. Stunning images. I love my AD600 BMs 💕

[@kavanlake871]

I’d use either the AD300 or the AD200 or a combination of both. They’re lightweight, portable, and they always, always work when I need them.

[@sarahedmunds]

My favourite combo too!

[@WorldMusicStageRecords]

Beautiful (are we allowed to say that). Great instruction, as always. Love the Godox line. For a self-portrait I would use my Ad200PRO for the kicker, and AD600PRO for the key. Rather have more power than not enough.

[@sarahedmunds]

of course and THANK YOU!

[@emilyhafele7744]

I do self portraits all the time. Its actually how I learned! And I use mainly all GODOX equipment! One of my favorites is using two Godox strip boxes as rim lights to do dramatic edge lighting. Love this video and will be trying out Sarah's set ups!

[@sarahedmunds]

Can't wait to see Emily

[@LenaCabana]

which strip boxes do you recommend?

[@mohamedmonir4373]

Stunning Shooting as always Sarah

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you! x

[@RyanLImagery]

For a self portrait I would start with the older AD600 that I have because of the modeling light. It would help me get setup and provide enough ambient light to get my scene ready and halfway there before testing the flash power.

[@sarahedmunds]

I love the 600 too! x

[@3scorestudios]

I would use the DP400iii v flash and a softbox. I have just purchased that light & right now is the only light I have other than continuous lights. I plan on getting more Godox lights in the future.

[@jlwilliams]

Thank you for a very polished presentation and for showing us your excellent results! My biggest challenge in trying self-portraits had always been inventing poses for myself… had not thought of tethering to a video monitor, so definitely will have to give that a try! Thought: for some future presentation it would be very helpful to suggest substitutes for V-flats… they're very versatile but not very portable, as everything I use has to fit into the back of my Honda Jazz to go to locations…

[@sonicck]

That’s true about being behind the camera and not trying to be in front of the camera as the photographer have to do it tho. If I would shoot a self portrait the Godox product I would use is the tried and true AD600 with the Godox 47” parabolic softbox

[@tobybatya]

Stunning! Really inspiring! It's incredible to see you doing this!

[@NickBuntonStudios]

Great video and lovely images! If I were to do a self portrait I’d probably use the AD300 and AD200 and possibly AD100 as a kicker.

[@sarahedmunds]

I think this trio of lights is amazing. So flexible...

[@ShawnPiantoni-ej5vd]

Thank you for the inspiration! Buon Compleanno! You look fabulous 🔥!!! I’m right behind you (next year) so this is something I’m going to push myself to do 🙌!

[@sarahedmunds]

I took so long to pluck up the courage to do this that I'm nearly 51 now! 😆

[@lmk-foto]

❤sehr hübsche Frau und professionelle Fotografin, ich mag die Videos von ihr sehr und es animiert mich immer wieder neue Setups mit meinen Godox Blitzen zu versuchen. Vielen Dank für diese tollen Videos 😊

[@dymone4894]

For a self portrait session like this I would like to use the Godox Soft Lantern. I like the soft light and spread it creates and intend to add one to my gear soon.

[@adriennecomeau9750]

Loved this episode Sarah!! I have the Godox lantern and I adore it’s soft light…I would definitely use that light for my “over 50” skin, along with my favorite Godox light, my AD200Pro ;)

[@sarahedmunds]

Isn't the lantern great? Thank you for your lovely comment x

[@israelgamas9542]

Doing self portraits is an awesome and challenging experience, and I believe it is necessary for photographers to understand what it's like to be on the other side of the camera. I have used the Godox v860 II and AD200 for some of mine. I will be using the AD600 BM for the following ones, since it has become my favorite flash along with my 36" oxtabox.

[@juliekirkeby1152]

Great video-great images! I’ve been wanting to try this with the same camera. I would use my AD 300 pros because I use them in every shoot that I do. They are my most essential equipment next to my camera!❤ thanks!!

[@talbertg2]

I'm going to come back to watch this whole video later, but right now I'm watching your Adorama live. :) You look beautiful, and I absolutely love ALL of your work, Sarah. I'm hoping to try the B&W backlit flute portrait with my daughter who plays the clarinet. :)

[@jerryphoto1]

Simply stunning work.

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@MiCoke03]

Have been a Godox user since the beginning and coincidentally I just shot a self portrait using XPro C TTL, S2 Bowens, 60x90 Softbox, TT685C Speedlight and SL-100D. Why? Reliability. Dependable syncing between XProC and TT685C speedlight, beautiful soft light from the 60x90 Godox softbox having inner and outer baffles with grid while being mounted to the durable S2 Bowens. The SL-100D is not only reliable, it's also convenient that it can be controlled through the mobile app so shooting self portraits won't be as hard as it normally would. How was the result? Well, I didn't end up looking as gorgeous as Sarah but almost there. lol

[@Joesphotography]

If I was shooting a self portrait. I be using my Godox 180 and ad 300 cause they work great together and with x2pro trigger they work even better. I use them to give me a fun look. with the ad 300 to the left of the camera with the godox ads60 soft box on it. High and point down and then use the ad 180 with softbox as small fill in which to fill in some of my shadow but keeping . I find that both of these work great with everyone .. Then I would even take them both but swaping out the ad 300 softbox and put is in the s1 braket and add my light blaster to give a fun change in the background that fits the nerd in my self. I love both of these flash for the light weight and abilty to be a small foot prints and they work so well together.

[@1979lucius]

I can’t go easy on you, you’re so talented and gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Godox has a wide variety of products but I would use a ad200 and a stripbox on the background from the floor (to create a gradient) another stripbox from the top (horizontally) pointing the backs model and a square soft box (23.6x23.6) with a grid to light her face and partially her body.

Well, I don’t need to make myself look beautiful even if that was possible, so I would probably go for a snapshot aesthetic deer in the headlights look with a Lux Junior on top of my Holga.

[@rafaelbarbosa1336]

this video is incredible, I have difficulty when it comes to me in front of the camera, due to shyness, I will try some tips and I would use the godox ad600 and an ad200pro, I would really like to take pictures in the outdoor, here in Brazil I feel like I am graced with incredible skies and with this set it would be very easy to bring out this beauty of the sky that reflects a little of my personality, there are days with big clouds and calm days without any, just an infinite blue sea in the sky just like me fr haha, great work sarah!!

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much! My tip is to imagine the lens like someone you really trust and who loves you unconditionally, thinks you are absolutely incredible… then in privacy you can try to open up with your new best friend/lover aka the lens, using your eyes and body language to communicate. Remember that no one need ever see the pictures if you don’t want them to, so you can be free. And then when you look at the pictures, be kind and forgiving to yourself as you would if you were looking at pictures of your child.

[@dosheagordon6844]

Great post. I'd use a two light set up with my 2 AD200s. One at a 45 degree angle camera left in a round softbox and the other camera right behind me at a 45 degree angle in a strip box to be used as a rim light.

[@hurrahsarahh]

AD200 with a beauty dish; I love the punchy look! Or I’d do a trendy low-fi vintage harsh flash portrait with the Retro Lux flash ;)

[@sarahedmunds]

Great name! I love the idea of the cool on camera retro lux flash fashion look

[@milindmankame6692]

Hello Sara Madam, grateful for your video for self portraiture. Based on the knowledge gained from your honor, I would prefer to use a Godox Beauty Dish, Godox Octa softbox, Godox vertical soft box with strips, Godox Parabolic reflector for the model and Godox V1 flashes for background and rim lighting, Godox Ak-R 1accesory kit. As far as lighting is concern, I have Godox AD200 pro, and V 1 flashes, but need to add AD 600 pro as a main key light for portraits. Other accessories, like silver reflectors, black and white soft boards are must. Regards Architect Milind Mankame Mumbai, India

[@GB-AK]

For a self portrait I would use my AD200 with the 36" octabox for the key light and my v1 with the grid for the rim light. I find this to work well.

[@trishelting-portraitphotog3575]

Thank you for this! I have been wanting to do self portraits and this lesson is going to help me get set up right. I have an ad300 pro and am looking to add an ad200 later this year.

[@rondatyree1529]

I'd like a workaround for using a camera without facial recognition. I love my Godox AD300 Pro. I own two and hope to have another soon!

[@sarahedmunds]

Without the facial recognition it's definitely harder... without I'd prefocus manually on a spot using a lightstand or person to stand in for me, then stand on the same spot. And I'd use a smaller aperture and more light power so the depth of field can cope with any movements off the focus point. I should add that even with the face tracking, I got more out of focus shots than usual. Self-portraits are hard!

[@ricardogroenke5411]

BTW, this video. One of my favorites.

[@sarahedmunds]

Wow, thank you!

[@familyvideos5506]

Id use my new SK400 strobe because the power of it really works wonders in my images!

[@sharkymarkie]

Great video for an off camera flash beginner, thanks. I would use the Godox V1 flash with the AK R1 accessory kit because it's pretty much as good as a studio flash but also doubles up as a great on camera flash. Coupled with the AK R1 it gives me many hours of experimenting to look forward to!

[@Blue90Bird]

Will use AD 200 pro, it gaves amazing results for my small space 😀

[@ivedigga]

Beautiful

[@CundW_]

I would do my selfportraits using my Godox V1 with a small soft box. The V1 isn't that heavy, its power ist enought to fill a soft box. Thank you for your video.

[@fredkok54]

I’ll use the s-brackets with my v865 and the 90cm octabox

[@arvestrandsphotography]

Today i would use my ms300v for a selfportrait, thats all i own, it's a great flash but if i had an ad200 i would probably use that one because it is so small and light and battery powered

[@kennethnielsen3864]

I would use my V1 in my 95 cm umbrella softboks, mainly because it's the only one I have, but also because I love the portability of my small setup.

[@sarahedmunds]

Agree, small flashes for the studio are underrated! ❤

[@gerhardsteinhofer]

Great video! I would use my AD200Pro for my keylight because I can change the head. The bare bulb fills in better the light modifier. For hair-, rim- or background lights I would use my TT685 or TT685II. They are reliable, inexpensive and I can afford multiple of them. I am only a hobbyist.

[@ale.giacobazzi]

Amazing images Sarah, you are extremely talented, indeed! 😍 As for the self-portrait question, I would use my trusty AD200s because they are incredibly flexible and reliable, together with the 65cm octa (or the 80cm one), probably with a grid for additional control. And I could add a diffused large reflective umbrella (130cm) to fill the shadows a bit, if needed. I would love to use the AD300 too, but I am still saving money to get it! 😁😜

[@sarahedmunds]

That's very kind of you Alessandro :-D. Great answer.

[@hifispec01]

I'd probably go with the AD-300pro/AD-S65W combo and one AD-200pro as a hair light.

[@jandrenthen5964]

first, 50?? you look stunning, having said that, great tutorial, I gonna practice more , good way to learn, thank you!!

[@sarahedmunds]

51 soon! Thank you xxx

[@RobinPrichard]

I would use a small reflector as a hard light modifier and try to make a serious, moody shot (in black and white obviously!).

[@nmelcam1]

My self portrait was made using 2 AD200 Pro's with the AD-S2 4.7 reflectors with blue and red gels for the background and an AD400 Pro with a Godox SB-UE 80 Umbrella Octagon as my key light 😀

[@Shiznaft1]

Great images, thanks for the setup instruction. The results were excellent, I can't imagine getting such great results in a "selfie" situation. I would use the AD200 pro because of its portability and flexibility. It has so many applications for such a small package.

[@sarahedmunds]

I've always loved my 200s! Thank you so much

[@mdotdavis6901]

I love this video...Great!! inspiration. What type of backdrops were utilized in this video?

[@ailinh4072]

Amazing work sarah!! I tried last week to do a self portrait but it was so hard, you make it look so easy🤓. Thank you for the video. I would use the godox lantern to make even easier the lighting

[@sarahedmunds]

Ha it wasn't easy! It was really tiring which is why I enjoyed using these three lights to make it so much easier. I LOVE the lantern! x

[@CharlieDuranPhotographyUK]

I would use my Godox X Pro N on my Nikon D750 DSLR with my two Godox TT685 N as off-camera flash units on portable light stands. One in my Godox softbox and one behind me with a Godox reflector and colour gel aimed at a wall or pop-up background.

[@kellyvoorheis4058]

Amazing episode! Thank you! I am also almost 50 and would use my AD 300, soft box and silver reflector :)

[@GODOXGlobal]

Nice!

[@stuarthearne1273]

I love using the X PRO trigger.

[@naveenphoto]

Greetings, I Would like to Use , UB165W.. it gives soft Light and Easy to setup aswell..

[@gvasquez330]

Happy Belated Birthday Lovely as always

[@januarbudhidharma2091]

I will use Lantern and Octa because my studio is small

[@chilicrabbabe]

Definitely the AD200 on and umbrella and the AD100Pro on honeycomb grid for the background. They ae both part of my kit

[@jeffrey3205]

Amazing, were can I view the images?

[@GODOXGlobal]

In Sarah's IG channel: instagram.com/sarahedmundsphotographer/

[@10nena]

I love this, Sarah. I always look forward to your videos. The images turned out incredible. This came at a perfect time since I was planning on doing a self - portrait this week. It's been years. I would use my AD 200's. I own 3, and I love them. Light weight, yet powerful.

[@FrancoisCima]

Hello Sarah good shoot 😉 Where do you buy your folding black panel ? (I'm live in France) Thanks

[@sarahedmunds]

Its an online consumer print company, I don’t think I’m allowed to say the name. But it’s a panel meant for displays that I just used a plain black image for one side instead of a graphic

[@lisamacophoto]

I would use my 2 ad400pro and my ad200 because I already have them

[@GODOXGlobal]

Good plan!

[@RSAMedic]

Ad200 x 3 with the X pro Trigger , Although I don’t have the age well not yet I most certainly have many folds and cracks I will need to fill to get my skin looking smooth. Ad200 because this is South Africa portable is the best option to combat load shedding.

[@ajabdoo]

great job but can you plz explain how can I keep the focus sharp because I am trying to make self portrait but I am loosing the focus what should i do ? can you plz help me

[@MikeRouallo]

Very nice job! What is the remote you're using to trigger please?

[@jasonjaso2828]

Great video, what is the small monitor you are using?

[@jupiterkonnections]

Well done ❤ beautiful self portraits and as always your tips and inspiration are amazing !! I would use the ad300 pros and a few gels to create punch and dynamic portraits ! I will give a try to the few ideas you share in this video !!

[@lukaszgudaniec9143]

Are your vflats made out of the carton board? I love them.

[@crs1flo]

❤❤❤

[@mdotdavis6901]

Can you link the Triflector Reflector Panels