High Light - Low Ceiling | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@FAWBD71]

Gavin is the best tutor i found online n offline.

[@GuidoNietmann]

Gavin Hoey is the most underrated photographer on KZbin. Such an genius! Thanks for that, Gavin and Adorama!

[@homesavvytech]

Completely agree 👍

[@heyokaikaggen6288]

I don't know about that; loads of people like Gavin but he's certainly the nicest.

[@manuelfigueroa894]

Totally agree

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Agree

[@rajeshmishraphotography7684]

I hardly miss any of your videos, you are just a WAOW personality, thnx Gavin..!

[@Mphonik2013]

Gavin and Mark are my two favorite Adorama sponsored photographers. No BS and No Ego

[@BiggieZee]

Love Gavin’s tutorials. His attitude and voice really makes him easy to listen to and learn from 👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnnyh64]

That model was as spectacular as Gavin! Bravo! It’s wonderful to see absolutely incredibly talented people at work. Love Gavin’s personality.

[@robertvandenbos6680]

I really quite like the way Gavin Hoey does these videos. Some of the newer guys are so full of themselves... Gavin is just a nice guy and he really knows what he does and knows how to explain it to me.

[@PeterGrace2013]

Every time Gavin makes a video I learn of yet another softbox that I didn't need ten minutes ago, but now its in my shopping cart.

[@GavinHoey]

I'd like to say I'm sorry Peter but something tells me you're a bit like me and didn't really need much persuading 😉

[@woodypaul_]

Credit to Sophie for being such a exquisite model as well. After every shot she was resetting, her posing and awareness of frame was impeccable. I love shooting with talent like that. Great video Adorama.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Woody and you're right, Sophie is super talented .

[@uploadsnstuff8902]

For real though, a true pro.

[@denizkendirci]

I really enjoy gavin and sophie videos. Gavin's approach is as entertaining as it is didactic. And sophie is beautiful and she has a great style and disposition.

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

One of the top, if not outstanding photographers in the industry today. I’ve grown so much as a photographer from watching Gavin for about 7years now. He is so easy to understand with every tip in laymen terms, I learn every-time I watch, and when put to practice the tips he gives, WORK!! Thanks Gavin.

[@joshuaweaver5284]

Gavin Hoey is the photographer who I can almost alway depend on to have a tutorial addressing exactly what I need covered. I also appreciate the directness of his tutorials, there never seems to be any “fluff” for longer videos. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Sudhakar4Sharma]

Thank you....doing exceptional work with minimal resources is where the greatness lies....

[@robertmueller6979]

Made me smile in the first few seconds

[@History-beneath-your-feet]

Gavin, the way you present is beyond just presenting, I have been so inspired by your videos that I have setup I very very small studio in my loft to create some interesting compositions. I can only say thanks for the professional and informative and so to the point information. Many thanks edward

[@martynphillips6646]

Stunning Sophie, had no idea she was sooo tall! And the amazing Mr Hoey, surely the best combo on KZbin!!

[@bonjourfoto123]

So nice large studio from the small studio! Tahank you, Sophy and Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Less floor space but more ceiling height and lots more storage means it feels (and looks) much bigger and less cluttered then before 😉

[@420sigmapower]

ever since i bought a big deep umbrella for my very small studio i love using overhead lights. The reason is that it is a big light source but minimum lightspill (no diffuser). I recommend putting the lightsource a bit more in front of the model to avoid racoon eyes. I love your video.

[@snapshot8d570]

Gavin is such an underrated photographer.

[@praiseayodeji2394]

Best Photography Education ever ..still use most of his techniques till date.. ❤

[@MizMahogony28]

I was so excited and waiting for this Thursday! Every other Thursday is too long Gavin but thanks for this lesson! My small home studio has low ceilings also!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Venus and thanks for waiting. Low ceilings are a common problem in my experience, so mastering them is a skill that will serve you well.

[@TonySooty]

I'd love to see a picture of your home studio.. I need inspiration

[@webcatcher360]

another great and a cool mentor Sir Gavin thanks for sharing

[@MarcusPocus]

Sophie is so superb.. and i’m happy to see the potential of a low ceiling.. wonderful work and team!!

[@samuelecapetti102]

Great photographer! Great photos!

[@NIKJAPAN]

Thanks Gavin Honey. Your video demonstration on studio photography is great and easy to grasp and I really enjoy it.

[@wallywaller11]

Great Vlog Gavin, super shots while working in a small studio. Thanks for sharing

[@pmehta4452]

Gavin your work is always outstanding. The strip box was ingenious! Thank you for all your videos!

[@paolobarone871]

Gavin is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@warlock123ism]

Gavin is my favorite photographer

[@mycroft983]

Gavin is the best of all the photographers on KZbin always straight to the point, quality information perfect given in a completely different class to all the rest. Someone came over from America once and he put them to shame and he did not mean to do it it was so funny. He was just so far in front . Gavin is the Governor!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the super kind words. I've not been able to get back to the USA for the past few years but I hope to return and do some more fun demos at some point 👍

[@loihpatli]

What a beautiful shots!!! Thanks as usual, Gavin!

[@pagpapaitim]

dude. this was what i needed. thanks for the tips!

[@thephotographersanz9943]

Great video MÁSTER GAVIN. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@VTGGT]

I found a place with that little ceiling and This video came at the right time for me. TY

[@rockxie6710]

Amazing sophie and great video by you.

[@AdonisBlueCo]

I love your small studio set ups & creativity

[@PrestigePhotog]

Excellent model! Well done !

[@penelopematchett1643]

Always love watching you work Gav! You keep it simple and I love how unpretentious you are. Keep up the awesome work! 🧡🧡🤙👌

[@andrewelder2739]

Gavin, you're just the BEST :)

[@alexanderpons9246]

Great video and demonstration Gavin Hoey! So many people focus on what they may not have at hand or available but in Photography although having the right Gear makes a difference to achieve the image one cannot forget that part of Photography is creating The Illusion. Thanks Gavin Hoey and ADORAMA for all these great videos to broaden our ideas and Photography knowledge!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Alexander 👍

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

Love your tutorials Gavin. Always simple and easy to understand.

[@WorldMusicStageRecords]

Brilliant as always. Love the opening music!!!

[@cre8tivity06]

This video even though you posted it two years ago is right on time considering I can’t use my big 7’ umbrella fully raised up above the model because of low ceilings. This gave me some workarounds to consider now! I appreciate this!! I think MagMod makes an adapter that can hold two AD200s in a Bowens mount and that could save some space too now that I think about it.

[@250GTOAJ]

Great low level set up and results.I guess you could also bounce your flash off the background you had mounted to the ceiling. Thanks Gavin, Sophie and Sam! 😀👍🇨🇦

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Alan. You can but you'll get VERY different (flatter) shadows... Tune in next time to see what I mean 😉

[@deenugent473]

Always looking forward to your video Gavin! Awesome video.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Dee. I'm right here every other Thursday 😊

[@pijushkantiroy92]

Sir, It is really helpful. Thank you very much.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Beautiful results. Thank you, Gavin and Sophie!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@LancerXShare]

superb skills & model

[@lisapalzer2511]

This was so needed!! Thank you!!

[@GavinHoey]

I'm glad it helped Lisa 👍

[@dunnymonster]

Always entertaining and informative Gavin 👍

[@fountainvalley100]

Awesome stuff. I think a follow on video about reflecting the light off a low ceiling should be next.

[@GavinHoey]

Hmmm, great minds think alike Kent... Keep an eye out for my next video 😉

[@stephenmuller5098]

Thanks again Gavin. That tethered monitor looks like a great way to see large images straight away. I had used an Eyefi card for years but no longer supported.

[@GavinHoey]

I tried Eyefi and there are modern WiFi tethering options (even one built in to my Olympus) but wires just work without any fuss 😉

[@CasaEstudioH]

@@GavinHoey hello! I would like to know, what is the monitor model? is it a tablet? and is it connected by hdmi or usb? thank you

[@sagar-vispute]

It is really awesome video, I wanted to know more about lighting and you taught in very easy way, thanks a lot for this wonderful video ❤️

[@paulbell9957]

Nice work again Gavin. You make learning fun mate 😊👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Paul. It's just as much fun for me too 👍

[@davinlee3460]

Thank you sir I have a godoxsk300 with 35godox soft box which is not small at all and doing this in my apartment so thank you very much

[@gentlegnt]

Another problem solved!! Thanks so very much!!!

[@rasheedrashmedia8605]

Good information all passion photo grapher 👌👌👌

[@ARTEGO70]

Thanks for the lessons ! I live in Russia and we have such rooms and studios :) The Model Is Beautiful!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks you 👍

[@eliosantos7406]

Always with good lessons and great photos. 😉👍📸 Thank you teacher 😊🙏🙏

[@dab7963]

He is absolutely amazing. Gavin I see that you are tethered and you're monitor is on a light stand but I don't see any kind of computer how did you plug the tethered cable from the camera directly into the monitor without a computer?

[@jeffreystevens1038]

Gavin, you do amazing work, and you teach in a way that shows how it can be replicated!! Replication that can be built upon!! I always come away with more knowledge after watching your videos! Thanks for helping me grow!! Sophie is an amazing model, and you two work great together!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the really kind words Jeffrey. Sophie isn't just a good model, she also just "gets it". Shoots with me a weird mix of photo shoot and video shoot. Sophie gets the balance spot on!

[@Stevie-F]

Fantastic video. What did you use for the backdrop? Great effects

[@fostervf16]

For the ad400 you can get the extention head which is even more shallow.

[@jer3006]

Gavin, great video and inspiring. As I watched your set-ups, other ideas floated into my head as well. You always get me thinking. Thank you!

[@LucaIacono]

How Gavin, great content as alwasy. Pity Glow products are not available in Italy or the EU... keep up the great work!

[@victormultanen1981]

such a valuable tutorial!

[@razorback7828]

Hey it's good to find you again Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Welcome back. I'm right here every other Thursday, so you might have a bit of catching up to do 😉

[@razorback7828]

@@GavinHoey That's nice Sir!! I will follow you again!

[@klickzbysri3504]

Like others, I love Gavin's videos and explanations. Here is a very practical question that no one cares to answer. All the light setup I have seen so far has really good space, I really want to know the low ceiling - not a 10 ft low ceiling, for me and many others, the low ceiling I guess would be like 7ft ceilings (like my fully finished basement that previous owners built). Can AdoramaTV or Gavin create another video that specifically targets a 7ft ceiling and how to get awesome professional looking family portraits?

[@EdwardKilner]

I did like all the photos, but the last group with the strip box were dramatic and I found them appealing. In thinking about this, it may be that I have a preference for single and dual sriplight setups. I am going to have to be more conscious of this in the future. Quite a lovely model as well.

[@manankhandelwal1182]

Hey. Thanks for so much great information! I wanted to ask what is that screen setup you have tethered to the camera ? Looks neat and conveniet

[@danbrowning2418]

Great video. I thought when you were setting up the reflector in the ceiling that you were going to clamp a light to a ceiling joist and shoot through a scrim, which also would have worked, as the ceiling tiles seemed to be missing above the reflector.

[@guerradigital]

Gavin es realmente bueno y didáctico. Saludos desde CdMx.

[@john_andresen]

I like to use a Profoto shallow umbrella with a diffuser. That way I get the flash inside the umbrella and it reduces the height of the modifier to only about one foot. In other words you get the flash almost all the way up to the ceiling. Do not forget to cut off the middle pole of the umbrella where it sticks out.

[@gpraneeth3140]

Thank you.

[@codyconrad7333]

I would recommend the AD400pro with the H400 extension head. It is more compact and allows you to change the battery without having to reset.. I typically clamp the four hundred pro with a super clamp to My light stand. I have both the 400 pros and the 300 pros. They're both a great option.

[@excusemenodoubt]

Thanks for this video, helpful for us with low ceilings in the studio!! I hope you do another one on this topic and show how you do set ups with 2 strobes. I’m still not sure where the best place is to bounce my strobe into the ceiling as a fill light from above (and if a bare bulb or with a reflector on it is better). Hope you’ll make a video about that mixed with a key light. Thanks and keep up the great work!!!

[@two20studios]

Great Video, Love Your Work! Is that backdrop something that's available to purchase?

[@andrewgreig1197]

There are more lessons from this video. Sophie is an outstanding model and obviously understands how light works on her body. So she wore a grey topand not a black top. A black top would show no shadows and Sophie would be photographically shapeless. So the lesson here is that if you have no shadows you don't have shape. Even though she put on a black blazer the shadows under her bust reveal her shape. Another lesson is the way in which she posed on the floor. She extended her body across the frame and so her legs and arms looked longer. Had she pointed them at the camera she would have been "foreshortened" and out of balance. At 8:43 her pose is stunning because everything is just working. No accident "she" is working that pose. There is a way to work with black clothing and that is to make sure that there is plenty of texture so that a series of small shadows can reveal the shape.

[@GavinHoey]

Well put Andrew. It's also a lesson in why hiring an experienced model is one of the fastest ways to improve your portraits!

[@cerec69]

Amazing quality photos without a FF camera. Have you done any comparison videos? I know you’re an Olympus man.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words. I've used medium format, full frame and micro 4/3 cameras but they don't alter your photos anywhere near as much as learning how to light, working with good models and hiring a make-up artist 😉

[@happyshocker6276]

I love how you nail your test shots, superb as always!

[@GavinHoey]

It's all in the edit 😉

[@rigbyphoto]

An enjoyable and informative video as always, but I do have a question. With the soft box at its closest above Sophie's head you were metering at the level of her chin and I am wondering why this didn''t result in a hotspot on her forehead?

[@garylam8419]

love your video Gavin.. and just have a question about your monitor from your video. and yellow cable connect together… can you send me the link what’s made? and brand ? thank you .G.Lam

[@wilteduk007]

All Adorama video presenters are great, Gavin's just a little bit greater though. I enjoy all your videos Mr Hoey!

[@csaunders584]

Gavin--Great video. The model, Sophie, is very good. What is the name of the black background (material)?

[@herbrockone5068]

Hey Gavin. I noticed when you placed the ad300 in the 42in octo you had the reflector still on. Wouldnt you get better coverage with the reflector off and going bare bulb? Also you went from 56 to 59 total depth reducing head space for your model. Anyway just some observations. I always enjoy your learning about your various lighting set ups, thanks

[@Francesca48]

Great video Gavin.. many thanks. Just one quick question , if I may, what was the black background made of? It hung really well with no creases or folds!

[@TallTreesClub]

Gavin replied to someone down the page a short scroll ... that it could probably be seen on the office floor there .. that it was a rug.

[@jasonlacey5979]

Still the best..

[@mo.thariqhussain]

Hi Gavin thank you for this video, Can I know which background and the device used for tethering ?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Thariq That's my Lenovo Miix tablet pc and the background is a rug from my studio floor as seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/poS4gaB7pLZ1nck

[@t-studiophotography3815]

Thank you so much sir

[@블루-n7u]

Thank you Gavin!! Great video 👍. There is no monitor information. Can I get it??

[@GavinHoey]

It's my old by perfectly functional Lenov Miix tablet PC

[@teleking58]

Always good information Gavin. Having to frequently shoot in low ceiling situations I think I have employed all these solutions before. Challenging but there's always a way to overcome limitations within any environment.

[@GavinHoey]

Make the best of what you've got and where you are, right Robbie 😉

[@charleyl264]

Thanks Gavin, My studio ceiling height is really 8', and I would need to replace the roof to get it any higher. So I've learned to do many similar things to achieve good shoots. You have now added a few that I didn't think about. My studio is all white, so my usual way of getting light from directly above is to point a soft box almost straight up from a low stand and bounce the light off the ceiling. That's one you didn't show.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Charley. Bouncing light is a video in itself... Coming soon 😉

[@KCXMedia]

At first, I thought he was gonna use that reflector. LOL.

[@DavidVelezPhotography]

Thanks, Gavin! I always look forward to your tutoring videos. Best of all, you don't peddle gear, as some KZbinrs tend to.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words David 👍

[@justinmcq78]

Does it matter for the ad300 pro if you take off that front funnel and just have it bare bulb inside the soft box?

[@alverbenko9521]

Always informative and entertaining. Watching these, and the results he gets, makes me want to invest in a light meter. Though I guess I'd probably need to know how to use one first. Is there a "how to use a light meter" video on here somewhere?

[@GavinHoey]

You could always try this one from a nice young (younger) man on Adorama TV 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iXgWCFmdqnqJo

[@gregorylagrange]

There's also the tried and true bouncing off the ceiling. If the ceiling is low, make the ceiling your soft box. Can control the light spread if you want by changing the distance between the light and the ceiling. Or by using a snoot or barn doors.

[@ac4pres310]

Hey there, could you please tell me what is the C-stand you are using here as well as the arm? I am looking for one to support a similar setup but don't have it all figured out yet and I would appreciate the specs of the ones you use to give me a greater idea : ) Thank you so much!

[@VictorvanDijkNL]

Great video! Another solution for low, white ceilings: bounce your flash off the ceiling.

[@GavinHoey]

Yep, that works too... maybe something I'll be covering VERY soon 😉

[@jlopez7596]

Gavin as always i love your energy and the way you teach. Is the reason you did not just bounce the light off the ceiling was to maintain control over the light direction. I really like dramatic look on the floor.

[@GavinHoey]

You're spot on, bounced light has a lot, LOT less control. There's nothing wrong with bouncing light but it's a very different look.

[@jlopez7596]

@@GavinHoey I appreciate the response and that you confirmed i was on the correct thought process.

[@amoyoabenjamin9326]

I love it