HOW TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL PORTRAITS AT 1:03PM USING ONE SPEEDLITE AND SONY A7RIII.

In this video I will show you how to use one speedlite at anytime of the day to get beautiful results.
Below is my kit and what I used in this video:
Cheetah Stand Modifiers I use: kit.com/924photography/cheeta...
Flash/Accessories: kit.com/924photography/access...
My Cinematic Kit: kit.com/924photography/access...
Special thanks to Lonnie Strickland for helping me to film this tutorial you can find him on youtube at lrsphotog.
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Keydrin...

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Find me on IG: instagram.com/924photography How i retouch my skin: sellfy.com/p/lDF9/

[@nhlakzinphoto3768]

The end results are perfect WITH JUST ONE LIGHT! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

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Nhlakzin Photographer absolutely! Truly appreciate it

[@AnasKhan-ku1ey]

1st shoot is really good📸😉👌

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Anas Khan thank you

[@blackberry824]

Yassss, I've been waiting on this since you posted it on IG

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

haha

[@stevelmoon]

Great video. Scrims are a must in open sunlight for sure. For those that don't want to spend a lot of money you can DYI a scrim with a fitted crib sheet and some pvc pipe. I have used it with great results. Also you can find solid white beach and patio umbrellas on line for very cheap.

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Steve Moon thank you

[@MrSchynaider]

Amazing, beautiful Photo!

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Eric Schynaider thank you

[@b991228]

I’ve used a flash, a shoot through umbrella used close just out of frame setup as a reflector umbrella and positioned the umbrella to block the sun. It does a good job of nicely softening the noonday sun.

[@cwash08306]

This is great!!! Keep them coming.....

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cassandra Washington thank you very much

[@11557bexley]

Love your work, great job and thank you very much

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Mike Pulido very welcome and truly appreciate it

[@lawrenceatienza]

The scrim was invaluable to get the cleanest image. Damn you for making me spend money! Now I need to that scrim to my arsenal. Keep up the great work Keydrin!

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Law Atienza lmao, you’re very welcome 😂

[@erictaylorphotography6064]

You killed it blak!!! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

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Eric S. Taylor ProMedia thank you

[@PHOTOVIDEODUDE]

Super good lesson bro!

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Wolfe Steet Films really appreciate it

[@WalterJamesPhotography]

Nice one again Some people like me have no choice but to keep it real by staying in our lanes by keeping it simple with speedlight and continue to work within the boundaries of our lighting setup.

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

Walter James haha i completely understand

[@dlife82]

Your work is dope. Very inspiring!

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D Life really appreciate it 🙌🏽💯

[@albertsanchez5988]

Hey Keydrin!! Thank you and your TEAM!!

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

Albert Sanchez you’re so very welcome

[@GladwinAbrio]

Great vid Keydrin!!

[@GilbertTV]

great video... amazing what you can do with one speed light...

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

GilbertTV thanks so much! Yes, absolutely

[@JCM5th]

Dope. I am purchasing some cheetah boxes soon! The qsb26 is real nice, and also a nice deeper one. That scrim too is tasty. Haha!

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Jason Madden haha heck yeah bro

[@phyllisdantzler]

That was beautiful. I use Tiffen filters as well☺

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Phyllis Dantzler thank you!

[@technoalah]

great video yet again!!!

[@madtical777]

this was great !! my first visit was when you used a 500mm f4 to do portraits and now with this great video you got my sub!! good stuff!!

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

BODYSNATCHA haha, thank you! My channel will be made up of vlogs, educational photography stuff, fun and cinematic videos, and live feeds in the future. So, just pick what you like to watch from me and we’ll keep creating. Also, I’m open to ideas for more stuff you’ll want to see to put on my list!

[@tejasgandhi9146]

Excellent video

[@ericthomas6014]

Appreciate your training videos bruh!!

[@bobso7638]

excellent tip brother

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Bob S thank you

[@jerryjimenezSRTJJ]

Good stuff...

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jerry jimenez really appreciate it

[@BboyGraphicx]

Thank you, this was really helpful

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Tich Mbiri absolutely

[@jamesdeak630]

And that's how it's done my man!!

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James Deak 😊💯

[@garithjajuanphotovideo8131]

This is major!

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

YUP

[@thatphotographerbrittany6013]

If you ever find your way out to Arizona for the world's most beautiful sunsets, I'd love to assist with lighting or setup! No experience, just want to soak up some knowledge from a genius photographer. Your work is phenomenal.

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Brittany Brown thank you very much! I’ll definitely let you know if I’m ever out that way.

[@powerfuldreams]

Yes sir!

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pixo2 Photography thanks bro

[@ayhancapan]

Without flash seems more real to my eyes...

[@otallono]

It's not supposed to look real, if it were we would be happy taking snapshots with our phones. Photography is a creative/artistic hobby, you create your own reality. Also, reality changes a bit when you change to lenses with focal lengths less or greater than around 50mm. Photos stand out when they don't have the look your eye is used to seeing, that's kind of the point.

[@felixfong6532]

Great tutorial and I love your enthusiasm! One thing I will like to add is the reason ND filter is used is to avoid HSS altogether, which is at least 2 stops less efficient in flash power. For example, instead of shooting at ISO 64 @ 1/400 @ f/1.8 with the variable ND filter set to about 3 stops, it will be better to shoot at sync speed at ISO 64 @ 1/250 @ f/1.8 with the variable ND filter set to about 3.7 stops. Your flash will thank you for that and you even have sufficient flash reserve to make the ambient light even darker and dramatic if needed. Also, if we look at 6:38 carefully, the photo which was taken with the HSS of 1/3200s without ND filter actually has a darker background (by 1 stop?) which is not a fair comparison. It will be better if the initial photo taken with the ND filter is taken at ISO 64 @ 1/250 @ f/1.8 with the variable ND filter set to about 4.7 stops so that the ambient exposure is the SAME for both photos to compare them properly.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Loved this video! The image is so beautiful! I'm trying to figure out how to use the diffusion panel in my 5 in 1 reflector for shots like these. Might have to carry a chair next time. Or rig my monopod to hold the panel.

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

Joaquim Gonsalves thanks so very much!

[@dorozina]

Two lightstands and two reflector clamps should do the job if you need to put it directly over the model head ;-)

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

aww thank you so much! Gotta jerry rig it for now or bring a friend. But will try something.:)

[@djwren]

Thanks bro!

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Renato Oliva Photography absolutely

[@marquiswashington5593]

"... Move on and do what they need to do!" Lol - preach!

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Marquis Washington ikr

[@ddll6709]

Please make a video on modifier placement (distance, direction and angle). I have a tri-stand since I don't have a person to hold a mono-stand pole for me so i'm kind of limited to placement of the modifier. I'd like to see a comparison video of the different distance, direction and angling of the modifier

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DD LL ok cool, but my friend RobHallPhotography has one on his channel i believe

[@ddll6709]

aight I'll check it out

[@LonnieStrickland]

Dmn those @saramonics sound good hahah

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Lonnie Strickland heck yeah

[@terryjstudios]

You are a bad man. Thanks

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TerryJ Photography thanks so much

[@zacharyvanhorn175]

Hey Keydrin. appreciate the content you're putting out here for us! Just one question. With all the different variations on the market (Flashpoint & godox selling the same products under different names ect....) Can I do HSS with my Godox x1 trigger?

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Zachary Vanhorn absolutely! It will still fire all there strobes just fine! Truly appreciate it

[@beltxabeltxa]

That was fantastic, tell me how to shoot my chickens moving about in the back yard, 200 f2 AIS, Manual focus, hard job that was, I put them up in a mins, Cheers man

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Gone Zapatero haha not sure on that 😂

[@beltxabeltxa]

I think they drink coffee out there, lol

[@vaunsphotography6820]

Very interesting! I'm just getting started. I still consider myself to be an amateur.

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Vaun's Photography thank you! Hope it helps

[@vaunsphotography6820]

Keydrin Franklin you're very welcome! And I think it will.

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Vaun's Photography awesome

[@alexanderprice9024]

Great video, especially with the summer upon us. What variable ND filter do you use for your 85mm?

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Alexander Price 67mm tiffen

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Alexander Price really appreciate it

[@TheZimbeatz]

I get the same shot with an a6300 and a cheap Foya ND filter

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Very nice!! Did you adjust white balance using the ND filter?

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

Dee-Dee Overton thank you! I didn’t have to because I’m using Tiffen and they are normally spot on

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Keydrin Franklin thanks!

[@julius1972100]

Nice review from one of the best reviewers on KZbin... my man Keydrin. I just want to ask if I can do hss on this flash with my Sony a7. Thank you my man... and Godbless your channel📸📸👍🏻👍🏻

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

julius galang thank you very much! I beoyou can i really do see why you can’t. Just make sure you have a trigger and flash that can do HSS.

[@julius1972100]

Thank you so much my man.. Keep making those great reviews and keep shooting those great portraits. Godbless you always🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏻👍🏻

[@caxposure7378]

Did Carlie fall in the pool at about 3:38? LOL Sorry it was a funny distraction.

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Antoine Belote nah she did lol

[@hellosans]

the video is super informative......... i like this very much and would like to have a practise on it. can u suggest me an HSS remote trigger for my nikon SB 910 and Nikon D810. i know nikSB910 flash has build in HSS but its not working if you move beyond 5-6 meters from flash. so im looking for a remote HSS trigger set.

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

Sandeep Sachu i would just go with the flashpoint or Godox system. That is the easiest way without going to pocket wizards. In the description of this video i have accessories i have and it’s in that kit

[@NOISREVIEW]

Hi Sir, thank you for the awesome tutorial! I have a couple of noob question, what is the nd filter is for in this situation? You said that with hss the speedlite is not strong enough so you add nd filter, doesn't nd filter make the image just as dark as hss with high shutter speed? Can I just use hss in this situation and get the same result? Thanks so much.

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

avengedtheater hello, in the video i used HSS and the flash was powerful enough because my shutter speed was to high trying to compensate for the high noon sun. So, we put a ND Filter on so we can lower our shutter speed to a speed where the flash will be able to be powerful enough. If you don’t use a ND filter in these cases you’ll have to go bare on the speedlite. In this video we only had the inner diffuser in and the speedlite still was powerful enough until we brought that shutter speed down. Now, i was still in HSS because i was shooting at 1/320sec and 1/400sec. You can use just HSS but you’ll need a more powerful flash to compensate for the higher shutter speeds.

[@NOISREVIEW]

Keydrin Franklin hey! Thanks for replying! So that means that the ND filter doesn't affect the power of the flash? Im sorry if this is a stupid question, I just bought an affordable godox with hss thinking i wouldn't need an ND filter lol.

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

avengedtheater as long as you’re shooting wide open. That’s like video we used variable Nd filters so that we can shoot wide open with a low shutter speed.

[@SamGarza]

Enjoy your videos. I had a scrim, but it’s and elipse and hard to mount on a stand. I need one of these instead. I’m Also interested in the the edit part. Can you point me to a good video that explains how to stack the images together and mask out the softbox and stand?

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

Sam Garza yes, I’ll make a video on how to do it.

[@Abhi-ul5nv]

Get back Gabby and your D4s! They complete your vids 😁

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Abhijith Dixith I’m definitely going to add her back into my videos

[@jamesparish7234]

what do you expose for first, the background and then change the ND filer to get better background?

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

James Parish correct. Get my camera settings first keeping your shutter at 1/400 and below then with ND filter on minimal then adjust to get the background right. Start speedlite on full power and work your way down

[@jamesparish7234]

I'll try that ...haven't shot portraits with ND filter before...gonna practice this weekend.. I've only used my ND filter for landscape images... Another quetion why 1/400 shutter and not faster...? or is that just a starting point also?

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

James Parish because anything faster the flash wouldn’t have done anything. The speedlite was on full power and about 2ft from subject. Anything more the i would have to raise my iso to 100 then i can raise my shutter speed. It’s just a matter of playing with the triangle

[@jamesparish7234]

Gotcha...didn't thaink about that the FLash MAX performance with over powering the sun...Man you GOOD!!!...hahha Keep producing good videos...I like that your approach to photography is different then what everyone is doing... From one Texas boy to Another Thanks! James P H-Town Fan!

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James Parish truly appreciate it 😊

[@joecerda630]

Excuse my ignorance but the shots with or without the flash looked the same...was that the point?

[@mimstyle]

All th way zoom in with speedlight?

[@924PHOTOGRAPHY]

I didn't have it all the way zoomed in for this shot.

[@Manonfire167]

Who’s doing your editing on the pics?😂 Just kidding! Great job!!

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Robin Sircar lol thank you

[@dominiquerichardson]

lonny aint try to move a muscle lol

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Dominique Richardson lol

[@africanhistory]

but none of the photos were that bad. I think a more extreme example would have been better.