How to Create TWO Amazing PORTRAITS using ONE LIGHT and a Shoot Through Umbrella

This video is a lighting tutorial. The lowly Photography Shoot-through Umbrella has been widely ignored due to the advent of so many lighting modifiers. But it remains, to date, to be one of the cheapest but beautiful lighting modifier there is. Yes, there may be issues about light control. But if you just want clean and beautiful soft light, then this is the modifier for you. Did I mention how cheap and portable they are too? So in this video, I show you how to do two completely different layouts using just one Sony Speedlight. A high key portrait and a nice classic fine art portrait.
Special Thanks to Carmela Jimenez for Coco’s Virtual Makeup: / carmela.jimenez
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Just something about me…
Since prior to my entry into the wedding industry, I have been considered to be one of the most reputable lighting specialists in the Philippines, conducting workshops nationwide and have been featured in various photography magazines. I was also a multi-awarded portrait and advertising photographer.
My expertise is in manipulating ambient and artificial light to create clean and classic photographs which naturally led me to the genre of portrait and wedding photography. Since then, I have shot numerous weddings locally and overseas exhibiting my signature style.
I am also a :
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🎒 Peak Design Ph Luminarie
✈️ International Phottix Pro Teamer

[@pauldeshield]

This is quality family content 💯🙌🏽👌🏽

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you ;)

[@emmanuelamike308]

I just found this channel and i have to say you're the GOAT of speedlite's

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Lol, thanks but not a monicker I deserve :)

[@tammygallant9494]

Great, no-hassle set-up and such a good teacher.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed

[@vtk_jnr]

Like Father like Daughter... awesome.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks!!

[@ferrarilaqui534]

I'm just not one of your fans but also your student, sir I'm from project 7 Quezon city, Im beginner from photography thank you to the videos you have shared because I learned a lot like underexposing the scene, and shoot and what is shutter with flash that controls the ambience light something like that and many more.thank you sir looking forward for your video again thank you sir

[@ShaiYammanee]

Loved this video. Your interaction with your daughter reminds me so much of my father and I when I was little.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you :)

[@naveenr7165]

learned the set ups while having joy with your family too, Your Daughter is exactly looks same age as my Daughter, and she is so adorable

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Yes don't you just love that age!

[@naveenr7165]

@@JiggieAlejandrino yaa really

[@swapnildave9586]

Love the video Jiggie! Your content is very valuable and straight to the point! Don't ever change the "rawness" of your content! Love the family session!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@mohsinali-mc1me]

Best pic with this equipment 👍

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🤙

[@rockxie6710]

love your little girl. Thanks for your tutorial.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😁

[@fastbacktina]

Excellent job explaining things! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@jurgenkohler800]

Thank you so much for your clear and precise way of sharing your knowledge. You are a great example of how instructor should do their job . . .

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@visionsofj]

Awesome content i learned a lot in the first 5 minutes now i have to try this set up

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Great to hear!

[@SuvankarDasPhotographer]

I can see upcoming your little photographer..❤💐

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😁

[@TheOnyanchizzo]

i love this channel . So easy to understand and follow through. Thankyou

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You're very welcome!

[@mattdavidphotography]

Lovely video, what a beautiful family you have, you are truly blessed. Greetings from the UK and stay safe.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you :)

[@danz1925]

Thanks for the tips. Beautiful photos

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you like them!

[@danz1925]

Jiggie Alejandrino your photos are really great. Im always checking your channel to learn the art of lighting. We’ll its a long way to go for me 😊😊. Thank you so much for your videos sir👍

[@truthsayers8725]

obviously way late for the give away but i already shoot with a 33" so im good to go! your daughter is adorable and will be a big help in the years to come! love the work you do (as ive mentioned on every other vid ive seen lol) so thank you again!

[@ulandyap518]

NICE and very well explain the details...

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@abdumavlonmadmussaev2786]

first time see your channel sir! thank you, I was watching with smile, your family is amazing! and so clever daughter. Love this video! wish you good luck!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks so much

[@didimiorios3781]

Thanks for your advice and congratulations for this amazing assistant girl, blessings for all.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@heipuntnl]

Thanks for this one. Nice to see your family !

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😊

[@RyeMijares]

Juana is the cutest protege ever! 😁

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

She is :)

[@benedictarmantanchauco6647]

Nice family! And I love your videos!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks!

[@chiokehart-kelly3481]

Great tut, great shoes.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks :)

[@RJ27RAHUL]

one like for the beautiful little photographer

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

:)

[@vididio]

Thanks family guy. Great video!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@rabbit42007]

Thanks for making these videos I have learned so much in just 2 videos so far..

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Really glad to hear that

[@marilynbargar5649]

Wonderful

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@kwamezwaye9071]

Beautiful

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jazzman334]

You make it look so easy. 😁

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Try it! it is :)

[@jazzman334]

Jiggie Alejandrino being trying ever since I discovered your channel today lol

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

John Reynolds enjoy the process!! You’ll get it for sure :)

[@thonymazzello]

I'll follow yr instruction Mr.jiggie thanks for sharing.

[@TheMaddman187]

Awesome video 👍👍

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@franciscoortega2829]

Loved the High Key look with mask by the way!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you!

[@ranjandravid]

That was a pleasant video!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@sting41b]

You should co-host all your future videos with your daughter, so much energy!!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

IKR!

[@laurabattel5766]

Lovely and very useful! Thank you!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re most welcome

[@wildbill4680]

I love your videos 👍

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you!

[@hendersonribeirobrandina2120]

I just loved your daughter directing your wife... "Do like this, mom!" hahahahahaha Future photographer...

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Yeah, actually want to do a video of her doing the whole shoot

[@marvingeronimo]

Amazing content as always

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@marvingeronimo]

@@JiggieAlejandrino You made appreciate using umbrellas again.

[@MariaCarmela4165]

Thank you again for letting me take part in this.... funny how we’ve been shooting more hahaha!:) love seeing your shoot Coco as always.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

IKR! LOL

[@markokovacevic3225]

Thank you for sharing! Great content!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@pramanadam7589]

Use full an thank you lots

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

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[@krishnaphotographypanjabpa3060]

Very nice and useful thanks

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@Azam_Pakistan]

Very nice

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@MeowMoments81]

Sir all ur video are superb. It have help me lot in learning photography.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@jaspreetsinghbatra5]

Your daughter is good at posing. She is gonna takeover your youtube channel. She is sooo cute.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

I think I should include her in more videos, lol

[@mrz1342]

Your tutorial videos are becoming better and better every week! well done bara :)

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@mrz1342]

@@JiggieAlejandrino i have 3 questions please: 1) the wireless Hollyland is selling in 2 pics HDMI in and out , expensive! do i need both? or like you i can buy single one? would you please send me link? 2) is it connecting to any brand of mobile or i should buy Sony only? 3) isn't it better to record by Hollyland monitor rather than a mobile? thank you

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

you can get this instead, The MarsX amzn.to/3isrhYo You can connect to any smart phone all you have to do is download the app. The monitors that allow you to record are the atomos monitors and usually run about 1,000USD

[@mynamemysurname7806]

Your beautiful wife really loves you! :D Very nice video, interesting tricks and lovely family!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@jamel23]

i thnk sir jiggie you should always include your dauther on your videos. ^_^. thanks a lot. sir for sharing.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Lol, yeah next time I’ll let her shoot and just sit back

[@rvphotographystudio]

Nice and very helpful sir.. Thank you. BTW i am from Abucay Bataan with a home portrait studio.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

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[@0145804]

One of my favourite channel 🖤🖤🖤 keep up the good work Love from India 🇮🇳

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

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[@uwegroe9344]

Thank you for this video and for the statement!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

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[@weddingbells100]

Jiggie your beautiful little daughter stole the show ...!!

[@prescribedtube]

Just the video I needed

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Good to hear :)

[@prescribedtube]

@@JiggieAlejandrino I'm from Jamaica btw and my IG is @prescribedphotos (just trying for the competition 🙂)

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Doc Bell 🤙

[@brucewilson9958]

Too cute

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😁

[@bccreativeproductions9767]

fantastic advice and video. You make it seem so easy breezy :)

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@saskelee]

my new favorite youtber for lighting. u do the most with the lease. Its incredibly amazing.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you 🙏

[@TomKaszuba]

Thank you very much for this. Extremely helpful.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@krishnendubiswas7358]

Very helpful and informative tutorial sir. Sir , will you please make tutorial regarding bounce umbrella....

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Yes one of these days

[@krishnendubiswas7358]

@@JiggieAlejandrino My ig handel @k4g0609 I'm from Kolkata, West Bengal, India

[@jocelreymon2030]

great content bro, love your work! . and oh the backdrop!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you :) yeah the backdrops really nice and portable :)

[@janlouiselandrito7180]

sir jiggie nice video!!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you :)

[@billyjoedelacruz296]

This is a good teaching on how to use umbrella and speed light. thank you for this video sir. By the way, where did you bought your backdrop sir?

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Kate Backdrop: bit.ly/3sacAiu

[@Moemorca]

from Brazil

[@jude_okhuelegbe]

Jiggie's wife has the best portraits on earth 😍

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😁😁😁

[@murbanmediapro4283]

Thank you sir for this awesome tutorial. @murbanart from nigeria 🇳🇬.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@aljamenacan2747]

This video is so helpful! Thank you Sir Jiggie! I am more excited right now to learn more about one light photography =)

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

That’s good to hear! :)

[@ranjanbapi]

Adorable daughter 🧚

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😊

[@EdwardKilner]

Nicely done. Beautiful ladies. Let your wife smile sometimes, she is beautiful when smiling.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

:)

[@fangbifxx]

Your assistant is sooooo cute!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Agree

[@traceekeeney7942]

Thank you for showing your setup and explaining everything. Cool tip about the position of the umbrella. Also, I am so glad to see someone shooting in a small space because I will only have a small space and I just keep feeling like it won't be big enough. Awesome-Thank you!!!!! p.s. can you tell what focal length you are using. I know at first it is 70 or above based on your lens. What was it at after you changed lens?

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed it, I used a 24-70 and 70-200

[@traceekeeney7942]

Yes, I know those are the lenses you used but were you at 70, 85, etc., and later, were you at 35, 50, or what?

[@rainierquiambao8494]

Thanks for another great video Sir Jiggie. Timing ung video kasi po kaka order ko lang ng umbrella and flash mount. Dyan muna ako mag start bago softbox. :) @rainier17 from Bulacan.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Perfect timing nga :)

[@lamaglamaphotography9712]

OK, the daughter is adorable as an assistant.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😊

[@strippedlist]

I love your channel, keep up with studio lighting ;)

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you :)

[@janrosales3789]

Always watching your video sir learned a lot in lighting some portraits. From natural light shooter to strobist. More power and God bless. @janrosalesphoto Davao City

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@rajkumar9998]

Thanks mate , many doubts clear …

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

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[@ganek1498]

Amazing en wondering tutorial, i use always speedlight thank you so macht. I expect more speed light tutorials more en how to bunching speedlight.? I am from Europe.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@saskelee]

daDDY MOVE MOVE .... aww kids are sweet i hope you didn't mind lol

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

I know right! It was sooo funny I didn’t even hear her until I watched the recording, lol

[@m77ast]

Jiggi as you can tell loving your videos. Quick problem though - do you take full length shots in studio? I’m struggling to get the same light across the full length. Thanks.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Not so much in the studio

[@DibyenduRoySCREnter]

SHE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE! LITTLE PRINCESS....

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

She is :)

[@subhajit8100]

very nice.... 1 light setup question is. why did u tell her to shake the hands right before the shot ?

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

To remove the veins

[@subhajit8100]

@@JiggieAlejandrino ok... didn't know this trick.. Thanks

[@v2mofficial521]

i can watch jiggie for days.thanks God i just got my sony a7iii today.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Great!

[@bernarddoughty3911]

Hi Alejandro, do you think this high key photo set up with the two white reflectors placed either side works better with fairer skinned models or is suitable for all? Thank you.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

It should be suitable for all, always worth trying correct :)

[@baconpalacio]

Rewatching to re-learn what I forgot. Lol

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😂

[@iamkzonjames]

I tried a simple 1-light(speedlight with shoot through umbrella) on a white background but i am getting ghosting(shadow) right beside the model. What could be the problem?

[@bryanmicahlim213]

@blfotoworks, based in Dipolog City ZN....just want to know if the foam boards can be replaced with a reflector - either silver or white. Also, curious, how was your wife's makeup done virtually.........? :-)

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Yes it can be. We had our makeup artist video conference with my wife and teach her step by step what to do

[@jim_isf]

Thanks for posting these Jiggie! 🙌🏼😎 @picsmiths

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You're welcome

[@dgrke]

Amazing tutorials sir.. I always follow you and like ur way of teaching.. thankyou so much🙏🙏👍 @dg_rkee from Hyderabad, India

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you are enjoying the videos :)

[@picsby_mike]

What model Hollyland are you using in your setup as shown in 4:15 mark?

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

the 400s but recently started using the 300Pro

[@picsby_mike]

@@JiggieAlejandrino Thank you for such a prompt response. Can you use the same setup if hooking up to a projector instead of a phone so that people can see the same thing?

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

picsby_mike yup, so long as your projector accepts HDMI

[@picsby_mike]

@@JiggieAlejandrino Thanks again for the prompt reply. Best wishes to you and your family!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

CONGRATULATIONS JERICHO TANGLAO

[@L1914s]

Who is winners of the umbrella?

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

L1914s the winner was informed already thought I had posted it here. Jericho Tanglao

[@MyJuancho2010]

your videos are great ... I have seen many videos from various photographers, but none have bothered to highlight the PUPIL OF THE EYE, make it exaggeratedly dilated to see the real color of their eyes ... YOU HAVE SOME VIDEO OF THAT THEME.....THAHK YOU...

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

I don’t do that

[@m77ast]

Your wife coco has got amazing eyes. Like really amazing.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@XWarmech]

Amazing as always Sir Jiggie. I've recently followed and subscribed as well. Hope that a beginner such as myself can learn and absorb all 😅 @shahtoshi and im from Bacoor, Cavite

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🤙

[@pauldeshield]

I hope the flash goes to a deserving photographer 🙌🏽💯🙏🏽

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

I hope so too :)

[@pauldeshield]

@@JiggieAlejandrino i have Sony gear maybe I should enter 🤔🤷🏽‍♂️😅

[@abhishekjethania1860]

Hello sir plz reviews godox v350

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Let's see

[@ninahickey7157]

Hi Jiggy! Love your videos and your family is adorable! I’m @ 365andBrand on insta from Boston

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

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[@svivek1313]

Absolutely fantastic sir.So simple yet so effective @svivek1313 India

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you watched until the end :)

[@djanchi87]

What is the size of the umbrella?

[@lawrencelay2299]

whereas early in my days I've shot bare speedlight flash, then jumped to studio lights and softboxes. hahahaha

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

And now you see how nice a shoot through umbrella is :)

[@lawrencelay2299]

@@JiggieAlejandrino yeah, but the story would be different if done outdoors lol anyway, awesome vid as always :)

[@lawrencelay2299]

@@JiggieAlejandrino oh because the giveaway's up hahaha ig handle @lawrencelayphotography Legazpi, Albay, Philippines

[@lesliedougan2246]

Ike your set up an shooting throw the umbrella.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks