Speedlight Portraits with a Single Small Softbox, Part 1

[@govindrajanv5857]

writing this half way thru seeing. you make is so so simple to understand! Thanks

[@mauriziofranzini8418]

Grazie. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! in soli 6 minuti hai spiegato benissimo i concetti fondamentali. Thank you. Good boy! Good boy! Good boy! in just 6 minutes you have explained the fundamental concepts very well.

[@gregoryeclifford]

I love your videos. They are exactly what a noob like me needs in order to learn how to light. You keep things basic and explain as you go. Too many lighting videos I've seen start out with a few lessons, but then quickly devolve into music videos where the photographer shows off his leet photographic skills with fast cuts and tricky angles.

[@dance2jam]

Joe, after seeing a lot of these lighting videos were from 6 years ago, I was wondering if you were still on KZbin - but then I saw your recent OM1 purchase and "Visualize your final image" from your first mirrorless camera purchase (bit of a change, right?). Congratulations. I appreciated this quick demonstration of the use of a light and soft box (had just purchased my first light and softbox), but appreciated your streamlined version only because I'd done a ton of research, reading, and reviews of "lighting" prior to watching this one so terms like "short" lighting, Rembrandt triangle, or "feathering" - with subsequent drop in exposure. Point is, a beginner might come away will less from this - as it is more a quick summery and demonstration for someone who has been down this path. Looks like you got a lot of views and comments. Enjoy and thanks for the review.

[@TheLAexplorer]

Quick and informative. Thanks!

[@doplinger1]

I just got one of these soft boxes along with a Godox ad200, this is good stuff to know I haven't done much in the way of portraits yet, so I appreciate the information!

[@dannyklesh]

Dave Oplinger where did you get the box. The only ones I can find are the ones for studio lights

[@dannyklesh]

Dave Oplinger link?

[@doplinger1]

Dan Klesh - Amazon - Godox 24"x24". www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCD8USK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xRQqCbSZYXC5Q

[@noneyabusiness6957]

How is the godox softbox? Im thinking about getting one..

[@Methodical2]

I got the idea of feathering the light from one of your other videos that I used for one of my daughter's school project. It worked perfectly.

[@ashishtiwari1912]

Great tutorial. I have bought a godox soft box and would try this. Thank you

[@MrGran95]

Great video 👍

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Very informative video about how light works. It doesn’t hurt that Kendra is so beautiful either.

[@20neringita]

amazing tutorial, very helpful. for me beginner is very important tutorials in human language :)

[@AforismiDAutoreAD]

why with the same softbox, at the same distance and with the same position do I get shots with a shadow that divides the face into two light and dark areas? I would like to recreate the same effect as you did in these shots (3:56), does it depend on the flash? How can I have a homogeneous light all over face?

[@tpm930]

I think he is using some fill or reflector on the other side. You can tell be the soft catch light in the eyes. Normally softbox on one side will create a much darker side on the other side.

[@MorrLee]

Great demonstration. Thanks

[@bensonmophakedi9159]

serious education. You answered all my frustration. been using a wrong umbrella for portraits.. the blond model is a killer too...

[@nofitlerphotos]

Hi can you advise on what settings you had on the flash, for example power output?

[@vernonsmith6176]

I believe it's in TTL mode. It will automatically adjust the lighting...hope this helps.

[@alkinsonjrstafford9965]

ah have canon 430 ex111 RT speedlight . Which softbox you recommend ?

[@42442]

can you drop a link to this softbox I'm using the Godox tt600 what all do i need to buy in order to use this softbox ?

[@86penfold]

Directionalise!? That's not a word

[@islamsaleh4697]

@Joe Brady.. so in order to get a more balanced light on her face we will have to use two soft boxes one on each side?

[@brucewilson9958]

Sure you can feather a umbrella!

[@davochannel-nk8gc]

What zoom level would your flash in the soft box be at ? 14mm or zoomed right in ?

[@IsmaelRodriguez45]

Is that softbox only good for headshots? Not full or mid body?

[@alejandroherrerafilms602]

which softbox is that one?

[@manoharmgr8235]

Super

[@tooshmart6669]

Flash wide angle diffuser card up or down?

[@williamebert6047]

Which lens r u using? 85 mm?

[@lookmanostrings]

Note said 42mm and 5.6, so it kind of looks like he used a kit lens.

[@ryan_chandler]

If i have any s-type flash bracket, will this fotodiox lightbox be compatible?

[@pematamang9268]

Which brand's of Softbox do you use?

[@deasttn]

00:12 Fotodiox is used in the video

[@kevinbrooks1636]

What kind of lightstand is that

[@Mclovingclownz]

Yoo

[@curtisj2165]

TTL in a studio environment, why would you, could it be because your videos are sponsored by Nissin's top of the line TTL flash?

[@JoeBradyPhotography]

I personally wouldn't use TTL in a studio environment, but just because I don't doesn't mean that no one else does. I feel it's my duty to present options for everyone and I'm simply showing options for those who prefer TTL shooting. If you watch most of my lighting videos, you will see that personally, I am a 100% manual shooter. BTW, Nissin doesn't have any editorial control on what I produce - I come up with the presentations all on my own.

[@curtisj2165]

@@JoeBradyPhotography i understand what you are saying. Personally i use TTL for run and gun scenarios when you don't have the time to set up manual settings

[@richardpcrowe]

How much light is lost by applying the grid...

[@nettyvoyager6336]

they are called blinkers

[@amartini46]

Thats an imposter! That is not Joe Brady! The Joe Brady I've seen for years would never shoot TTL! Go ahead Joe, show 'em your light meter..

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

He has morphed into a TTL aficionado! Wow! What about that?? I feel somewhat betrayed because I bought a Sekonic based on his assertions...

[@curtisj2165]

@@JulesMoyaert_photo i think he lost his light meter, i don't get why he is advocating TTL in a studio environment. Hmmmmm, who sponsors these videos?

[@Methodical2]

Times have changed and evolved these days, especially with so many speedlite options availabe than in previous years. Some photographers are willing to explore those options and if it produces the same results and is faster, then that should equate to an increase in income - faster work time, but the same quality images.

[@curtisj2165]

@@Methodical2 ttl is too inconsistent, manual flash settings don't change

[@Methodical2]

@@curtisj2165 Can you elaborate?

[@dannyklesh]

Why would you not tell us the product name or anything.

[@Lucamitm]

Hi, Im new using a flash, im wondering what is the biggest size I can use for a godox ad200pro? Thanks

[@JoeBradyPhotography]

The AD200Pro is a nice flash - I would think that a 36" soft box would be just fine - just keep in mind that your ISO and flash power will have a big affect on recycling time

[@Lucamitm]

@@JoeBradyPhotography thanks for the measurement! higher flash and higher iso longer recycling?

[@JoeBradyPhotography]

@@Lucamitm Higher ISO means less flash needed and quicker recycling times, higher-power on the flash means longer recycling times.