This may be your favorite location setup this year! Just try it!

[@lucschoonjans4540]

John, these pictures are absolutely awesome. And holding a camera, a flash ….. and a dog??!!?? This is amazing. -- Also, you mentioned some flash training, I am eagerly waiting for this.

[@TasKarp]

The best photo father/daughter duo on youtube! God bless, wishing you all the very best for 2025!

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you so much. She’s a keeper

[@the_rat_run]

Some great shots, your daughter is gorgeous (I'm old enough to be grandad, so just an observation!) and the dog is the star of the show, naturally. Thanks for sharing, & Happy New Year to all of you.

[@kaskoPhoto]

I haven’t done the math, but I think I’m old enough to be granddad too. 😂😂

[@ArminHirmer]

Nice photo shoot. The lens is quite impressive and the model as usual stellar

[@kaskoPhoto]

She looks just like me…. SAY IT

[@ArminHirmer]

@@kaskoPhoto not drunk enough for such a statement :D :D

[@4rroby]

Your photography’s awesome! So is your teaching. Have you thought about adding some background music to your video? I think it would ad more to your videos!❤

[@kaskoPhoto]

I think you and my daughter talked 😂😂 you are 100% right. I’m not a pro KZbinr by any means and my daughter always gives me these tips to up my game. For me it’s just about sharing what I know. But i am not opposed to trying.

[@4rroby]

You’re that good! Try something smooth and contemporary. Trust me, it will work.❤

[@pierredumas7331]

Thanks for sharing those charming family moments 😊

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you for watching. It was an amazing day

[@moephoto64]

Awesome images on such a gloomy day. Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your wealth of photography knowledge.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful.

[@stillsandvideo]

Thank you for an early 2025 post. Your images are always impressive and it amazes me what you can get out of a single flash. I'm used to using multiple lights and complicated combinations/settings and every time I look at your single flash work, it makes me rethink everything. BTW, your daughter is charming and a great subject for this post.

[@kaskoPhoto]

I'm glad you liked it. She makes it easy. Give the single light a try. I use multiple flash setups all the time but I do love this setup the best

[@chapsibnnoel3626]

John, I’ve watched your videos for quite some time now. Your laid back vibe is easy to roll with. Also, I’m from Jersey (Salem), so I’m prone to rooting for the home team. I’m a Leica user. M analog and digital, SL2-S, Q2 M, Q3 43. When I watched the results you captured using a handheld, off camera flash, I was blown away. Beautiful images. And I thought, I’ll get a 35 Summicron L mount for my SL2-S and team that with the SF 60 and my SF C1 - the gear that I’ve never used and see what magic I can make. Up to now I use M glass on my SL2-S. Then I remembered that I already own two auto focus Q bodies. I want to thank you for giving me another reason to get pumped about shooting. I’m a veteran and retired Navy chaplain. Still DoD employed and working in Japan. Please keep doing what you’re doing here on KZbin. I find you *Interesting. *Informative. And *Insightful. Happy 2025! May GOD grant to you and yours continued happiness and success throughout this new year and beyond. Be Blessed, Doc Chaps

[@kaskoPhoto]

I have a special place in my heart for the Navy Chaplains - I’ll leave it there. That will be a great pocket setup with the 60 flash. I think you will love it. Just practice and get familiar with the gear.

[@chapsibnnoel3626]

@ Thank you. I’m praying for a nice day tomorrow. Be Blessed,

[@timkaiser385]

That lens is magical

[@kaskoPhoto]

It really is an amazing lens. I usually use it only for events but I’ll definitely be using it a little more now

[@tangosix5779]

the reflection look is fire.

[@kaskoPhoto]

I agree! I was surprised how much I liked it.

[@chrisburnard5157]

Thank you John as always. Fabulous start to the new year. 🙏

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you. You as well.

[@guyyowell8547]

I didn’t realize you were local John. Another great informative video. I’d love to take one of your off-camera flash workshops. Your daughter is beautiful by the way!!

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thanks so much for watching! I’ll be announcing soon in January

[@marcthibault8723]

Happy New Year to you and your family! 🇨🇦

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you. To you and yours as well.

[@heyscottpaul]

Always enjoy your content, you make it entertaining and informative! Nice seeing you getting outside and away from the studio for this shoot. I was so expecting to see some harsh flash photos but you taught me a new trick with this technique, great shots! It's nice not having to tote a softbox and flash to get this look, love seeing flash shots that don't look like flash shots! Great job!!

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you

[@santaritaman]

Awesome shoot!

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you.

[@jamesmgreen15]

Smashing. One laid-back dawg. I agree that sometimes it's OK not to compete with the sun. I almost think that backlit look can be overdone sometimes. I speak only as a hobbyist not necessarily for what most may or may not want:)

[@kaskoPhoto]

Hobbyists provide more insight than many of the professionals. Thank you for your input.

[@mariatheresesommar]

You come across so charming in this video and look so happy in the company of your dog and daughter ☺️ Interesting to get both your perspectives on photographs as well.

[@kaskoPhoto]

OMG a beautiful woman who thinks I’m charming!!! You just made my day. ❤️

[@mariatheresesommar]

@kaskoPhoto 😄

[@gillianxgrace]

Best photoshoot ever, Moose is the real star. ⭐️

[@kaskoPhoto]

Well you did pretty damn good yourself!

[@artistwithcameras]

whoa her channel is huge... happy new year

[@kaskoPhoto]

@ yea, she’s got a few followers 😂. Thank you. You as well

[@davidjones8070]

Simple..to the point, mobile and just lots of fun. Sounds like a great start to 2025.

[@kaskoPhoto]

It was amazing! Love this setup.

[@donswitzer54]

Very interesting video, just curious if you were to use a mag sphere or Godox dome diffuser on the speedlight for a softer light…. Great video

[@kaskoPhoto]

Honestly it doesn’t do much because there is no where for the bounce to go. It’s really not that harsh as a fill

[@christianpetersen1782]

Great video again. I much prefer the not-obvious-flash look. You, your daughter and your very patient dawg make a great photo trio. As per a previous comment you do look like your lovely daughter but I’d be very hesitant to say she looks like you! I haven’t tried off-camera flash but have had fun with reducing the flash output of my X-100VI. I’m looking forward to your upcoming flash videos. Thanks for everything.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you very much

[@scottw5791]

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods! Great spots all up and down the Hudson on both sides.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Love it there. I just a lot of

[@stevebraun8782]

Please activate the automatic translation (synchronization). I have the feeling I could learn a lot from you. Unfortunately my English is pretty bad 😉. Thank you very much

[@kaskoPhoto]

I will take a look and see if I can figure it out. 😂

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Hi, happy new year. Why is the flag in the baggrund on half pole? You have a lovely daughter. Thanks for sharing.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Happy new year. President Jimmy Carter died.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

@kaskoPhoto ok, thanks for your answer.

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

Do you think this’ll work with a 50mm lens as well? Maybe a 50 will put me too far from the subject for the small flash to be effective outside? Guess I’ll have to try to find out…

[@kaskoPhoto]

It works perfectly with the 50

[@dpfreedman]

Fantastic photos, John! Your daughter and Moose could both be professional models. JERSEY CITY?

[@kaskoPhoto]

Moose needs a groomer desperately- my daughter makes it easy

[@philipsutton2316]

Seemed a bit awkward dragging the mutt along - not my cup of tea, but hey, you made it work. Some great images as well and family bonding.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Well it’s not a normal for me but it was New Year’s Day, Had to spend the day with him as well. Thanks for watching! Happy new year.

[@goldfinch2283]

Beautiful images of a beautiful woman!

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you. She makes it easy.

[@goldfinch2283]

@ sure, a good model always helps, but in this case I think it’s a combination.

[@kaskoPhoto]

@ thank you.

[@pl2996]

1:50 hey who are you? i'm photo doggo. i guard hooman during photo shoot. ok peace.

[@kaskoPhoto]

😂😂 love that.

[@stefansipl6736]

Thank you! A pleasure as always. Is it possible to summarize in short when to use the diffuser and when not? In this video it was rather hard for me to follow when you had it out and in (and why exactly?). :) Thanks a lot for your great videos and support! I need the Sony 46 as well. :)

[@kaskoPhoto]

I use it when I’m in closer proximity to the subject. It spreads the light and takes the power down a little.

[@stefansipl6736]

@@kaskoPhoto Thank you for your reply!