Low cost, high key portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@gundamabc4414]

I have seen your low key and high key shooting methods. The same model, but with makeup, is completely different. Recently I also want to try low key shooting. After watching your video, I learned a lot. It is simple. It’s easy. I hope I can take pictures like yours!

[@LastXwitness]

Nice one Gav!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Seth 👍

[@samuelkellenberger4326]

Gavin, I really love all your videos. Once again you’re proving us that it only takes good ideas to make great photos and not a lot of expensive gear....

[@kleofasskozacki9668]

It's been pleasure to watch this video. I love your creativity Gavin! Great job 👏👍👌

[@neidermyer]

Really cool idea Gavin, I love the shots through the netting, simple but very creative.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Eric 👍

[@toddstrong1353]

Really liked the problem solving. I thought the images with the speedlight pointed at the ceiling really represented high key. Beautiful images. Thanks, Gavin.

[@loihpatli]

what a great photoshoot! thanks for another idea, Gavin!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thanks for more of your always-excellent and enthusiastic work, Gavin. Sophie's makeup and modeling certainly added to the quality of this shoot. Nice!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Mike. I always "test" the ideas before bringing in a model. Sophie took it to another level!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

@@GavinHoey There's something hugely charming to me about those shots. Love 'em! :)

[@cyrilstheone]

You just make everything so simple and easy to understand like you always do. But that end image wow sir 😉

[@stephenmuller5098]

Excellent Gavin, well explained and a great outcome for both you and the model.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Stephen 👍

[@AlergicToSnow]

Creative juices are flowing

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

Thank you again for this tutorial. This is such a great idea and so easy at the same time. I love the low cost videos. We don't all have the money to purchase expensive lighting gear. Sophie is a beautiful and fantastic model by the way.

[@murtazatinwala5263]

Wow... Results after removing softbox are amazing....! Learn so much... Keep shooting 👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks. The softboxes control and direct light which is normally exactly what I want but occasionally just a low ceiling is all you need 😉

[@karabosepeng9200]

Awesome video. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks Gavin.

[@MarcusPocus]

always happy to see your simple/creative setup and your beauty models!!

[@notaessa2965]

Really I like your works and your ideas ...sir.Gavin

[@MrDjbobor]

Thank you Gavin for sharing your work with us! You are the best!!!

[@chanbataller2339]

Cool. Very nice outcome. Props to you and Sophie. I don't know but she kinda reminds me of Christina Aguilera in the photos.

[@jer3006]

Great to watch you work through the lighting setups, thank you. Also great to hear you praise your Speedlight since that is all I have. Very inventive your little trick at the end, flash the Speedlight on the curtains to magically produce "Subscribe." 😄👍

[@martystrecker5223]

A lovely collaboration...👌🏻

[@ilizrdz]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your ideas and knowledge.

[@fujichr8]

You are awesome! I always learn something new and inspirational watching your videos!

[@TheOlandex]

Another great one from Gavin! If I'm not mistaken that Flashpoint gear is made by Godox, who also make the same gear under the name Strobe Pro and Godox. I have two of their speed lights and I love them.

[@davidjones8070]

This ranks as one of my favorites..it kid of reminds me of Joel grimes high key images. Really stunning.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks David 👍

[@MrJueKa]

Gavin, that`s a very creativ and inspiring shooting with awesome results, thanks for sharing 😊👍 .... and thanks also to Sophie who did an excellent job, great make-up and always a great matching facial expression, well done !! 😊👍🏆

[@TheGazzadj]

Great video Gavin.

[@homewurks1]

Love your work, Gavin. Love this session. Did you try increasing the saturation of her red lips?

[@wirowr]

Very nice learning video, it's great and i will try it at my home studio. Me and my friends like your videos very much. Quesiton, what kind of display are you using for the thetering image.

[@alanroderick7153]

Yeah, Gavin, Sam and the fabulous Sophie - a super video !

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan. Being able to work with Sophie the model and Sophie the make-up artist was a blast!

[@Renichi2609]

Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial

[@madhusoodanshimoga5725]

One word "WOW" amazing!!!

[@JerryMac1125]

Great Work Gavin, Sophie Can Pose, Girls got it Goin On '😎👍

[@simonatlarge]

Hi Gavin - great video as always. Always an inspiration. I see you were tethered to a tablet of some sort. Which one do you use.

[@250GTOAJ]

Hi Gavin, great video and some of the best high key images I have seen in a while. It is amazing what you can do with just one flash and a few props and grip equipement. Thanks Sophie, Gavin and Sam.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan 👍

[@EddyHerreraCC]

I don't know why the silk like photography never crossed my mind! Gotta right that one down! Dope VIDEO 😜

[@partizanentv]

As always very smart video Thnx You are a great master !

[@WolfQuantum]

Great fun and informative as always. Appreciate the LR tips. Gavin always pops in on the entrance to the video like an excited kid ready to play. And then makes some playful and interesting images. I think that's the spirit we need to remember to keep when we photograph. I like the create an actual scene approach. I have three Godox (Flashpoint) speed lights as my primary lighting along with the holders and modifiers. Great lights and a lot for the money. I was running Sony a6000s. When I picked up my Canon 6D & 7D I was able to get the Flashpoint X2T-C used in excellent condition form Adorama. Just like that TTL capable if I desired on the Canon as had been on the Sony. I think I need to get the gear back out and start doing some thematic images.

[@ICrisa]

Thx for the wonderful video😍 which lens do you use?

[@nsg6225]

I love your useful videos. If I buy from ADORAMA and I live in the UK, will I be charged extra tax etc. I would love the Godox ad200. thanks

[@AramKaptein]

What an amazing inspiring video, and a big compliment to the model / artist.

[@fabianbono.audiovisual]

Amazing results Gavin!!! I will give a try for sure on this!!

[@dunnymonster]

Awesome ideas, brilliant execution. Another top tutorial Gavin 👍

[@Lanalana80]

Thank you, Gavin, for super lessons !!! Always waiting them from you on your channel. 👍👍👍

[@kimmichiels784]

great video, love seeing Sophie in action again too !

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kim 👍

[@franciscodeassisdacosta2503]

Como sempre, trabalho fantástico, Gavin... Sou grande fã seu!!!

[@marcusprime357]

Gavin has so much good energy!😁

[@Alex_science]

Gavin, your photos are amazing!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alex

[@lyapunov_aleksandr]

Cool. I will try to repeat this on my photo. Thanks!

[@paulbell9957]

Mate, this was great. The images were stunning - great stuff as always 😊👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@alassen1]

Awesome video. So very creative with minimal equipment.

[@MrShrimpy72]

That’s was excellent. So creative. Great results.

[@Riizq53]

The results. Banger!!! Thank you gavin

[@StephenRansom]

Great video! Love the results from lighting from above. What device are you tethered to?

[@MarkNF1]

Hi Gavin, another great video. Thanks. What would be great, and what none of the Adorama presenters seem to do, is to work with "regular" people. For example, bald men with shiny scalps, older light complexioned people with gray or white hair, people with long noses or long faces, heavy set people, etc. In other words, the types of faces that we viewers are likely to be photographing. Any chance of doing a series of videos on how to light and photograph "regular" people?

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Very nice !!! Dreamy images !!!

[@janvanheerden265]

Fantastic. Your videos are always informative

[@WaqasNasir]

Great results as usual and good idea ... will try to find some curtains 😊

[@nasroullahdinally5140]

Hi Gavin great contents and thank you for sharing. I would like to know how are the the ring to that monitor besides you.

[@shutupplay5927]

Hey Gavin, love your portrait shoots, they're very inspiring and informative. Im curious what your endgame is. Do you do shots like these for clients? Do you sell them as stock images? Keep up these great examples!

[@sinsmum]

Another awesome presentation Gavin!!!! Can I ask how you decide on how much head room you leave (if any) in your portrait photography.

[@GavinHoey]

Good question. There's no set rule, it's more a case of what feels right. If you need a starting point, aim to keep your subjects eyes (or head on a wide shot) on the upper third line.

[@creativechanel9287]

Thank you soooooo much Mr. Gavin. I love photography and I'm learning a lot from you. What table are you using there on the stand and what software you use in it to show the photos?

[@GavinHoey]

I'm using my Lenovo Miix tablet Win10 PC. It's discontinued (I think) so the nearest equivalent would probably be a Microsoft Surface Pro. The software is the free Olympus Capture (imports Images) and Olympus Workspace (displays full screen).

[@rolisaenz]

Master Jedi Gavin " bounce the light you must"

[@pattymattes7124]

These are amazing! Thank you!!!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Patty 👍

[@ИльяБелов-ы4с]

Thank you!

[@c7aus]

Wow! Stunning!! Thank you so much.

[@SkyCourage-Studios]

That's very artistic Gavin I really enjoy Sophie's artistic style in her makeup..congratulations to her 👏🏿... My biggest question to is why did you use f 5.6?

[@GavinHoey]

Huge credit goes to Sophie's MUA skills! Why f/5.6? To kill the ambient light, give me the DOF I was after, it felt right on the day... actually probably a combination of all those 😉

[@josewantland]

Awesome video, thank you. Did you have any problem focusing on her eyes with the white fabric in front of her face ?

[@GavinHoey]

Good question Jose. The Olympus E-M1 Mark iii (like most modern cameras) has amazing eye detect AF, so no problems what so ever!

[@donbodat]

Awesome, thank you for creating yet again an entertaining and didactic tutorial

[@GavinHoey]

You're welcome Don.

[@donbodat]

@@GavinHoey I do look fwd to the next one. Stay safe

[@rogermanning4353]

Another inspiring video chocked full of fun ideas. Cheers.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Roger 👍

[@ss1320ss]

The old curtains never looked better!😁

[@andrewhumphrys5548]

Love the effects. Noticed you had your camera linked direct to a monitor, is there a video on how this is done? Many thanks.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Andrew. That's not a monitor, it's my Lenovo Mixx tablet PC. I think it's discontinued so a Microsoft Surface Pro would be the modern equivalant.

[@alun7006]

Ooh, these are stunning!

[@martinmatok3390]

Amazing!

[@truthsayers8725]

amazing work!

[@rockxie6710]

Amazing Sophie!

[@iamglittar]

Crazy photos! Unreal ❤️

[@lumberjack3008]

Great!

[@geckozap5631]

Amazing...

[@KenCannon]

Great ideas, thanks Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Ken

[@tomasz.dermin]

Great ideas . Could you tell some about monitor/tablet (?) for tethering you use ? Thanks

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Tomasz. I'm using TetherTools cables (link in the description) connected to my Lenovo Miix tablet PC. That runs Olympus Capture and Olympus Workspace software to grab and then display the images.

[@tomasz.dermin]

@@GavinHoey thank you very much :)

[@vince3ang]

May i know what tablet is that you used to tether photo directly from camera ?

[@IanMcMillanIMP]

Hi Gavin, great video as always :-) can you tell me what your using as your monitor please?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Ian. That's my Lenovo Miix tablet PC. I think it's now discontinued so the nearest equivalent would probably be a Microsoft Surface Pro

[@IanMcMillanIMP]

@@GavinHoey thanks 🙂 looks like a great option instead of a laptop

[@waky123]

hi,,, can u tell me what kind of Tablet you r using ,, that one you connect your camera with ...

[@GavinHoey]

That's my Lenovo Miix tablet PC. I think it's now discontinued so the nearest equivalent would probably be a Microsoft Surface Pro

[@charlieross-BRM]

So "ethereal". Right off the bat my mind is placing anyone of those shots as an album cover (if albums were still generously sized vinyl LPs). Great segment Gavin.

[@frankandersen3223]

Are you using a ipad to shoot to and which progam are you using to shoot theter

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Frank. I'm using my Lenovo Miix tablet PC. I think it's now discontinued so the nearest equivalent would probably be a Microsoft Surface Pro

[@nasroullahdinally5140]

Hi Gavin sorry. I hate auto correct. I would like to know how are you tethering to your iPad directly. Would you mind walk me through? Thanks a lot.

[@GavinHoey]

I'm using TetherTools cables (link in the description) connected to my Lenovo Miix tablet Win10 PC. That runs Olympus Capture and Olympus Workspace software to grab and then display the images.

[@peterjanoska1122]

Super 👍

[@adrianscalf9875]

That was great. Now I want to tear down my curtains. I am sure my wife wont mind.

[@raymondgeertsen5069]

I love this, got to have a go at it soon. ;-)

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Raymond, give it a go!

[@fuji3164]

Damn bro I could use this for bridal portraits

[@herrpepe1355]

GAVIN!

[@GavinHoey]

Hello!

[@khalidwalid3807]

Gavin please tell me what is the name of that material you used for backdrop. Thank you thank you!!!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Khalid. I think it was called Stretchy Jersey Fabric. It's a bit like the fabric T-Shirts are made from but a lot more stretchy... a white painted wall would have been a lot easier!

[@khalidwalid3807]

Anyone reading this can you please tell me what material is that white backdrop. I need the name of the materiel for backdrop that is stretchy!! Thank you

[@renewberry5658]

Love his videos. He more about getting the shot and not hung up on gear

[@ДанисТямаев]

Очень круто! Спасибо.

[@GavinHoey]

You're welcome 👍

[@LMActionsports]

What is the monitor you are tethered to? Is than an iPad and if so what app are you using?

[@HellbellyUK]

It's a Microsoft Surface tablet of some description. If you have an ipad, have a look at the Cascable app.

[@GavinHoey]

I'm using my Lenovo Miix tablet Win10 PC. I think it's now discontinued so the nearest equivalent would probably be a Microsoft Surface Pro

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video Gavin

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kirsty. It's yet another idea for photographers who only own one speedlight... just saying 😉

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey that was a great idea

[@DirkBoldrini]

first thumb up from me. yeah.

[@GavinHoey]

Better then being the first thumbs down. Thanks Dirk 👍

[@sohelchowdhury6713]

Sir Please make a video on low key...

[@mikejames4068]

Can I ask which screen you use in your studio to view your shots ?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Mike. I'm using my Lenovo Miix tablet Win10 PC. It's discontinued (I think) so the nearest equivalent would probably be a Microsoft Surface Pro.

[@mikejames4068]

@@GavinHoey thanks Gavin