My Portrait Lighting Setup is Embarrassing.

[@djtiemens7481]

I love how you say embarrassing! You know what’s embarrassing though? How often I have to rewatch these to actually learn what you’re teaching me. Thank you Omar.

[@mauistevebear]

The thing I love about you is your 'practical' approach vs. the expensive "pro-equipment". Nothing to be embarrassed about. It is unfortunate that a huge number of photographers consider the latter to be a 'requirement' if you want to be "professional". Thanks Omar! I always look forward to you and your content, you make me smile!

[@StellaandPeteyBulldogs]

No nonsense down to earth video for a regular guy like me just starting out. Thank you sir!

[@danzawhack]

As someone just getting into photography, this was very helpful. Thanks Omar!

[@helencogan2187]

OMAR..you are awesome...So much information in a short video...THANK YOU !!!! I learned TONS!!! Can’t wait for Part ll..

[@shlawchablaas]

So true about not skimping on light stands. The cheap ones will cost half as much, but you'll have to buy them twice because they will break pretty quickly-hopefully not in the middle of a client shoot!

[@ogonzilla]

totally been there.

[@herrkelm]

I'll add myself to the number of other thank you's out there. I'm starting out and while I do have a budget, I'm also not interested in breaking the bank right off the bat nor do I think it to be a requirement to get quality results. Your practical advice is so helpful and the videos are entertaining

[@russellfernandes9607]

You just made my day Omar - thanks for sharing your experience using a minimal flash lighting setup 👍

[@giselesmith7795]

Whoa! Your light stand folds up like my music stand....maybe Manfrotto designers are amateur musicians.....As always, educational and fun at the same time. Thank you Omar, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@JoseRamirez-cd7ge]

Thank you Omar! Y que pases una muy Feliz Navidad with your love ones.

[@russelltaylor3102]

Great vid Omar. Was thinking about getting a 47” diffuser. I use umbrellas too, cheapy ones, they work well. I get embarrassed that i dont have a bigger rig, but on the go this portable kit is perfect. Thanks dude, i feel justified, exonerated and liberated!! Lol! More of this please, so we can all be embarrassed together ❤️🤗

[@ScooterRoth]

Oh man...i have a similar setup. I use to use my tripod like for how the legs folded up.....but then did savage dropstands and got hooked. They are literally designed for run and gun moments for my mitzvah work lol

[@jackyl110]

I think a S-Type bracket could help to get your flash closer to the softbox umbrella. So you can tilt down your light without being restricted by the opening.

[@jonramer8984]

Totally cool. Any chance to get great photos and save a little ... I’m in 👍 Thanks Omar. Weak and feeble! 😀 🎄

[@Notmy00000]

👍 with the Manfrotto D520 40 "Extension Arm and the Avenger Grip Head 2 1/2 '' D200 the neewer flash can tilt

[@jimmyhill9591]

The Paul C Buff 'Baby Boomer' mini boom arm also works and is lighter/less expensive than using a grip head/arm setup.

[@MoeMorales]

Another Great one my friend!

[@johnnydee7480]

Omar, thank you so much for making this video. I just bought a godox 685 and a trigger and was debating on what tripod and soft box I need. When I see your photos on Instagram I am so impressed of the quality. Great video! Side note: I have an idea for a video. Using the Q button for back button focus on the x-T30.

[@wirdreie4929]

Great! Wanna see more of those tipps. I usually (ok since last year i take pictures seldomly) use the Godox mini-flashes with a portable beauty-dish.

[@rafaelharanaka6458]

Great video as always, Omar! Love the slapping audio effect hahah

[@stevebird7556]

Another great video Omar. Just goes to show you, that you don't need expensive gear to get the shot you want. If its light, Portable and gives the desired effect then you cant ask for more. But I guess that goes for all camera equipment. A lot of photography folk can be restrained by their budget. The equipment is only half the battle, the other is your own photography experience, knowledge and a willing to experiment with your own ideas. Thanks again Omar and can I wish you and your family a great Christmas and a fab New Year. Please keep your videos coming. Cheers Steve

[@craig_cunha]

Great review as usual Omar. Informative and funny at the same time. Tip: I have the 5001b stand, but also a Matthews Reverse Stand. Same design and setup, with only a slightly larger profile, but it’s MUCH more stable and robust.

[@hagitcaspi5153]

Could you please show a bat/r mitzvah session and how you position the lighting? I would loooove to see that! Your photos are awesome. I've been asked to do some photos in synagogue and I really would love the training.

[@Sandwich137]

Dude ur portraits are freaking amazing 👏👏👏

[@neumlephotodude]

Thanks for this video! This is very cool! Photographic Edutainment Comedy at its best. Well I am like so ready for Part 2 now ... 😀

[@claudiuic7245]

Got me laughing at 7:30 :)) Thank you, Omar. I needed this video. Please do more about your lighting techniques!

[@Nulrom]

The thing that I like the most about the xt4 is that it will be followed by a xe4. Maybe.

[@shifteleven]

I think that Neewer there is a Westcott Apollo Orb knockoff. I wonder if the OG modifier would hold up a bit better. Good vid. This makes me want to play with and see the difference between feathering a softbox like this vs a deep umbrella with diffuser (my go-to since it's even easier to set up 😎).

[@thisisfrankie]

If you push the umbrella to go further inside the bracket you can actually tilt the umbrella. The flash will be closer to the reflector but you'll be alright.

[@iwantsquareballoons]

i also use cheap setup most of the time, even manfrotto stands are too expensive for me 😅 #muhownmoney

[@Mike-fg5cj]

This is amazing! Thank you! One question tho is there any benefit in going with a smaller Softbox? Like maybe to concentrate the light better? Also is an umbrella better for outdoor photography? Sorry that's more than one question 😂

[@GStrauss]

I love you videos! You are funny and professional the same time! Did you take shoots like this with the XT20? I love my XT20 and own also a Nikon D500 with many lenses. I shoot more and more with the XT20 and wondering if to sell my Nikon gear......

[@ogonzilla]

Photos taken by Canon Eos R, Canon 5DIV, Sony a7III, Fujifilm XT2

[@admiralaa2997]

Hi Omar, thank you very much for your experience. I have a question about the speedlight. How can I get the warm light or this kind of warm feeling like you presented in this video? Do I need some special equipement?

[@AnandaGarden]

Most satisfying, thanks Omar.

[@jamesmonette3425]

People get so caught up in specs and forget about the user experience. Very expensive mindset lol

[@Mindcore777]

Omar, I'd love to follow you ( Virtually) on one of your shoots.

[@JayMacroPhotos]

I have the same!

[@kunalwaghmare2798]

@omar .. can you recommend a battery operated el cheapo continuous light ?? For using in this setup

[@lahiru862]

4:07 does reference image have little kicker light on this ? How did you make that kicker light near wall?

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Interesting video. Im guessing there is not other way to do this kind of photogrphy and portraits. I am learning with fuji x30 and its got inbuilt flash but probably not strong and good enough for this. Thanks, points taken.

[@videoyoplait]

Have you tried the Godox S-type mount? It will center the speedlight in the middle of the umbrella albeit it is bigger than what you currently use...though you probably know that already. :)

[@patkeen8668]

Omar = learn alot and laugh alot. Great job!!

[@GabrielScindian]

I see you bro!!! Nice work

[@saral32]

So so so good!!

[@stevecraig9384]

I had to laugh because I use the same modifier but I use my ad300 pro. And come back to this same setup. I have profoto gear and other name brand equipment. But I hit home runs with my neewer modifier 🤷‍♂️

[@marclabro]

nice tuto ! tedious to see tutos with prophoto A1, B1... expensive flashes.

[@dubnewych]

What is that big "monster light" that you are using?

[@MikeLikesChannel]

I spent $120 on two AlienBees, $6 on a white sheet... and have made $9000 with them just as a "I'll take 10 nice portraits of you in 1 hour." It's ridiculous.

[@williamday2601]

You could tilt by adding a boom arm.

[@paristo]

Just tilt by placing a one leg above others and weight it down. The setup indoors is so light and no wind so you get away with slight good 20-30 degree tilt if needed. But boom arm allows that but adds additional fiddling.

[@Eduardo_Aguirre]

good stuff brother!!

[@Paulsoderberg]

Thx, you made my dag.

[@Justdgoud]

OMAR you are the best

[@sols9449]

Great 👍🏻

[@Ajayajay-nr2qj]

@omar...Are u fan of jim carrey?....ur facial expressions are similar to him

[@ogonzilla]

yup

[@stephanietorba-w2b]

You are so funny. LOL!!!

[@Devinitaly]

"this guy"

[@luissalazar2021]

Hey brother you look very tired. I hope you doing good

[@Tomek_]

1 :)