One Flash, One wall | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@rohanaperera1005]

Thank you, Gavin Hoey, for being a great teacher in photography for ten years. Thank you, Adorama, for this service.

[@jasonchuc]

I just recently discovered your channel, but I already know you are the best teacher. Thank you Mr. Gavin Hoey, for being such a great teacher in photography.

[@AnVoPhotography]

Ten years! I believe I have watched every single one of them. Can’t thank you and Adorama enough for creating these tutorials to educate us. 🙏🏻👍😊

[@chandikalakmal5838]

Congratulations for your 10 years celebration Gavin Hoey

[@jwransomphotography6785]

Happy Adorama birthday Gavin. Hope you have a great many more years.

[@avpjon]

Congratulations on 10 years and thank you Gavin! Thank you for sharing. your knowledge and ideas in such a fun and educational way!

[@beatricefiset113]

Congratulations for those 10 wonderful years of sharing your knowledge with 'us photographers '. I was there from the beginning and you are my favorite to follow. So much inspiration you are giving us. Thanks Gavin and many more years to come.

[@stephenelderphoto]

Gavin, I didn’t find your channel 10 years ago, more like 7 years for me. In that time your videos have been a source of inspiration, education and good old entertainment. I can’t thank you enough for how you’ve improved my understanding of photography and for finding the fun in the process. Thanks Gavin, sincerely. Stephen

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Congratulations on 10 years with Adorama, Gavin, and thank you for 10 years of great content!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@BTcycle]

Looking great after 10 years later, Gavin. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@AbSesayPhoto]

10 Years Congratulations Gavin Hoey! Love Watching your contnet.

[@marcusprime357]

So good watching you work. Always learning from you. After 10 years clearly a lot has changed. You have not only become a better photographer, but a better teacher as well. 📸 🎓 Thank you for your work! Can I have another 10 years of the same please?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Marcus. I've got another 10 years in me, easy! As long as you keep watching (and @adorama will still have me) I'll keep going 😁

[@marcusprime357]

@@GavinHoey SWEET!!!

[@iainmacdonald7034]

10 years! I remember that original wall video and how encouraging and helpful it was to someone like me, a bit afraid of flash. Thank you (and to Adorama) for all your entertaining and educational output over the years. Here’s to the next ten 🍻

[@BillMrWild]

Wow ten years, I remember seeing that video, have been a subscriber for 10 years, thanks for posting.

[@josefalchi3466]

Bonjour Monsieur Hoey, je suis admiratif de vos compétences et surtout de la simplicité dont vous faites part pour partager votre savoir, cela me permet de progresser même si il y a un pas de la démonstration à la pratique. Merci à ADORAMA de nous permettre de voir et de revoir ces cours, ici en France 🙂😉

[@doctorstrobe]

One flaaaash, one waaaalll One prize, one goal One golden glance of what should be It's a kind of magic

[@GavinHoey]

Brilliant Samuel 😁

[@gervinfuchs2747]

thank‘s Gavin for 10 years great Tutorials! 👍🏻

[@BiggieZee]

Always brilliant watching Gav! Can't believe its been 10 years of videos!!

[@rickrivera2761]

Hey Gavin....another great video....man I cant beleive Ive seen every video you have ever made!!!....Thank you for always giving you all...and most of all thank you for keeping us all inspired!!!!

[@alexanderpons9246]

Congratulations on your decade of teaching us Photography Gavin Hoey through ADORAMA! Yes, technology has changed for the better and at an affordable price over all. Back in the days of film one had to had a leaf shutter if one wanted to shoot at a higher sync speed. Thank you for all you share with us Sir!

[@lisapalzer2511]

I watched that shoot 10 years ago! This was a joy to watch as it was 10 years ago :) Thanks for sharing your growth and skills with us. It has indeed helped me become a better photographer 🙂.

[@stephenmuller5098]

Well done on 10 years Gavin, I have watched many of your videos in the last few years. Thanks for the excellent content you continue to put out on a regular basis.

[@ramyahmed787]

As usual and for ever you the photography master .. I enjoy with every single minute in your videos .

[@rapideyephotography9782]

Thanks for a brilliant 10 years.

[@neidermyer]

Great video Gavin! I remember your first shoot, been following you ever since. It's great to have a wonderful model like Jade to grow with as well.

[@FU2Max]

Damn has it really been ten years! When i first started Gavin was the first photographer I found and has been my favourite photographer ever since. I remember that first video well. Thanks Gavin and Adorama for the great content over the years.

[@marcoborroni5229]

I find the photo at 7:50 absolutely gorgeous, especially given the constraints of the location. Kudos, and happy anniversary!

[@nicolinogiangiordano1680]

I haven’t known your channel for it’s full decade but I have enjoyed as well as learned from over past 3-4 including this one. Cheers Gavin 👍🏼

[@chiwilanjabulosikwila3487]

Congratulation Gavin! Just the other day watching the 10 year old video😀. The photography has definitely improved (matured) over time. What however remains the same is the fact that we LEARN A LOT in every one your vids.

[@JohnSmith-eu3ql]

Good show Gav! A nice re-visit

[@photo818]

10 years, congrats!! Been a follower since and have learned tons from you, always look forward to seeing your videos, you’re the man!!👍🏼

[@randyfox5317]

It has been a great and informative decade of the Gavin Magic. I can safely speak for many of us when I say that I look forward to the next couple of decades of instruction. You keep making 'em and we'll keep watching 'em, fella!

[@alanroderick7153]

I remember that original video. Feeling old(er). Yes, definitely good points to remember because no matter how much better (and sometimes cheaper) today's tech is, the basics of good lighting and model posing have not changed. Great video.

[@christopherstark6773]

The only thing that hasn’t changed? The “You’ve got to click on the *short pause* Subscribe Button!” It’s iconic now. I will say that after a while those years really blur together. Hard to believe it has been 10 years on Adorama.

[@Jackbrsp]

Congratulations, Gavin! 🎉 🥳

[@darrenjosephgregory]

Been watching your videos for mayne 8 years, top draw!

[@Rice-EChickenGaming]

Thanks as always Mr. Hoey, I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. Keep up the great works. Happy Holidays.

[@johnlehman2761]

Happy 10th anniversary. I remember that first one too. You’ve been a great teacher and I’ve tried many of your projects over the years, keep them coming!

[@parttimephotographer3384]

Thanks for 10 years of great videos and education! Looking forward to the next 10....

[@thearabicdp]

Lovely shots Gav. Happy anniversary! And thanks for all the knowledge and experience you hand of to us ❤️

[@frankc3834]

Happy 10 years!

[@kbqvist]

10 years? Keep them coming!

[@denisg_photographies]

Happy birthday Gavin! :)

[@najamraja303]

perfect.......very helpful......look forward for more photography education

[@dunnymonster]

Brilliant Gavin, looking forward to the next 10 years of awesome tutorials 👍

[@Impostertot]

Wonderful retrospective Gavin. Can't wait to see what the next ten years will bring! Cheers.

[@fash2314]

maybe that was your first or second video I watched when I grabbed my camera for the first time 5 years ago. and I really miss your 15 minutes street photo challenge :) i wish you start that series as well in the future.

[@onegreenev]

Strip box clearly produced the better image. Nice to see a past shoot revisited with new equipment.

[@ManuelCampilho]

FABULASTIC VIDEO

[@angiemartin7919]

Thank you so much for this! Such a great lesson. Such a pretty model!

[@ifeanyichukwuhenry511]

Ready to learn

[@donal8180]

Creative as usual, and great teacher.

[@FitrahIlhami]

Always awesome

[@fabianalata4155]

Congratulations for the 10 years! u made my continius light to flash transition so easy! cos u are an awesome teacher! thanks a lot a congrats again!

[@paulbell9957]

Pretty sure your first video was the first video I saw of yours Gavin and I've been hooked ever since. It's always a good day when you put a new video out. Looking forwards to the next ten years mate. Terrific image BTW as always 👍😊

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for coming along for the continuing ride Paul 👍

[@paulbell9957]

@@GavinHoey wouldn't miss it mate 👍👍

[@paulbell9957]

I should also say thank you for all you've taught us mate, it is much appreciated. So thank you 😊😊

[@smickphoto]

Wow! They get better on each video Well Done 👏👏

[@Kit2Canada]

Excellent thanks Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kit 👍

[@RepSpartaRP]

Excelent as always Gavin!

[@salvatorechiolo6258]

I always apreciate your videos

[@canucklehead28]

Love your videos Gavin!

[@gerardoroiz6449]

Nice like Always thanks Gavin!!

[@terrinewton39]

I remember when you made the jump to Adorama and I remember watching that video. Has it been 10 years already?

[@williamborges3914]

'Love the shoots you're now able to do at your new home. The setting has me wondering when at last you'll be the inspiration for a Britbox cozy mystery set in the idyllic countryside. 😉

[@GavinHoey]

Hi William. They used to film the TV murder mystery series "Jonathan Creek" in the local windmill, not sure if that's on Britbox though.

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Thank you so much for all you video's

[@magrau84]

Thanks for share!!!

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

10 years Gavin and still going great 👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kirsty. I've been making photography videos longer then you've been around I suspect (started in 1999 with Paint Shop Pro tutorials)

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey wow that was before I was born

[@GavinHoey]

@@kirstyhepworth7343 The photographers who taught me (when I was your age) also learned their craft before I was born. Time changes technology but not the enjoyment of sharing your passion for something 🙂

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey I agree with you 💯 👏

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!

[@martinsmith6049]

Ten years... crikey! That went fast Gavin.

[@GavinHoey]

Didn't it just Martin!

[@dirikir.2442]

Great video.

[@deenugent473]

I can't wait for you next update, in another 10 years Gavin 😜

[@aleksanderstrommer7677]

aa, those were the days, but still you are The photographer

[@johnclay7644]

informative content.

[@brad_in_yyc]

That was a fun video. With all that experience you've gained in the last 10 years, along with those grey hairs; I would love to see you go back with some of that old gear. Try it out again and see how much better you've become with all that knowledge. Take that speedlight, the camera, the lens (maybe upgrade the lens for fun?) and do a similar shoot but not quite the same. Picking your best background. The experienced model. Maybe adding a speedlight or two for separation or other techniques you've picked up and used often in the last 10 years... Definitely adding the fog 😏

[@GavinHoey]

Great idea Brad. From memory the shutter mechanism failed on my Canon 5D mark2 and the aperture diaphragm motor stopped working on the Canon 28-105mm lens. The 580EXii speedlight survived (and is in a box somewhere) until I upgraded it with 2.4ghz Flashpoint Li-ION speedlights.

[@brad_in_yyc]

@@GavinHoey Wow, you sure got your use out of that gear! That's impressive. I'm sure we can find you some similar gear to back then or even earlier. Like your 60D and a similar lens (I think you had one) or something. It'll really show your progression if someone keeps pushing to better themselves. Plus you've got great teaching skills too!

[@andymcgarty3099]

Great video, I'm still to try flash outdoors and perhaps this is the nudge I need. Ten years later you definitely look more distinguished :)

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Andy, if distinguished is older and greyer the yes I am 😉

[@250GTOAJ]

Great video, Congratulations on your Ten Years. How did you get connected to Adorama. Thanks Gavin, Jade and Sam 😎👍🇨🇦

[@GavinHoey]

I Alan. I actually had a MUCH bigger KZbin following then Adorama at the time, so they approached me... The rest is history :)

[@250GTOAJ]

@@GavinHoey Thanks they were smart to add you to their group as you are a very effective communicator. I look forward to your next video. Have a good Friday and weekend. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@jlopez7596]

Not sure why I have never used a strip box outsidz but that is a great idea

[@GavinHoey]

They're go. it was worth watching 😁

[@Sportserjeff]

Ten years, two tips from another photographer who is getting wiser and older. 1) Knee pads work great at keeping the joints pain free. 2) When ambling about with you camera on location a monopod makes you look so professional but also helps steady not only the camera but the photographer too.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Jeff, those are great tips for sports photography AND also (in my experience) catwalk / fashion shows. Good kneepads are underrated by the youth of today 😉

[@saravananpreethi5948]

Really super..!

[@adrianwilliams763]

Brilliant

[@leestrickland]

After a decade your style, personality, knowledge and delivery are classic across all of the videos I have watched (having watched essentially every piece of content you have made here on Adorama and your own channel). My favorite photographer personality to view without a doubt. You do work with some well versed models. Just curious though, what ever became of Roger?

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words. Models come and go and sometimes come back again. Many of our models had to find other work during the multiple lockdowns and we moved away. We're always in the look out for the next top Adorama model 😁

[@johnblunt1834]

I enjoy your posts Gavin, and I enjoy my photography too. It's only in recent years (68) that I have been lucky enough to own the equipment to do this type of thing HSS until a few weeks ago was still a mystery. There is one statement for you and one question. 1) Getting a flash unit that goes low enough in power is very important (I missed that and need less power than I have sometimes), and. Remembering the technical reasons for settings is a real good way to get headaches, did you ever find that? Thanks for the education.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi John. The headaches go the more you use the knowledge. Agree about the low end power being underated. There are hacks like extra fabric, bigger light modifiers and adjusting the light to subject distance but all have consequences.

[@simongentry]

Gavin - you crack me up.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Simon. If the Photography ever stops I guess I could try my hand at stand up 😁

[@simongentry]

@@GavinHoey nah i think the combo is already working for you! great vid as usual.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Amazing 😎🤝🤟🏼

[@tomcorbett5508]

I'm following You 10 Years Gav 😱 #OG

[@GrahamGphotoParker]

Hi Gavin you use alot of Flashpoint kit. Are they available in the UK?

[@marcoborroni5229]

I think that Flashpoint and GODOX are one and the same

[@toshtwentythree195]

10 years ...Seems like yesterday....How time flys...One thing tho'...Sam doesn't look any older...How does that work ?

[@Azeemmerchant]

❤️❤️❤️

[@BrianHalePhoto]

GAH! Beat me to the power button joke every time!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Brian. It's funny because it's true and who am I kidding, I'm never going to learn 😉

[@BrianHalePhoto]

@@GavinHoey I generally only make fun of things I've done myself... never fails...

[@leemjfreeman9856]

Could have ironed the dress lol.

[@micha0001]

"Cheaper than a speedlight"... well, for 470$ you get a bunch of Yongnuos... ;-)

[@GavinHoey]

Canon 600EX II Speedlite is probably the nearest equivalent to what I owned and used back in 2012 and today it's $499 + batteries + mount. Either way the choice of flash today is unbelievable and there's a light out there for every price point and photography style.

[@nhart-cm4xc]

You are thinner than you were 10 years ago. 🙂

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for noticing :)