One-Light Flash Photography Techniques for Home Studios

MY GEAR
CAMERA
FX30: amzn.to/3QXCFPb
ZVE10: amzn.to/3uAln36
LENS
Sigma 18-50mm: amzn.to/3QMx0Lq
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AUDIO
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TRIPOD
ULANZI MT-47 Camera Tripod amzn.to/3IS42GA
FILTER
K&F Concept 55mm Variable amzn.to/3TYTSdN
Tiffen 55UVP 55mm UV Protection Filter amzn.to/3xjEvUa
Flash
GODOX TT350O Flash amzn.to/3ypuCF8
Flash Mount
Godox S2 Speedlite Bracket S-Type amzn.to/3UV3K8R
Umbrella Diffuser
43" Translucent White Soft Umbrella & Silver Reflector amzn.to/3QzscKo

[@ryaley1]

You need to keep doing these videos. You are a natural.

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you for your compliment! I really appreciate it. I’ll for sure keep up with this type of content 👏🏾

[@alinnorviktr927]

okay, I'm definitely starting youtube. thank you for the raw, unfitered content.

[@ShanygneKing]

You’re most welcome! Go ahead and get started and be you!

[@jasonbodden8816]

So the first thing I notice is that your flash is way too close to the translucent umbrella. The light doesn't have time to spread out over the whole surface area of the umbrella. You just turned that umbrella into a smaller light modifier, giving you a harder quality of light with more and deeper shadows. If you pull the umbrella a bit further from the flash, the light has time to cover more of the surface of the umbrella, resulting in a larger, softer light. Here you're not using the umbrella to its full capacity. I think you did that with the silver umbrella as well, and that was probably your main problem. You start getting funky (bad) shadows and other things you don't want in your images if the flash is too close to the umbrella. With silver umbrellas, especially, this is a big problem. Look to see if your flash is filling the umbrella before you start shooting anyone. That will help you a whole lot. Learn about what makes light hard or soft and watch some videos on how to use umbrellas. Basically, the further your flash is from the umbrella, the larger and softer your light source will be; the closer it is to the umbrella, the smaller and harder your light source will be. You don't want to back the flash away too far from the umbrella's surface because the light will spill past the edges. You need to do those test shots before you photograph anybody to make sure those things are in order. Once you use the umbrellas more, you'll be fine. Oh, and the silver umbrella produces a bit of a harder light with more specularity (highlights). Try a white reflective umbrella if you want more of a softer look overall to the light, with less contrast between highlights and shadows. Another thing I'd suggest is buy umbrellas that either come with their own diffusers or can accommodate diffusers as you'd have more options for even softer light should you need it. You'll be able to use them with or without the diffusers. But for now, what you have there is a great start. Everything I've said here should help you have an easier time of flash with your umbrellas. I look forward to seeing your lighting journey. Happy shooting! :)

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you for the tips, I’ll definitely work on not having the flash too close to the umbrella and also getting an umbrella diffuser.

[@malmedia]

Just a couple things to consider, if you haven't already. You can try using an Umbrella Diffuser on your silver umbrella. It could give you another look you might like. The shoot through umbrella is going to light up more of the background. Because you are in a smaller space, a lot of light is going to bounce back off the walls back to your subject and background.

[@ShanygneKing]

Nice I’ll get that a try for sure. Would love to see what look that gives 😁

[@mikekomorous]

I appreciate you putting yourself out there and trying to improve your skills.

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you! They say no one gets worse with practice 😆

[@Ty.Creationsss]

You killed it with those pictures definitely loved seeing that with the zv e10🔥

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you! I’m surprised of what the zve10 can do

[@Majorsiz]

Super amazing! My love for photography increased

[@ShanygneKing]

It’s an art! I love it

[@godders9]

I'm just about to do my first portrait photography gig so really enjoyed this, thank you (and great images!).

[@ShanygneKing]

I hope your shoot went well! There’s more of those to come for you!

[@JTiggsss]

🔥 I like the shots a lot keep working!!

[@ShanygneKing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@papodiario-commaiconfelix.1047]

nice! keep it up! i have a zv e1o too, i work professionally with it for photography. My current set up is the zve10, the sigma 18-50 2.8, a 50 1.8, a godox ad100 pro and the tt350s, aaaand a cpl filter on the sigma lens. man, try it too, the cpl changed completely the look of my photos! its awesome

[@ShanygneKing]

Nice kit! Thanks for the tip I’ll give that CPL filter a try I love trying out different stuff 😁

[@robyroy4853]

You’re doing great. Practice more, be a better photographer than yesterday. By the way Hats off to your model 😂

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you, I’m learning each time I take up my camera love to see the improvement on each work I do

[@Short_117]

I’m still learning too I have an event coming in August and I’m looking for a good lens I’m thinking about the 16-35 lens for group portraits good video tho

[@ShanygneKing]

Nice! It’s that focal length for full frame or apsc ?

[@JudeDude409]

Amazing! I’m just starting out with a similar set up like this. Where did you get backdrop and stands?

[@ShanygneKing]

I got the back drop from B&H online and the stand on Amazon called backdrop stand

[@awesome4754]

Very funny and real, I'd already liked and subscribed.

[@ShanygneKing]

@@awesome4754 thanks for the sub I appreciate it! Just being me 😅

[@AdminStudio-jv4lx]

please keep on doing those shoots my sister don't stop, you will get there. and sometimes try to find a photogenic person or model it will motivate you to...

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you! I’ve been getting more clients for shoots like this. No plans to stop!

[@ShotbyJul]

U did well I like it, gonna follow the socials

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you! I’ll definitely give a follow back 😁

[@obika_justinphotography7301]

Hey u have a beautiful content here

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you! I appreciate it I’ll keep it going

[@TafTV]

What’s the name of the camera again

[@BlackMusicRecordProd]

Nice vidéo I like it

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you! Getting better by the day

[@BruchinKr8t]

2:32 I use the Duracell Rechargeable AA 2500mAh batteries, thy give around 150 flashes at 1/8 power

[@ShanygneKing]

Awesome! I’ll invest into some of those

[@cameratalk3057]

Great video keep it up

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you, I sure will!

[@acklasmukonka]

Great

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you !

[@greglarbi8830]

Hi what settings did you use on the camera

[@ShanygneKing]

Flash power was on 1/8, fstop between 5-7 depends on the sharpness you want. ISO between 100-300 and shutter speed at 1/100

[@EricKwame-d4v]

How can I get Camara ohh God Help me and people of God help please

[@ShanygneKing]

God got you ! 🙏🏽

[@EricKwame-d4v]

@@ShanygneKing sure

[@EricKwame-d4v]

@@ShanygneKing is not easy ooo

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

Nice 😎

[@ShanygneKing]

Thank you !

[@TafTV]

Full body gives me hard time too buh why lmao 😂

[@kevvy22]

How do I see the finished product?

[@ShanygneKing]

Yes, the edited photos are displayed in the video

[@princewelbeck7863]

you need a C stand and at least a fill light

[@ShanygneKing]

@@princewelbeck7863 I recently added a c stand. I’ll practice with the one light for now. I don’t do a lot of photo work mostly video right now

[@kingsolo98ttv]

Sorry if I looked upset. I was very tired lol

[@ShanygneKing]

You did well ! I thank you 🫶🏾

[@shemarwelch4998]

You look it bro the bags don’t lie

[@shemarwelch4998]

But happy wife happy life

[@ShanygneKing]

@@shemarwelch4998 we all make sacrifices

[@ShanygneKing]

@@shemarwelch4998 shoot days are the longest he did great!

[@MyRadiantMorning]

If you plan to take photography seriously, get a flash with lithium battery. They give you hundreds of shots before dying. I'm going to subscribe and watch your progress

[@ShanygneKing]

Thanks for the tip! I’m going all in and will be sharing the process thanks for the support.

[@AfricanMovies-o5o]

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