STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY (is a lie)

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[@GioandJC]

This made me so happy to see another studio photographer utilizing a simple single light set-up. As a studio photographer myself, 90% of my creative portrait work is done with one strobe & umbrella (I too prefer umbrella to softbox!). BRAVO

[@jemlang]

I’m right there with you @gioandjc. Pretty much the majority of my shoots I’m only using the one light. Ps, how good was this video?

[@ulyssessait]

it possible to use one, provided that you have well lit room.

[@andyelement]

@@ulyssessait you don't need any ambient light. You shape the one light you have

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@ulyssessait Using one light in an otherwise dark room works.

[@ChrisDavisStudio]

Yer can do a lot with a single light, totally depends on the look you like, a lot of fashion / e-com needs 3 lights +, so its good to have those more complex setups worked out, but know when to use them, or when to dial it back.

[@SynergyFootball]

Ooo Casey and Peter within ten minutes of each other. It’s like Christmas all over again

[@noahmurray7245]

Bro for real I’m literally so exited rn

[@ILLBEDRONED]

Was thinking the same!

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Meant to be.

[@SynergyFootball]

@@PeterMcKinnon appreciate you dude 👍

[@SynergyFootball]

@@noahmurray7245 likewise

[@Frozley]

These collaborations you've done lately have inspired me so much with the educational and artistic content they offer! ❤ I'd love to see more of these so keep up the good work!

[@CappuccinoLife]

Sincere. One of the most useful and interesting videos you've made in recent months. Considering that I am a portrait photographer, your friend's ideas are wonderful. Thanks Pete. 🎞🖤

[@kylehunter]

HOLY BUCK BOYS WHAT A VIDEO! Seriously learned a ton and it’s funny that thing you mentioned about needing a ton of lights was exactly what kind of intimidated me from studio photography but damn seeing Lane at work got me motivated to do it now and again in my home space

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

One continuous light. One strobe. A handful of different modifiers. [The black v-flats used in the video are also modifiers. I might need one or two...]

[@GiovanniiRosa]

This hit so hard Pete! Oh my GOODNESS. A video from you dedicated to my favourite photography medium, and with one light no less! Thank you ☺️ ❤

[@thechrishau]

Frig what great photos! Also I love that "sometimes you gotta pull all the cars out of the garage" .... leaves a single light on. DEAD. so good.

[@davidquesada5196]

Your tutorials have been so very informative and rich on content since the very begining. Love how instead of just showing your point of view and photography style you can bring others and tottally give them the spotlight. Feels like a average numb nut like myself can actually take a few decent picture. Last summer got to capture a moonrise nightime picture thanks to your tutorials. 2022 was a pretty bad year for my family and being able to capture a moment like that was breath taking for my dad. Bravo!!

[@jacobwagler]

I can definitely attest to the good vibes on set with Lane! Such a cool, charismatic guy to be around! Awesome to see you two collab! 🤙🏼👏🏼

[@jfcfilms3883]

Noticed immediately that he used a Z9, fantastic camera although Peter once said he didn’t like Nikon😂 Great portraits !

[@DavidLee-yj4ly]

Lane is totally up my street, what a legend. I get sladed at uni not over complicating things but still making sure to get the best results 😂 he's got great energy need more future colabs with him

[@jeffvanderlinde1084]

This might just be my favourite creative video of all time. The vibe you guys put out there, loved it!

[@kflecha1]

I’m excited.!!! The aesthetics are beyond stunning in another level. Peter is so inspiring as always ❤

[@TrueNorthLens]

Just goes to show how little you can use to create some incredible work! Love that Pete has been highlighting other's work lately!

[@mishqagohome6197]

love you guys! this is so inspiring just to watch how you interact, besides all the practical stuff

[@lifeofvintyge]

Pure motivational shift. Currently at my home studio using one spotlight and backdrop. What an inspiring video. LOVED IT! Thank you and take care!

[@themartyupshawchannel3248]

Pete….I think I subscribed to your channel about 4 years ago and it has been so much fun and absolutely awesome to see the adventures that you have and the insight and creativity and INSPIRATION that you give. I really do look forward to always seeing your next video. They continuously blow me away.

[@kennybicar528]

you guys emanate the same vibe. and i love it!!

[@macfanguy]

This brought a tear to my eye. Not sure why, but having a passionate professional create beautiful pictures just does it.

[@stew411]

Simply love how 2023 has started with the amazing videos Pete. I’m so happy we have 11 more months to go for videos for this year. Let’s gooooooo.

[@karlcrossfitness]

That’s was awesome! You guys worked so well together! I smiled, I laughed and I learnt so much! Love it!!

[@aliilboudo4706]

Hi Peter, you are the most watched person on KZbin these past 5 years and I would like to thank you for all your content and tell you that even though we admins know each other personally, we feel so close to you for your humility. You are someone I admire so much and I hope to meet you one day and I thank you for all your teachings and I wish you a good and prosperous life, you are a fabulous person and I wish you all the best in life, I am becoming a better photographer because I am learning a lot from you and you are a person who stimulates others a lot. Love you from Italy!Have a good life Peter💥

[@JMainesUSMC]

Love the energy you both bring to this video. I was thinking of setting up a small "studio" in my house...I have a couple of empty rooms I could better be utilizing instead of them being considered "storage areas" lol

[@TrustinTimber]

2 minutes in. Gonna go grab a beer and sit back and enjoy this one. I’m feeling pretty confident I’ll both learn and continue to be entertained. Nice work boys 👌

[@TylerBjorgum]

Fantastic photos. I love the single light setup. I think less is more a lot of the time. I think the less stuff you have, the less distractions you have the more focused you are on you're subject. Loving all these new vids lately and can't wait to see the new office.

[@Torontokas_photographer]

I love the fact you get into the shot so much and get on your back - I do it when I need that shot.

[@john2000l]

This was one of your finest videos. Easy Going, but so informative. I wish we had all of this back when I started in photography 59 years ago. You guys are using it to the best benefit of photography !

[@thearmansandhu]

This was so helpful. I loved all the details shared ❤❤

[@pchevesp1989]

amazing Peter as always! I loved how I was hooked the whole video! I kinda think that I know you just by watching your videos, it’s crazy I could actually feel I was there in the studio! Greetings from Guatemala!

[@emangelo10]

Seeing an upload just makes this Tuesday so much better. Keep up the great content Pete!

[@Patton_1_]

Unbelievable just how talented you guys are 🔥 Makes me happy to watch this kinda content.

[@rajgurung1760]

Gosh! this entire video session was so much freaking awesome 👀🔥🔥👏.. Andddd.... Kirk's voice is so deep and beautiful. Love it ❤️ and the entire every studio photography moments.

[@Deru0602]

One of the best videos you've put out. The vibes were sooooooooooo amazing. Thank you

[@AliasJimWirth]

What an excellent and awesome video, Peter! Lane is amazing! His tips, insight and instruction are gold. I appreciate your input here as well. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making this video and for posting it.

[@frost1236]

I watch this video at least three times a week. I love it!!! More Lane Dorsey please!!!

[@LOSTTIMEBANDIT]

Would have loved to see the camera settings as they were taken! What a fun and informative video from someone who does mostly landscape.

[@corymayomedia]

🙌 loving the simple lighting setup! Lane absolutely crushed it on this shoot 🔥

[@matthewhoward6872]

“August Rush”. Pete’s been thinking about this. Great video showcasing all that we love about photography. All about feeling and story.

[@patrickblagitsdona7050]

This is awesome! Great info! So far this years videos are awesome!

[@andrewelder2739]

WOW!! I recently opened a small studio of my own, and I LOVE all of this! Definitely picked up some tips I'm excited to try out. AWESOME guest Peter!!

[@ryanshootsphoto5035]

I’ve been waiting ever since your tweet!!! Love the videos man huge inspiration!!

[@dieterleimann1171]

Ive learned some stuff today This is hands down my favorite channel Pete you're a legend , its amazing how you have so many great creative people around you. Love the way you teach people without teaching them and how you talk to people as thou you were in the room. Well done. You should come do a Shoot in Australia. ill take you on a desert trip we have plenty of them lol :)

[@JoseOnTour]

Fantastic video Peter, really digging the new style. That intro is crisp!

[@AlasdairBraxton]

Great video Pete and Lane! Super insightful and so distinct with both of your brands. The pics looked great, excited for more vids like this!

[@nz047]

So much knowledge and superb content. And we are only a month in... I cannot wait for your next content. I'm excited for what's coming next.

[@AaronBrimhall]

You are an absolute legend. Love the energy always. Time to start making some good videos of my own. Thanks for inspiring always.

[@Kgabmedrano]

dude.. back to back.. amazing tips in every videos hahaha 🤘

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

I really enjoy how you frequently bring in other talented people to teach in your videos. To me it shows how you’re humble. While a very skilled creator you aren’t afraid to let your audience know that you yourself don’t know everything.

[@CurtisSnapshot]

I would normally say portrait photography is so intimidating, just not my style at all... but damn you guys make it look like so much fun! I'm inspired, awesome video!

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

The entire key to portrait photography is being comfortable making your subject feel comfortable.

[@dustinsalz9672]

Lane is so magnetic and charismatic. I'm planning to set up a small space portrait studio in my bedroom right now and this video is GREAT inspiration. Great content as always Pete!

[@mcmaschio]

Damnn Pete .. love your vids ... They inspire me to hone my craft ... Love man ♥️

[@DavidSumner]

Real talk I learned alot from this video. Not only about about photogrpahy and setting up studio shoots with 1 basic light but also marketing myself as a photogrpaher. Thanks!

[@gor_yyan]

Thanks Peter for your videos its highly motivate and inspire me to stand, take the camera and create every single day!!!

[@calbranigan720]

I LOVE THIS GUY! Long lost McKinnon brother vibes hahahaha he fits the fun of the video perfectly. Been watching for a LONG time and like em all

[@chadsexinton]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that makes it up as I go when shooting.

[@ilizrdz]

Definitely a great video! You should do more of these.

[@ashleytoltonart]

Fabulous! Loved every second of it 🙌

[@SmutGrrl]

Gosh darnit I love your work. 💖🖤

[@RememberTheTrees]

Love that cable knit sweater, Pete. You look so good!

[@kierstenseaburg6917]

Thanks for taking us bts with this, it's sick and so informative! I appreciate the August Rush reference 💥

[@giovannialongi]

Ohhhh love this one ❤ Great explanations of Lane and the pictures came out 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks Peter for the video 🎉

[@MunLeo]

The way that Pros did their jobs is always different! and, yeah, the results are INCREDIBLE! Watch whole video without missing any seconds! Thank Pete and Lane so much

[@MarcSherwood]

I took part in a few studio workshops in the past, and watching what the pros could do was just humbling. I did learn quite a bit, and had nice results, but you are right that a pro (in anything) is just amazing to watch work. I used to race motocross and had a few chances to ride with the pros. No matter how well I was riding, and feeling like I was on fire, to hear and see a pro fly by was just something else.

[@AndrooH]

Awesome video, thanks! and I'm low key happy to see Nikon on the channel ;)

[@eugeniaedits]

I am going to find that mist he used-brilliant!! Such a great video as always! Now I want to get into photography! Ugh! ❤

[@justcallmesando]

The magic of one light 🔥 awesome to see old gear being revived. My first Broncolors were like 30years old when I got them. They still work.

[@MarcSherwood]

When I was shooting quite a bit, I found that work in the studio really helped me understand light in a different way when I was outside the studio. I still look back at some of my in-studio shots and am shocked that I made those images.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Good video as always. Pete you are a natural with the rock vibe photo look!

Wow you’re killing it! I just smiled the entire video. What a great content! If I wasn’t in Portugal I would get there to get a photo shoot from this guy. Nice work! Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@G.Madalin]

Love u man. After years of following your chanel I finnaly bought my first camera. Wish me luck!

[@panas1156]

Peter you inspired me to take the chance and finally step into photography by buying my first and hopefully one of the many cameras in this journey. I am truly thankful.

[@ryanwes3202]

😂😂Peter looks out the window alot he's gonna fail. 🤣. Amazing video as always

[@jeffjenkinsphotography]

Always love seeing the one light setup like I use! 👏👏👏 great collaboration here!

[@jensschmidt]

My first three photoshoots I did in my kitchen/dinner area, moving the table and giving me enough room to shoot. Then, I graduated to my living room when I got my new flashes... now, I have my own studio (which is the back room of a dance studio that I can use during the day)... And still, all I use is two lights - one with a small octobox, one with a small reflector plus grid. Still gives the most amazing portraits...

[@Gibsoneer]

That‘s freakin cool! Thanks for getting this out to us 👍🏻

[@drmatthewhorkey]

This was STRAIGHT UP... AWESOME!!! I aspire to make useful VLOGs as good as you do

[@GarrettWare]

Amazing video! We mentored a local photographer earlier today and talked how SIMPLE and beautiful you can be in the studio! Most looks were achieved with one light. Keep it up Pete!

[@sygad1]

Your videos are becoming more like short films rather than youtube clips, really enjoying the new vibe

[@englishwithmaria]

What a great way for me to start the day, with you guys. And what a great excuse to visit Canada. Hey, I NEED some portraits done!

[@h1dd3n5h0t5]

I’ve been waiting for this video for literally years

[@XINHE]

LANE's energy is insane. Amazing photos!

[@christiandonaj8257]

Another video I absolutely love and which is so inspiring

[@peterdemuth]

"Do you have a good side?" 🤣 Great video and great Bru collaboration!

[@tanyamurchie4728]

Holy F Boys - wow just rocked my photography world! I am an advanced amateur street photographer (female) who tried a studio portrait class this week. ONE light - LOVED it. I have always been so intimidated by studio lighting, not anymore. Thank you both

[@deephooponopono]

I remember meeting a studio photographer some years ago. He said that it's all about 'lying with light'.

[@KarolDecyk]

I love how you support other small creators/creativ ppl, who are doing cool things. I wish more big names would do same things.

[@danmartinez3390]

The black hat is FREAKIN AWESOME!!!love this channel so much end art work

[@vcuteverything]

What a veteran! From asking if he has a good side, to making the model laugh and relax - he knows what he's doing.

[@Michaelproctor.]

I think this is the first video where someone talked and seemed to have more energy than Pet himself! lol Super awesome collaboration. Loved it!

[@steveward6226]

Loving this years content so far

[@MohalifiedTV]

HAHAHA this is the by far the most entertaining guest in your channel.. Guys is Dang funny and talented. more of his airtime please :)

[@kerra7386]

This video was awesome!! I really enjoyed it

[@JLStreetDoc]

Awesome! One light has always been my favorite set up.

[@adriaopaulo]

You always show up with refreshing content! 👌

[@charliepiazza1]

PETE! New favorite vid dude!! ❤

[@RichardJPhotog]

Great stuff Peter! I love that you are spreading your talent among peers. Master supply. Great company and glad you see this too...on a side note...Ive been watching you since day one....are you getting gray brother? hhaaaaa. Keep doing it right. Cheers from NY

[@thatshawdude]

"August Rush" got me Ahha! Great video.

[@darthjump]

Great Video. I operate the attic studio and some magic happens there despite it´s just 2 walls and my cheap lights. Whenever you don´t know what to shoot go in a corner and take self portraits. It builds self-confidence infront and behind your camera. Noone is there to judge and you perfect the art of lighting a subject.

[@Fostit]

Thank you for making videos that are so filled with knowledge, experience and great tips.

[@deathgrip8272]

Love this one and the simplicity of his approach to photography. Cheers!

[@MAXXFIGO]

Thanks,Pete I've discovered another rocking photographer, I'll follow up; amazing photos really impressed,and you're also good as a model,but the lights were just perfect, super stoked how it turned up