Playing with lighting - Translucent umbrella

[@Veypurr1]

I like translucent umbrellas but I also like Bec because she is the most beautiful and talented model in the world right now.

[@klementromanov604]

Nice soft lighting and most cheap light modificator!

[@nimikos2634]

For an artist I'm impressed with your business skills. From the wide shots, your shop looks like six figures a year...not counting Bec.

[@michaellusk2856]

I could not explain how how beautiful Bec appeared. My son watched and simply said, "She's not beautiful...she's ethereal." Well said.

[@d.k.1394]

Hehe

[@EdwardKilner]

Bec looked really attractive in that lighting. Enjoyed seeing the effects of adding the v-flats and getting the explanation of Chrome skin. Thanks to both of you of course.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Many thanks!

[@maxwellstewart4525]

Hi Peter n Bec. Enjoyed this video - you moving the light around, and finally got the drift on how you use curves for the chrome skin look that you like. Max

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maxwellstewart4525]

Hi Peter. Also just watched you latest on the Leica. While it would be silly to say 'very much like you' I have enjoyed using manual focus lenses on the z6 and z7. I have mainly been using voightlander lenses - enjoy the 40mm 1.2 which I. have used for low light band photography. There is a 15mm f3.5 I have enjoyed for its effect as well. The 58mm 1.4 is a gorgeous lens. What I really like about the lenses particularly the 40 1.2 is being able to work close with people - the form factor is far less intimidating - and for that reason as well my fuji x 100f with a 28 screw in lens is perhaps my favourite. People are actually drawn to the camera - it is non threatening. May not be as much an issue for you - but with my doco - street type - candid work it is very useful. M

[@MindbodyMedic]

Chrome...reminds me of Mad Max black and white 'chrome edition'. Skin texture looks great vis a vis full colour.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Always such a pleasure to see Bec work. She's one of the most photogenic and alluring faces in modeling I've seen in a long time. A toast to you with my wine glass!

[@UHDStudio]

What I'v learn over time watching your videos is that being in front of the camera is not as easy as it would seem and the main key for making good pictures (outside the technical) is the relationship between the photographer and the model. And this relationship takes confidence and also time. Thanks very much for that teaching. 👏

[@leeprater1435]

Absolutely gorgeous Peter very beautiful 😍 I love the details very illusional

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much 😊

[@leeprater1435]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer your very welcome Peter keep making incredible videos of fashion

[@arneheeringa96]

Beautiful! Model and Photographer!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you very much!

[@Whiterabbittail69]

Thank you Peter for your Pro tips. This is the kind of photos I have been wanting to do. I do boudoir but I'm a bit bored with it. This is the perfect video I needed to see.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks, Happy to help!

[@AK-hk2pd]

Love this in house demos. Yeah for Bec. Great 👍

[@BlueDaemonful]

Bec is an angel

[@michaelcoussement4335]

Welp, that US timezone posting time caught me off guard! Late night treat ;-) Thanks both!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Enjoy!

[@anderechevarria]

Greetings from a big fan from Spain. Bec I think you are the best model of all those who have posed in front of Peter! Peter, I think you are the best black and white photographer out there today. Cheers!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Wow thanks so much Ander

[@ypaulbrown]

Well Done..... Bravo, Paul in Florida, USA

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks Paul

[@bruced625]

Bec nailed it for sure. Bec have you ever considered wearing ear buds to get your favorite music to set the mood? Your hair would hide them.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I will get some black ones and try it, but normally when we are shooting and not videoing for KZbin we have music playing loud in the studio

[@ChuckSeayII]

I don't think I have ever seen a more natural pair! Peter you and Bec capture the most amazing shots of her!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

thanks heaps

[@andersistbesser]

i love umbrellas. much easier to use and to travel

[@robertevans6481]

Yes both of you nailed that shot.....and yes the thumbnail is my favorite one...Bec just has that something about her!! 👌

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks Robert

[@Mowikan]

The story continues 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@noenken]

Nice shot. Translucent works great in a big space where you don't have to deal with reflected light that much. If you know you'll always work in a big space the umbrella should be fine. Otherwise softbox it is.

[@tsilmanav]

It is amazing how much a persons face can change when they are working a pose. When you are just getting lighting set up, you can tell she only just needs to stand there. But as soon as the shot means something, she flips the switch and everything comes up. I never really noticed that in other videos because I am usually trying to figure out what you will do with lighting. Great video once again.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

thanks heaps

[@anthonycummins7617]

Peter, thank you. Wise man.👍👏👏👏🙏

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you Anthony

[@Veypurr1]

I am going to use a translucent umbrellas because when I travel I don't want to take a lot of equipment but instead I will use 2 gigantic V-flats which are extremely easy to travel with.

[@thomaskopp7974]

You don’t necessarily need V-flats to throw back light. You can also achieve the same effect with a big piece of cloth which travels lighter.

[@iamjadedhobo]

@@thomaskopp7974 And a couple of sky-hooks to keep them up :)

[@josephchan4198]

The pictures look great.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks Joseph

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Love it! Great experimentation with various sources of light! Never stop learning.. never stop playing! Also, enjoyed the explanation of the 'chrome skin' look. I knew what it meant but enjoyed hearing it as I was unable to properly describe. As always - kudos to Bec for adding that element of _______ (feel free to fill in the blank!) to the video! Cheers from Texas!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jordon7999]

+1 for talking through the ‘chrome’ look 👌

[@robertrossello]

I believe they call that element "je ne sais quoi"

[@williamcahill617]

Awesome thank you Peter and Becs

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure!

[@carlwarrenphoto]

Thanks I always enjoy watching you two work ,stay safe ,peace

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much Carl

[@neidermyer]

I always bounce the light off the umbrella instead of shooting through it. I used to use a 7 ft. Parabolic like that and it made incredible light bouncing vs shooting through.

[@DarciaSidTV]

Umbrella ?! Goin old school. :D Lovely.

[@rogergiraldeau1807]

one of your best tutorial. Learned a-lot

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much, glad to hear it

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Thanks, you make it look easy.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad to help

[@gentlegnt]

Thanks so much again for your tutorial videos from The Master. One question: Does it ever concern you that the meticulous efforts you make to get lighting on chin, soften shadows around one side of the nose, have the hair light corrected for transitions, etc., at THAT moment....will that ever change or does it when the models moves 4 inches left/right? Turn head slightly towards the light or from it...move upper body left or right just tiny bit?! Would that not change all that work you put in because it does not fall exactly as you had set up before they started free flowing? Thanks for you time. Huie (Fremont, California)

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks, I up the lighting for the wurst angle between the light and Bec's face, so if she turned to her right she would create a rembrandt light and to her left no nose shadow at all, hope this is clear for you

[@stormfalconstudios]

When I do on-location portraits, I always use shoot-through umbrellas with closed backs. They're very softbox like, easy to transport, quick to set up, and lightweight.

[@johnboy5905]

Chrome shot. Thank you for the explanation and experience.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks for watching

[@canucklehead0]

As always, I'm extremely impressed with the manipulation of light and Mr. Coulson you are an amazing photographer! Miss. Pead you are an exquisite model, so expressive with your eyes and demeanor. It's no wonder that the pair of you work so well together. I am a hobbyist when it comes to photography, although I spent a decade as a news camera operator for a TV station in Alberta, Canada. I like to use a C-Stand to hold everything from foliage to create patterns of light on a model, to holding a white board or gold board for fills. I find bringing a couple C-Stands along usually results in better shots when you can prepare and light, especially when you are not in a studio environment. I really like the look you achieve with the Translucent Umbrella Lamps, I will have to track one down for future work. Thanks for explaining as you go, I find it extremely helpful.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you

[@Swiftconstruction]

You are so so beautiful Bec wow 😍😍😍❤️❤️

[@Swiftconstruction]

Is this you bec asking me to telegram you

[@Govannonart]

As always, very useful. No extra blathering. Just explaining what you are doing. Bec is gorgeous as usual. And additional thanks for the explanation of the 'chrome skin' look. Cheers from Mother Russia

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks again! But we like to blathering on

[@Govannonart]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer and this is why you have your podcasts. Just to have some extra blathering)))

[@mariomonica437]

Very beautiful work. Tanks Peter 🙋‍♂️

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LucasRafaelDesenhista]

great video as always. hugs

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ikigomez1407]

Love it! Nice shots!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks a lot!

[@d.k.1394]

Love this

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Excellent ! Great shots, beautiful lighting. It's getting harder and harder to take a 'bad' shot of Bec ;-) Thanks for sharing !!!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you

[@modelsbyday]

Love this setup, I've had a shoot thru umbrella for a long time but not used it much. Mine also has a black removable cover for it. The inside has a silver surface that reflects more light then a white would. The outside (top) has a white surface. Made by Photek

[@Salz1usTox1cus]

Very beautyful!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christopherjamesboudoir]

If I am going to be shooting at night, or in an area where I can really control the ambient light I will take a softlighter and a speedlight and that is usually enough for when I travel. 😀

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Yes I agree

[@unclemick-synths]

Interesting to see the effect (or lack) of the large space on the lighting. I have a translucent brolly but in small spaces it's a bit of a lighting grenade because of the light it sprays in other directions. That can be useful but not always.

[@pmgasman57]

great work\

[@debh3404]

She could drape old towels around her and still look beautiful.

[@David.G.P.]

Many thanks for this backstage session

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure!

[@jdstrobist]

Beautiful work!😎

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@darrenridsdale8121]

I would love to be on shoots with you two to learn more about photography

[@johnleighdesigns]

Awesome to see you working the shot - In my small home studio lounge i use shoot thrus of different sizes and light bounces off all the walls and low celing giving a fill - in some ways an advantage but when I want more control I use a softbox or reflectve umbrella. One question that hit me while enjoying your video is I vaguely recall you and Bec mention in a past presentation about not focusing on a models eyes/face and purposely avoid a razor sharp, pore revealing image. Is that approach particular to your camera and lens setup and not necessarily something to think about for those of us shooting with actors/models on a more modest/budget kit? Kind regards from London UK

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much John. No the focusing isn't particular to my camera/lens, you can defocus with any camera and no models want sharp skin, my philosophy is the most important thing in the photo is the subject, then the lighting, then the focus

[@mikiyu2001]

Hello from Canada, I have a question about your light. In the description it says D2 and it looks like it's running on a battery pack. The reason why I'm asking is, that I'm window shopping for new gear and your videos are helping in making decisions not to mention the inspiring factor of one million. Was using a long time ago in Germany "Multiblitz". So if you could go more in detail about your lighting would be very much appreciated.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

0:54 you can see it's not an a pac hope this helps

[@michael862]

I was wondering Witch light modifyer is the most comfortable for a model? Softbox? Translusent? Reflective? Beauty dish? If you are Going to fire a flash Into someone face 100 times it can get Pretty uncomfortable

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I spoke to Bec and she said that the only light to ever bothered her was ring flash all of the lights don't make any difference so I hope this helps you

[@truthsayers8725]

did you paint the background or was it something you purchased? i didnt see your grunge painting video and thought maybe you worked on this one? i love how it looks. i have a friend who's a painter (well retired) but maybe he can hep me to replicate the look SO Excited to see you two in a less than 2 weeks!!!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Yeah I painted it, we don't have a video of it as it was done years ago but there is a grunge painting tutorial on Inspire which is the same way I painted this one. Looking forward to it too :)

[@catnapwat]

Do you have any tips on achieving your style in CaptureOne Peter? I'm keen to see if it's only achievable in Phocus or if it can be replicated. Cheers

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Sorry for over two years I've tried to get my look in capture one and I cannot, I can get it in Adobe CAMERA RAW.

[@jacobhavinga9402]

Maybe it's me ... but when you convert to grayscale / black&white her bodysuite or whatever it is, looks like it's added afterwards ... (like a drawing) ... to me the lighting would be wrong ... Contrast is maybe to strong could that be it ?

[@noenken]

Keep in mind that youtube compression is not doing any favours to those shadows. It might be fine on his screen.

[@Christopher33312]

A Request: When you were talking about the shadows on her nose... Zoom in and hold a bit on the screen if you would... Watching on a phone makes it impossible to catch what you're pointing out... and yes, closer and longer shots of the actual photos of Bec are always a good thing 😊. Thanks!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Ill try to do that in the future

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

Peter, what's the best Profoto studio light for model shooting in your opinion ?

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Profoto B1X 500 if you want battery powered

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Thank you, I'll check it out :)

[@Jason_Bover9000]

Gorgeous lady

[@GearlessChris]

How do you fit those V Flats in a suitcase? 😛

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I wish I could

[@mtcrun]

Beginner question: how does a translucent umbrella compare to a Chinese lantern?

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

similar but different fall off

[@adventuresinAI1982]

This video made me want to see Becca in Jedi robes wielding a lightsaber.

[@1aler67]

I think he missed a good photo when he laughed at the joke and his smile dispelled the darkness :) Bec is a very beautiful woman but the most surprising thing is her attitude of born with sex appeal

[@СергейАлексеев-и6ю5р]

Peter, у тебя есть канал в мессенджер Телеграмм?

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

нет, извини, я не

[@short1961]

Bec was the flash getting to you? It seemed like once Peter started picking up the pace it started to irritate your eyes.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Beck said it was the same as any other flash she didn't find any different

[@sylvianosamia2839]

I like your channel BUT i do not understand why you do not use a flashmeter ? For me it is the one and only reliable and precise way to measure the light.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I use the overexposure warning on the camera or computer, it's a lot more accurate

[@sylvianosamia2839]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Well there is a difference between "incident" and "reflected" light. Maybe a few, for sure, but there is a difference (many photography and lighnting books). Thas the reason why a flashmeter is THE tool to use, to many authors, and to me.

[@blackimp4987]

5:18 killing cute pretty face

[@TeeFetch]

Why photograph anyone or anything else ever?

[@sambowks]

Why don't you roll your monitor over next to your camera

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I like room to move around when I'm shooting

[@sambowks]

If that arm was automated you could work remotely from anywhere you like