PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING MADE EASY: Rembrandt Lighting

In this video I'll deconstruct a Portrait showing a SIMPLE and EASY way to get GREAT lighting PLUS a look at the Post Production in Lightroom and Photoshop to get to the final print ready image.
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[@glyndewis]

Folks this is a Replay of a KZbin LIVE broadcast so jump forward approx 5 minutes to go past the countdown and get to the main video. Cheers

[@allen4505]

Wrong side of the world to catch you live. I'm so greatful that you made this excellent video available online. Cheers Glyn

[@glyndewis]

No problem...thanks for taking a look ;)

[@londonken]

You cannot get much better than Glyn Dewis. A classic tutorial

[@glyndewis]

Thanks so much Ken

[@paulamorin6332]

Thank you!, Glyn! I know most of this already and have used this setup for men especially but I like to hear and see it in action to know I'm still on track.

[@glyndewis]

Thanks Paula

[@SamandSteve]

Dave Beezley is a great bloke we know him well. Top man

[@rostanddarbouze1067]

This is pure liquid gold! Thank you so much.

[@glyndewis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aquarioamico6604]

Glyn, simply wow! Thank you for this fantastic video.

[@deewonda1952]

I’ve been slowly building my home studio lighting over the past few months with modifiers and an additional light. Your suggestion to practice one setup at least 20 times was sooo on point! That’s all I’ve had through the COVID quarantine but I can learn even more from your videos. Thank you!

[@johnlewis3002]

Hi Glyn, thank you so much for this video. That is the best instruction, regarding lighting that I have watched to date. Can't wait for the full length instruction video to come out. Your a great guy to share so much. John

[@glyndewis]

Thanks so much for the kind words John ;)

[@marcomark8]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I love this video. It gives you a great understanding of how light works on your subject.

[@glyndewis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rogerbeltz2370]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Not only highly informative but because of your engaging personality without a trace of egotism or arrogance, you draw the viewer into the video. This approach makes it feel like you are talking directly to me ("me" being whomever is viewing this video.) All this adds up to making the viewer more relaxed and therefore more receptive to the learning process. Thanks much, Glyn.

[@glyndewis]

Roger, thank you so much for such a wonderful comment. Feedback like this is so good to get and very much appreciated.

[@epradeep]

You are awesome Glyn Dewis! It is always a pleasure and tonnes of knowledge watching your videos. Thank you!

[@glyndewis]

Thanks so much Pradeep :)

[@artmusic9153]

Yes finally someone who recognizes the usefulness of a light meter! So many protographers saying you don’t need one baffles me. For personal use...maybe, but for client use why wastes time guessing and adjusting?

[@billleontaritis7638]

Thank you so much for this. By far the best rembrandt lighting tutorial ive come across. Cheers.

[@glyndewis]

Thanks Bill

[@robphelps798]

Glynn, just wanted to say I've been watching your videos for the last couple of years and would say I've learnt more from you than anyone/where else. Keep up the great work! Doing a video on lighting was genius 👍 and very helpful, all the best Rob.

[@glyndewis]

Rob...thanks so much for commenting and for the kind words; so glad you like the video

[@bobtpapa]

I have seen a lot of teaching videos for portrait photography, but you are the best! Thanks.

[@markledingham4942]

Thank you so much, Glyn! I love your style, and I think your instruction is just so helpful. 😊

[@steveparkins6929]

just watched this for the first time--BRILLIANT! keep it simple..yep wish id seen this years ago..totally addicted to Glyn"s style!

[@karlthetrader]

Hi Glyn, great video! I really appreciate those little details you throw in like the reason to use a light meter or the fact you make just one image or the slowing of tethered shooting which you sell as advantage. Great way to see it, those things stick forever in my otherwise forgetful mind :)

[@PeacePham1991]

Wow, this is very educational and I've learned a lot. Thank you so much Glyn. You are an amazing teacher!

[@lschiz-photography1765]

Wow 4 years ago and I’m so glad I saw this. Glyn, excellent as usual! I so much love your style and your energy and excitement your passion about sharing and wanting to help us get it. And yes I too have struggled with the sense of urgency and trying to slow down. Teathered is such a great tool technically and it really does help me slow down and really enjoy the process. Your such a delight. Thank you. BTW Going On my way! To watch the rest of the Brian video.

[@glyndewis]

Thanks so much for stopping by and for commenting; really appreciate the kind words 👍

[@andreak4280]

truly appreciate your channel and easy to follow instruction(s) 50mins and more goes by easily and quite inspiring as well!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 love your work!

[@glyndewis]

So glad you like the content Karen; thanks for watching

[@reoflex]

Your book: "Photograph Like a Thief" arrived several days ago. It's outstanding. Love it. Layout, text, photos, examples are all spot on. Very good information that will be a great help to me. I like the way you set it up, and how it progresses through the chapters. Way to go Glyn!

[@glyndewis]

Thank you so much Rob; well happy you're pleased with it :)

[@leehollandstudio3901]

Great as always Glyn, honest and down to earth. Thanks for sharing!

[@glyndewis]

You're welcome...thanks for tuning in

[@patbrennan5866]

Hi Glyn, brilliant ,love the idea of the short video segments to explain everything in an easy and understandable way,

[@glyndewis]

Thank you Pat

[@Dial5159]

Glyn is so good at teaching this, he make you look like a pro when you nail it

[@glyndewis]

Very kind of you to say Alan...thank you

[@ickledotco]

Wednesday evening 7pm watched the video, really enjoyed. Most encouraging. Thank you!

[@glyndewis]

;)

[@stevefoster6700]

Great advice, down to earth think I can make this work. Than you Glyn

[@imagesbyjk]

Thanks for the discussion of slowing down and crafting each image. It’s an approach I’ve been wanting to adapt to for my client work but I’ve been in the habit of shooting tons of shots. Ironically for my personal work I often go into that with one shot in mind and that’s often all I get. I’m going to change my approach.

[@glyndewis]

Thanks for watching Jeff; glad it was useful ;)

[@tinctanc]

New on your channel and enjoying it very much. You’re a gifted educator! Thanks a lot for all the knowledge and experience you share with us so generously.

[@AnandaGarden]

Great energy, cordial presentation, Glyn obviously loves to help others learn. I was indeed helped - watched a video with Hollywood cinematographer and director of photography Fletch Murray that left me yearning to know how to do Rembrandt lighting. This video was invaluable.

[@grahamwizardo]

Great live broadcast as usual Glyn nice and informative... looking forward to another book :-)

[@glyndewis]

Thank you Graham...time to get busy on the keyboard huh :)

[@cathycochrane9615]

Fabulous video Just found it :) Very helpful and easy to follow thank you Glyn.

[@mickskoipond]

Just watched it, what can I say another great and educational video Glyn!! can't wait for next week, at least I won't be at work for that one...once again cheers mate!

[@glyndewis]

Cheers Mick ;)

[@ArnolddeGans]

Loved you at the PI Nijkerk so many times ... and yet ... in this video ... you just became a god :)

[@reoflex]

Good stuff. Liked this so much, I'm getting the "Photograph like a thief..." book.

[@glyndewis]

Fantastic to hear....cheers Rob

[@patricklewis6007]

Dude, well done, exceptionally good content. Thank you

[@general_crap]

Fantastic video Glyn, learnt loads form watching. Feeling inspired to dust off the studio lights and play around. May have to get myself some collapsable softboxs/octaboxs from the photography show.

[@glyndewis]

:)

[@StewartWoodArt]

I absolutely loved this video Glyn, I think I'm going to use this light for a couple of months :)

[@glyndewis]

Go for it mate! ;)

[@CaptainCreosoteRN]

As always, great info Glyn.

[@glyndewis]

Thanks Graham

[@johnkosterimages]

Bang on, Glyn! I work a lot in studio and this is one of my favorite setups, thanks for the reminder. Its been quite awhile since Ive metered, gotten a little spoiled by TTL!

[@glyndewis]

Cheers for watching John :)

[@mattihuutoniemi4900]

Very good tutorial. You absolutely need make more like these. 👍

[@glyndewis]

Thanks and yeah will do ;)

[@georginaedwards3815]

Love your videos Glyn. You are leg-end!

[@glyndewis]

Thanks :)

[@paulalanputnam4592]

Thanks, Glyn. Fine video. Love your channel.

[@glyndewis]

Thank you Paul

[@joannasobczak9186]

Thank you Glyn ! You are awesome

[@Sixstring65adgmail]

Nailed it again Glyn ;-) Very good explanation

[@glyndewis]

Cheers Jerry

[@tonydavey6304]

Just got back from camera club and jumped on the video will definately have a go at this lighting. Brilliant thanks.

[@glyndewis]

Cheers Tony ;)

[@AnVoPhotography]

Excellent video. Very inspiring and helpful.

[@glyndewis]

Thanks

[@robertwilson2877]

Great stuff Glyn thank you very much !!!

[@glyndewis]

You're welcome :)

[@ronnie2553]

This was great!!

[@glyndewis]

Cheers Ronnie

[@mayabeejakubowska7677]

Wow Sir.. you are a very good teacher. I subscribed to you long time ago (not sure which of your videos made me) but just now Im discovering your tutorials been very educational :))) thank you Glyn

[@rickvantuijl1579]

Sound is great

[@davidbailey4976]

Excellent presentation! Thanks Glyn. Such simple techniques. David Bailey MK

[@glyndewis]

Very kind of you to say...thanks David

[@stevedouch8226]

Superb. Met you last weekend - asking for advice on soft proofing demo at The Hilton demo. So helpful. Love your style and delivery of the subject. Thanks for the inspiration to get working with my lights.

[@glyndewis]

You're welcome...thanks Steve

[@cppuk]

Thank you Glyn.

[@AllanSutherland]

Thank you , this is real world stuff . I had to find own way to this point too and it is as always and everything in the fine detail but even then this vid has helped me a lot . To help others I was over eathering to focus light where I needed it but still these angles when all the time when I see you do not also vertically feather that the result I want is just the impact of the inverse square law metering from the face with a modifier in so close , thanks for an amazing honest vid , A .

[@glyndewis]

Allan...thank you so much for commenting and for your kind words; chuffed to bits you've found the video useful. Cheers, Glyn

[@AllanSutherland]

I shot my first wedding the other week and guess wot created real class = bringing a studio backdrop kit , one strobe and a 5 foot octo positioned just like you have done but more vertical coz it was a wedding and wanted I bit more open look but the dimension was there . I have found that like Annie and classical artists one thing stands out which is capturing from our 3d world into a 2d dimension and creating dimension and I found people may not know why but they feel it and see the diff so now I stand by this , classical is classical and has stood the test of time for good reason . I had the cheesey fun photo booth stuff happening but guess wot ? word got out and people flocked for a decent portrait while they had a chance . I could have easy created flat lighting which would have worked but people see the diff .

[@neolin6308]

Good idea. Thanks for sharing

[@attilad66]

Glyn. That was a nice one mate. Cheers

[@glyndewis]

Cheers ;)

[@TheBiggervern]

Thanks Glyn.

[@dr.sandipmehta973]

Brilliant . gr8 tips

[@franwalding5564]

Thanks Glyn Missed the live broadcast but really great tutorial 👍

[@glyndewis]

Thanks Fran ;)

[@heipuntnl]

Thanks again, Glyn. Gonna test it some more. Grtz from the Netherlands.

[@glyndewis]

Cheers Geert

[@dantes9811]

Thank you. You helped me. Other lighting setups would be nice to have;)

[@smallbrownfox594]

Quality Glyn TY.

[@glyndewis]

:)

[@joannmarrero3013]

Great video!

[@gilleskiss4147]

The best !

[@glyndewis]

Very kind...thank you

[@jassimmadan9851]

thank you Glyn

[@ShelbyCheyka]

Great Video! I've learned so much from your videos. :-)

[@glyndewis]

Great to hear...thanks

[@thewhiskeycowboy-official]

Mannequin head tip: If you want to reduce secular hot spots you can paint it with spray paint the flesh tone you like/want. If you use a flat paint you will reduce reflection. And adding a winter hat on it, you can get almost a "hair" affect and difference in shadows and falloff. You can do this as well with any other type of hat/cap you may want to have when doing portraits. Hats with brims add another complexity to lighting that unless you practice it can really cause issues with the model/client at the time of the shoot. That said, you can practice the same thing with glasses.

[@royottaway9434]

Thanks , missed the live stream but watched the video

[@glyndewis]

Thanks for tuning in ;)

[@craigsperring7865]

Great Video Glyn. I always learn something new when i watch your comprehensive lessons. Also give my best to Dave from someone who is prob going to go through the same soon.

[@glyndewis]

Craig ... So good to hear that the video is useful and yes for sure will pass on your regards to Dave. Very best wishes to you Craig.

[@craigsperring7865]

Cheers Glyn. looking forward to your next video and live stream.

[@glyndewis]

:)

[@jasonlacey5979]

Well ..That all made sense..

[@adriandavidpayne]

Love it. One note, Annie Leibovitz with a V. At least that's how her Mom says it :)... Just ordered the 53" yesterday, Can't Wait!!!

[@glyndewis]

Nice one...you'll love the Octa ;)

[@matthiasevert8484]

Thanks very much!

[@vincearredondo]

Hi Glyn, it is a great video as always. I have one question, how did you exactly set up the background on the boom stand? Thank you!

[@marcellootsuka4956]

Tks!!

[@tedebaer1]

Thank you!

[@glyndewis]

You're welcome Ted

[@GTEngineer7]

Thank you sir

[@Bilalizaddin]

Hello, thanks for great video as always my question is it necessary to use color checker for general shoot like head shot or family ??

[@glyndewis]

Grey card yes, color checker maybe not so much. Only tend to use that if I'm doing a series of pictures from the same shoot and consistency is vital eg photographing for a client when the colours being a perfect representation of reality are an essential part of the final picture...does that make sense?

[@glyndewis]

No worries ;)

[@AlvaroFreireAF1]

Hi Glyn, just another amazing tutorial! Great work! But still missing the 1080p instead of 720p in the video ;-) and please give my best to Dave. The first steep to win that fight is with our mind and he is already a winner. Cheers from Portugal

[@glyndewis]

Alvaro Freire Cheers. Re the 1080, a live broadcast would and has buffered too much for some folks with a slower connection which is why they’re at 720. Pre recorded are at 1080 though 👍🏻

[@AlvaroFreireAF1]

Hi Glyn, thanks for clarification. Cheers

[@eddiegremlin]

Missed your live broadcast, Glyn. But caught up with it. Not a waste of 55 minutes, never is.. I'll be in the studio next week after attending the Race of Remembrance in Anglesey. I'll be trying out your suggestions..

[@glyndewis]

Fantastic...cheers Edward

[@eddiegremlin]

500px.com/photo/235781685/cariad-in-red-by-edward-millership?ctx_page=1&from=user&user_id=1564453 I did try..

[@peterevans8194]

Really Great tutorial on the lighting aspects. With regards the photos themselves, they almost look like paintings...I guess that is done in Photoshop?

[@PaulWills]

Great video, thank you. (What is the software you use for the diagrams showing the lighting setup?)

[@glyndewis]

Paul Wills Thanks Paul. The software I use is Sylights.

[@soamjena]

Do you have done for video lighting ?

[@Dmbishop70]

Hi Glyn, you said you'd mention light meters? What do you use, and what would you recommend as an entry level for use with Speedlights?

[@glyndewis]

Bill I use the Sekonic L478 DR but an entry level Sekonic such as the L308 would be perfect

[@ST-fl5fy]

Glyn do usually shoot portraits at F4 aperture? I ask because they look soft but also nicely darkish. Moody.

[@paul_meulemans]

Glenn, is the complete video available as a download. (I mean the video with Rosa shot in the FD studio in Emmeloord). I can't find it on your website

[@glyndewis]

Paul ... that'll be available in the next week or so; I'm just putting some extra contents together for it.

[@tonypbeck]

Hi Glyn, your videos are great, being disabled in a wheelchair I find it hard to position lighting and do much moving around etc so the simpler the better for me. How do you join in on the chat if I can get to watch a live stream?

[@glyndewis]

Anthony...thanks for commenting and glad you find the tips useful. As for chat, you should see a chat window on the right of the screen when watching the live broadcast ;)

[@SurferKroky]

Fantastic tutorial thank you ! One thing I’m confused about is the difference between using a continuous light vs a flash ? Do they produce different results or is it pretty much the same thing ?

[@glyndewis]

Flash gives you much more control over the lighting in a scene as you can use faster shutter speeds to knock out the ambient. Continuos light also doesn't freeze motion like flash. There are advantages and disadvantages of both but I prefer flash due to it being so flexible in use.

[@andrewnebbs4150]

Hi Glyn, are there any considerations needed for the ambient light?

[@glyndewis]

Sure thing Andrew. I cover this in the full tutorial later this month but if you go for a shutter speed of around 1/125sec that will give you a great starting point ;)

[@ShelbyCheyka]

Wondering when the "Cover Shoot" video you featured will be available for purchase?

[@glyndewis]

I'm announcing it for definite this coming week as it is all now done. I do want to ask if there's anything else folks would like added in and I'll email the group to ask that but yeah pretty much ready for launch week commencing 29th January ;)

[@nathanbarker8274]

What settings do you use?

[@TammyBogestrand]

First off, your videos are excellent! On that group shot towards the end of your video, how do you keep the light even? You'd think that the people closest to the light source would be much brighter in spite of the fact that you are feathering the light.

[@glyndewis]

Tammy Bogestrand Hi Tammy. Ok so this is because of Inverse Square Law which basically says that ‘when you double the distance from the light source, the power / output is halved’ and so it’s all about placing the people / group in an appropriate place. I’ll do a short video photographing a group to show this in the next couple of weeks 👍🏻

[@TammyBogestrand]

Oh, wait...just remembered. You had used two softboxes in conjunction, correct? Ok...I think I can see it now. So you have one BIG light source at a 90˚ angle to your subjects, feathering the light, so the fall-off is the same 'pattern' as with a smaller light source and one person.

[@glyndewis]

Tammy here's some links to Behind the Scenes for the group photo shoot: www.glyndewis.com/save-shadows/?v=79cba1185463 www.glyndewis.com/ewm_bts/?v=79cba1185463 www.glyndewis.com/ewm/?v=79cba1185463

[@TammyBogestrand]

Cool, thanks! I will have a look!

[@robwalker651]

Hi Glyn i see you use a flash meter, have you ever heard of a guy called Don Gianantti he shows people how to make one out of a length of string, if you make it right it is uncannily accurate, i have a flash meter but i made a string meter and it is accurate to 1/3 of a stop

[@glyndewis]

Wow! Will have to look him up :)

[@robwalker651]

hi Glyn nice little vid of John at the hospital, my dad died 2 years ago of prostate cancer John said his first blood test for psa was 10, 0-6 is normal.My Dads first psa result was 500, it was inoperable and he lasted just over 2 years.Please pass this information on that ANY man can have a PSA test ,your gp will arrange it, i have one every year, the PSA test is the first sign of prostate cancer and it is omly a blood test

[@glyndewis]

Rob...so sorry to hear of what happened to your Dad. Rest assured I'll be requesting the test and encouraging others. Best wishes to you, Glyn

[@robwalker651]

It,s ok my dad had a good life, he was his own man and he took the news the same way as he always did, "cant live forever" he said to the doctor, if what i have said helps anyone then this could be my dads last bit of good as i had never heard of a PSA test before, so it could do some good btw my dad was 81 when he died

[@DaveClayton]

Check out Glyn on this week's He Shoot He Draws Podcast heshootshedrawspodcast.simplecast.fm // out every week!

[@slipstreamproductions3943]

How light/dark is the space your shooting in? Or doesn't it matter?

[@glyndewis]

Doesn't really matter

[@sylviastagg-giuliano6229]

Thanks for the lessons. Why did you moved to Sony?

[@glyndewis]

For my own work I wanted Focus Peaking, Higher Resolution, the ability to use files that wouldn't break down so quickly when colourising and the incredible G Master lenses..these are some of the main reasons I can think of ;)

[@sylviastagg-giuliano6229]

Thanks! Love to see a video on this.

[@jecommentelesvideos]

Glyn, Can I know the name of some of your favourite photographers?

[@artsmodelstation9396]

I painted my mannequin head a flesh color, painted eyes, lips etc...

[@leviking286]

Well, and i see to use à flashmeter, sekonic l478d, i have the same. Every body said : "À flashmeter nothing to serve"... Fools ans ignorants.