Studio Lighting Fundamentals for Extraordinary Portraits | Master Your Craft

[@slrlounge]

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[@DimplePoji]

Every vid from U is a learning opportunity regardless of the topic

[@nataliebelousova3195]

I would love to see after processing from this video ❤

[@danielhentz155]

You rock, Pye! I've always found your tutorials to be accessible, your delivery tasteful, and the takeaways clear. Thank you!

[@orlandocelis3850]

It only educational but entertaining as well. Exquisite work. It always helps to have a talented model. MORE please.

[@Gsoulgraphix_]

One thing I liked about this video is for the fact it’s so understandable… it’s like teaching the child how to crawl while you crawl along with him. Thank you.

[@CJDuckett]

This is one of the best videos on lighting and posing I’ve ever seen. Thanks Pye!

[@AdeKingProductions]

All I can say here is thanks. Creative illumination of the fundamentals.

[@lazyeagle6035]

So helpful to have talent like that out of their shell with poses etc. You could just let that guy go for 30 minutes and get amazing shots. Great instruction and guidance.

[@jasongreenwood3260]

Expression should match the pose....this phrase and explanation just opened the clouds for me. Crazy.

[@alonzohollingsworth7712]

That was one of the best videos I've watched from you. The delivery of your points related to lighting and how much of a difference between a strong image and an average image was conveyed so clearly. Loved it, even after watching it 3 times already, I got more from it each time. Your model was awesome as well, big Kudos to Jesus. 💯

[@tonysluna]

Model Name is Jhesus Aponte

[@karolinab-l5625]

Mega super! Nigdy tu nie byłam u ciebie. Bardzo mi się podoba z jaką lekkością opowiadasz o tym, jak intuicyjnie, według własnego wyczucia i gustu ustawiasz światło i pozy. Super ! Samam fotografuję i własnie najbardziej cenie sobie zaufanie do tego co widzę i co chcę osiągnąć w zdjęciach portretowych i ludzi. Będę zaglądać częściej.

[@jspohl]

Thank you! 💖✨

[@adammaraschky3845]

This is more about posing and working with a subject than studio lighting fundamentals. Not bad suggestions, but not what I was looking for.

[@tonytoffolo9915]

Great use of the metal gear alert sound effect 👏👏

[@LaughingInTiny]

This was fantastic. Could have been four hours and I'd have watched the whole thing.

[@mikeyb6737]

Amazing model, Fantastic workshop, I learned heaps.

[@tiitsay]

Thank you Pye and thank you Jesus! Very helpful.

[@samuelray8057]

Love the way you convey your concepts. Great advice, and I must admit I’m impressed by how sharp your images were at 5.6 when the foot was way out towards the camera:).

[@claremckechnie5623]

Awesome video, I have read the boring theory a million times, but it never sinks in, this is presented so well, everything makes sense. Thankyou, much appreciated

[@fotografmorteneriksen]

Great video, helps a lot. I tend to rush it too much, need to take the time and look over the pose more. Its a pain looking over the photos in post and realize what should have been done. Thumbs up for this one.

[@emes711]

Thank you. So beautifully explained

[@chrisconner1811]

Amazingly impactful video in such a short bite..! Thank you

[@timrosenthal46]

Fantastic, thanks Pye. Nice simple lighting set up as well. Great model too ...

[@bruce-le-smith]

really helpful, thank you. appreciated the bit of real life bumping into the lights left into the final edit!

[@glennsak]

This is fantastic. Great model and great instruction!

[@payamjirsa]

Appreciate it

[@craigdixon41]

When I watch your videos I feel like I can stop subscribing from everyone else. Man you nailed it on this one. Love your work. Love the tutorials.

[@creativepatatas]

I really learn a lot from this video even from your own SLR Lounge channel, about the tips I really need.

[@gustavorosassanchez4188]

Thank you so much! It was amazing how few changes made the difference!

[@SandroLendler]

another good one from the best Adorama presenter👌

[@brianbecnel]

Love the focus on fundamentals. I often forget to lower my light when my model changes positions like yours did moving to a squat position from standing. Great reminder. I didn’t see much change with the negative fill but will rewatch from something other than my phone. I’ve not heard of the tip you mentioned briefly - 32” octa should be ~32” from the model. Sounds like a cool tip for quick setup.

[@charityfeb3461]

Fantastic, helpful, SO helpful. Thank you!!

[@galipotefilms4970]

I like the way you explained it. Great job.

[@temanbicara90]

awesome video, thanks a bunch Pye and Jhesus

[@luanmaia]

Such a nice video. Loved the model, he looks amazing and clearly knows what to do. Great video. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@teresamoore6125]

I love this video! Excellent points and your model is amazing 🔥

[@ramyahmed787]

Fantastic ... please we need to learn more about beauty shoots poses in your style

[@tomazcunningham3849]

Great stuff, I am learning SO much! Can you do one with posing families? I'd like to shoot family portraits, daddy / daughter wedding portraits, grandparent / grandchild portraits, etc. But, again . . . GREAT content Pye! Tomaz

[@sushant2095]

That Metal Gear Solid SFX, ha! Another great video, Pye. Cheers!

[@michael_weliam_photography]

Big like, thank you so much, hope to see more videos for studio lighting techniques

[@toddwynia7491]

Awesome! I love the way you demonstrated the huge difference a high angle makes vs. a low angle.

[@רייצלסיניאבסקי]

Excellent advice, well done, the poses are really interesting

[@prafullthakar6727]

Wonderful sence of human body & lights

[@henrytaitano4913]

Jheus did awesome ! Awesome video as usual.

[@payamjirsa]

Appreciate it!

[@richardsisk1770]

Great explanation and excellent model. Thanks guys.

[@BrentonWoods774]

Am I the only one seeing a guy in high heels or am I supposed to not notice that? 🤣

[@AlexBlack-xz8hp]

I learned a lot form this! Excellent video. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation especially on the poses. I've never seen that explained well before.

[@Roddriley]

Wish I could have u as my teacher cause u really have a great teaching skill!

[@payamjirsa]

Haha, appreciate it.

[@marjoriemitchell6642]

This was great teaching. Your model inspired me more in doing people photos too.

[@ji.hime.69]

Fantastic tutorial and model skill!

[@Neopulse00]

Great model and interesting poses especially the triangle one he did holding his right heel with his left hand while standing. MGS sound bite ! was hilarious 😂

[@Mati05jp]

Great Stuff! Cool Model!

[@willberry8673]

Liv this...great shoot

[@dn275]

That was an amazing video. Thank you so much for this!

[@seethapv5959]

Thankyou so much for this!!!❣️ Great tutorial, instructions and Great model.....Pye n Jesus🤗❤️

[@DeutschmitEinfachheit]

Cool one!

[@paulpowell1583]

great video and tips. limited kit but can do so much with it and the model knows how to pose well. Thanks!

[@payamjirsa]

Indeed, Jhesus was awesome

[@reynaldomercado]

Great tutorial. Well explained and crafted step by step.

[@payamjirsa]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@zoomdesignz4805]

Thank you so much it was a lovely and and educative video

[@cityislandrowing8266]

Incredibly useful, thank you

[@Palefirecreative]

great video!!!

[@weztastudio6170]

Guys you are so awesome.

[@photorealismstr]

Thanks for the amazing tut my friend!!!I will explore your posing tips for sure in the future!

[@payamjirsa]

Appreciate it!

[@XavierFajardo]

Great video, thanks for the insights

[@mister-monkeyman]

Top notch!

[@noghamaehioghae6763]

Super helpful!!!

[@chopitupwithcharity]

I appreciate you! Thanks for this!

[@tommywoodard2163]

excellent model.

[@kaistudio8229]

that talent is also as good as you sir. Love tis video

[@chickerson1425]

Thank you Video content was well worth it.

[@payamjirsa]

Appreciate it!

[@kathraeber5790]

Very proffesional and engaging. Thanks

[@hlpvinod]

Great video

[@mikescissorhands2003]

Great explanation

[@beyondsee10]

Thank you this is so helpful

[@GM-kj6hx]

I loved the video ! Really... thanks for the detailed explanation 👏👏👏

[@kkiinngg.ddrree]

That was awesome!

[@legolaunchers-brickdestroy3584]

What flash mode are you using? Normal or TTL?

[@claudioziks374]

Really helpful...I appreciate!! Thanks

[@marios739]

very helpful, great way of talking

[@LAND_Academics]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@thisarumenake7385]

Great one 😎

[@farouksamari6027]

Great work

[@MrAllenMo]

Great video Pye, once again filled with very useful info. Thanks.

[@jhenry248]

Outstanding, thanks for the tutorial.🔥🔥🔥

[@payamjirsa]

Thx!

[@AdHocVisions]

Another amazing video, thank you Pye. This will definitely help me with my fashion shoots coming in the next 2 weeks. Jesus is amazing.

[@payamjirsa]

Indeed he was!

[@photocraftermomoftwo]

@@payamjirsa Where is the link to follow Jesus, the dancer/model?

[@terryleephotographer]

@@photocraftermomoftwo came here to ask the same thing

[@larrybonner6947]

Very informative!

[@DilioSegundo]

super cool!

[@EdwardKilner]

Jesus was a highly collaborative model. He seemed very interested in what you were saying and tried to strike a corresponding pose. The results should have pleased him. Well done!

[@payamjirsa]

Indeed he was !

[@natestain7103]

Jhesus this is amazing!

[@ryanmaralit8162]

This is great helps me emphasize details on my next shoot …👍🏻

[@Kimanixo]

Needed this !

[@frameworkphotographydp5764]

Curious as to why you chose a f stop of 5.6 ? I think a lot of the time photographers are drilled into thinking a higher f stop like 2.8 is always better.

[@Han-pd8rw]

Smaller aperture is usually better for studio portrait as we can have as much light as we want (using flash) and also makes the shot sharper. By using smaller aperture, you can get a deeper depth of field. Lenses also tend to be sharper around F4.0-5.6.

[@sanaullahkhankhattak3518]

Which camera used ?

[@dongnguyen4926]

how much power did you set for the light?

[@brittanyfigaro]

Great video!

[@steveospirals]

How do you get rid of the light spill into the backdrop?

[@carmenfraser-king1202]

so great

[@artandadventurerv]

Is there any way to have the c-stand arm attached to a vertical coming from the ceiling? I have very limited floorspace in my tiny studio. Thanks!

[@iplaystudios1871]

very educative

[@webstermickey69]

I loved the Beyonce pose 🙂 . Great great job. Loved the audio as well. I wonder what lapel mic or whatever voice recorder you are using.

[@benkoltringer3404]

Always be sure you mount your Gobo extension right ;) "Letfy loosy - right tighty"

[@wiandryadiwasistio2062]

any tips for photographing a person who’ve never have studio photography experience in a studio? i’m concerned they’ll complain about the lighting being too close to them or just can’t take being highlighted that long

[@gerihenry2261]

Love Jesus! Thanks for the tips and all you do!

[@womplestilskin]

I think the negative fill didn't actually work. I can't see it and the physics, as I understand it, mean the far away (and black) walls are already negative fill.

[@payamjirsa]

Negative fill is usually quite subtle, a bit hard to see in videos. Give it a shot on your own.

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

Agree with this maybe use the black side closer

[@cje3083]

i can see it. look closer.

[@LaughingInTiny]

It's adding a sharper contrast to his outer edges. It's there, just subtle. Makes for a more dynamic shot in camera.

[@TheAngryPrepper]

I agree. I had to pause & examine. I saw nothing there