Off Camera Flash for Wedding Photographers (7 BTS Wedding Days Godox V1, Godox AD100 Pro)

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Links to my off camera kit here: Main flash for Nikon: amzn.to/3sKsOOq For Canon: amzn.to/2QKWcGZ For Sony: amzn.to/3va7EuL Second off camera only flash: amzn.to/3sLl1Qc Stronger flash if you're into more studio work: amzn.to/3nf8xzd Light stands: amzn.to/3eu6zXZ Controller for Canon: amzn.to/3gzYyU6 Controller for Sony: amzn.to/3aAFIrX Controller for Nikon: amzn.to/3xgNQrj

[@sz2474]

What kind of shoe did you have on the light stand?

[@_SYDNA_]

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[@EBLovesMusic]

This is literally the best wedding flash video on KZbin.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Happy you find it helpful!

[@AbujaYummyMummy]

Lool It’s not awkward to weave through a Nigerian wedding, we love photography and we love it even more when the modifiers are in our faces 😁 because we believe the pictures will be even more beautiful

[@BulletproofPitbulls]

This was one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin. I'm a dog trainer and learning photography but I was actually entirely entertained the whole time. You have a gift for this

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks for watching! Happy it could help!

[@pd1jdw630]

I think this is the best example video for any want to be wedding photographer. You are. A product photographer. Rings, shoes, tables, cards, You are. A portrait photographer. Self explanatory cause you’re dealing with people. You are. A street photographer. Cause you need to include all the background as a backdrop in the back of your head. And where to place people.This works and not this. You are. A Nature photographer. Or maybe even wildlife. Lots of pictures outside the venue. And you’ve got to think about the compositions and lighting. So all in all. You do every genre of photography. In a few hours of work. Big thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

[@gabriellesearles7084]

The dinner in the center of the room literally made me laugh out loud.

[@jcseidel1794]

Bro, the table for 1 had dying 😂. “This is the table where the help eats.” Great stuff Taylor, keep it up 👍🏽

[@brianrowland9993]

Great video and you really put yourself under the pump to make this one! And that takes a lot of courage........ A huge amount of good information on how to shoot a wedding under challenging circumstances. I was amazed at how much could be achieved with just basic bounce flash and trigger! Subscribed....

[@Missbagpipernorthwest]

I do studio photography where I can control all of my light; I've been hired for a wedding, this video was extremely helpful. I feel like I can do this now, and will be better prepared, Thanks a ton!!

[@jasonblake5576]

There is so much info packed into this video it’s ridiculous!! Your ability to think on the go and change it up, left right and centre is also ridiculous. You know your craft so so well, you’re faster than a machine. Great to watch, now I’m gonna watch it again!! Thank you!!

[@odarrien]

So very helpful. Doing my first real paying wedding tomorrow. Church is dark, low ceiling. Reception venue is barn- type, wood everywhere and no white walls. Dim lighting. Fingers crossed.

[@richardroscoe166]

Can we just appreciate the v1 though? I've replaced all of my old canon strobes and I went 3 weddings before having to charge them. 😮

[@lukejames4958]

I forgot it needed to be charged😣

[@nicomphoto]

Yet another fantastic video Taylor ! There is ton of info here that is already making me feel much better about of camera flash. There are a few items that I can't wait to try at my next wedding. I agree completely with the Godox flashes/transmitters, they simply work great.

[@kenuwhoknew]

The composition of the balcony shots were crisp

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thank you. It was a cold evening

[@harlanrumjahn9992]

Okay, you are a total pro. I can tell because you make it look so easy, and you work with a minimal amount of gear. Oh, and your photos are just excellent. Thanks for this refreshing tutorial. You prove that fanciness of gear and method is often just fluff. One more thing, your presentation/personality makes your invaluable information also really a blast to watch! Thanks!

[@Six.of.one.photography]

You have the best videos Taylor, I've watched this particular one so many times over the years, and as I've progressed with OCF, and used it at events, I keep coming back to this video and it's like I learn something new each time I watch it, perspective and context are everything I guess lol.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Happy you find it useful! Full flash course and some more KZbin videos coming towards the end of the month!

[@willsimpsonphoto]

what a great video! answered a ton of questions i had! Came to watch for a few minutes, ended up watching all the way through 😂 The room with the view got me! lol

[@EricRennerYT]

Before I watch... I picked up a Godox V1 on Wednesday and used it the same night at an event (on TTL because I do be scared tho 😂) entire venue was painted black besides one white wall with black cursive words on it. It worked so well!

[@chrisconnorton6488]

Great Vid....what I love about this video is that you have introduced a style ...not a technique, so leaving it up to us the get creative. Brilliant!

[@philipcarver5875]

Taylor, thank you for posting these videos. The quality of your images are superb and your simple instruction and explanations of what you're doing in each shot is so useful and vaulable. Awesome

[@bohyahsnacks]

Just what the doctor ordered for me. Great video and extremely informative. Thanks for posting.

[@tmewborn1]

Awesome Video, I enjoyed it along with your commentary. You're an Awesome Skilled, Talented Pro that knows light, your Gear, and the talent, skills to use at it maximum potential. Thank You for sharing your amazing work.

[@adamhewitt8763]

Superb video, thank you! A lot of thinking on your feet. I guess starting out its good to have a handful of ideas that you know works and don't try and be too ambitious - I like how you use only 1 or 2 lights but get great results with a natural look to them 😉 👍

[@allenvoss3850]

Awesome video TJ. Thanks for taking the time to document some fun weddings. You are a champion!

[@veganvikingmama]

I don't even do weddings anymore but I learn something every time I watch your videos lol

[@The0IdMan]

Loving this video. I really appreciate the images edited in, I know how much work that is to edit. I did an outdoor wedding with no flash, but my next one is indoor and I need a flash. Looking for V1 reviews and I found this. Got the flash, the trigger, and the gel/snoot kit in my cart. Can't wait to practice. Thank you!

[@1215mymy]

Thank you Taylor for putting this together. I enjoyed it. Im thinking of upgrading and leveling up my lighting technique. You explained everything so nicely.

[@ximagerymediaandproduction943]

such a great video. I watched the full video without even knowing an hour passed. so informational. Great teacher

[@MrBennyrick77]

You give such fantastic no BS facts here(in all your vids) based on what you actually do. I will be following your advice to the letter. Thankyou for letting us see all this stuff you do!

[@DanaBirdieBoudoir]

Thank you soooooo much for this! I have my first wedding next month and needed more portable lighting than my Einstein. Bought two v1s today 👌🏻👌🏻

[@rumporridge1]

How did your first wedding shoot go?

[@DanaBirdieBoudoir]

@@rumporridge1 as good as I could’ve hoped. Definitely the v1s and have used them a lot since

[@rumporridge1]

@@DanaBirdieBoudoir on your path sis. Will look to add the V1s to my Godox lineuo. God bless and wish the best success. Thanks for the quick reply too.

[@pearllocket]

Thank you so much Taylor. For me this was incredibly insightful and has given me the knowledge / confidence to improve what I deliver to my customers. Best wishes. PS; May you continue to have the greatest of Pizza dreams.

[@annieshannonco]

This was the most understandable explanation of the Godox system. Thank you so so much!!

[@SnapperNik8]

This is a game changer for me. The speeches and dances can be very testing and my last shoot was poor. If I used my flash in this way those pix would have been transformed. Really looking forward to implementing this technique very soon. Thank you so so much for sharing this as it’s massive in my opinion. Huge fan of your work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

So much value in just the first two minutes of the video!! Thank you!

[@Brilicious91]

i'm at minute 30:00 but this already teached me so much. I own a flash for a few years now but never used it because i didn't know. Thanks for all of your adivce.

[@sparkyride78]

As a wedding photographer myself I love this video. Also check out the leaf kick from the groom at 37:55 very considerate.

[@PlatSoul]

I always use indoor off camera flash like this on the bride hair and makeup session we use to shoot around here before the wedding itself. Gives really great results

[@carloshenryjr]

Thanks for sharing your expertise! So much value in your videos!!!

[@slocavky]

Super informative video.. So glad I found it. I have a LOT to learn about off camera flash usage with weddings. This really helped a ton.

[@theyellowsparks]

Love how simple you make everything!

[@KennethGreenCMP]

Looking at BTS from shoot - I am glad I am not the only that has not removed the QC sticker LOL. Great information.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I wish they’d make them bigger and harder to remove

[@KyHarvey71]

I love your videos. It would be nice to get some more insight as to where the flash was placed. It was clear in some locations, but not so much in others.

[@davidbailey1689]

What an amazing video! I really enjoyed it and your bounce flash resulted in great results. Thank you.

[@sunesnigel]

"usually the hair and makeup person have them look at the good light" w00t 👀? I haven't been on a lot of weddings but it sounds very next level if you have the hair and makeup person coaching you into fabulous light! I guess it makes your job a little bit easier. Anyhow. Great video as usual with actual helpful tips. (I only shot for hobby but your advice seems legit)

[@blkmidia]

Awesome BTS Great techniques 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@matrixate]

Thanks for this really informative video on off-camera light. This really helped me decide on what to focus on getting.

[@gam3955]

I do not shoot weddings but nice tips and recommendations. Very well done in situation. Appreciate a lot. Great shoots. Thanks 🙏

[@MilliStephania]

Always love your content. Extremely helpful and educational while not boring. Hahaha. Thank you Taylor!

[@josipklanfar1265]

Wow. This video has so much useful info, explanations and BTS . It is simple and fun, and definitely helps me alot.

[@MrGarzaJavi]

Love the sound the shutter makes on the d850!

[@spectremanLIVE1]

The 2049 reference was HILARIOUS!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@tintin69rr]

Great video some great tips in there I’ve not shot a wedding in years and I’ve got a friends sisters wedding coming up which is a good low stress shoot as they wasn’t going to bother having a photographer do that takes the pressure off me and I can just experiment with the gear and a lot of trial and error see what works and what doesn’t one thing that did prick my ears up was the location where was all wood and no good for bouncing the flash makes me feel like just putting a small softbox on there will resolve that issue without being too intrusive!!

[@vikuophreviyie3668]

Thank you Sir....i learnt alot about lighting from this video 👏

[@odarrien]

So very informative! Thank you. I do wonder how you get an empty reception hall to shoot, where i live, the guests are typically in the halls by the time the bridal party arrives there.

[@laviniup]

A lot of work to your videos man ! Thank you for sharring info...

[@juangiraud6013]

Always learning and taking notes from your work flow and photography skills. I Noticed that around the 1400.. time frame you held the front function button and changed to 24-26. Do you mind sharing what this was for.? You went from outdoor to indoors when you made the change.

[@pricklypickles]

Hi, great video, very inspiring. QI have a quick question. What was the gadget you wrapped around your off-flash on a stand. If it was the transmitter, then what was attached to the camera 📷? 😊 Thanks.

[@4dhi_._218]

Watching your video make me lots happy

[@Thebraveheartgirl]

Awesome content. I always use your videos as a refresher, before going into any wedding. You said there is a Controller simpler than the X2T-c?

[@LeninGlass]

Thank you for the great information! side note.. i suffer from it and I know so many others that do. When directing the couples, there is this filler words that happen a lot " little.. kinda.. like" haha

[@simonhuegly]

Would love to read about how exactly your flash was set up in that "inside the red car" shot @18:35 - GREAT ONE! Down between them? W/ or w/o Diffusor/Gel etc ?

[@robertYoung-ut6bk]

Love your videos mate ! Is this the only flash you use or are you reviewing it for Godox ? How long have you used it for ? Appreciate the content !

[@jishnoo]

Masterclass. Saved. Thank you. ❤

[@tripnigrey]

so much value!

[@JamesBond-ke5tp]

Love the Blade Runner reference! Love that movie!

[@rickschneiderphotography]

I shot one wedding as a second shooter and I brought too much gear. I was sooo sore the next day. 2 camera bodies, 2 flashes, 3 lenses (Nikon 24-70, 14-24 and 70-200). I also brought a small soft box and light stand for off camera flash.

[@MrBennyrick77]

Remember your feet are your best tool. Ditch the 3 telephotos, bring a 70-200, then got 1 other prime, eg, 35mm. If you need wider, go wider with 24mm. you are not there to take WIDE panoramic, or group photos. The main phot can do the super wides anyway. Unless he said he wanted you to focus on specifically wides or something. Never bother with soft boxes, there is just no need. Use ISO and off camera flash as you need, as long as faces are in focus, a bit ISO makes no difference to the wedding couple that see the people in the photos. Just my 2 cents worth.

[@patricklynch1338]

Great video ! Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. I'm shooting a wedding scheduled for noon outside. I'm concerned about black eye syndrome if it is a sunny day. I'm thinking large reflectors for fill and an OCF with a large umbrella. Thoughts? Thanks, Patrick Lynch

[@livedeliciously]

Wedding photography is not my genre, but this was very enjoyable to watch.

[@siulsomar17]

Great video, thank you sharing your knowledge I have greatly benefitted from it !

[@gregtoope]

Thanks again for all your helpful info in your videos. I have 2 questions in regards to flash. The first is when you are shooting your flash (both on and off camera) do you modify the zoom at all or do you just leave it. And if you do leave it, are you setting it wide, middle or zoomed? Second question is ... If you were buying the GoDox V1 with transmitter, would you be buying the XPro transmitter or the X2T? Saw that you can manipulate your off camera flash with the X2T, can you do the same with the XPro. Ill never be shooting with more than 2 flashes probably ever. Thanks again for your help and its amazing that you actually reply to some of these comments. If you ever have a shoot in or around Halifax NS id totally be down to be a free second or third or forth camera!

[@pugsee972]

You`re a great communicator and turbo charge fast X

[@IgorTrifonov]

I'm looking forward to get the V1, not sure yet about ad100 pro how it will fit my current kit, but looks really nice. Thanks for the video!

[@XavierPil]

Thank you so much for a great video / concept

[@loulousdaddyzhu2642]

Great content 👍 how to set up the shutter faster than 1/200?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Should be in your settings for high speed sync.

[@porty65]

EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE- THANKS 👍👍👍

[@saracenrush2010]

Thanks for the vid man. I'm heading off to shoot a wedding at an old prison now. Should be fun working out the lighting! 😄

[@undergroundstudiopv]

What kind of cactus is that do you have on the table? Looks so cute

[@robertoarosio5495]

Great great video, LOVE It! Looks like you are on D850. Does this mean you choosed not to use Z6II anymore after trying for a time, at least for weddings? Maybe due to AF not so easy tonuse or reliable?

[@carlostolentino5421]

I loved this video. I watched the whole thing

[@BadBagger]

Been waiting for this one! 👍

[@Vartan297]

Great video as always. What’s that Nikon lens you’re using at around 13 mins? Thank you for your help.

[@patriciaterranova1074]

Your instruction is amazing. Ty

[@marcelitoprogamerxdlol5333]

Great video, thank you for the information

[@dbllck]

One thing to note about Godox and the way they function with Nikon at least: If you use the Godox XPro trigger branded for Nikon on a Nikon, you'll get a warmer color tone than there actually is. If you use the Sony or Canon branded trigger, or stack your Nikon trigger onto a "dumb" trigger, the colors will be accurate. You lose your TTL, and need to shoot manual. Something to be aware of that will effect your post processing.

[@Henrybird123]

44:34… the pictures are lovely! You using 85mm or 70-200? 😊

[@Mpactpics]

Thanks for a great tutorial. Do you have to have a dedicated trigger? Is it possible to use on camera light as a commander of the of camera lights? I'm new to this and trying to figure out what I need to buy. Is the trigger built into some on camera flashes, or is it recommended to get a trigger, with the option to use the on camera flash, off of the camera?

[@dwntwndave]

literally no one: Taylor: Cap a Cap a Cappuccino

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Always

[@baftirbaftiroski1437]

That's sad how they put you in a completely different room to eat...at my wedding and all weddings in my country the musicians and photographers have their table in the same room, albeit at the entrance of the venue but still, just a table away from the other guests, and they get the same food as we do. Great and helpful video, thank you so much!

[@fujichr8]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@ddgarage7025]

That Bladerunner tokyo bit... that was cool as hell

[@lucecreativa-videomaking8231]

Hi, thank you for your videos. Now I own 2 godox tt865 but I have to recharge many batteries for one wedding. I wouild like to know how long your godox flashs lasts. I wil buy V1 and ad200 pro. Thank you for your future feedback. have a nice day. Greetings from italy.

[@amandalunt4325]

Wait, what?! Did you just say the accessories came with the AD200 Pro? I have it and haven’t seen them! I need to check my boxes again!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hmm. Maybe it was the one I got. There’s a bunch of different kits on Amazon that come with different things. It looked like they all at least came with the bare bulb and barn doors/grid

[@RaphaelLessinger]

Great video, thanks for sharing. As a Goodland expert in Godox flashes, Howard good can a V1 be used along With an AD100 Pro in a multiflash Setup ?

[@morganwhitephotography]

Possibly a dumb question but I have rewatched portions of this to better understand and still don't. What is the purpose of your pocket wizard? It's not mentioned when talking about your equipment in the beginning, but it's used mid video. Help? Sorry! And thanks in advance!! Happy shooting everyone!

[@a.jol.sr_photography]

After watching this, I'm getting the V1. You produced some great results with it. What was your main focal length lens?

[@BrookviewLabs]

I have 2V ones and I have a problem with the recycle time. I see that you do too because on your outdoor shoot your flash was flashing every fourth or fifth time

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Shutter speed in our video doesn’t show the actual strobe in every single fire sadly. But I think it is firing in almost every case

[@richardroscoe166]

Also, Taylor do not trust the little plastic foot. I've had two break and send my v1's falling. Since then, I've grabbed three s2 brackets.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

That's sad to hear! I haven't had problems yet, but probably makes sense to get something a bit better since I use it all the time.

[@insidechocolatewithjimothy5313]

Excellent Taylor . Thanks

[@trifix]

1 minute in to the video and already I can tell that this is gonna be different from what we do here in Sweden. I have never heard of anyone using a flash during the actual ceremony. We often tend to marry at a church so any type of extra lights are frowned upon. This creates all kinds of problems of course since its daylight mixed with LED's and old incandescent bulbs...yeah...it's nightmare!

[@kendramanuel968]

Oh wow! Thank you so much