The POWER of Off Camera Flash

[@shotbybeast]

I’ve been telling myself that there aren’t enough “quality” OCF BTS videos w/ great storytelling out there and been wanting to make some myself. Watching this video was not only perfect timing, but let me know that I gotta do them now. Manny, thank you so much for being a true inspiration to us all. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JerryC25]

Awesome. Let’s not forget how amazing it is to have a model who makes the process easy 💫

[@shotbybeast]

This comment is A1

[@MrDan1509]

Most stand there like a limp noodle! Lol.

[@edengate1]

I love tips for composition, this is what we need most, then lightning tips. Please bring more composition content!

[@jonathanferede]

I love how insightful and at the same time chill/informal this video is!!

[@apalaciosp23]

Great job Manny!!! , the results are fantastic, the fact of moving a few centimeters the flash gives totally different results. Special mention for Elizabeth, she's really beautiful and excellent as a model, great job!!! Also the surroundings of the photos and obviously the whole of the natural light and the flash give the perfect frame for those magnificent portraits. Thank you for showing us the details of your work, from shooting parameters to the work for each photo composition.... Thanks !!! 👌👏

[@joakimnorrby]

Your videos are always so straight forward and leaving in only the essentials. They really stand out. Great job and thanks for sharing!

[@itsalexregis]

This the first video that didn’t over-explain the process !! Thank you thank you!!!

[@Tsitris46]

Bangers Manny!!! Only bangers! And Elizabeth is back! Thank you Manny for taking me around Chicago through your videos and sharing the knowledge on a hobby I love! 🙏🔥

[@aznoy]

Could we see an OCF wedding shoot? That would be epic!

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

OCF is such a game changer. Just goes to show that different lighting techniques can bring your photography to another level. Again, anotha excellent video Manny! I need to get a photoshoot in Chicago one of these days

[@adden2242]

Finally outdoor shoots!! My fave... and also a fave of mine, Model ELIZABETH, very pretty.

[@petere6036]

One of the best in short lessons for outdoor flash usage (and an exceptional model).Thank you Manni!

[@stilljaybird405]

Your beauty dish is one of my favorite photography purchases EVER, thank you brotha!

[@derekclark7545]

This is the second outdoor off-camera flash photography shoot's I've watched and I really like these images you have captured in both shoot's. The other one you did a month back. I got to find a model and maybe a more powerful flash unit than my Nikon SB700.

[@emirchan6516]

Yess!!! More OCF Outdoors! I love these videos!!! I got my first flash because of your OCF Videos. I love to play with light!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks Emir. Im doing another on wednesday.

[@spectrumlivetv]

Whenever I take pictures during day I don't see effect of my flash maybe I didn't turn on hss sync to use such speed as 8000 with 1.8 fpoint plz what can I do

[@anzaeria]

@@spectrumlivetv Are you using the flash to fill in the shadow? Flash should be more noticeable when used in the shade.

[@DanCEke-bo5ck]

I love Off camera flash, any time any day. Keep it coming!

[@MarcusSilvaBH]

As always, Mr. Manny Ortiz, a great video! You have inspired me to get my first Sony, a A7IV and I'm very satisfied! Thank you so much! I posted a stories on Instagram of me making an unboxing and tagged you and Jared Polin some days ago... My best regards from Brazil! Wish you happiness!

[@bobrob8839]

4:46 pose is great but the woman in the background kills it.

[@caleblatreille8224]

lolol no accounting for taste. that woman is why i love this shot!

[@chuck0414]

Love how Manny called it the Sears Tower, not the Willis Tower. Real Chicagoan. 😅

[@anitastevens9969]

You make it look so easy. I love your tutorials.

[@airjaff]

I don't like the background looking so dark these days. I think looks better when bananced , think that trend has had its day

[@tommytexter4054]

Yeah. Underexpose the background to a extend but not too much.

[@MrBennyrick77]

Well make your video and show it better than Manny did. hmmm I bet ya cant.

[@ponduforus]

Disagree, but then glad art is subjective. You shoot and edit how you want.

[@vidsbyjeremy7902]

Sweet home Chicago! That Skyline is BEAUTIFUL at night.

[@sabelosibisi9762]

Thank you for the insights. And also, great photos!

[@omegaman1409]

Great tips. I myself always look for more interesting shots as opposed to have a model standing. Props, the background, and shadows are just a few.

[@RamosKid]

Long time fan, back from the original channel. Just wanted to say, I'm happy with the success you've been having and I hope to see you at the big 1M soon.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice video as always! Thumbs up for the Sears Tower. ;)

[@BANNERWORX]

LOL Manny you kill me "Nah she's from the 1950's". I feel as if I've been way over occupied since last year, with my DJing, and let's be honest, the natural lighting of London, is just grey. So after watching this, the inspiration is there, and I'll head out next weekend and get some shots created with my flash. Once again, thank you for the video, stay blessed 💜

[@juanargueta5988]

Gorgeous model awesome shot Manny

[@denizkendirci]

ms wheeland's white top looks great when it's highlighted with white strobe against the cityscape.

[@danesteffensen6612]

Missed these outdoor shoots!

[@JoelMaisonet]

You always make it look easy, man. And…. Chiriboga with the assist!!! 🙌🏽

[@dkkims4030]

From the beginning I subscribed to Channel mannyortiz ' many things I have learned tricks and tips about photography . ..tq manny 😎😎👌👌👌

[@Shag]

Brotha Manny you flexin the game Bossman! I shoot a lot of my subjects at the Planetarium too. Manny I got a location for you downtown that's crazy brotha! I don't think too many photographers know about it because every time I'm there I'm the only cat shooting there. I send you a message on Facebook of where it's at and folks will think you are on a Caribbean island or something! Keep doing your thing my brotha and again always amazing work!

[@mverick160]

Nice work Manny. I've been using the Variable ND RF to EF adapter on Canon R5 now and loving it. I don't have to shoot at 8000th and can get the full power out of my flash by not hitting HSS. I used Variable ND's before but having it at my fingertip like another control on the camera itself has just been great. And it works with all EF L glass.

[@anthonyir3408]

Great video man really relatable, unfortunately I don’t have a studio but I always do my work outside especially living in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Definitely going to order that beauty dish

[@АлексейСветов-н8й]

Thanks Manny. Good pictures.... beautiful model.))

[@designobservatory]

Hi Manny. These shots look fantastic. Unfortunately, one problem that I see with using flash outside is that the pictures tend to look like collages, when the light on the subject differs from the light in the environment.

[@Lucas-vj8rr]

Tnx to you and YT i know flashing is easy

[@Propellerhead1]

OFC with a sprinkling of BTS…….BOOM! 👊 I’ve only used the Godox v1 with some great results outdoors believe it or not : ) have the AD200 but haven’t had the chance to use it, can’t wait 🙏 Amazing shoot, keep up the amazing work 👊

[@chrislucibello8067]

Awesome shots, beautiful model....love your work and videos!

[@2010SLP]

The best part of this video is that you correctly refer to it as the Sears Tower.

[@Luke..luke..luke..]

These short form tutorial videos are 🔥🔥

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks Luke

[@frankc.9853]

Elizabeth is AMAZING! You were okay too, lol!

[@donho6523]

Excellent video and tips. I especially appreciate that you called the Sears Tower by its correct name. (Englewood boy here)

[@mwasdidancestar5844]

I'd love to see more of this type a content 💯💯 dope work atleast I have learned something

[@bobmclaughlin4896]

👍😃 great street shots ... Lighting so dynamic.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thank you

[@Kneedeepinstock]

Great shots! Question for ya Manny! Can you explain the difference between canon and Sony in a future video when it comes to Editing. Like doing a shoot like this with both cameras and editing them to make them look identical. I would love to see someone show how to get a Sony look out of canon and visa versa. 😎👍

[@WolfMediaImaging]

ON POINT PER USUAL.

[@Flowers.photoss_]

Yes! We miss on location shoots!

[@Mr.julian]

Epic shots

[@MrBennyrick77]

Super awesome to watch, first thing that got me was that damn aweful shoes! But what an awesome fun model to work with!.

[@_corderosautomotive_3529]

Wow this was a awesome video thank you

[@maszekmeans]

Fantastic results !

[@MannyOrtiz]

Appreciate that

[@jamilakalilj]

You came to a beautiful city🤞🏾🔥

[@estebonix]

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[@HDMediaNamibia]

Brilliant work

[@juancarlosmiranda6830]

Oh Wheeland !!! Nice vid, nice explanation

[@arvinoutlaw1189]

Nice photos. Always Great work.

[@madalitsophiri7457]

nice shts and good work in retouching

[@friederikestricker7261]

Love it!!!

[@framerate3x3]

Beautiful shots 😍

[@one901]

I dig these but the only thing I don’t like about OCF is the unrealistic flash pop. For me maybe a little less flash power would work. They just end up looking like hose OG Glamour Shots from back in the day when I do it lol. In sunny conditions, the strobe works well.

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Bigger modifier will do the trick. I think the flash should be more of a fill light than anything else

[@one901]

@@RockyMaiviaMiami agreed. As a key it looks so fake. Manny tends to not make them look too fake but overall I just don’t like the look of flash

[@ikoyDaPnoy]

Agreed. It looks great but unnatural. Makes the background look fake. It's easier to use outdoor flash as a fill light. Look up Muse Chan, he's a master at using outdoor flash as a key light.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

It’s all season to taste, but if he exposed a little brighter initially (before adding the flash) the results would be more natural.

[@gosman949]

@@ikoyDaPnoy Muse Chan does weird crap!

[@alexageibel]

Wow! Awesome photos!

[@AnthonyTadle]

Manny you're the man

[@josephchan4198]

Awesome work as always

[@dontaelambert19]

Good shooting bro!!!

[@yanafridabinaev]

Really nice shoot and video!

[@Ganeshsu]

Oh my god I love your presets and bought with out ready that my Lightroom version should be latest but I have Lightroom 5 :( anyway this is not complaining I just learn so much from you it’s just a support from me.

[@darkreigncometh]

Yes, OCF is a PITA, but I hate to shoot without it. Great video Manny!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Agreed

[@JLBA14]

So no ND was used? Do you ever use ND? Or find that the HSS use doesnt give you enough flash power.

[@tentonmosley1270]

Great stuff as always Manny!

[@barclayjb]

So happy to see you and Elizabeth shooting again. She is the only model I follow on Instagram and it is because of your videos. Great shots.

[@brucelorie7665]

Didn’t realize you are in Chicago. Me too.

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

That first location right down at the water was so sick!! I'd love to shoot there! :D

[@MannyOrtiz]

I'm surprised we got any keeper images. The wind was crazy out there

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

@@MannyOrtiz The wind never makes anything easy!! Reminds me of a clip from an old skateboard video when he said "I hate the wind, it might as well just rain so I know not to go out and try to skate!!" :P

[@chrisdogmlb]

How did you get Chris Cornell to hold the light?😂. So looks like him. Nice work!

[@mrhuss7463]

awesome pics

[@DavidChiriboga]

Great vid man! Windy day though 😅

[@keithbarrett4630]

David -got a work-out, with the soft-box and wind...

[@peliscarta8529]

una locura gracias por compartir se aprende mucho

[@Un3xpectedTruth]

I’ve become better because of you.

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thanks!

[@samuelsilvadesouza8563]

Essa mulher é muito linda 😍😍❤️😍😍❤️

[@cancanman]

That location bruh 😮❤

[@_cjmccullough]

Finally out of the studio Manny!!! This is why I subscribed for on location OCF and that magic you put out. Love it!

[@seken2nun]

Good stuff bro 👍🏾🆙

[@GREYZIK]

pretty cool man, i really like the resutls (y)

[@ananthkrishv]

Wow! Loved all the black dress shots!!! ❤️👌 Thanks for the tutorial

[@isoawe1888]

Thanks for another great video. I guess the only thing that bothers me is when the lower legs goes almost to black in full length. I think I’d probably break out a larger octa.

[@anthonylongo2774]

Manny can you give the info on the monopod being used. Thank you great stuff!

[@NileSWPhotography]

Great video once again 💪🏾

[@eternalproductions]

Can you try the same thing with a reflector instead of a speedlight ?

[@robtimpe7683]

What type of mono sick are you using?

[@josephdubbss23]

Dope 🔥

[@frodoOG]

i'm torn between FJ400 and aputure 600d, I mainly do photography and videos sometime.

[@evenslaguerre2702]

According to you,what's the best camera for photography? Tell me please.

[@vdonfarias2545]

Th goat 🐐

[@juanmatiaz27]

🔥🔥🔥

[@OfficialCharcuterie]

I'm not sure if maybe you've covered this in another video, but how are you syncing your flash at such fast shutter speeds? The A1 caps out at 1/400th (or 1/500th in APS-C mode) from what I've read, but you've listed some of your (flash) shots at 1/2000th and 1/8000th in the settings.

[@binabest8843]

Thank you this tip

[@czarlez]

So inspiring!! Can anyone please tell me what boompole he's using for the flash?