Your First Low Key Portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@csc-photo]

I'm going to say Gavin is one of the most - if not THE most - helpful creators here when it comes to lighting setups & related tips. I really appreciate his content, delivery, and personality. Thanks!

[@kelfarley]

You, sir, are not wrong! Absolutely the best.

[@Kit2Canada]

Agreed!

[@Alexandra-ez5xi]

Absolutely, he is awesome!

[@manuelfigueroa894]

Totally agree

[@chrisalexander2478]

I was fixing to comment pretty much the same thing. :)

[@quietset7639]

I just love the simple way Gavin explains. I could watch 2 hours of his tutorials and not get bored. Thank you Gavin.

[@MichaelLyon]

Gavin Hoey is one of the most creative photographers I know. Love his personality and he makes it so easy to understand how to setup and create the photos.

[@manashkalita2694]

Bring Gavin in every videos.The way he teaches is appreciable.The best teacher from adorama

[@rommelreyes7616]

Cut out shapes in foam board. How brilliant. Awesome tip for the frugal photographer!

[@simontorr4317]

Gavin’s is a star! Being an Olympus/omd user, I’ve been able to enjoy many amazing sessions he’s done for them during lockdowns etc. his style and positivity plus content is superb

[@yvesthibault7128]

Gavin you are the best relax and teacher ever !!!

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

Gavin and pi are my two favorites. Sophie is my fav with Gavin.

[@davidcoakley4839]

I subscribe to a lot of photographer channels that produce really good images with with expensive and sophisticated equipment. The difference with Gavin is that he has such a deep technical understanding of photography that he can produce pictures on another level, even within the constraints of a modest studio and equipment. Gavin's understated delivery leads one to assume that it's easy, but it really is not. Hats off to an outstanding mentor!

[@toddstrong1353]

Great lesson once again Gavin. Concise and full of the right information. Thanks so much.

[@febyography]

You are the best when it's comes to lighting

[@akashrenigme5709]

Gavin never disappoints

[@ndon85]

there is Gavin at Adorama and then everybody else. The best.

[@abdulrazacksyed41]

Always expecting greatest photography from mr Gavin sir , thank you sir .

[@mariohdezch]

Es Usted, un verdadero artista. Gracias.

[@ivanrios1051]

I have been watching and learning a great deal from your videos for years now. Your technique and teaching method is unmatched. Gracias Gavin, "You're the MAN". 🤓

[@manuelfigueroa894]

Awesome like always Gavin. Will try it tomorrow

[@josephchan4198]

I have been following Gavin for a while and I love his teaching style. Kudos to him and his team for creating great content.

[@josearevalo6998]

Thanks Gavin ,. Is very helpful your tips. You make to se very easy.. thanks again

[@photoquent]

So simple; so beautiful.

[@Mishalphoto]

I love Gavin Hoey tutorial and ideas, very simple results huge

[@randyfox5317]

Dear God, is there anyone that does a better job of explaining technique better than Gavin? His step-by-step process is SO easily understood...and his results are amazing. Yet another excellent tutorial, Gavin. Thanks for your continued excellence. (with equal props to Sam and Sophie!)

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the really kind words Randy 😁

[@lenavoyles526]

He sure nailed that fill light.

[@grvsha]

Thank you Gavin, you've been of immense help to me

[@richardsears6005]

As always very informative Gavin, your videos are informative, and you are very personable and easy to follow I can't wait to use these techniques when I get my soft box holder in so I can use my tt600 flash off camera

[@Allan_Madsen]

The inspiration you give the way you teach is absolutely fantastic Gavin , 80-90% ive learned about studio portraits etc comes from your video's here on youtube and now this wich is one of my fav genre to learn . The next 1000 views will come from me hahaha i have to study this over and over , again thank you

[@GavinHoey]

Leave this video on repeat... I like you're thinking Allan 😉😉

[@Eliterazzz]

This video is so helpfull. I'm going to try this at home. Thank you for uploading the video.

[@dunnymonster]

My Thursday routine is this. Get up, go to work. Lunch. Finish work, go home. Open KZbin and go to Gavin Hoey's weekly tutorial. Hit thumbs up, sit back, relax and enjoy ☺️😁

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you. You get a week off next Thursday, but then three Thursdays back to back!

[@baron6510]

I love this guy, so much value given 🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonbourne8181]

Gavin Hoey is the best representative of the Olympus Systems in the whole of KZbin! The other guy will be Robin Wong from Malaysia! Thanks for the great tutorial Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Jason although I might well be the WORST Olympus representative. I make videos about light and although the Olympus camera is what I choose to use, it's not a the star of the show 😉

[@christhepharmacist]

gavin - you are fantastic, i have learnt so much from you through your videos

[@RickMahoney2013]

I love low key photography

[@elhasportraits]

i wish i saw this one when i was struggling first time with low key :), really good one!

[@austinxue9736]

It's the best photography lesson I met. Thank you Gavin.

[@skillcubator1]

Hi Gavin, I understand that you are setting your F-stop, Shutter speed and ISO to cut the ambient light. But what's the logic to match incident meter F-Stop reading and camera F-stop reading? Thanks in advance.

[@Joh146]

Wow. The model, the pictures, your way to explore ist reall great. And the best is, i can try to do by myself. Many thanks.

[@robertvanhall]

Super beautiful, Gavin & Sophie!

[@sutashiku]

Thank you a lot, Gavin!

[@mosesmillanmctech4196]

You’re an inspiration. I’ll die on this hill.

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video and demo

[@EdwardKilner]

Everyone did a nice job on this video. I enjoyed seeing a variety of setup ideas. Sophie is beautiful and I’m sure she thought the portraits all did her justice. When I try this I will cut a slot in both a white and black piece of foam board. There might be a small difference, likely negligible, but I’m curious.

[@JamesBoyer-plus]

Thank you, Gavin (and Sophie and Sam). Your examples and instruction are really clear and inspiring. I look forward to trying out ideas based on what you've shared. You're awesome! 😍

[@infamismworldwild6248]

Thank you Gavin & Sophie

[@paulbivins6483]

Excellent, Thanks Gavin.

[@lisapalzer2511]

Wonderful Video Gavin!! I always enjoy your work, thanks so much!

[@HaiTomVlog]

Low key portraiture is a lot of fun. I always enjoyed playing around with one speed light to see what happens. Great video!

[@chuckduzzie8529]

Gavin … always a good tutorial.

[@kienluoimedia]

Great tutorial with basic material. Thank you

[@jimcook3882]

XLNT video from Gavin. I have shot a load of beautiful Low Key images with Nikon D750 Digital and my strobes, but just received a Mint Mamiya RB67, and dying now to shoot some Low Key on FILM!!! Thanks again Gavin

[@andsnemesis]

Excellente as always, i use to take low key at home, i'll try some of this options too

[@ramyahmed787]

Amazing as always -- U R the Master

[@elmono3939]

Yo, Gav, did that new style shirt ! Way to go ! BTW: Great stuff, as always ! What would Adorama do without you ! Just saying ...

[@natestain7103]

Always a pleasure to watch! Thanks Gavin!

[@andymcgarty3099]

Fantastic video. Some great ideas to try. I liked the slit in board to shape the light.

[@oswaldotorreslondono8991]

Amazing video Mr. Gavin

[@Seasidekameel]

Great video Gavin, has given me some ideas for my next shoot

[@recycler60]

Thanks. I always love your videos.

[@Guresha1]

Gavin thanks it helped me a lot ❤

[@karipuuppo2521]

Yuo the best Gavin.Thanks again.

[@timip3658]

I was wondering if you couldve put the reflector on the opposite side to the key light as a fill?

[@MirandaSuess]

I LOVE THIS PHOTO CONCEPT!!

[@joseignaciomm]

Excellent video! I always wonder about the tablet and software used for the tethering on live shooting on these videos. Does anyone know?

[@philliplivingstone5336]

Brilliant!

[@InformatikaBVKft]

Giant! I loved it! If I take a photo like this, but there is white writing on the black dress, won't it be very bright? If so, what should I do?

[@sidyk]

Thanks for inspiration ❤️

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Elgarman]

Brilliant.

[@Jamiefallslikeabrick]

Sophie is absolutely essence 🥰

[@11557bexley]

Wow 😮AwMazing

[@jokekuye9775]

Love the explanation 👏

[@LisaRSArt]

Excellent. Thanks

[@olyrojas2225]

Excellent video as always Gavin!

[@paulbell9957]

Beautfiul images Gavin. Loved the set ups , especially the hat shots. Great work as always mate 👍👍

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you Paul 👍

[@karenallen5908]

Hello, I've watched many of your videos. You seem to always use f8 for your apeture for portraits....can you share why?

[@canucklehead28]

Excellent Gavin!

[@davidjoseph4459]

Great video. Very informative! Thank you.

[@Lordred1069]

Great video like always. Joyful and instructive. Thanks!

[@andy_deja_jr]

Thank you Gavin. I try it too….

[@szmonszmon]

Hey! I like your tips and the style in which you teaching. Thanks! :-)

[@nebojsastanojlovic6826]

Gavin is great!!Sofi is amazing!! 🙂

[@StivenOchoa]

Great job.... what tablet and what program did you use for theter? please, thks

[@slider363]

Hi, Will this work with a entry level camera and a kit lens? Thanks!

[@f226f226]

Great video as always. Gavin, you are a genius and Sofie is a goddess.

[@250GTOAJ]

Thanks for another great video, Gavin Sophie and Sam 😎👍🇨🇦

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan 👍

[@robertjackson7284]

Another great video. Appreciate the inspiration.

[@christophkrull5660]

Awesome as always! Gavin is a treasure!

[@WatkinsPhotog]

These videos are fantastic! Always so much great info and inspiration

[@danettedugger6213]

I am a student and will be taking a portrait photo soon. If we don’t have a reflective board similar to what’s in the video, will an umbrella with the reflective lining work or a white bounce board?

[@johnd9031]

Very informative.

[@Frank-TV]

Help. I took control of the room light and it works, however the viewfinder becomes completely dark so I cannot frame the model properly. I understand this is because the viewfinder on mirrorless camera show preview of the settings, unlike with DSLR. How do I get around this? Thanks in advance.

[@ccbphoto]

Another great video Gavin! Thanks!

[@tommytexter4054]

one thing that can be done to improve the last shot is to use a projector like Godox one or Westcott Lindsy Adler optical spot. That way, the slit of light on model's face can be more narrow and defined.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Tommy. That would indeed make a huge and positive difference but my idea with the "Your First..." series is to keep the gear used more general.

[@tommytexter4054]

@@GavinHoey make sense! Love your videos, Gavin! I personally learned a lot!

[@marcos.fonseca01]

Gavin!! It’s the first time I came here to comment, and I just want to say that you’re amazing!! I love your way to teach, your charism and your photos! You’ve gained a follower from Brazil ;)

[@jurgiebaby]

Hi Gavin, what device are you tethering into in this video, and what software are you using please, many thanks

[@L.Spencer]

Why were you trying to set your flash to the same settings as your camera? I didn't understand that part. And how do you set the flash, does it have settings? We're using strobes, mostly, in a lighting class at school, and there don't seem to be settings. I'm about to go there and practice, for the first time, so I'm trying to get a better idea by watching this video.

[@sl3ndermmo]

How are the shots so dark with all the ambient light in the room? Is it the higher aperture number of f8

[@deenugent473]

Another awesome video Gavin 👍😉

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Very nice, Gavin, Sophie, and Sam!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Mike 👍👍

[@alanroderick7153]

Another excellent video and some great ideas for my shoot next week. Did like the scarf images, have some bi-colur fabric to try. Well done to you all.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Alan. The scarf worked out rather well, although in my experience it would be wise to explain and demonstrate what you need the model to do beforehand 😉

[@kutlayhalkseven3296]

I love your videos the most. Well done always 👏👏 knowledge, entertain, inspiration...all in one. Will start to practice your ideas to improve my photography. Lucky to have you...

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Kutlay and have fun exploring the ideas 👍