You're extremely good at photography and teaching Gavin; a rare mix! I love your style and I've learned tons from you over the years, many thanks.
@TasteofTaboo
Жыл бұрын
I use a 7foot umbrella with diffusion all the time when doing on location portraits from business people for magazine. With a white interior they are much more even - but most of the time I use the silver with a ad200pro and the diffusion dome on in inside the umbrella. The light is as nice as from a softbox the same size, but big enough to light 2, 3 or 5 people at the same time. And it packs nice and it is fast, which is the most important part of these assignments. I can change super fast the location.
@ErinLAnderson
Жыл бұрын
Thx for your advice
@romanmeisenberg1224
Жыл бұрын
Great to know it works so well with the ad200, I just bought one and I am looking forward to trying it out with my large umbrella. Is there anywhere we can see your portraits using that setup? Thanks!
@EdwardKilner
Жыл бұрын
Always partial to colour, but the black and white were very nicely dramatic. I enjoyed this video, Thanks!
@teresaj1937
Жыл бұрын
That’s a MASSIVE umbrella. I’m still learning flash, clearly, because I was expecting her skin to be blown off. I learned quite a bit with this video. I love color, but I’m really loving the monochrome. That’s become my favorite. Thanks for the info!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Teresa. No danger of loosing the skin detail if the exposure is right but you're right, without the diffusing cover the results would have been a lot more "specular" which is a short way of saying glowing highlights which, if not handled well, increase the chance of loosing detail.
@ChuckJ7777
Жыл бұрын
I think black and white. Thank you for the video.
@michaelpipkins4546
Жыл бұрын
Awesome B&W
@thomaswright20
Жыл бұрын
Thank You Gavin for all the hard work. I love your videos. I can tell you really enjoy what you are doing. Keep up the good work.
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas. It's only hard work if you don't enjoy what you do 😉
@iainblacklockphotography
Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite modifiers
@Sunday_Jazz
Жыл бұрын
This is my main modifier in my studio and I adore it. Very cost effective too!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Paul and yes, the cost is surprising but in a good way 😁
@jimcook3882
3 ай бұрын
Gavin, another super inspiring video. I do however, prefer the dramatic B&W images over the color. THANK YOU!
@fountainvalley100
Жыл бұрын
Awesome images. It’s hard to beat the b+w images.
@uaesnipersahoomi8130
Жыл бұрын
black and white is beautiful .amazing job you have done . yes i enjoy your video i learn a lot from you thanks for the hard work .
@tressashaw8157
Жыл бұрын
B&W!! Great video Gavin.
@JCImagesBehindtheShot
8 ай бұрын
Always useful Gavin. I bought a large umbrella and this helped me understand how to utilize it better!
@Hutch400
Жыл бұрын
Color👍👍
@MarisaFotosensible
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 you are the very best Teacher… you make us think
@weddingbells100
Жыл бұрын
I prefer the colour, Gavin, although the BW is very good for me a little too heavy on the shadows, thank you for a very interesting and informative video.
@kirstyhepworth7343
Жыл бұрын
Love this Gavin your video's bring me joy and laughter 🎉 every time
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
That's all I'm ever trying to do Kirsty 😉
@kirstyhepworth7343
Жыл бұрын
@@GavinHoey thankyou Gavin for your hard work.
@irenekok873
Жыл бұрын
Imposssible to choose between the B&W and Mited Colors. Just love everything about this video. My studio is super small _ itsy bitsy tiny _ but I have a small place to work in
@RickLincoln
7 ай бұрын
Very informative, as all of your videos are. You have lovely models who photograph so beautifully. Would you consider bringing in a much older model to show us how these modifiers would work with aged, wrinkly faces? That big softbox/umbrella must be a big help in softening the wrinkle shadows on older skin.
@leonard-teo
Жыл бұрын
Gavin, thanks for the great video. My studio is of a similar size, albeit slightly narrower. I am convinced to try this huge umbrella!
@galinapfefer8713
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@hakamsoufan
Жыл бұрын
always master .. great work
@marcusprime357
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant work Gavin!
@gazyoung8490
6 ай бұрын
brilliant video
@veselinvasilev9362
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DesoloZantas
13 күн бұрын
I actually prefer the black and white near the end
@alexcerdenanyc
Ай бұрын
black and white :)
@saskelee
Жыл бұрын
in fifteen second you taught me something i have been struggling with for over 8 years 0:00
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Every day is a school day 😉Glad I could help.
@SpotBentley
Жыл бұрын
I often use my 7 ft umbrella as a white background.
@andrewgonzalez6208
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@egurman1218
Жыл бұрын
Great work Gavin. Definitely prefer the black and white ones. Do you ever run into issues with studio lighting in a small space that you aren't getting enough light into the subject's eyes?
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Hi Evan. Not enough light on the subjects eyes is always on my mind but it's not down to the size (or lack of) of my studio but the placement of my lights. Experienced models instinctively look towards the key light and less experienced models learn that trick fast with some guidance from the photographer and the use of tethered reviewing.
@PhotoTrekr
Жыл бұрын
A large softbox is my favorite piece of studio gear.
@tom73bom
8 ай бұрын
Super inspiring video, thank you so much. I am wondering if comparable results can be achieved with less effort such as bounce flash. I am using an AD200 with the standard reflector and point it to the white wall or ceiling to get a round circular shaped light source like a softbox. Sometimes I use barn doors to create a rectangular shape like a window. Therefore, I have my AD200 in a S-bracket and use the BD-02 barn doors, or I grab my Godox V1 with the AK R1. Of course, I cannot move the wall and I cannot feather the light, but I can change the direction and the size of the light source by simply adjusting the barn doors or pointing my flash to another surface. Or I can ask my model to stand closer or further away from the wall which I use for bounce flash. That way I can also change the distance of the light. Indirect flash often is the only option for events when you need to be quick. I do not own a huge umbrella yet and wonder if there is much difference in the results. I ask myself if anyone did test that before?
@nhedasd683
8 ай бұрын
I didn't recognize Gavin, he got so fit, I just recognize the voice. its been a while I'm watching his videos
@adiringer1959
Жыл бұрын
Gavin, thanks for the video, I love the way you teach. I've only been using speedlights until now, I have three Godox TT600 and I'd like to get a strobe. What do you recommend as an entry level light? Thanks!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Hi Adi. Take a look at the Flashpoint EVOLV200 or XPLOR300 (link in the video description). For an even more budget friendly option there's the BLAZ range which I used in last weeks live stream kzitem.infowm5oXz_RJV8?feature=share&t=298
@adiringer1959
Жыл бұрын
@@GavinHoey thanks!
@martinsmith6049
Жыл бұрын
How much does it cost Gavin and do they sell it in England? Here's an idea for a vid.... those radios that trigger the flashes... do they have to be the same brand as the flashes?
@mtmccornack
Жыл бұрын
Chloé looked better in color, but the set as a whole looked better in B&W! (Change my mind!)
@capturemeinpictures
Жыл бұрын
Gavin, Another fantastic tutorial. I just purchased one of the umbrellas and diffusers. Question: What software do you use to create the sketches showing the layout of the lights, background, camera, and subject such as at 5:50 in the video? Thank you
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. The lighting diagrams are done in Photoshop and have evolved over the years.
@charliejg
Жыл бұрын
What would be a practical size soft box in a smaller room that still works well? Would an AD200 be enough for this application?
@andrewgonzalez6208
Жыл бұрын
Ad200 should work fine. I use it. I would just use a 42” softbox for a smaller room. I don’t think you could use the large umbrella.
@charliejg
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewgonzalez6208 Thank-you!!
@itsthehumidityyall8303
Жыл бұрын
Giant soft box. I don’t think it would fit my space!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
It's a whopper for sure!
@lisamacophoto
Жыл бұрын
I also have a small home studio (11’ x 20’) but you seem to have a high ceiling. I have only 8.5’. Seems like I could only shoot subjects sitting on a box or the floor, right?
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa. The usable height of my studio is around 8' floor to roof joists. I can get small lights higher between the joists but not this size of softbox! If you have 8'5" to play with you can do standing photos (unless the subject is exceptionally tall) you just need to select the right softbox for the look you want.
@lisamacophoto
Жыл бұрын
@@GavinHoey yes, I can do standing portraits with smaller soft boxes.
@lisamacophoto
Жыл бұрын
I have a 7’ umbrella with diffusion like you show here. I will try it for a standing portrait
@andreak4280
Жыл бұрын
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!!! L🫶🏼VE my 7’ ☂️☂️
@josemaldonado5980
Жыл бұрын
To communicate "What I Feel" I use Black and White; to communicate "What I See" I use color . . .
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Very classy answer Jose 👍
@serebrenikovvadim
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gavin for your video! I had a question. If instead of a softbox that was set directly downwards to we will use a speedlight without any modifiers, aimed up to your white ceiling, could we get a similar result?
@alun7006
Жыл бұрын
It'd be nice and soft, but you wouldn't get the shadow shaping as the light would be going everywhere.
@mv_photoworx
Жыл бұрын
To get reasonable shadows this way is to point into a corner of the ceiling, the light becomes directional. The corner chosen directs the shadow.
@jirikdolik8461
9 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@LosFoodiesMagazine
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t mess the Manfrotto background by stepping on it? Those things are $250 bucks!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Chloe's shoes are from our wardrobe of random clothes and shoes. So they were clean and dry 😊
@challenger2023
4 ай бұрын
Honestly, that's too large, am been doing commercial studio, at the beggining I thought big, but never was necesary. See you waste too many clicks, show that a pro always need a light meter.
@wendystumbaugh695
Жыл бұрын
I love how you put the sock on before opening the umbrella! I’ve always wrangled with it after opening the umbrella! Ooof! Lol
@AadityaSherpa
Жыл бұрын
love to see this combo Gavin and Chloe
@frankc3834
Жыл бұрын
B&W for the last ones. Color for the first batch, which are stunning
@johnclay7644
Жыл бұрын
very informative video (inverse square law etc) impressive soft box Thanks Gavin.
@dunnymonster
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous as always Gavin. I'm going to say I lean towards the muted colour version as a preferance over the B&W but both look great 👍
@johnblunt1834
Жыл бұрын
Your model is very well colour coordinated, so stay with colour is my choice Gavin. It gives your photographs a nice mellow relaxing feel. Monochrome looks a bit harsh.
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the colour compliment John. Sam and I did a tour of the local charity shops a few days before the session to find some suitable denim clothes. Just one of the many unseen things that happen behind the scenes of an Adorama TV shoot 😉
@onegreenev
Жыл бұрын
I think muted color or B&W would depend upon the context needed. I think they both look great.
@shileroadphotography8514
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin great video again. Unless you've grown a couple of feet I believe that umbrella is actually the 5ft rather than their 7ft one, however it could be a video image trick making it seem smaller.
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
You can blame the Westcott marketing department 😉 The 7' umbrella (according to the packaging) has an opened diameter of 5'8" (176cm)
@imageingredients8110
Жыл бұрын
It's due to the silly way umbrellas are sometimes(maybe often) measured. Manufacturers will often use the circumference of the umbrella, rather than the cross section. This is not just photography umbrellas, but any umbrella. Edit: that's the circumference of the curve that goes overtop of you if you were to stand under the umbrella, not the circumference around the outside... Hopefully that's less confusing.
@jeffsielski5385
Жыл бұрын
B&W Gavin 👍
@ecko1882
Жыл бұрын
Gavin, you're the best photography presenter bar none. Thanks for the many, many years of the best content. ❤
@mariobiele5907
Жыл бұрын
Hey Gavin, thanks for that superb video. I’m really impressed by the results. Question - what software you are tethering in? OM Workspace? Thx in advance.
@AnalogueDiaries
Жыл бұрын
When I first got the diffusion sock for my umbrella, I tried to put it on an opened umbrella 🤦♀ Someone tell me I'm not the only one 🤣
@abidnego5974
Жыл бұрын
so in your very first set up, with it 'level' with Chloe, (about 1:12 in) either Chloe is HUGELY Tall and you yourself pretty tall, or that umbrella is NOT 7' from edge to edge. compared to Chloe, it is just about at head level on the top edge but about 8-10" from the floor. compared to YOU, its again just a bit 'taller' than you and still 8-10" off the floor. if it is indeed 7', then that puts the top edge nearly 8' high. i dont think EITHER of you are 8' tall. aside from that, i have a 6' reflective umbrella and dang! is it heavy when set up... and lastly, where do you find models that have a clue as to what to do in front of the camera?
@TheAverageLife
6 ай бұрын
Hi...when I use my umbrella in top angle like you, it keeps sliding through the umbrella hole in the light. How do you manage to solve this problem ? Plz help. TIA
@KenCheng
Жыл бұрын
The b/w where she had her hand up by her forehead is my favorite.
@paulbell9957
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images Gavin. Love the colour for the background shots (love that background) but black and white against the wall. Beautiful either way though 😊😊
@ikayrocksmusic
6 ай бұрын
That intro tutorial with the sock is PREMIUM content
@andrewharris7439
Жыл бұрын
I just got myself the Walimex pro 213cm softbox, i`m yet to use it, but was looking for ideas and came across your video, for me it has to b&w
@KaylaJulme
7 ай бұрын
can you make a video showing how you set the umbrella overhead. of the subject?
@JuanRodriguez-hv4wc
9 ай бұрын
When I use an umbrella it causes bright shine on certain people's forehead or bright spots, what am I doing wrong?
@TheT2tracer
9 ай бұрын
Learn something in everyone of your videos. What's the difference in BnW and muted colors?
@jeffheiges9479
Жыл бұрын
I see your light stand stayed in place despite how you set it up, not because of it. 1. The knob to tighten the head holding the extended arm should ALWAYS be on the right side of the stand. The weight will cause the grip head to tighten, on the left it can loosen and swing down on top of your model. 2. The leg with sand bag should follow the grip arm direction, if impossible it should opposite the arm direction with more weight. Safety first
@Edwin_Lam
2 ай бұрын
How do you hold the umbrella (or the rod) in place without it dropping when doing overhead lighting?
@mordavian
4 ай бұрын
Is two speedlight enough to lighten the sides of the model when using with 800W strobe in octabox?
@Pappahobo
Жыл бұрын
Skin is warm, wall is white or grey, and denim is cold. Right colors to work with them is Camera raw.
@stupendously_creative
Жыл бұрын
You made this video the correct time, I just bought the westcott 7’ umbrella. Great video Gavin
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Then the first 20 seconds of this video could be the most useful thing you'll see today Daniel 😉
@studioabyalainlantreibecq
Жыл бұрын
c'est un parasol pour la plage 😂😂 it's a beach umbrella 😂😂
@juliobarkan9529
Жыл бұрын
I think I have watched ever one of your videos, some several times over and have learned a lot and I thank you so much for all you have done in the world of photography sharing what you know. But I have to wonder if you ever use a male for a model. It would help to see how you shoot a male and the different poses you use. Thanks again for all you do.
@darkspeed62
10 ай бұрын
IDK why you changed the position of the softbox from the initial shot to the after.... 3:56. I get the point, but why have it to one side in the first one if you're then going to move it so the light hits her head on in the after photo? That isn't an accurate comparison.
@DavidKfilmmaker
9 ай бұрын
You have the c stand the wrong way. Twisty should be on the right. So the weight tightens it, not loosens it. (In the first set up. Not the second)
@MunchyToy
Жыл бұрын
As a Leeds United supporter living in Queensland, Australia, Gavin's superb videos are not only more effective but far cheaper than traditional counselling. Thank you for your service to humanity.
@andrewhillphotosvideos2909
Жыл бұрын
not sure you got anything more out of this than a smaller softbox would give. doing it correctly of course.
@mikecritchlow1114
Жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a big one Gavin! 😉 I recently bought an 80x120cm softbox and I thought that was big! Blimey!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
80x120 is still large Mike but this beast has a working diameter of 176cm which is another level!
@aachahai
Жыл бұрын
Can we use this setup for fashion e-commerce kind of shoot (tight budget)
@benergizer6368
6 ай бұрын
great video, but just thought i should point out your gobo head is on the wrong side. The head should be on the right so the weight tightens the head. The way it's facing in the video, the weight is on the side that would loosen the head. Also the high leg of the c-stand should be under the weight
@shadyninja1
Жыл бұрын
Why do they call that bigger modifier a 7 foot soft box or umbrella.??
@Christographer_UK
Жыл бұрын
Unusually for me I have a preference for muted colour in this set.
@justinmcq78
10 ай бұрын
Does the umbrella ever slide when you have it pointed up for anyone else?
@kennethcheong4498
10 ай бұрын
I notice that the processed shots of Chloe appear a little soft. Did you do that in post or are the shots naturally like that?
@jerrym8140
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful light modifier. Use it as a main like you did or as a fill. It’s a great relatively inexpensive light modifier to have in your tool kit especially in the studio. Love your videos!!
@GavinHoey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry. It's probably got the best cost to size ratios out there!
@jerrym8140
Жыл бұрын
@@GavinHoey oh yeah for sure!
@garys639
Жыл бұрын
Seth would be tearing his hair out with the high leg and sandbag not under the boom and light in the overhead light shot...lol
@letsbefrank3
Жыл бұрын
I've thought about this often, but where do you get one in the UK?
@alun7006
Жыл бұрын
I can recommend Park cameras or Wex in the UK. If they don't have them in stock they'll get you one.
@jean-claudemuller3199
Жыл бұрын
I have a Profoto 165cm deep umbrella as well as a similar Elinchrom and I find them clumsy, unstable, fragile the Elinchrom being a bit sturdier than the Profoto. For my own use I limit the umbrellas to 4' this size remains very stable and doesn't jump around like a spring when touching it. I use also a 5' Elinchrom deep inverse octa that is very stable and more versatile than an umbrella
@alanward1463
Жыл бұрын
Been a while since I have watched one of your videos but great to be back to watch you again Gavin and as ever even though I have shot quite a bit of studio stuff now (following your teaching) you still remind me of things or give me new ideas and things to try. I Love your practical to the point teaching 😀. I have used my big softbox in your position 2 quite a bit, often as a low power fill too, but yet to try such a big modifier overhead - I will now though 😀. My slight preference is bw to answer your question, a bit Peter Coulson feel.
@p0ggles
5 ай бұрын
this is awesome! thank you Adorama!
@joseph-the-seventh
6 ай бұрын
What is the backdrop used in this shoot? Looks hand painted
@badaboom2995
Жыл бұрын
Bravo, Gavin! Chloe is Bellissima..!
@raoulsomers1720
Жыл бұрын
The best photo teacher in the world!
@hoyaterp
Жыл бұрын
I love any photo Chloe’s in but if I had to choose I’ll pick B&W this time. Always entertaining and informative. Nice work, all you guys!
@jimjenjazz
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin, and thanks for another great and informative video. I'm a retiree and a hobbyist photographer and have the luxury of my own small studio, and by small I mean tiny! Of course it's all relative, your studio is very small in comparison to most commercial studios yet it is almost palacio in comparison to mine! 🙂 I remember your session in the corridor and was enthused by that, so my plea is for some more ideas for the micro studio users like me. For information, my space is exactly 3X3 metres, very cosy when there's kit and more then two people (including me) in there! Oh, I should add that I live in Spain and the kit load is added to with fans in a sometimes vain hope to keep us all cool. 🙂 Again, thanks for the videos, I enjoy seeing your work.
@oshcan
Жыл бұрын
Both color and B&W were great! I prefer the color.Beautiful blends of blues.
@amadorivasphotography474
Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos! I've been working with light and modifiers for years and I always seem to learn something new with each of your videos; something that I hadn't thought of before and now I want to go try. Keep 'em coming!
@brandytronconi6966
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video (as usual). I get so much information that I then use during my own photoshoots. I actually like the muted color because the blue of Chloe's outfit adds something to the photo.
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