Off Camera Flash Photography Setups // Flash Portraits with Godox AD200

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Off Camera Flash Photography Setups is made to take you through a real world, working photographer's session, Like how I use my Godox AD200 and softbox. I aim to share all information on camera, lens selection, flash details and light modifiers used to help you build an understanding of how to create these images yourself. Each new location, subject, story, and client combine for a unique outcome. I discuss client goals, the creative process of progressively building an image, and the random challenges that occur when shooting on location. I also describe the use case of the images (print, billboard, digital advertising, etc.) and how that affects the work.
In this episode I photograph a student studying in the library. In the first scene I use a 32" Grand Box Pro with a Godox AD200 as the key light. I use another AD200 with the Magmod Magbeam + Magmask to light the books in the background. I follow up with some telephoto portraits using the Sony 135mm F/1.8 GMaster lens down a narrow aisle between bookshelves.
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This session's gear:
Sony A7R III: bit.ly/2SfzGmz
Zeiss 35mm F/1.4 : bit.ly/31KA3tO
Sony 135mm F/1.8 : bit.ly/38lB0er
Godox AD200 Pro: adorama.rfvk.net/GYJQm
Godox AD200: bit.ly/2uXAG79
H200R: bit.ly/3be67uD
Magmod Magbeam : adorama.rfvk.net/jjEqn
Magmod Magsnoot : adorama.rfvk.net/5drDL
Softbox used : adorama.rfvk.net/e0z5j
Softbox I prefer over it : adorama.rfvk.net/ovAZo

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@cadmus777 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. A video that actually talks about a purpose behind the shot? Radical!!

@snapsbyreyes 2 жыл бұрын

I for one absolutely love the last wide shot! For those that know what it's like to study late hours in a library, this photo captures that feeling. The model looks like she's tired from studying long hours, yet manages to seem composed and has a look of accomplishment on her lovely face, as if saying, "I've got this". I love how it darkens at the end because studying and preparing for an exam can be quite scary. I absolutely love this photo and the entire project as well.

@FlyingNikon 4 жыл бұрын

Love these BTS with explanations, I learn so much from them, thank you.

@marcomark8 3 жыл бұрын

MAN! Your location shot thought process is amazing. I love seeing quality environmental photos but don’t know how they were accomplished. Thank you for explaining how you achieved these shots. If I was given this assignment it would have been with the boring ambient lighting. Not any more after this video. Thank you again Robert for sharing.

@robhallphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@GilbertTV 4 жыл бұрын

love these type of videos Robert ..great to see your thought process on this set up.. great work..

@GregWallis 4 жыл бұрын

Great lighting, simple and efficient explanations, and a pleasure to watch. Many thanks, Robert.

@markdayphotography7948 4 жыл бұрын

I learnt more in less than 10 mins about controlling the ambient and compensating the flash than I have in years of trying to crack the code of using off camera flash on location. Thank you for such a clear. concise and informative vlog.

@VanessaJoy 4 жыл бұрын

I have to say I love the magmod fun... such innovative stuff.

@stephenhookephotography8669 4 жыл бұрын

Off the Chain! I loved this video, this is my 2nd favorite. My first being your explanation on gels.

@retirementhobbyfarmdiyadve1511 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I really appreciate hearing how you think through the entire process of creative development for the shot and why you made the lightning choices you did. Very helpful.

@matthewmuller7429 2 жыл бұрын

These look great dude. Thanks for sharing your process

@patyr6580 4 жыл бұрын

Great choice subject 👍. Besides being very informative and clearly explained this vídeo was refreshing because it shows something other than the repetitive beauty/fashion photo shoots that are all over youtube. Keep it coming. 😊

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I feel the same way. KZfaq tends to show you a) the most glamorous/ambitious paid projects ( like a Liebowitz or Von Wong shoot ), or b) it's unpaid shooting strictly for the purpose of making content, which lacks any of the restrictions of doing paid work. There is this massive void on KZfaq that doesn't show genuine, working people. The weird part is that it's the most common type of work available to photographers. I think a big part of it is that it's simply difficult for most working photographers to capture themselves on the job, and the resources for an external crew don't develop until the shoot has a very high budget.

@carltonmediaproductionsllc955 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto Well put! When doing this kind of work, are you often posing your subjects or does someone else do that? Would love to see a video about how to pose subjects.

@113dmg9 4 жыл бұрын

Some of your shots are like really creative shots. Nice eye.

@DavePruett 4 жыл бұрын

Really well done. Thanks!

@keithshenkin3674 4 жыл бұрын

Masterful - so much to learn!

@vividcolourfilms1276 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video, thanks Robert

@hummingbirdmediatt4861 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, very informative video. keep up the great work.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cesarallforce Жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, thanks a lot for this content on how you got these shots, very helpful. I've watched your videos for so long and i just noticed I wasn't subscribed, I just did. Thanks again for all the work you put in your videos. btw I found that during any photo session variety is the key, close ups, wide angles, low perspective etc. just like you did on this photoshoot. well done!

@JensChrStrandos 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent done and explained!

@Richie5480 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the Easylock soft boxes are great, I have 2 48” & 32” I think. Thanks for all your hard work. Really helpful for old guy, like me. ‘

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

They are the best value in softboxes right now

@camilodasilva5111 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 👍❤️✌️

@rafograph854 4 жыл бұрын

Great work and great video.

@secure808 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Loved it

@focus1ist 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@ssuryakanta1 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips , thanks

@thebusinessfirm9862 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, mate.

@peter_shadow7559 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Very Very useful.

@harrygilliland5675 4 жыл бұрын

A great video very informative and well explained.

@Arzenteart 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight...J

@JaredRibic 4 жыл бұрын

I like the ParaPop boxes best because they are very lightweight and even faster to set up and tear down. I have one with a grid attached and one without, that way I just grab the box I need rather than messing with the grid.

@jezprime4394 3 жыл бұрын

Love this stuff, the thought process is way more interesting to me than the gear. Ideas galore. Thank you so much!

@terranceharper6193 2 жыл бұрын

You all probably dont give a shit but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me

@isaiahkhalid7795 2 жыл бұрын

@Terrance Harper Instablaster =)

@terranceharper6193 2 жыл бұрын

@Isaiah Khalid Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@terranceharper6193 2 жыл бұрын

@Isaiah Khalid It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out !

@isaiahkhalid7795 2 жыл бұрын

@Terrance Harper you are welcome :)

@Darwinsgift 4 жыл бұрын

The snoot on the AKR 1 kit fits perfectly on a pringles tube - then it is awesome!

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad hack. Does the Pringles tube happen to slide securely over an H200R?

@Darwinsgift 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto For the H200R and V1 you need to cut off the base disk on the tube and use tape to secure but you can also use a standard head of any speed light by cutting into the side of the tube near the base and just push it in. The interior of the tube is silver so it acts as a refractor. The plastic cap can also hold colour gels. :)

@ArsenijeRadenovic 4 жыл бұрын

@@Darwinsgift i must try this!

@GermanViking 4 жыл бұрын

Your studio looks sick with those saturated colors 👌🏼

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's actually my home desk setup!

@TheJJohnsonExperience 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. New Sub!

@djzee4571 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob. I love these videos. The one thing i notice about all your images is that the colors and white balance are absolutely beautiful. I've recently switched from Nikon to Sony A7III and struggle with Sony's colors and skin tones. Can you please spend a couple of minutes in your next video and explain how you set your white balance specially in mixed lighting situations? I am wedding photographer and would love to see your in camera color profile settings and if you do anything specific to set your white balance...like using a grey card or if you use some other method. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge with everyone.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I don't do anything special in camera. I just choose my WB based on flash and gel use (like flash I shoot at 5500k, or 3200k if I have a CTO gel on). One thing that did help me in post, is using the DVLOP 3.0 camera profile in my raw editors as my starting point. I think it's superior to the Adobe standard profile. I am considering attempting to make a Picture Profile to match what my raw file looks like on my calibrated computer to try to get even more accuracy.

@garys639 4 жыл бұрын

D.A.M.N...beautiful shots...colour[Aust. spelling] me green with NV

@wilbignal 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, thanks for sharing this video. Very well done. Question: How would you have solved the problem of light placement/control had you not have the admin people to give you a hand. Would this have meant busting out more gear such as light stands or would you have sacrificed lighting in the scene?

@Jwitherow1964 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your channel about a year and I have learned so much from you I am a pro now thanks to you. Robert , only thing I buy everything you review lol. I still have lots to learn by far. I need help with editing, (capture one) I know that would not be a heavily watched video.thanks for all your reviews on all the gear. do you teach work shops in person. that would me sweet to learn in person. thanks jr

@TheGeocab Жыл бұрын

First lighting on location video I've watched of yours, but it won't be the last as it was excellent. Do you use a makeup artist for the models you use?

@arcanion3124 4 жыл бұрын

Do you ever use LED lights for on location indoor shoots? Like when you lighted up those books in the foreground between the shelves with the AD200 and head, could you have used a kind of LED light instead? Or if you had access to a socket, using a Godox SL60 maybe? Love the video, those real life vids are the best :)

@JoseSanchezbze 4 жыл бұрын

What light stands do you use on location shoots such as this library? Thank you for this informative video as well.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jose. I use a couple Cheetahstand C10s and C8s which I have and love from my time as a wedding photographer, even though I don't use the autocollapsing feature so much anymore.

@smalltalk.productions9977 4 жыл бұрын

really want to thank you for the effort and the sharing. these bts vids are extremely helpful as you de-construct a gig. as always, informative and entertaining. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

@Jack14432 Жыл бұрын

Thx for the video, I have a question when I kills the ambient light and put my AD200 in full power still don’t get a nice lighting on my subject I use a white umbrella as defuser. What am I doing wrong?!!!

@AJCoReTV Жыл бұрын

New to flash, so used to using zebras for people, trying to understand the manual settings of flash..before messing with TTL. I understand to use camera to expose for the ambient. But then I am wondering how much power for flash… besides just taking bunch of shots & looking at picture each time & readjust flash power.

@robhallphoto Жыл бұрын

outside of using a light meter, reacting to the display / histogram is really the only tool you have.

@allanburness3394 2 жыл бұрын

great video, very informative about how and why and the camera/ lens settings, but I am wondering about what power settings you had for your lights? apologies if this is mentioned in the video.

@robhallphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I don't ever track/log my power settings while working. I also don't think it's relevant as modifier, ambient brightness, camera settings, would all make the power level irrelevant to anyone else's images.

@allanburness3394 2 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto ah ok, no worries, just thought I would ask as to me thats as important as the camera settings.

@Burritosarebetterthantacos 3 жыл бұрын

I had ez lock but didnt like the silver reflector inside...i kept one called nicefoto

@nrbqs1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! What did you do to the white balance on the first photos? It seems to me that light for the background had a warmer feel.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I can't remember if I gelled that back light. It could have a 1/2 CTO gel on it but from looking at the BTS the light seems white so I'm just not positive. But the camera white balance is 5500k, the key light is ungelled and the desk lamp is tungsten incandescent which is why it's so warm.

@nrbqs1 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto Thanks a lot for getting back to me.

@JeffDietzphoto 4 жыл бұрын

cant remember if it ea this video or another. but you mentioned you are mostly using your new round head for ad200 instead of mad mod. have you tested the difference of the light output quality and pattern using the round head in a modifier (say like a softlighter) vs using the omni directional bulb? I feel like the omni might give better softer coverage. but love the idea of the round head for the ease of throwing gels on. thoughts?

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I have indeed tested both of those things. I have a dedicated video on magmod + fresnel vs. H200R + AK-R1 kit. The short of it is, the H200R produces less output but a significantly better quality of light. The snoot is the only hole in the AK-R1 kit. Regarding H200R vs. Barebulb. Yes I've tested and while the Barebulb is superior (less specularity), the pattern is the same. For me, the benefit of gel speed positively affects my work more than the tiny increase in specularity negatively affects my work. Still use the barebulb if I'm being a stickler, but 90% of the time I'm satisfied with the round head.

@JeffDietzphoto 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto thanks. I have a minor shoot tomorrow, I think I might try that out. I have to deal with the lovely school style tube lights a lot and I need to start gelling.

@JeffDietzphoto 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto ah just watched that video. That describes about what I was seeing when I was using the regular speedlight like head on it. So I should get a little softer results with that and then possibly adding the Dome might be closer even yet.

@JeffDietzphoto 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto ah... other question on that. The gel filters. Mine seem to be only held in there by gravity. Should they be snapping in there or something? I agree with you, I'd definitely buy a separte 'gel' kit with multiple magnet rings

@bryankung 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, for on location shoots, do you ever bring the godox AC powered studio strobes? And on a related note, have you ever replaced the hot modeling light with a cooler running LED light bulb? Thanks!

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. I got into Godox because they had built-in batteries. I played that AC strobe + battery pack game for long enough with PCB gear. My AC strobes stay in studio. Additionally, no I've always stuck with the incandescent modeling lamp on my AC strobes, or remove them altogether.

@bryankung 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Hall Photography thank you!

@andrewmckenley5355 4 жыл бұрын

What's the best light stand gear I can use to have my AD600 overhead?

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

A boom light stand with counterbalance.

@mikezupancic2182 4 жыл бұрын

How did you negotiate the shoot with the library, and from what looks like a carpet cleaning hose going through, looks to be after hours.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

The shoot is for the University, where the library is located.

@andrewmckenley5355 4 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer the Deep Parabolic vs regular Softbox?

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

For most applications, yes. It's simply more focused so less spill.

@mateuszmacoch1874 3 жыл бұрын

You had only bulb in ad200 inside softbox? i`m ask because U get a constnat lgiht in one scene, and as i know U can`t do that with bulb

@TheCrooksandCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow kids, I too use tape to study

@dieseiner 4 жыл бұрын

I would have tried to keep the little lamp glowing. Would have looked more natural.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you can't selectively choose ambient light levels, and exposing for the lamp would have introduced the awful indoor light, which was bad in color, direction, and quality. Not worth it.

@dieseiner 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto Yeah, I see. What you could have done though - if time was given - replace the bulb with a stronger one. I done that several times. Great job anyhow!

@ninatsu 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you find terrible the snoot in the AK-R1 kit?

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't snoot. It restricts the light to the same width as a single grid. It's not long enough / small enough opening to restrict the light like a snoot should.

@kvocal 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure you needed to rase the flash values after making adjustments to the ambient light exposures.

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing I was sure!

@Zetaphotography 3 жыл бұрын

What permits do you need to set up

@robhallphoto 3 жыл бұрын

I've never needed to secure a permit myself. Everything from the University having to reserve spaces to Chevy getting permission to use roads and certain properties for TV commercials, the client has handled.

@Zetaphotography 3 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto thank you for the reply. I ask in the event I walk into my own public library and shoot and if someone asks me to stop. Most likely I'll just stop and move on, no harm no foul. My fiance did ask me a question regarding your comment on the use of this Softbox although it's not your favorite. I will scan you other videos in the event we missed something. Thank you for your content. I bought two Evolv 200 R2 barndoor kits and should have them next week.

@derekmack 4 жыл бұрын

That beard. 😂😂 LooksLikeAFanny

@ErwinRoossien 4 жыл бұрын

They'd kick me out of the library..

@cessna6535 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and have been watching, and learning, for years. But a student studying “late into the night” in high heels?

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

That's not a styling decision, she's wearing what is consistent with her work in a law office, which the story will focus on.

@cessna6535 4 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto Ok. I thought with all your great college work she was supposed to be an undergraduate in a library. So yes, it makes sense for high heels if she was doing legal work. Still love all your videos and info. I'm a big Godox based on your videos a few years ago. Thanks for the great work.

@Zetaphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Seems odd to me that you think she is only a student and what she wears. When you speak with powerful women you will find that they dress up. For all we know she just just left her place of business after being there since 5am and before she goes home she goes to study. To find a intelligent and highly dedicated and motivated woman like this is rare. Lucky for me I found one and hopefully I will raise one. It's a great shoot and the explanation is spot on.

@xMrStrongCockx 4 жыл бұрын

That beard though... I want that shit in my next life.

@scotboy1297 4 жыл бұрын

Great BTS, just one thing: if you’re portraying her as a student, why didn’t you ask her to take off wedding ring?

@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын

She is a student, why can't a student be engaged/married?

@TheMurphr 2 жыл бұрын

This guy definitely has some skill, and experience; but damn, it’s ISO ( I. S. O. ) not ‘iso’... it’s an acronym - not a word!! Also, fresnel - the ‘s’ is NOT silent!!! Frezzznel, not frenel. Drives me nuts.

@robhallphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment on my skill! As for the other parts - wrong, with passion, twice. ISO : The only relation this has is to the ISO, or International Organizations for Standardization. The discussion of whether or not this org is represented by an acronym has been mischaracterized so frequently that they put a section on their about page to clear it up. It states : "Because 'International Organization for Standardization' would have different acronyms in different languages (IOS in English, OIN in French for Organisation internationale de normalisation), our founders decided to give it the short form ISO. ISO is derived from the Greek 'isos', meaning equal. Whatever the country, whatever the language, we are always ISO." Basically, it's not an acronym, and if you need more proof, here's an employee of ISO, talking about ISO, on ISO's youtube channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa56m8qKtLbKgas.html As for Fresnel, It's named after it's inventor, French engineer Augustin-Jean Fresnel. Being French the pronunciation of his name is "Fruhnel", although plenty say "Fraynel". And if you need more proof of this see: forvo.com/word/augustin-jean_fresnel/ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8pdjZuFmdOoY2w.html&ab_channel=EmmaSaying kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdWfp5Z0uryyknU.html&ab_channel=PronunciationFlashcards And I realize there are plenty of robots on the internet that pronounce it as Freznel, that's obviously the phonetic way, but it's wrong.