okay, I'm definitely starting youtube. thank you for the raw, unfitered content.

You need to keep doing these videos. You are a natural.

You killed it with those pictures definitely loved seeing that with the zv e10🔥

I appreciate you putting yourself out there and trying to improve your skills.

Just a couple things to consider, if you haven't already. You can try using an Umbrella Diffuser on your silver umbrella. It could give you another look you might like. The shoot through umbrella is going to light up more of the background. Because you are in a smaller space, a lot of light is going to bounce back off the walls back to your subject and background.

So the first thing I notice is that your flash is way too close to the translucent umbrella. The light doesn't have time to spread out over the whole surface area of the umbrella. You just turned that umbrella into a smaller light modifier, giving you a harder quality of light with more and deeper shadows. If you pull the umbrella a bit further from the flash, the light has time to cover more of the surface of the umbrella, resulting in a larger, softer light. Here you're not using the umbrella to its full capacity. I think you did that with the silver umbrella as well, and that was probably your main problem. You start getting funky (bad) shadows and other things you don't want in your images if the flash is too close to the umbrella. With silver umbrellas, especially, this is a big problem. Look to see if your flash is filling the umbrella before you start shooting anyone. That will help you a whole lot. Learn about what makes light hard or soft and watch some videos on how to use umbrellas. Basically, the further your flash is from the umbrella, the larger and softer your light source will be; the closer it is to the umbrella, the smaller and harder your light source will be. You don't want to back the flash away too far from the umbrella's surface because the light will spill past the edges. You need to do those test shots before you photograph anybody to make sure those things are in order. Once you use the umbrellas more, you'll be fine. Oh, and the silver umbrella produces a bit of a harder light with more specularity (highlights). Try a white reflective umbrella if you want more of a softer look overall to the light, with less contrast between highlights and shadows. Another thing I'd suggest is buy umbrellas that either come with their own diffusers or can accommodate diffusers as you'd have more options for even softer light should you need it. You'll be able to use them with or without the diffusers. But for now, what you have there is a great start. Everything I've said here should help you have an easier time of flash with your umbrellas. I look forward to seeing your lighting journey. Happy shooting! :)

I'm just about to do my first portrait photography gig so really enjoyed this, thank you (and great images!).

🔥 I like the shots a lot keep working!!

Amazing! I’m just starting out with a similar set up like this. Where did you get backdrop and stands?

Great

Very funny and real, I'd already liked and subscribed.

I’m still learning too I have an event coming in August and I’m looking for a good lens I’m thinking about the 16-35 lens for group portraits good video tho

You’re doing great. Practice more, be a better photographer than yesterday. By the way Hats off to your model 😂

nice! keep it up! i have a zv e1o too, i work professionally with it for photography. My current set up is the zve10, the sigma 18-50 2.8, a 50 1.8, a godox ad100 pro and the tt350s, aaaand a cpl filter on the sigma lens. man, try it too, the cpl changed completely the look of my photos! its awesome

U did well I like it, gonna follow the socials

Great video keep it up

2:32 I use the Duracell Rechargeable AA 2500mAh batteries, thy give around 150 flashes at 1/8 power

Nice vidéo I like it

Hey u have a beautiful content here

Nice 😎

How do I see the finished product?

Sorry if I looked upset. I was very tired lol

If you plan to take photography seriously, get a flash with lithium battery. They give you hundreds of shots before dying. I'm going to subscribe and watch your progress