I love how Sean gets straight to the point without any BS B-roll and pointless intro-babble.

I wish someone loved me the way Sean Tucker loves high speed sync

this guy is the best. no bull. here's the environment, here's my gear, here's why I'm using this gear, here's how I'm using it...lets begin...perfect.

"If you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it well enough." Sean definitely explains everything in simple, easily digested terms.

Thank you for not using 1000 jumpcuts to entertain. Very relaxing and educational.

Your teaching is so simple and can understand quickly 🙏

This is the first time I've been able to really understand balancing the ambient light with a strobe, thank you! I'm going to practice this weekend. And Sarah is a wonderful, natural model. Just lovely.

"ratio of this, and that.... My maths is terrible" Happy to find people like me XD

A good tip for people without a strobe or high speed sync: You can use your speed light and experiment with ND-filters. You’ll loose less power on your speed light this way. If it’s still not enough, you can bring your light in even closer (depending on your choice of focal length, subject size and framing of course).

Straightforward, none of that absurd music and jumping around, and great, usable advice. Terrific job, Sean. Your videos are excellent.

I'm always left inspired from watching your videos Sean. I'm right at the infancy of my photography career, been interested for many years and at 35 I'm taking the plunge and bought a camera, and I'm soaking up all this knowledge from all over the place. Your videos are not only very informative, but for me at least they convey a sense of calm and focus at the same time. There's a lot to think about, but the information is relayed in such a way that it feels like with every sentance there's a hint of "you can do this, you'll be fine" submerged in the wording. Thank you.

I don't know why, but there's something about this guy that just makes me believe what he's saying!

I cannot stop watching your content. Every video is SO informative, as a beginner photographer I’m feeding off your wealth of knowledge & experience. Sending a million thank you’s your direction.

I cant believe how fucking amazing and informative your videos are. It's like a masterclass service without the subscription. You've helped me up my photography game a ton! Cant thank you enough for these

I've always avoided working this way, only because I have felt it would be complex or somehow awkward, but this shows it doesn't need to be so. That AD200 is so impressive, and easy to take out into the field too by the looks of it. Thanks Sean, you've, as always, got me thinking!

“Ration are just a number, and my math is terrible” that’s the only explanation I need

Even when I already know the techniques, I always look forward to these videos. Just comforting to watch and listen to.

Sean this is a game changer for me. It was so eloquently explained without constant jumpcuts and needless b-roll. Thank you.

Every time I watch one of Sean's videos I learn something new to add to my skill base - that's actually quite rare in my experience of KZfaq videos.

thats the way it is, straightforward and well explained, with output photos, detailed all info

Man, the ambient background music with your voice is really meditative.

Thank You for showing high-speed sync that looks so subtle and natural. It's hard to find an educational video in which the author provides both facts and amazing rezults!

Truly professional. Great job Sean. Amazing demonstration. Inspiring. 👍

Your content is just brilliant Sean. No ego, no bull. Just simple and clear information delivered so bloody well.... Keep it up!

I don't even shoot portraiture, and I still love these videos. I can listen to Sean talk about photography all day.

My exact setup. Camera, lens and flash. I have 3 AD200s, they're wonderful! The color rendering of the Ziess 55 1.8 is amazing! Good video again.

Absolutely the best photography channel on KZfaq.

"ratios are just a number, and i am terrible at math" LMAO! i wish there were more photographers willing to explain everything like you do ! I hope that you can double the subs by the end of this year!! Cheers from Portugal

Well done - your videos are definitely some of the best on KZfaq!

Love how you explain things...not only a skilled photographer but also a skilled speaker.

Great, articulate demonstration. Thanks Sean 👏👏

Sean, You are one of the reasons why I love photography

i think a brolly box like that is one of my favorite modifiers; it breaks down easy and travels well.

from having a sudden interest on woodworking, now i think, im back to photography! :)

Great help. Thank you. Your work is lovely.

From severals speedlights tutorial videos, Yours are the very best beacuse You teach Us the secrets at free, I have improve a lot with Your teachings, Thank You from Mexico

I was just struggling with this yesterday with the AD200 outside with a friend doing portraits. This is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you so much!

I’ve been searching through what seems like hundreds of videos on this subject snd you are the first one to actually explain what your doing. Every setting snd every step, instead of simply dashing through doing it, showing images and expecting me to intuit how you came up with your settings. Thank you!

When that cloud passes by, surreal.

Sean is the reason I’m purchasing the godox strobe and trying out strobe photography

Thank you. Always appreciate your videos. Stunning images from Africa!

You're the best, Sean. Your shots are just wonderful and your videos are stirring and motivating. There's no one I enjoy more on KZfaq right now.

You are still the best teacher on KZfaq 😁🙌🏽

That series of single light photo is awesome!

You are my Guru .... every single detail was very useful .

Gosh you really are the best at this. Thank you so much for the straight to the point information.

Whenever I watch one of your vids, I come away thinking, "well, that doesn't seem so difficult after all". @seantucker, you are a great communicator.

Great in depth explanation

So much thanks for being so much helpful to many people like me. Well done, Sean.

I'm glad i came across your channel. Your videos are amazingly clear and concise!

Love the way you explain , thanks :)

Your way to teach flash is simple and useful I like your attitude in photography I can feel your passion so deeply i wish your channel can let more people understand the spirit of taking photos

Great points, Sean. My thoughts exactly...”shoot as though someone thinks you got lucky with a reflection.” To me, light is still a supporting actor, not the main attraction.

Super helpful! Bravo 👏

Such a breath of fresh air. Always love your videos mate.

Thanks Sean, for preaching us the ways of the light! ;)

The effort in this is much appreciated Very informative too

honestly always amazed when i watch your videos.

Fantastic Sean. Please continue this series of videos about strobes. I have learnt so much and am wanting more. Thanks so much.

Looks to me like the 55/1.8. Such a brilliant lens. That and the 28/2 are the two I bring with me pretty much everywhere. So small, light and powerful.

@sean... Your wife has the patience of a saint! I have never managed to go past two consecutive shots with mine! Excellent video by the way!

Testament to your abilities Mr Tucker. I just did this technique this am and have done it for 30 years but still enjoyed watching you explain this!

Your voice and speaking skills just gets into mind directly without any distraction thank you so much

Thank you for sharing this knowledge.....

thanks man your vids are great content for beginners

6:00 “Ratios is just a number, and my math is terrible” I use a light meter whenever I can, yet I find your statement completely logical! 🤣

Love your photos. I can tell that you really love the people that you photograph. Human-ness.

A masterclass in how to get great portraits in tough conditions, and so clearly explained - thank you!

I need to watch all of these videos bc Sean is a great teacher. !!!

Great video! Another tip for those who don’t have a high sync flash, is using a ND filter to help lower the overall exposure and see if the flash can keep up at full power.

i like your photo and video ,so much !

Another top-notch video. Love Sean's instructional work as much as the inspirational stuff. A natural teacher.

Totally agree with the idea of keeping a natural light/strobe light balance.

This is the only channel without seeing the video we can like it ..

Sean, you have some of the best informational videos out there. Love the work and as an enthusiast photographer I keep coming back to your channel - you pack a deceptive amount of information into these well crafted (well filmed) videos. Please don't stop!

Sean, I am brand new to photography and obviously came across your site in my information search. I love your style a lot. Your philosophical content is spot on... in fact you should definitely be doing more motivational type work... but don’t listen to me... love it, absolutely love it. Blessings!!!

Mann I just love this guy so much... Thanks Sean!

Probably the best tutorial I have read on this subject, particularly you debunking the aperture controls subject illumination, and shutter speed controls the background myth!

Sean, thank you for your teaching and sharing your knowledge with so many. So beautifully done! Your tutorials are priceless! Thank YOU!

Thank you! Great summary on shooting in the sun. Now I just have to figure out how to do it with a hand held flash.

Sean! Just wanted to say, I am an absolute gear head, I love the spec of cameras, I love playing with different bodies and lenses. But I definitely sometimes let it get in the way of my shooting. Anyway, I watched your single speedlight portrait video and was so inspired, I realised that I could shoot professional stuff with what I had, and really, thinking I couldn't was just me being scared of it... I had a free house this week so converted my living room into a studio, and have been getting some really great stuff of my friends! Been awesome! Thanks a lot man :) Alex

Really excellent - very clear and easy to follow the commentary. Impressive what a single AD200 can achieve !

Nothing like a work day in the sun, sitting on the grass and having fun :) great video

Fantastic video : clear, straight to the point, great explanations, tips,... Everything is top notch ! Thank you !

Thank you for the education you put out. Many thanks from Canada

Sean...very interesting videos you make. It's great to see "in use" examples instead of people talking about charts and numbers. Seeing you in action gives one the ability to actually go out and do it themselves. Bravo!

Love that you mention balancing the background and subject. Looks much better in my opinion. I see so many portraits, especially on IG, where the subject is so unnaturally bright compared to the background that it feels like a studio shot as opposed to a location shoot

I'm so bad at maths, and I've been doing it your way for several years now. It's actually liberating creatively to do it without a meter and crunching numbers.exactly

Love your videos Sean!

Again another cracking vid, like others have said you are so easy to understand and indeed gives courage that any of us amateurs CAN also get up to speed with using additional lighting, kudos!!

Brilliant demonstration

Hello Sean, I've been following your channel for a while now and I must tell you that you are one of the few people on youtube that have something to say regarding photography. Keep up the good work!

What a fantastic tutorial - great work Sean

great presentation, simple to understand and very informative. well done !

Totally agree with you and the balance with the sun!

Another great video Sean we English aren’t popular on the tube as the Americans but your style and production is working great! Beautiful photos of course

Would just like to add that using HSS will reduce a speedlight's output power. As demonstrated by Sean here, the AD200 can perform adequate HSS work for portrait work at 1/2 power in bright daylight. However, by attaching an ND filter(3-5 stops) it's possible to increase the speedlight's output power. Something to consider.

Once again, incredible work Sean! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.

Sean, this is an outstanding tutorial on balancing strobe light outdoors! I love your style and straight forward approach. I recently purchased a Nikon Z7 and am learning how to use it with strobes. I'm a new follower and am enjoying going back into your catalog of videos! Thank you for all the hard work and sharing of knowledge!

Thank you Sean, I'm trying to do more portraits and I'm doing what you said, shooting as much as possible to get better and learn.