Single Speedlight Low Key Portraits | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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Can a small Speedlight be used in a larger softbox? It’s a question that often gets incorrectly answered with a flat no. But keep your light close to your subject and you might be surprised at what your little Speedlight can do. Low-key lighting gives photographer Gavin Hoey the perfect opportunity to put that theory into practice and take some beautiful studio portraits along the way.
Gavin starts out by showing the distance limitations of his Flashpoint Speedlight and offers a quick fix suggestion to get the best low-key lighting from a single flash. He then goes on to show three variations of low-key portrait lighting that are perfect for large softboxes and little lights.
Finally, Gavin has some top tips on how he maximizes the light output from a Speedlight and large softbox combo.
Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 How NOT to use a Speedlight and large softbox
2:37 Simple low key one flash lighting
3:39 Simple low-key portrait session
4:17 Feathering the softbox for a low-key look
6:23 Feathered low-key lighting photo session
7:15 Backlit low-key lighting
9:30 Backlit low-light photo session
10:30 Quick tips to maximize Speedlight power
11:20 Conclusions and Subscribe
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Пікірлер: 239

@FlashMediaStudiosTV Жыл бұрын

I've literally been watching Gavin for over a decade . Thank you sir.

@photoquent Жыл бұрын

This is a great Thursday; Gavin this afternoon and then Daniel this evening. Could not ask for more.

@cpnoboat7659 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take with the few accessories that I currently own. Your explanations are clear and concise, and make sense, so they're easier to remember. Thank you!

@49sixteen Жыл бұрын

Gavin, I've been watching your videos and learning from them for well over 10 years. It's interesting to see the differences and similarities in your videos from then until now. I'm pretty sure I learned how to do water drop photos from you, and a bunch of other 'fun-to-do' shoots. Thank you for over a decade of entertainment!

@fernandoc.santos7851 Жыл бұрын

Como sempre, uma aula fantástica de iluminação!👏👏👏

@animalvideosearth Жыл бұрын

Your education is a very important step, very important for those entering this profession.

@dunnymonster Жыл бұрын

Simple but highly effective Gavin. Another tip top tutorial 👍

@ducatidude13 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mr. Hoey. I'm a beginner, but I've learnt so much from you. I was afraid and didn't know how to use a speed light before, your videos helped me so much. I just want to say Thank you. You are the best!

@Goldmangun Жыл бұрын

Thank you - it’s so useful to see how the lighting looks to begin with and then the adjustments you make to improve it.

@vinceellis5822 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent, informative presentation full of your usual practical and briliant tips 👍

@BTcycle Жыл бұрын

My favorite style of photography. Thank you Gavin for showing more tips.

@pranavbhojanecontent Жыл бұрын

Fantastic results with the minimalistic set-up. Loved it. Videos created by Mr. Gavin Hoey are always meaningful, informative, and full of energy and enthusiasm. 👍

@TyProvosty Жыл бұрын

You are truly an incredible presenter. Thank you immensely!!!

@dankan1982 Жыл бұрын

Last images are really magical

@ShadowlightPhotography Жыл бұрын

Taking it back to the basics, but so good, great reminder for us all to rewind the complexity every now and again!

@Liby79 Жыл бұрын

Great as always! Simple and easy to understand! ❤

@chrisschindler7634 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Looking forward to trying this out. I just recently bought a flash and soft box set up.

@rolandrickphotography Жыл бұрын

After have been watching a Gavin video is before the next one, can’t wait for it. 😅 Awesome hints, lovely models, straight forward and as bonus super entertainment! Guys, love you all ❤

@hetsleb Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gavin! Super helpful and thanks for answering my question about the inner diffuser.

@spectremanLIVE1 Жыл бұрын

You're just super fun to watch, man. Just a GREAT time!

@leniehulse1621 Жыл бұрын

I just love Gavin’s videos - no hesitation, no faffing!!

@steveandrade5902 Жыл бұрын

As always Gavin, awesome work!

@indrajitadvani3742 Жыл бұрын

I have never 'dared' positioning by strobe & softbox at that angle. This is fascinating. I will now try that. Thank you as always, Gavin

@raphmateo5822 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always.

@chuckduzzie8529 Жыл бұрын

Rembrandt lighting!

@karenarden3266 Жыл бұрын

Great as always!!! Thank you Gavin and Sam!!!

@Choigalen Жыл бұрын

that is just spectular. Thanks Gavin for sharing this

@francequirion9547 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sir! Always a pleasure to look at you. You are an amazing photographer and teacher!

@RickMahoney2013 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watch you Gavin your teaching is made simple for me.

@GuillermoCalderonbodas 4 ай бұрын

Wowww! Amazing!!!!❤ lovely photos!

@BiggieZee Жыл бұрын

Love that I can tell it’s a Gavin video just from the thumbnail image! Great video, now I’m already planning a low key light session 😁

@LucaIacono Жыл бұрын

Always great content from Gavin.

@AnVoPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Enjoyable and informative as always

@shelleyharvey6916 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous Gavin! Love your work & great tutorials 😍

@brokenvcr Жыл бұрын

Gavin wins again.

@yb1000 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@corykphotography Жыл бұрын

Gavin! Please make albums and post more videos of 1 light 2 light 3 light set ups. These definitely are helping and inspiring.

@Adorama Жыл бұрын

That would be great!

@photoquent Жыл бұрын

Yes that would be great

@jonasforare1191 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you're an engaging teacher!

@melankaya 11 ай бұрын

Pwease pwetty pwease?

@DixonLu Жыл бұрын

Great one. Thanks for all the videos.

@kevinparkes417 Жыл бұрын

Loved these images. Some had a real "old masters" vibe which I like. And you make it so simple.

@michaelschmitt5413 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this will come in real handy this weekend.

@HAIFAATIEH Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much , now I understand how to use the light & the soft box

@mirandavandenberk786 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again, I go try this too. Learn already so much from you.

@elboogie2324 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. You're such an amazing teacher.

@wrstrout Жыл бұрын

This was a great video!! I look forward to trying this technique!

@entrigueall2661 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, I needed this for dramatic shoot in a couple days. Thanks.

@smaruzzi Жыл бұрын

Inspiring. Thanks, Stefano

@johnnyandersom9226 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks so much for sharing

@jocliff7387 5 ай бұрын

Another great shoot Learnt so much from all Yr video's many thanks, .keep em coming. ❤

@josephchan4198 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work as always!!

@pvillez 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Amazing!

@phelix920 6 ай бұрын

👍🏾📸💪🏾Thank you for this. I’ve learned a few tricks from this. Phelix

@BIGL5683 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, studio photography with speed lights in my opinion is incredibly useful. Dialing a 600watt main down for these would be difficult. I also have used speedlights outside at night using street lights and lit commercial windows as a background. Fun stuff.

@davidottman9501 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering techniques that use minimal equipment. For a variety of reasons, we might not be able or willing to use a lot of high end lighting gear in a given situation. Being able to do more with less is a clear sign of higher level of talent. :)

@Synthergie Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, one of the best and easiest to grasp that I've seen 👏

@kennethnielsen3864 Жыл бұрын

I have a godox V1 flash, it never let's me down, I am impressed how versatile it is. And love the way Freya has started to film your videoes.

@patpat5557 Жыл бұрын

Long time no see gavin! You're the one of my inspiration when I started photography. Keep it up and thank you!

@Graficmademania Жыл бұрын

I have actually photographed Jade she is actually a brilliant model and understands and can teach photographic techniques extremely well worth booking

@carlosrobles1475 Жыл бұрын

Wooow mind blown!

@olyrojas2225 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos Gavin!

@deenugent473 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial Gavin 👍

@chrisburnard5157 Жыл бұрын

Really valuable learning for me with this video, thank you.

@paulmullin3202 Жыл бұрын

Really informative as usual Gavin.

@smaustin23ify Жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try this setup this weekend! Very inspiring and another great video from Gavin!

@MicskiDK Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@FlyenNun1 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks, Gavin and Adorama! 👍

@Adorama Жыл бұрын

MJ, so glad you enjoyed it! :)

@steevewhitehead1416 Жыл бұрын

Exellent intro. I'm getting some lighting soon and will try these set ups.

@DAVIDMARTINEZ-ez6sp Жыл бұрын

Hi Gavin! I find your videos so didactic. Thanks so much!!

@WatkinsPhotog Жыл бұрын

Love it! So much great info!

@a.j.vanderkolk3238 Жыл бұрын

Helpful and simple but sufficient, but most of all (for me) to the point and not hours of look how good I am. Thnx.

@tubelator 10 ай бұрын

Great tips Gavin!!

@pattymattes7124 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video. Thank you!!!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patty 👍

@larrymaines1579 Жыл бұрын

love your videos and work! you and daniel norton are amazing teachers!!!

@redwine1980a Жыл бұрын

Gavin is the Best :)

@NikosRitzakis Жыл бұрын

great tutorial! thanks

@JimEmbury Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Areally interesting video

@swccbakersfieldca2076 Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video. You should do multiple speed lighting videos. And also the use of reflectors and speed lights. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@toni1482 10 ай бұрын

Hi, Danke Dir, für das Video! Ich habe mal wieder gelernt, dass man mit wenig Aufwand viel bewirken kann.

@wendystumbaugh695 Жыл бұрын

You are such a likable man! I just love watching your videos!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy 😊

@eddiebond2941 Жыл бұрын

Another simple but very effective tutorial Gavin makes it all look so easy. And I see your patented rafter floor has got another outing.

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Hi Eddie. Thanks for the kind words and yes another outing for the rafter floor and NOT me being to lazy to return it to the storage barn 😉

@250GTOAJ Жыл бұрын

Another great video and useful techniques. Thanks Gavin, Jade, Sam or Freya! 😎👍🇨🇦

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan 👍

@EdwardBliffin Жыл бұрын

Gavin is such an amazing teacher and photographer...I'm a natural light shooter but I wanna get better at studio lighting just to duplicate some of his photos

@MikeJamesMedia Жыл бұрын

Very nice looks, Gavin and Jade!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike 👍

@RaulRodriguez-fj4mo 5 ай бұрын

I learned a lot with this video! I'm so happy with all the photos that I will be able to take one question about you laptop small monitor you use to see your light exposure on the subject

@johntunkin7412 Жыл бұрын

Gavin, I have to thank you for your (and the team behind you's ) brilliant series of videos! Very clearly explained and demonstrated.... I shall be watching more of them and hopefully putting then into good practice. I NEVER write comments.... but you are SO good...I just had to. Thx!!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words John and for taking the time to comment 👍

@EnricoDiGiamberardino Жыл бұрын

Beautyfull job ❤

@pathogan4854 Жыл бұрын

Great video Gavin and Jade your a true teacher !!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat 👍

@AjaniIdowu-yj1sp Ай бұрын

Amazing!😊

@andrefelixstudio2833 7 ай бұрын

Nicely done great presentation!

@charliegreen1989 Жыл бұрын

Love this Gavin especially the later shots, do love a bit of shadow and drama.

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie. Shadows are good IMHO 👍

@edumendes1965 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic ❤❤❤❤

@saidalesalinas9774 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos Gavin

@AirPixelProMedia 4 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Now I know how that Twilight movie cover photo was made 😅.

@ChadMcC01 Жыл бұрын

With Mark gone, Gavin has really stepped up be a true leader in photography education. Thanks so much for your informative work!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad, Mark shoes are to big for me to fill but I do my best.

@johnclay7644 Жыл бұрын

Great 11.5mins Gavin, nice images, low key does look good. very informative and engaging.

@Adorama Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ViciousXUSMC Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, will be trying some of this out soon as my flashes arrive from Adorama lol.

@DonaldWMeyers-dwm Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, as always. How do you determine the maximum size softbox a speedlight can use? BTW, are you using a new video setup in the studio? I like the camera movement.

@dilippentu9177 Жыл бұрын

GOOD DEMONSTRATION

@raymondforbes4295 Жыл бұрын

I would have thought you needed a grid for that but after seeing this it seems so obvious. Thank you!

@GavinHoey Жыл бұрын

A grid is an essential tool but it takes away up to a stop of light which was in short supply as it was!

@superbug1977 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@zarco123456 Жыл бұрын

Super!

@peterguman7298 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. What impact would you have by using a smaller softbox, maybe 25"? I imagine the light not being as soft or would that not be an issue since the softbox is so close to the model?