Photography lighting tutorial with Adam Bonilla strobist

[vengeful83187]

hey madebythebird are you sure about that?? hahahah...thats crazy! try to check nobsphotosuccess and see the great difference.

[vengeful83187]

hay madebythebird are you sure about that?? hahahaa.. that crazy..

[sanidad27]

nice models :]

[urbanbboy]

What lens did you used man? I couldn't figure it out. I looked roughly at 10 different videos on flash portrait photography and your work is the best I saw! I'm a beginner and I want to work my way up too having a personal studio. i love portraits and fashion shots.

I started on Nikon and I don't know what to do know. What do you recommand me?

I want industry level quality in the future.

thanks and keep it going!!!! P.S. When did you started your photography and then your business with it?

[charlie0742001]

Adam, how are you coloring the backgrounds?

[dharmalove10]

This is is nice

[dwayneb9584]

Good tutorial man. I think you would be more comfortable using a vertical grip unless you don't like them.

[MsDelcanton]

those colors on the background are just terrible :/...im sorry. I like the lighting tips but the styling and pos production is so amateur :S dont meen to be rude.. but as i said, The lighting tips are ok :)

[charlize29]

you talk way too fast and end up mumbling seriously.....

[disruptfam]

i like the gold best.... thanks for the tutorial !!! what a good source for learning how to light different shaped faces?

Also did you keep the backround white for Post purposes? Could i use grey? thanks im new @ this ;)

[teksTomme]

what is your favorite studio lense? i see you use 24-70 f2.8L .. do you use prime in the studio ?

[daringdaryl]

So are you using continuous lighting or flash or combo. Thanks. And great job.

[proTest443]

what lens is that??

[teksTomme]

@proTest443

it looka like a canon 24-70 f2.8

[Julesdoille]

You can also white balance video cameras

[nonoimsuck]

да у него же шляпа с диркой)

[ForsakenXColours]

Decent work!

[AV84USA]

Who is this a tutorial for? We are watching a guy learn to shoot girls wearing theatrical make-up, which is cool, but what makes him think he's ready to teach?

Dude, lay off of the youtube and work on your portfolio. really

[kingd615]

@AV84USA what is the point of ripping on him when he produces quality work. Why wouldn't he want to show it off. The tutorial showcases how he lights his subjects based on the model's features. It even says lighting tutorial in the title! How are you confused!

[annasvi]

what lense do you use?

[nitelad]

goOd shit, had to give ya thumb up!

[paullesoudeur]

go with the expo disc for manual white balance ....you will see a difference i promise ....the lighting is great ...bravo ....the photographers that wont share there secrets are full of themselves....you are the man ...keep up the great work

[2VisionsPhotography]

beautiful models with long hair. i love the combination. btw: awesome video.

[sharagim1]

Hi Adam,

thanks for share your video,that"s perfect can i ask for this video for take shot, which camera and lens and filter did you use?

if it"s not secret for your job

thanks for response.

[RokhuStar]

thanks ur a good teacher !

[lollipopmissfit]

WoW!! You did a great job! Any model would be pleased to work with you.

How much is a shoot or do you TFP??

[babeboyz]

what lense are you shooting with friend

[TheVideosfactory]

really good photos also good video

[arokEF]

bullshit!

[reardan]

Are you using cybersync triggers? 

[PoopScythe]

Thanks for the tips. This really helps.

[Sandor159]

Really nice video, but I was wondering, in some of the images I can see that the models have some sort or glow around them in the background, is that done in post processing, or with the lights during the shoot?

[flutterbydragonfly]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. :)

[miguelgaio]

Awsome video, thats a really nice work you made there. Love it!

[perchard01]

hey, i was wondering what program you use to put in new backgrounds and what tolls/how?

[spystyle]

Excellent !

[0137807102]

what aperture u set in this pictures?

[vaiccini]

Great shots man! Keep it coming!

[abcd321839955]

cool video man... i'm curious though...which lens are you using? ...it looks like u're working very close to the model!

[marceljon]

Hello adam. while shooting this session. what F number, shutter speed, iso settings do you use?..thanks

[king072286]

hey love it man I didn't go to school for photography and don't plan on but I really have a passion for it! just too expenssive but I was wondering if u can do one on a whole studio Set up? just really basic but detailed like wats necessary: lighting, camera(lens etc.), computer program well u know what i mean..just wondering Thanks

[vaiccini]

Hey man, you have Pinoy blood?

[vaiccini]

Hey man, you have Pinoy blood?

[icedsoul]

nice shots and thanks for the video.

[baymagic]

I like second model's picture more then other but honestly all your job are beautiful. Keep up your good work. Take care.

[robertluv2]

Hi, Adam. nice shots and video too. I am a novice photographer I learned something from this video. what brand of camera are you using, just curious.

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

What's up Robert it's a Canon 5D

[4degreesdesign]

was that jerrica in gold? awesome work.lol signed into the wrong account on earlier comment

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

I don't know her name I'm really bad about that haha oops you caught me.

[mattthegodfather]

was that jerrica in the gold? awesome work

[jeffbrent]

awesome!!!

[ProPhotoHouston02]

very very good video...

-Rome

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Thanks Rome glad you liked it

[madebythebird]

@AdamBonillaPhoto Well done. So far the only great lighting discussion i've found on the web. Keep it up.

[neoxavier]

hey man.. great video..

I always love the tone.. is it the lighting or the exposure that made that?

any post-processing on the tone?

thanks man

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Hey Neo the tone is done with filters on the lights. It's kinda my secret recipe so I can't tell you exactly how I do it but it is in camera if that helps. Just experiment and you'll figure it out eventually.

[sinigang619]

You are the man Adam. Awesome stuff.  Thanks for sharing!

[flojeune]

Thanks Adam!

Did you see Zack Arias movie, called "Transformation"....beautiful.­..I thought you may enjoy it...

[flojeune]

Beautiful shots! Great video, amazing images! What lens do you use (I know, it's NOT about the lens!)

Thanks!

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Thanks I use a 85 mm 1.2 L lens, a 24-70 L 2.8, and a 70-200 2.8 L.

[desmondlaugh]

Hey Adam great vid love your work. Is that a strip box (that you point out as your kicker) or a soft box. and if it is a strip box, would is the main purpose for it.? or is it just to give a little kiss of light as i didn't really see it in the vid thanks keep up the great work. The new vid also rocks

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Yeah it's a strip box I used it in some of the shots and in others I didn't. Basically yeah a little kiss of light to help create seperation from the background. Thanks I appreciate it.

[Dante7829]

This is great stuff man... I learn so much. I own ABs and they are great. Thanks for the Vids. Your work is awesome. ABs should sponsor your work so we can see more of it.

[kazcnepj]

Great video and images. I have 1 question about the light coming from the octobox. I see you have the model light on and every time you shoot it goes off then recyles back on. Are you using the model light as the light for the shot?

[kingskid96]

the modeling light is only used to help 1. focusing, 2. to show where the light is going to fall on subject.

[cinroa]

Great Video.

[andysl]

Really good video!

You make some amazing images, very nice :)

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Hey Shrinker I'm actually using a combination of both 800's on the back two lights, ambient fill from above with the T8 fluorescent (I know weird) , and B1600 as the main. I use to use elinchrom heads but recently started using these as they are alot more durable and Paul C Buff backs his stuff up if it gets broken. I think the light given from these is about 90% as good but is about 300% less so that was the main reason for the switch.

[DrShrinker]

Thanks, Adam. After seeing your recent work, I think I'm pretty much sold on ABs. 90% as good as Elinchrom is good enough for me, especially given the price difference and PCB's outstanding customer service.

Keep up the good work, and if you ever come to the Northeast, let me know. (I don't have Facebook right now, alas.)

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Good for you Shrinker you wont regret it! AB's don't do a good job they do a GREAT job. I just did another photoshoot for Aveda that I did video for using AB's. I'll put it up in a couple weeks. Let me know how they work out for you my friend. I'm trying to get AB to sponsor some of my videos so I can do more. Production costs on video kill my shoot profit. That's why I don't do them to often.

[DrShrinker]

Btw, are you using B800s or B1600s there?

[amionhereagain]

Your my idol! I'm voting for you for best photographer in Denver, CO. Super high quality images!

[phillaninja]

awesome . I agree with all of the strobist group comments on facial features etc,

[SL33PYJ0E]

Great vid bro.

Keep em coming!!!

[TheAntrider]

Great video! I agree, too many people seem comfortable tossing the same light on everyone in general. Very helpful tutorial. Thanks!

[sitbonzo]

thanks. cool video

[sshakari]

Good video, thanks for sharing.

[salamandur]

Great Adam!

Very interesting video!

Hope you make some more! :)

[cukigamulea]

Great tutorial! I'm really looking forward to learning more about adapting the lighting to the models' particularities. Thanks for sharing!

[lickablefly]

Wow, great video! Love how you explain the lighting and how you adapt it to the model. I agree with your point that many photogs forget to take the model into account, setting up a lighting style they like no matter what comes, not giving it another thought.

Try to keep'em vids coming!

[naiznankustudios]

Very cool video, Adam! Thanks :)

[eduardofrances]

You did great Adam! keep up the good work :)

[AdamBonillaPhoto]

Thanks for all your nice comments guys I hope you enjoy. I think I will do another based on the feedback I've been getting so far. I'd love to shoot with you in Florida CStampar hit me up on facebook and if I'm in the area shooting I'll invite you to the shoot.

[blackphnx]

This guy is cool! Thanks for sharing man!

[CStampar]

Great video Adam, production and everything. If you're ever in florida let me know, I would love to shoot with you!

[axelriet]

Great!

[DrShrinker]

Hey Adam - awesome vid. Looking forward to more!