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  • Pedobear approve this video.

  • BRAVOOOOO!!!!!

  • Hello

    I like the way explain the imaging

    And follow up for you in YouTube

  • nice vid.

    can you please tell me what wireless device you used to trigger the flash.h

    ow much did they cost you.

    once again great vid.

  • you ROCK! GAVIN!!

  • @DigitalRedWing i see, yup maybe it is a 400D

  • what camera is he using? seems like a 550d with a BG

  • @littlenikki24 Nope... 550D was released at early 2010.. this video uploaded at Jun 2009...

    the button at back of the camera is differ also.. my guess is 400D..

  • @DigitalRedWing Spot on. 400D it is. :-)

  • very good material. keep it up!

  • great video sr, this is what I wAS looking 4

  • brilliant tutorial, short enough to retain interest and covers the subject in an easy to understand way, thank you very much

  • This video demonstrates how off-camera flash is just so much better.

  • Nice video Gavin, I'm going to be getting a Speedlite 430EXII soon and your video helped to show a progression from no flash to on camera flash to remote flash. Great, simple and quick with results. Keep it up.

  • Brilliant! It's really helped me out in my flash photography. Thanks!

  • @photogavin

    Hi Gav! nice video as always :D

    Just a quick question, is it better to put on some sort of diffuser rather than pointing the flash directly to your daughter?

    Not judging, just curious, because i see a lot of flash being somewhat diffused is better soft looking, and people say that direct flash gives harsh skin tone.

    Dont know which is better, hope that u could help me here :D

    cheers

  • maibe without the flash? more natural.

  • @4Firearms......Yes you are an idiot. Kids have a natural innocence and beauty that can make shooting them really easy. If you can't see or understand this what are you doing even holding a camera? And the fact that the first thing popping into YOUR head is pedophilia begs the question: why aren't you seeing a psychiatrist?

    Nice tut Gavin!

  • @minkorrh she must be his daughter, lol, :P

    too funny about your comment! and your fucking crazy head! not his

  • Brilliant video, can't wait to see more of your tutorials :-)

  • I really enjoy Gavins videos and agree that @4Firearms is is out of line with his or her pedo remark.

    You do need to go and see a doctor and get help.

  • Great video Gavin! Just what i have been looking for as i have my first portrait shoot in two weeks!

  • @4Firearms I would say the fact that taking a child's portrait triggers pedo thoughts in your head first is more telling of you than anything else. Perhaps you she see a psychiatrist, or be in jail...

  • @aeroub Actually maybe YOU'RE the one with the sick mind having thought of it. That's Gavin's daughter and he is simply very proud to include her in his works as any father would be. Gavin has done a lot of great videos and generously shares his work and knowledge with all who want to learn and you should be thankful for it. What are you even doing here anyway? Go troll somewhere else. Gavin is very respected in the photo world and by us too.

  • @4Firearms wow, u are an idiot!. Nice tutorial Gavin. I really enjoy your videos.. thanks :D

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  • great view of different lighting position effects:) I really like your videos Gavin:)

  • This is truly amazing! Just exactly what I want/need. Starts with sunny no flash, continues to on camera flash and ended with off camera! That's how you teach photography!

  • Excellent tutorial, Gavin!

  • I was wondering, why don't you just use a reflector? Sorry if that's a dumb question...

  • @raysofgreys with a reflector you usually need another person to hold it for you and so its not available all the time

  • @raysofgreys its hard to control the light with a reflector, with flash its a lot easier to adjust on the among of light

  • I love the flash :)

  • your daughter is so much more patient than mine although my daughter likes her photos being taken.

    Great tips thank you i have learnt alot watching these, keep them coming i appresiate them.

  • You got lovely daughter Gavin. god bless her. i like to watch your short vids. thanks :)

  • Thankyou Gavin, pity in the last shot your model had a big black eye. But I learned a lot about how to position the off camera flash. Thanx again mate.

  • Thanks for that video Gavin, Well presented, I learned a lot. I will send this to my daughter, and ask for her daughter to be my model; similar to your model in age.

  • Gavin said it's not an exact science but actually it is.

    The tool is called a "light meter".

    Get one!!

  • thank you for sharing

  • i love your videos i am new to photography and have the lucky chance to take pictures of my sister-in-law's wedding (alongside a professional), i have searched a few pictures to see what kinds of pictures i want to go for and this vid has helped me greatly! however i have a nikon d3100 and have recently ordered the yuguno yn-460 speedlight and would this be good enough and if so would the PT-04 fit my camera/speedlight to be able to use it without being on my camera as you have done? =)

  • @SmellySharpie lol, haunting music!

  • hat wireless receiver are you using?

  • Hi Gavin, I like how the last photos turned out by moving the flash around. However, I don't understand how the background, particularly the left side of the model became dark when it's supposed to be sunny? That darkness around her made the photo look dramatic and it's great.

  • Im thinking of getting 2 430ex II with radio and umbrellas and tripods for them, all in one pack. You think that´s a good idea?

  • beautiful little girl ^^

  • Gavin, is that your daughter? She's so pretty!

    Ken

  • Gavin,

    Terrific tutorials/advise. Please keep posting these videos as you are really helping us budding photographers.

    Greetings from Ireland.

  • mr gavin,is this photo edited/..thank you..

  • the last photo that came out was really pretty. Good work!

  • hi gavin im using 1000D and di622 nissin flash.. what transmitter can i use?

  • you didn't say about actually putting the 430ex onto slave mode :P

  • Will my pop-up flash on my Canon 550D/T2i be sufficient. Or do I need to go to an external flash gun? It would be a hassle to carry the flash gun around "just in case" you want to use it in daylight.

  • Best video I have seen here. Straight forward.

  • Hi Gavin, love your videos!

    I tried to take some photos today with a model in full sun using tips from your tutorial. i used my SB900 on the camera at about a 45 degree angle with the built in bounce card out, but i kept getting a hard shadow under the chin no matter what angle or strength i used... How do i avoid that hard shadow?

    Thanks so so much! :)

  • @jacsmaurice Lower the light height, not the angle of the light till you get the desired effect.

  • For you, what's best Lens for Portrait Photography ?

  • what a beautiful eyes!! ^_^

  • what would you do to get rid of the shadow cast on the wall ?

  • Your always such a cheery man gav, your awesome.

  • First decent tutorial Ive seen on photography... excellent .. well done .

  • You're doing it all wrong. your approach defeats the purpose of doing flash fill and off camera lighting.Your images are all harsh and the shadows are all awfull.

    Please read Strobist.com first.

  • @f8anton

    you don't like it then just leave this video and dont come back.

    If everyone does the same as strobist.com everyone will have the same picture.

  • @f8anton Well I think the last picture looks great.

    In this example hard light is good as fill light because the sunlight is so hard.

    In an overcast day you might have been right but the last picture speaks for itself.

  • You're doing it all wrong. your approach defeats the purpose of doing flash fill and off camera lighting.Your images are all harsh and the shadows are all awfull.

  • very nice....

  • i hane a starblitz flash..i bought it with a film minolta camera...now i use canon eos 1000d an i would like to connect the flash with canon...there is any wireless way or via cable to connect them?because if i use it at my camera...propably i'll listen a boommmm!! thnx

  • @MousikesAnadyseis  have*

  • @MousikesAnadyseis : There is a risk involved with using older flash devices on new DSLR flashes.

    When triggering the flash there CAN be (this isn't allways the case) a "backfire" caused by the flash pulse (the flash pulse itself can be around 600V).

    In newer flash devices this probably is TTL-logic (digital 5V) but in older flashes this can be a pulse beyond 5V causing electronics in your camera to malfunction (defects are also a possible effect of this.)

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  • PHOTO CONTEST:

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  • how can i know what the sync speed of my flash is? thanks nice video

  • would you use a light deffuser on the flash?? would you recomend no to use it in a realy bright sunny light?

  • "And for today's demonstration I will be shooting a model, so here's one I made earlier."

  • really well made video, nice instructions. thank you!

  • Very good video tutorial. :)) Yes, excellent show.

    ~ I was intrigued why some photographer used the flash in a sunny day (he was taking photos of Michael Schimacher :PP ) I saw the flash shoting-shoting and shoting and I tried do the same. The results are like you show so good.

  • jail bait 

  • You are awesome. thanks i learned something useful.

  • My bad, there was something wrong with YouTube subscriptions. Anyway please keep posting :)

  • Good stuff. I'd like to subscribe but you don't seem to have a channel

  • This was short and sweet. Thanks Gavin.

  • ..and why are you  not using reflectors?

  • Gavin,

    When metering, are you metering for the shot without flash first?

    For instance, using a sekonic meter, do you meter for the flash or the ambient light?

  • Hi

    Is it a good idea to use a uv filter or is a lens hood enough to shoot in situations like this or at a beach with sand and ocean mist and etc? What do you suggest? Thanks

  • Gavin - Quick Question for you. What is the brand & model number of the light stand you are using and how much did it cost? Thanks!

  • Sunshine in ENGLAND? :) Great job though and great tips!

  • she is really quite.

    tks for the video.

  • that's what i needed to know! gj

  • man i'va always loved mr. gavin's tutorials. i'm just curious sir, what's the title of that short trancy background music?

  • Thanks Gavin!

    I did look everywhere to get an answer for changing the power. But no one did explain how to. Only shoot...?!

    Any way thanks a million.

    Bernard

  • love this, so glad i found you! can't wait to watch all your videos!!

  • hello sir, what camera lens did you use for this particular photo shot? .thanks

  • hello there, I have a Nikon D5000 and a SB-600 flash system, since the d5000 body does not come with the creative lighting system, what kind of device would you recommend so that i can trigger control the flash wirelessly? I've read some of the comments below but i think d5000 is a TTL camera, i appreciate for your help!

  • I can see it in her eyes...Dad!!! Her face is full of expression! Your videos are all fun to watch and informative.  Thanks for putting them out. Learned a lot. PS.. The SB800 has an built-in wireless trigger that you set up thru the D-80.

  • Hire a adult ....

  • i like the morning or evening light dont you?

  • Your model is ADORABLE. I have one of those, too :o) Nice video. It helped.

  • hi gavin sorry mate i didnt understand 1 thing.. how do u know the flash sync?would u pls explain me that i just saw u set ur flash at 1\16 why did u put the shutter speed of ur camera at 1\250 sorry mate i am just a beginner tnx for ur time!! :)

  • hi gavin i am village photographer in india..

    you re osssome.......

  • hi gavin, i've been watching your videos lately. honestly, it's my favorite to watch now. i am a canon user too but i am just curious how many canon cameras do you use? i noticed you dont just use one particular camera. thanks and more power! you rock man!

  • when I'm using the flash with the light of the sun, what kind of white balance do I need to have?

    Flash or Sunny?

  • Because the sun is the dominant light- use sunny.

  • kilmschene, you can do it with different software. If you have a mac with Aperture, otherwise with Capture one pro v3.7 that works also on pc. For nikon users Nikon Camera Control pro 2 or NK Remote. These are the ones i know.....

  • Hi Gavin, great video!!!

    Stupid question, can i use a SB900 on a Mamiya rb67 with that pt-04 devise? I have a D90 but thinking of getting an analog camera as well.

    thanks for your time

  • can someone please tell me what aperture number to put it on when taking pictures of people to blur the bg image please?

  • the smaller is the number the more blurred the background is. Try f5.6 or lower, like f4 or if your lense allows it f2.8

  • wow,f2.8 ,mine only goes down to 4.Thanks for the help!

  • its not apreture that makes the bg blur its the distance between your main subject and the bg. if you pull the subject further away from the bg it will start to blur. the more you get away from your bg the more blur you will get....

  • thanks!

  • Terrific

  • Excellent tip! Thanks Gavin.

  • Wow, greate video!

    thanks alot!

  • Hey Gavin. Great video's and advice. I have seen on professional shoots how photographers take a photo of a model and then the image is instantly transmitted to a pc for immediate viewing. I have an EOS 400D and can view on a tv but would like to do it to a pc like the pro's....

  • The TV isn't a bad option, but you're talking about shooting teathered via USB.

    There is a great video on how to do that here on Youtube (not by me) do a search and you'll find it.

  • Thanks a lot Gavin. Your video's are great. Keep them up. Cheers

  • @PhotoGavin Where can i buy that wireless thing for your flash? is that 28-135mm lense your using? i have that on my 50D as a kit lense. Thanks Gavin for the tips. Peace to you.

  • Can you please tell me what wireless trigger I can use for my Nikon D80 and Nikon SB 800? I would very much like to try what you showed in this video. BTW, great job, the pictures are lovely. Please help?

  • For non TTL you can use any radio trigger that fits your camera/flash. PT-04 seems quite popular. Pocket Wizard is better but more expensive.

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  • @wondnaereh

    I don' t know if your D80 has a COMMANDER mode or not. My D70 requires an SB800 to act as a COMMANDER. The D90's own pop-up flash can double as a COMMANDER flash. Nikon calls this CLS or Creative Lighting System.

    Also, Google "RF 602 review" You may like this radio trigger better than most.

  • @wondnaereh hey I own a D90 with sb600 flash and there's a way to use the wireless function without a receiver! this video helped me: watch?v=3XYMgZwWkHw

  • @wondnaereh I know you wrote this 5 months ago, but it bothers me that you don't need wireless devices woth newer Nikons and Nikon flashes. They are already built in. It's called CLS - Creative Lighting System that is triggered by infrared and not the flash itself.

  • @wondnaereh i have the d80 also. i use the cls system thats in your camera has built in and works great with sb800,sb900,sb600 you also can use your sb800 in comamder mode to control other off camera flash. the best part is that it works ttl ("through the lens") so no need for a light meter other than what is in your camera. do a youtube search on nikon cls system. i bought a radio trigger then later returned cuz the cls system is really reliable and its in your camera free

  • @wondnaereh just now reading your question. I use the D90 with a SB600 and can wireless trigger the SB600 using the Nikon CLS system, placing the D90 in commander mode. Reading the specs on the D80 and the SB800 sounds like it has the same CLS/Commander Capability as the D90/SB600 combo and then some.

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  • @wondnaereh @PhotoGavin Why don't you just use the Nikon's creative lighting system. You can use D80's pop-up flash to trigger your SB-800. You can even use TTL with the creative lighting system.

    watch?v=fYA3nX-cXaY

  • Thanks Gavin. Great tips. I'm going to check out your website now.

  • man this is awesome :] i love ur page ;) keep it up ... xD

  • The double shadow at 3:56 looks a bit odd to me.

  • Amazing!

  • at 2:58 you can see that is the 28-135mm, USM IS... GL

  • Great video. What lens were you using?

    Thanks.

  • Looks like the 17-85 IS USM or the 15-85 IS USM

  • Nope its the 24-105

  • very helpful, thanks Gavin!

  • nice tutorial Well, can i know whats the song?

  • You're the very best. I subscribed!

    -GS

  • love love love all your tutorials.

    you're the best I've seen ever!

  • best tuts! good job!

  • Gavin you are the man. Excelent photos and a very preety model aswell. I learn allot with your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • After watching your videos, I am going to be able to trick my friends into thinking I know something about photography. Another great job!

  • man i need a flash!

  • Thanks for the Tips :)

  • Great vid Gavin. I've been looking for someone to show me fill flash properly. you've just done that. Cheers!

  • Awesome

  • When I read the comments on your first video, I actually thought you were paying people to leave good comments, but after watching some of you videos I undertand why people leave the fantastic comments!

    You really rock mate! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make these nice videos, they explain everything very well in plain understandable English. Thanks once again.

  • Thanks bro...

  • thank ya!

  • You're a true help Gavin!

  • Nicely presented video - it's good to see things happening in steps .

  • Great Video Gavin...u were also blessed with a beautiful daughter...

  • Great basic video that showed me a few things I have not seen in detail before. Thanks for sharing.

  • all of your videos r so nice.i had learn a lot. thx

  • Also kindly explain RAW Vs JPEG...!

  • RAW - more detail, in quality.. and colors. larger file.

    JPEG - smaller file, out of the camera can be uploaded given to customer. your more limited in quality and color compression.

  • What would you recommend using? I've heard people arguing about JPEG or RAW, and I'm still pretty new to photography. :D

  • If you are taking the pictures straight out of the camera and uploading on website/CD, than RAW is no benefit to you.

    However, if you take your photos into post-production (sharpening images, color correction, contrast, etc..) than RAW is VERY beneficial.

    In other words, if you do a little work on images RAW will come out better in the end.

  • Okey dokes, thanks a lot for the explanation. :D

  • I would say, also guide about White Balance in this situation. Are you using the sun mode.?...And how did u made that hallow effect, is it photoshop or just raw?

  • i like this video, I might have a career shift now to Photography, :)  Thank you Gavin for this wonderful tips ... anyways, i like the blue eyes of the model :)

  • I really dream for that flash and vertical grip.

  • Body: $800

    Lens: $400

    "Lets take the flash out!": $300

    lmao

  • love the accent and work you do mate =]

  • very nice, thanks

  • after all the sites and videos ive seen over the years i cant get enough of your videos, and also out of all of them your videos have helped me the most, your an awesome guy a brilliant photographer and you dont confuse people with crazy methods or fancy words you do it PERFECTLY! Thank you!

  • wow i actuly have a of camera flash set up never though to use it like this, it makes the photo look so much better.

  • Damn it... I got a relatively nice cam for an advancing beginner as myself - SMC Pentax-DAL 18-55mm (3.5) but I still didn't figure out what are those ISO/AWB's/Shutter speeds and whatr exactly they do. :S

  • I'm with you lol.. I have no idea.. and I just got a Nikon D5000 with a Nikor 18-55mm .. When I take pictures with it they just look normal.. not that cool..

  • That's because you have to mess with alot of the settings, shutter speeds f-stops ect to get the most out of an slr

  • Oh ok cool. thanks man! I'll try doing that tomorrow and see what happens :)

  • Just do some reading go on google and type in understanding iso ect. and you'll find plenty of articles to teach you really quick. I have the Canon EOS Rebel xsi with kit lens so far and have got some amazing photos

  • Hmm, didn't think of that ^^ thanks!

  • No problem! Good Luck.

  • great video

  • what is that called to get the flash wireless? or the items name?

  • the best cheap ebay reciever is the rf 602

  • 3:51 is amazing!

  • Thank you so much! VERY helpful indeed!