Beach Pinups: A Strobist Tutorial

Another Behind the Scenes Video and Beginners Strobist Tutorial by conceptual photographer and cinematographer, Ben Sant of BTS Photography. This video discusses balancing off camera lighting with the available ambient light on a beach front as the sun goes down. Learn tips and tricks in location lighting as well as see some eye catching images of a retro swimwear pinup theme.

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Howto & Style

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• BTS Photography
• Beach Blanket Bingo
• Tutorial
• Photography
• Photographer
• Howto
• How-to
• Strobist
• Off camera lighting
• learning
• education
• speedlights
• flashes
• Nikon Digital
• D-300
• Cybersyncs
• Sexy
• model
• Pinups
• Pin ups
• bikini
• swimwear
• retro
• vintage
• Betty Page
• Pin-up
• Girl
• Behind the scenes
• Photoshoot
• Portraits
• Great Salt Lake
• Sand
• Beach

[ShinotamaTakemuro]

Hello Ben, I am currently learning a lot about strobism etc, I use a Canon 7D with a 580MK II and two 430MK II Speedlites, just two quick questions if you would be so kind as to answer them.

1) What would you suggest would be a good, cheap flash trigger system rather than a pocket wizard which is crazy money.

2) Your lighting diffuser, is it just a standard one? Where abouts did you get a large one like that from?

I am typing from the UK but I am sure we will have them here.

Many thanks =)

[bigbs4]

@ShinotamaTakemuro I recommend the Paul C. Buff Cybersyncs. They are 1/8 the cost of PW's and perform great. By "diffuser" I am assuming your talking about the umbrella. It is a standard 43" Convertible Umbrella. I strongly recommend convertibles because you get a reflective and shoot-though umbrella in one package. Also be sure to get a 60" for a larger apparent light source and full body shots.

[ednikkel]

Hey big Ben I have a question. I am a beginner strobist, I use the old 285hv vivitar flash because of the power. I've been told that I won't be able to shoot against the sun with those? Is that true? I haven't shot outside yet so I don't know. Thoughts!

[bigbs4]

@ednikkel Any and all flashes are limited by there low power when shooting in the sun as that situation usually require far more watts to "overpower" the hard and bright the sun produces. Shooting during the early morning or sunset is preferred as well as sticking to locations in Open Shade as it will be more flattering to your subject (no harsh shadows from the sun) as well give you a dark enough ambient exposure to use your flash appropriately.

[bigbs4]

@bigbs4 The Vivitar 285 is great other than its proprietary sync jack. David Hobby's Strobist site posted a mod that will convert it to a normal 3.5mm mono plug for easier plug and play compatibility with your radio triggers

strobist.blogspot.com/2007/07/­jack-up-your-vivitar-285hv.htm­l

[bigbs4]

@rmstudio While there is no "Do-It-All" light that suffices every need, I create these videos for amateurs stepping into off camera and artificial lighting. For those on a budget, you can't beat the price of and "bang of the buck" of a flash. And there is no need to spend 400 dollars on a flash as any true strobist will be utilizing manual modes and only needs a flash with sync port and adjustable power. As far as wind, would you rather have your $100 flash on a pole or $3000 ProFoto?

[Dooobs]

@rmstudio use them. Recharge on batteries? I was talking about the flash cycle speed. I'm no professional, I am a beginner and I'm not saying otherwise. I just think you were being a bit cynical on the video. I don't want to get into an e-battle, I just think that the video had good information that someone new can take on board. We all start somewhere, and not everyone can afford fancy equipment. Using a pocket flash is a great start, and can be used even for professional shoots.

[d4dogphotography]

hey man i really like the music behind this. what band? who is playing harmonica?

[Vechet]

good photos, disgusting video - artificial vigneting, noise...i am gonna puke

[ednikkel]

Thanks for the feedback man. I look forward to watching more of you vids.

[adhamyaadham]

Hi :) what wirless flash trigger do u use? and what is the setup of the speedlight? thxx