Outdoor flash portrait photography in FULL SUN
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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2018
- Tony shows you how to use flash (or a strobe or a monolight) outdoors in full sun. You can either balance the sunlight as fill flash (to create a nice catchlight in the eyes) or you can completely overpower the sun and make the background completely black.
Here's the strobe Tony is using: sdp.io/ad600 - Jak na to + styl
Chelsea looks a bit stiff today haha
Cavin Lay
Exactly what I thought when saw the start of the clip in pip mode
Cavin Lay thats the sistr, who happns to be a model, tony askd chels for permission to shoot another gal..
Lol. Chelsea is much more beautiful than her stiff sister
Whose this chick?
I have a feeling she wouldn't squint from the sun
Don't you get her humor? SMH
Even though this tutorial was focused on using flash in the sun, this was the best tutorial I've seen that explained how to use flash, in general. Great job!
Chelsea was silent today
LOL
Indeed and her eyes were a little crazy and not looking at the camera... Trouble in paradise?
Chelsea must've been making too many puns
TimberGeek drunk probably
I think she spilled the oooohhh F-word in the end of the video.
How do you get your models to stay that still?
haha
Profesionals only
Using magick word "frezze" from the movie The Mask.... but this word is not working on the flash stand....
You pay them extra to stay a long time.
It is actually pretty amazing how dark and light you could make things with just the camera settings and one light source (not including the sun of course). Thanks for making this! As an amateur I hadn't thought of this.
This is expert level advice and a lot of photography wisdom compacted in a 7mn of video tutorial.
Could not thank you enough. Much appreciated.
Dude you're just too chill...straight to the point .
As always thank you very much.
Wow.... These guys are just simply amazing! So well done, so professional and so down to earth all at the same time! I mentioned Tony not looking at the camera during their video blogs... he does NOT have this issue when it is just him! Thank you for such great videos!!
This is a great video!!!! Thank you Tony and I love your guys’ books and podcast.
You guys are awesome! ! My complete go-to when I need photography info that I actually can rely on. Thank you T&C
I knew all these but is so good to hear it again and again...Really great video Tony!
Was waiting for that blooper the moment I saw the Godox swinging :D
Keep em coming
Great as always. Lovely meeting you and the family in the narrow streets of Chaouan/ Morocco.
One of the best photography instructors online.
Thanks Tony another helpful tutorial. My photography is improving because of you and a few other people online. Worried about Chelsea though...
Great job tony ! as always just enough information ! simple, easy and fast.
I can only imagine Tony driving around with that doll in his car, and people giving him looks :)
He uses it in the HOV lanes.
Sir .. I saw many video but didn’t understand.. you make it look so easy thanks sir ... your are great
I love this mannequin series of videos. They're very helpful. Thanks for detailing the entire lighting process start to beautiful finish!
Thank you for your videos. I'm trying to watch them all. It really has helped me with my hobby. Such a friendly and warm channel. Easily the best channel on here.
Thanks, Paul!
Thanks, Paul!
It is totally worth watching until the very end :) I'm glad your strobe is still strobing.
This video and Manny Ortiz video really is the best tutorials for using Flash in the day time.
I just had an ab workout laughing at these comments 😂😂😂😂 Great tutorial though 👍
i love this! I just bought a d850. This is soo helpful! Thank you!
This is the best tutorial on lights!!! Ty Tony!
that's what I need a doll of these for my photography practices thanks for the settings of how to use the soft box
I'm glad you included the outtake at the end. I was taking some photos using almost the same setup yesterday (first outing with the Godox) and was super paranoid about the wind. Now I can see I had every reason to be!
I did think some large ground pegs would be a good addition to sand bags, but my other problem was the soft box swiveling as well. Not sure how to fix that yet.
Great video guys. I've especially enjoyed everything you've put up recently, there's a very positive vibe to them. :)
Very informative video Tony thanks for the tips... I have two months to get ready for my son's graduation hopefully I can get some really nice shots.
First let me say I’m so happy to see you sharing the AD600 and Godox products with your audience, I’ve been advocating them for years for their insane value so it’s awesome to see them represented well by you.
One thing though, you said using an ND filter would require you to jack up the power of the flash (around 6:00).
That’s not true, using an ND filter will require the exact same output to achieve the same flash to ambient balance in an image. Say you were shooting at F16 1/200 ISO 100. Slapping a 5 stop ND filter on, you would now be at F2.8 1/200 ISO 100 to achieve the same ambient, and you would need no change to the flash output.
If comparing to HSS, you would need less flash power when using the ND filter (and staying below max sync speed), as all flashes lose peak output in HSS since it is a series of quick flashes instead of a single flash.
Lol I was just about to say this as well
Actually you get 25-50% out of your flash in HSS mode so your flash will appear 1-2 stops brighter if you use an ND filter to bring your shutter speed down below the 1/250s sync speed. So if your use case is overpowering the sun get an AD200 and a 5 stop ND filter instead of an AD600 and thank me later
Perfect, easy to follow, step by step explanation. Thank you!
Your video is very well done. Very clear and understandable terminology.
Great information as always - thank you so much - love you guys!
Awesome and to the point. It’s worth noting for people new to flash like me. Full power on the light Tony is using equals 4 speed lights at full power.
Anyone else feel like she has gone too far with the plastic surgery?
D U D E! Awesome tutorial on how to use a strobe outside, also vs the sun. Thank you!
Thanks for this video.... quick... to the point and an excellent review/new stuff
Hi Tony, to light someone backlit by the sun, LED ring-flash can lighten the face whilst the rim light remains - to focus light onto the face, a coil of decreasingly ended cardboard etc can act to narrow the ring-flash effect.
Very informative - I’ve yet to see anyone explain this method as well as you. Your step by step show and tell helps me learn and makes me better. A big THANK YOU.
Great tutorial - thanks. Love the 'epilogue'!
Chelsea was on strike?
THANK YOU SO MUCH! You literally saved me from so much frustration!
That's the best how-to video yet!!! (imho) I love using HSS !!
Nice explanation Tony. The Godox/Flashpoint Xpro transmitter is a nice upgrade to consider too.
Yeah I do have one (check our Godox tutorial). I kinda like the smaller transmitter though.
Great point about a wind gust on a call day. Glad you mentioned that. You never know. Can never be too safe.
Awesome lesson, Tony!
Tried this with an old 7D I got for $500 and it still looked awesome...wondering if I should still save up for that a7r III?
One of the better explanations - well done, and thank you.
Simple and informative. Great video.
Hi, thanks for all the useful info... I notice you are shooting with Godex flash and the Godex X2T trigger. Can you tell me if the trigger will fire Nikon flashed or do I need a second X2t...thanks
Your bloopers are on point.
I always attach the Godox on the very bottom of the light stand using a Manfrotto Super Clamp. That way the stand is not that top heavy at all. I still use sand bags, but I can use a big light modifier without worrying. This setup does require the extension cord, because you still want the bulb itself high up on the stand.
Hi Tony- This is a really great video. You do a great job explaining how to get different looks outdoors with flash/strobe. I will be recommending this to my local photography club. P.S. Try tent stakes for your strobe stands instead of sandbags.
The response to the strobe falling from the wind is so me! 😂😂
Hey. I started using an old camera tripod to hold my light modifiers. They are a lot more sturdy. Might be a thought for you in breezier conditions 🤗
Great tutorial, thank you!
i haven't forgotten and thanks again for the tutorial on the xt it took me some working out and following your vid 8 times before it clicked i guess i have a phd in setting them up and i am still no wiser to the rest of the larkings it can do :) but hey it works i will show you soon i've been so busy with life :)
When the first picture was shown, I was freaked out and yelled "what is wrong with that model!" Took me a moment to realize it was a mannequin.
Love your videos and I'm not trying to troll but It's a good thing that you started by choosing your aperture even though you were planning on going wide open.
Depending on your camera body, sometimes you end up getting a smaller dynamic range when you go below 100 iso.
Tony what about mirrorless cameras with flash on hot shoe plus off, do they work the same as SLR's. This will help in a decision of next camera to go mirrorless or not.
This was very helpful! Thank you.
Tony and Chelsea, legitimate question . I was open aperture everything was in focus after I flashed heavy duty strobes. Worked great... But, when I close the aperture down everything was out of focus and yet the autofocus said it was good.
I was surprised how a 4-minute open aperture was able to have everything in focus?
what kind of result will get from speed light of camera flash with soft box instade of strobe ?
Wow! I nice Tony I love your videos
Great video, thanks a lot. I like your videos very well...!
Cheers bruh. Great video
Very helpful, thanks Tony!
Which camera meter mode are you using for the ambient light? (spot, evaluative, average, center weighted etc)
I now understand how to get a black background. How do I get a blow out background and the model exposed correctly?
Hey Tony and Chelsea, what do you guys think about the ice light 2 by westcott? do you think is worth the buy to use for outdoors and travel?
Hi Mr Northrop, I own a copy if your book: stunning digital photography, and I do watch most of your tutorials. I wonder if you can give a recommendation please on radio controller and receiver to get for off camera flash, I use the Nikon D850 and invested on Yongnuo wireless flash controller and receivers unfortunately they didn’t working. Now I am looking into the Phottix Odin II. Hope to hearing from you, many thanks.
Tony and Chelsea, you are awesome! I was just going to look for how to do this and there it was in my feed. What great timing you have.
Is it the same process with a speed light and a smaller defuser? I'm going to photograph a friends daughter for her quinceañera in 2 weeks, so I'll have time to practice before the event.
Thanks for the great work you two are doing!
Hi Guys, I am a little confused.... I know that if I change shutter speed it will affect Ambient ie: High Shutter/Dark background. At 3.58 Tony has raised shutter to 8000 and quite rightly the background went black. However, why did he still have to adjust flash to full output in order to light model? I thought shutter never affected flash output? I am obviously missing something ? Thanks for any help?
That mannequin reminds me of Weekend at Bernie’s. Did anyone notice if she has feet? Lol! Tony and Chelsea are so awesome!
If your model needs to be say 30-50 feet away can you add a fresnel lens to that flash? Like when using flash for wildlife photography?
Would you be able to use a 300W flash strobe for outdoor portraits?
Great video!!! Please do reviews on the different flashes out there. Would love to see a review!
So how harsh would the face and chin shadows be if you have no choice but to use a direct on-camera flash? I have my doubts about a FlashBender helping out much in bright sun. (Then again, maybe I'm wrong)
Hey Tony. On the first shot you had the flash power around 1/32 which appeared to be a little too hot but on the 1/8000 shot you had it on full power which seemed to be more underexposed than the first one. I thought shutter speed didn’t affect flash output.
My camera D5500 does not support HSS, but my SB800 flash does. Is there any way i can use HSS on the D5500?
That outtake was priceless!
Good thing it didn't turn out to be expensive as well.
Nice! I have a similar setup with 2x Evol200's and same octobox. Great video with examples as always 🤘📸😎
what size is that octobox?
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Awesome video so helpful!
The polite “oh f*#%k” of Tony made my day 😁😂
Can you send the link of the light modifer you ard using Tony? Thank you. Great really great video
Great tutorial, thank you.
What is the device you use on your camera that can control the flash, settings, etc.?
Sir, please help me understand why you are not using sun hood when you are in full sunny day. Thx.
Is the godox tt 685n speedlight any good? Anyone used it before? I still can’t afford strobes
Which cam did you use to shoot this video and which lens?
Hi Tony, i have a question : what is 1/1, 1/2 , 1/4, 1/16 ... on the external flash settings could you please help me on that ?
Thanks Tony! Very informative, short-sweet, and to the point! PS: The model is showing a bit of weakness in her lateral rectus ocular muscle, of her right eye.
Great video
You know what? I love you man! 🙏🙏
Any recommendations on mannequin head that can fit on tripod or light stands?
What do you think of Masking the subject on LR? Do you still think we need flash in this case?
Great tutorial...thanks!
No more using handheld flash meter, eh? So basically, use the widest aperture (F2.8 or smaller), & smaller ISO settings, the shutter speed depends on if you want a light or dark background, and the monolight/strobelight adjusted to light the main subject. Am I correct? Great tips!
Wow ! Thank you for sharing .👍😇