Thin Beam of Light Portraits: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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Sometimes less is more and that's exactly what photographer Gavin Hoey explores when he creates a small slot of light for a portrait shoot.
Gavin takes the DIY budget approach to creating a slot of light, recycling a cardboard tube to control the light. In the video he'll show you how to create a slot of light and then three different ways it can be used and extended into a thin beam to create some eye catching portraits.
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Model: Jack Marshall
Photos by Gavin Hoey
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[@ahteshamabdali8269]

I will thank to God that God gave us this man Gavin hoey what a photographer..a man with perfection... simplicity...and full of entertainment.....thanks sir you have taught us so many things .....

[@twomasyutas9751]

It’s impossible not to love Gavin’s work! Every session is a masterful work of art! Amazing talent and energy!

[@dunnymonster]

Always inspirational, thankyou Gavin 😊

[@ericb2775]

Dear Gavin,
I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for sharing all your experiences

[@JulesFerlatte]

Thank you enjoyed watching it.

[@encantome0]

I enjoy this Photographers tutorial better than many of the others on this channel. he really explains and shows the differences in all of the decisions he is making.

[@Flexpicker]

It is always amazing to me how creative you are, and how you keep coming up with new ideas and techniques. You make photography fun! Thanks so much for posting your videos.

[@fernandorosas8457]

Gavin! Keep learning with your video tutorials. Thank you!

[@GeorgeHuss]

Thanks so much, Gavin ! Always a pleasure to watch your creative process ;)

[@GiannisVeronis]

Always down to earth and up to the point Mr Gavin

[@walteraddie7925]

Love this one Gavin. My mind is on a roll with ideas now! Thanks for all your work and for sharing your passion.

[@zoulhhh]

You‘re so creative and full of joy for photography, Gavin! Thank you. And Merry Christmas.

[@joalva63]

Thanks Gavin.
FELIZ NAVIDAD!

[@bmalcolm4231]

Always a pleasure Gavin... Bravo!

[@stephencarmickle]

Awesome! I was doing pet portraits and was getting a nice natural effect via sun and window and have been trying to figure out how to create this effect for times when it just can’t be done naturally. Perfect!

[@wilbmoore]

Gavin as usual you've got my creative juices flowing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@farfarokfarfarok]

So simple and so creative! Thank you!

[@ohvann4566]

You're my favorite photographer Gavin your stuff is always great

[@annahertze5588]

Fantastic content in a very handable and user friendly format. Thank you Gavin Hoey and the crew, you are doing agerat job!

[@anastasiahunter4308]

Thank you, Gavin! Love seeing common items used to create great photos! :D

[@MuertoInc]

Last bit with the color gels was pretty cool. Thanks Gavin for another DIY amazing video.

[@cris_photography]

Love how easily you just think with simple elements. Really cool!

[@paulbell9957]

Fantastic ideas as always Gavin with some seriously cool images 😉

[@navinpraveen3342]

Simply brilliant.

[@MrPatmack]

Great teacher always inspirational, Thanks again Gavin

[@aaronburchael2512]

FANTASTIC !

[@kathraeber8632]

Gavin, your knowledge, creativity and teaching style is very informative.

[@this12006]

I got one of those stick lights and velcrowed barn doors on it works lovely i use it all the time

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Happy holidays Gavin. Entertainment at its best...

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Thanks Gavin! Merry Christmas to you, Sam and your entire family.

[@markpatterson2718]

So much can be done in such a small space creativity can be endless based on a persons talent level and it appears experience really, really helps

[@DroneWolfMedia]

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing!

[@orjichukwuebukadavid237]

Gavin's is so good at his work

[@albertbuksnis5167]

Good job Gavin,
Simple, yet not so simple !
Great Results, very creative.

[@braadonja]

Gavin Hoey is the best. I love that man.

[@77photog]

Thanks Gavin.As usual you are the best.Love the way you delivers the ideas.regards.

[@andrewn7329]

Excellent Gavin. Really creative.

[@harj-spp8547]

Perfect as always. Have a great new year.

[@AntmystaTV]

amazing video as always!

[@FsquareTv_]

Thank you so much adorama TV to give us such helpful tutorial

[@ninacleven7889]

Always love your videos, you make a shoot look like so much fun.

[@prasenjitgogoiphotography]

I'd call this exploring creativity! Loved it! 🤗

[@marcelopinto9648]

Thank you, wonderful video !!!

[@emmablumentopf1684]

Thank you for this video! I was trying to get the thin beam of light look recently and it didn’t work out with whatever modifier I used so im really glad about your helpful tip

[@1vegasdood]

Always enjoy stumbling on to one of Gavin's vids. Thanks dude!

[@TNrick]

Excellent information provided in an easy to understand format. I always enjoy your instructional videos; this is certainly one of your best. Great resource for all low-key shooters. Thanks!

[@dienstkalender5141]

Great again. Many thanks Gavin

[@thetonster86]

Gavin, great work as always! I've learned a ton from you.

[@doesitmatter3788]

just found this channel yesterday and glad i did

[@roxanaroxi1956]

Cool, it gives a vintage look

[@af4od02]

Great informative video. Thanks

[@fhu868]

Learned so much. Thanks Gavin

[@ChillerKane]

Another great video Gavin. Thank you.

[@gracebryant501]

Thanks once again for an enlightening video, your home studio work is something I will definitely have to try.

[@williswhcoc3445]

Great job

[@rumporridge1]

This was a good one Gavin keep em coming.

[@teresahalter7691]

I LOVE THIS> SOOOO HELPFUL> Thank you so very much for this tutorial. I am trying it this Friday on a model

[@frankleap]

Brilliant! Thank YOU

[@paulogalvao1309]

AWESOME!!! Thanks for that!!

[@ViewerStation]

Wow. This is simple and awesome. thanks for this

[@eddiedeane7769]

An excellent informative video once again Gavin please keep
up the good work.

[@sassysixties992]

Love your style of instruction. No silly attempts to entertain and waste time like others. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you!i

[@teamhomies2392]

me too . love channel so much

[@matthewalexander8752]

Great stuff Gavin- I love the challenge AND your results!- Thank you for uploading…

[@vikkyvishnu1507]

Wow I loved it

[@oprdoc]

So cool. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼

[@markroberts5671]

breath taking portraits Gavin Thank you... you're genius ;)

[@kmac794]

Thanks for the great suggestions on using flash and gels.

[@jason__7]

You truly are a wizard!

[@blaed011]

Great job, as always. Love your creativity. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Can't wait to see new videos in 2018!

[@jimenabarcelona5229]

This video saved my day and my project!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@jasonbodden8816]

Gavin is always the MVP...........always.

[@macbhatt]

That’s so cool Gavin…😍

[@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003]

Excellent… you always make it look so easy

[@janlasalle8845]

Ive uses so many of your ideas....love ya!

[@alisteroliver1669]

I love this.

[@magrau84]

Thanks for share your knowledge!!!

[@stefanhammar7395]

wonderful work ! Like you energy ! I am waiting for more !

[@ryanphotostudio]

Great work mate.

[@dereklowry3111]

thanks, keeping it nice and simple

[@pduffy421]

6:26 Very awesome shades!

[@kimcockitt2564]

Amazing! Wish I’d deferred my last year, I love this stuff. Thank you so much.

[@davidbjohnson1979]

Hi Gavin i been watching you for many years now and love your work and videos eps the 1 camera and 1 lense challenges keep it up dude Merry Christmas and New Year to you and your family

[@angli2794]

Gavin is the best!

[@elboogie2324]

Wpic tutorial as always. I just ordered a snoot and came to find your video because i knew you make it so easy to understand how to use.

[@filomenoybanez5227]

Nice ideas from you makes creative lighting a breeze

[@sabyasachichatterjee2533]

After a long waiting....at last..!

[@vegas1134]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@pamelabrown5692]

Really interesting. I'm hooked!

[@timsorrells5669]

Great tutorial! I do have the barn doors and gels. I will have to give it a go! Thanks!

[@simonblackwood4672]

I'm inspired... Very impressive

[@harshas_photoclicks]

Great tutorial !!

[@charliethebubbles]

Keep them coming.

[@WiKhaiNd]

Merry christmas Gavin. Thanks for the very inspirational and educative video !

[@BenyGlez]

Mil gracias por tus totoriales! Eres un crack :)

[@nicklaytonUK]

Thanks Gavin!

[@stefanhammar7395]

very good ! I have used that idea with a long snoot, took a cuple of pictures on a sign with the Hertz logo, and now they hang in several Hertz offices in Sweden ! 🙂

[@richardrumana5025]

Wow!

[@fotobookstudio]

very inspirational thanks Gavin Sir

[@BestWildlifeStories]

Great tips - thanks!

[@chromaticvisionstudio5489]

Amazing

[@veyoung52]

Very informative, Sir. Thanks