It’s all about the shadows, get them right and you’ll be a master of the "dark" element of a low-key portrait. Adding some mood is a little more tricky. That requires a combination of carefully considered shadows, styling, or props that add some dark character and possibly a little bit of post-processing magic. Photographer Gavin Hoey starts at the beginning and shows you how to make the shadows as dark as possible before you start your photo session. Next Gavin uses a simple two-light setup to keep control of the light on his model and background using a Glow softbox and two Flashpoint flashes. For the mood in his portraits, Gavin has three simple studio ideas that use everyday props in an unusual way. It starts with some heavy, dark fabric that Sophie, his model, wears like a hooded cloak. Next Gavin mixes things up and uses the brim of a top hat to cast a shadow that hides his model's eye. Finally, Gavin switches to some sheer black fabric that completely covers his model but adds that all import mood and mystery to the images. Timestamps and Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:15 Camera settings for maximum shadows 02:14 Setting up the key light and background flash 03:25 Hooded cloak photo session 04:58 Dark beauty lighting set-up 05:59 Top hat with shadows photo session 07:38 Correct camera setting for sheer fabric 09:50 Sheer and lace fabric photo sessions 10:50 Conclusions and Subscribe Gavin Hoey is a freelance photographer, content creator, OM SYSTEM ambassador, and trainer who specializes in all things photography. With over 25 years of experience, Gavin’s photography career has grown from a part-time job writing articles for photography magazines into a full-time career creating video tutorials and live streams. More often than not he can be found photographing, filming, and editing in his small home studio. Gavin is a highly creative and talented photographer who believes that anyone can take amazing photos. Now in his 11th year with Adorama TV, sharing that belief with over 1.2 million subscribers is an honor he never takes for granted. Whether it’s portrait or macro photography, studio lighting, or post-processing, Gavin is passionate about creating simple, entertaining, and educational content. In fact, the only thing he enjoys more than talking about photography is actually doing photography. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro https://www.adorama.com/fplfx300ptb.html Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro https://www.adorama.com/fplfev200pk1.html Flashpoint R2 Pro Transmitter https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html Manfrotto 5x7' Vintage Collapsible Background, Smoke/Concrete https://www.adorama.com/ls57bcksmke.html Westcott 8x8' X-Drop Pro Wrinkle-Resistant Backdrop Kit with Stand https://www.adorama.com/we880k.html Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish (25") https://www.adorama.com/glbdez25s.html OM SYSTEM OM-1 https://www.adorama.com/iomom1.html OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II https://www.adorama.com/iom1240pb.html Lexar Professional 1667x 64GB SDXC UHS-II/U3 Memory Card https://www.adorama.com/ilxsd64g1667.html Kupo 20" Master Raiser C-Stand https://www.adorama.com/kuks703712.html Flashpoint 10’ C-Stand and Grip Arm https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html Glow S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket https://www.adorama.com/glbdsm02pro.html Tether Tools Pro 16' USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable https://www.adorama.com/ttcu1917.html Sekonic L-308 Flash Meter https://www.adorama.com/sksk401305.html #studioportraits #homestudio #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Live Events https://www.adorama.com/g/42-live __________________________________ Follow Gavin Hoey on https://www.instagram.com/thegavinhoey Model and MUA Sophie Daly https://www.instagram.com/sophie_daly __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
