That cheerful model could not possible be more beautiful.

These videos you’re pumping out are phenomenal. I can’t thank you enough. Simple. To the point. Make perfect sense. Keep rocking Daniel.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love your straight forward approach , Marissa seems just amazing to work with .Thank you for taking the time to put this together, and posting !

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You sir, are a hero amongst men. Thanks for sharing your skills. And thanks to Marissa for the awesome smiles!

Well done mate these vids are great for beginner's trying to get their heads around how different lighting positions work

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love the dynamic between you two. It really makes your videos fun! You two are like Fred and Ginger, Ozzie and Harriet...Turner and Hooch...

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, thanks

Thank you Daniel. I appreciate all you do and always pick up tips with every video you post. I'm currently working with a 2x3 softbox and trying everything I can think of. Your video's help me tremendously.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Another good one Daniel! Keeping it simple!

Awesome Thank You. For My Small home studio this is something I believe will work for me! You’re the best Sir!

Beautiful Happy Model and Fantastic Photographer Win Win

Daniel thanks for the great video, very informative. Love Marisa she is such a natural beauty and seems so enjoyable to work with.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Thanks Dan, you have such an easy going style of teaching. Easy to follow and understand. More please.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hello Daniel and Marisa. It’s Always great to see the photo sessions/tutorial’s and the great ambient with your work. Marisa as always, fun and talented. An Octagon softbox… going to write one in my Wish list, I got a square one and the effect is not the same. Thanks to both or you for your work, making it cool, joyful and relaxing to watch.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Short, sweet and perfectly clear Daniel thanks !

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Yippee! Now this is how to start the new year off correctly, with a look at Ms. Marisa and of course you to Mr. Norton. I once had a model for a couple years that was as much fun to work with as Marisa. That is a blessing that you never know about until you have been lucky. It's not always the look however Marisa is stunning and so was my model. It's personality and exuberance and being in the moment. Marisa is so fun to watch in the background as you do your opening. She is entertaining as heck and just makes these little sessions with you guys magical. I hope we get to see Marisa in a movie one day soon. She already looks like a more attractive Scarlett Johansson. We are all pulling for her.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Marisa have the best personality! So lovely and lively

Thanks Daniel. I shoot a lot like this and it's great to see others talk about it!

Great video as always, Daniel! I shoot in a space that is roughly 8x10, so space is extremely limited. I have an octagon, and I’m glad you demonstrated how versatile it is - gave me some new ideas. Marisa, awesome to see you in the New Year! Looking lovely!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Nice to know one light source is versatile. Thanks Daniel! I love that color sweater on Marisa. The green really complements her hair and eyes. Thanks Marisa!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

She has a stack of them. You’ll be seeing more lol

Fun and informative. Marisa is totally charming as always.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Gorgeous images of a gorgeous model.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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She’s simply adorable and you sir are a good educator👍 thank you guys for sharing

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thank you... it all just makes sense.. happy new year to you ...

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Good stuff as always. Always love to see you and Marisa interact :)

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Nice shooting and amazing beautiful model !! She is really pretty !!!!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Omg! Marissa is amazing!

You’re great at explaining things.

Daniel, Always learning a new thing or two from your videos. Keep it up

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Great video, thanks for sharing. And good job by Marisa, she's really charismatic.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great tutorial, informative, awesome model, beautiful and positive, no pressure!👌thanks

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I just checked the comment section and I am amazed by how you reply to all your viewers 💕

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

I do try, though sometimes it takes a couple days

Marisa cracks me up! Good stuff guys

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Excellent. Simple, quick and to the point with fundamnetal pro results. Thanks Daniel. Now, all I need is a model like Marisa, who doesnt get bored and easy on the budget ha

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

💰

Sooooo informative.... thank you millions!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I love your tutorials.. thanks Daniel..& Marisa

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Really good results. Will be trying this out at the first opportunity!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Great!! Let me know how it turns out!

Thanks for the videos. Learning studio photography now. Last weekend I struggled a bit getting the background pitch black (it was a black backdrop). I couldn't figure out and gave up after and hour of try. Now it makes sense. I added too many lights which could be easily accomplished with just one light. I guess, it's one light for me till I start understanding lights. 2 gets things complicated unless you know how to play with lights. Thanks for these videos.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

For sure. Start with one light and be sure the BG is black with no lights firing

you´re as always summing it up like easy, great video. Recommended to all photographers. And Marisa is my perfect cast for a new Holly Golightly...

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Is Marisa ever grumpy? She’s always so engaging and seems to love her job. So many models look miserable in their role. You’re such a great team. 👍🏻

@DanielNortonPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

Never!

Thanks for sharing . It’s very helpful for a beginner like me . 🙏🏻

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Hey, this is cool. I got a " suggestion " from KZread and saw Marisa and then noticed the channel name and instantly subscribed.

She is awesome, looks like a very fun person to work with...

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

For sure

She is so Perfect ❤️

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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keep things simple, that`s what I like, thanks for sharing :))

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Nice vid, and I am the same way with the glasses, shsh...the joy of getting old.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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nice to see it side by side. thank you :)

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Well done, as usual. Marissa is great. "Barely off-camera flash" ;)

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Nice video. I use a octabox quite a bit, however I think that a 60" umbrella is the most versatile modifier as one can do several things: 1. Bounce light into umbrella 2. Close umbrella down bouncing light to give a more softbox look 3. Shoot thru 4. And do your ring light look you did with the octabox. I've shot anywhere from 1 to a group of 16 with the 60" umbrella which a group that big with a softbox the same size can't be done as easily. :) keep up the great work. I dig your videos.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Ah yes umbrellas are great!

Genial explicación y hermosa modelo...saludos

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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I love the channel mate! Keep it up! +1

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

fantastic video

Great video. Very informative and compliments to Marisa. I agree with the comments by Vagabond Wolf. The model makes such a huge difference. Someone who is fun and easy going can make a shoot!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, if we are not having a good time, why do it?

Excellent. Thank you.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

You a very welcome

Nice. Thanks for share.

Marisa is so cute, funny and happy. Looks like the best model ever LOL

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

😊😊

👍👍food for thought

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

🥘 🍣

Very nicely done! Would want to see her dressed with a Breakfast at Tiffany's silky look. Thanks for this very helpful demonstration!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Cutest model on KZread 👍🏻

@DanielNortonPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my mom thinks I’m cute too 😉

Another great video... you da man! I agree with the request for some multiple subjects shoots for Adorama. In the past year I bought from Adorama two lenses (a Tamron zoom and a Nikon prime), some light modifiers and several prints. Let them know that their paying customers would really appreciate if they could on ocassion spring for multiple models (Marisa & Erica) for lighting videos. If nothing else they could sell bigger modifiers that way.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

💴 👯

the girl is super! revived the frame

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Nice Job!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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I don’t think it is posible to take a bad pix of Marisa!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, you’d be surprised 😂

@exinexi

5 жыл бұрын

She's so lovely

It's 2019 and the Great Team is back! :) Simple but informative! Are you going to keep the same youtube activity (live broadcasts from the Adorama place+short lessons on a certain topic + occasional live chat with the audience) in 2019?

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Some changes, but yes. I’ll be making/releasing a video Monday about 2019 plans!

This is awesome, just getting into strobes and have just one plus my hotshoe.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Cool

Great ideas and thanks for the idea of standing in front of the light tocause a kind of ring light effect. In general I don't like ring lights in folks eyes as it looks false to me

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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I own a large white Beauty dish with grid and sock. Would love to hear your advice on using these.

Nice video very informational

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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some nice tips - BTW love her exuberance and whimsical manner

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Great video

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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Good stuff

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

wow the Elephant Revival shirt just washed up a lot of old My Tea Kind memories from college

Daniel. Why does her hair appear so fused/soft/matted at f11? I.e. shallow d of field.

Dear Daniel, thank You so much for your tutorials! They are priceless! They really are! They have opened my eyes on studio lighting! ;-) I am writing to you because I have trouble shooting with that high aperture. Once the setting are on, I can hardly see through my camera my model (it's too dark) and what goes with it putting the right focus. How should I do it? What focus mode are you suggesting for portraits? Thank You in advance for your answer! Looking forward your new tutorials. All the best!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

If you are using a mirror less camera, there should be a setting that allows you to see better, basically turn off what the camera will record of ambient light.

@homie8437

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old comment but with DSLR, carry a small flashlight/penlight, have your model close their eyes, focus with the light, lock focus, turn off the light, have them open their eyes, fire.

Cool Daniel & Melissa, we always LEARN and have FUN with you guys. But I wonder, when you use TTL, what type of metering do you use? Because, in this case you used a black background, but what if it is white? It deppends of the skin of the model too? Thanks again, pura vida.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Center weighted, the skin tone does not matter, background does a bit

@jmendezh

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanielNortonPhotographer Nice, thanks.

I'd like that Marisa modifier as my subject,, reflecting light back to my camera.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

🤣

Tnk U

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

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I appreciate the video and have a few follow-up questions, if you have time. How portable are these octaboxes? How large are they when broken down? How quickly do they set up? How well do they travel to remote locations? Thanks again for the video and for any time you have.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Very, not sure but small, maybe a minute, easily. Thanks for watching

I just watched the video you filmed for Adorama's channel, "Is it better to diffuse or reflect light?" and this video. I'm wondering what the difference might be between a "5-in-1" diffuser vs an octabox of similar size? Would your light coming through diffusion material be more harsh because of the reflector attached to the strobe? Thank you for the education!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

It would not be harsher, with a diffuser you’ll have more options as far as where to place the light etc., but the soft box gives you may be more consistent results

Great video but I'm confused about why you would use TTL. Starting at 05:03 the exposure on her face seems to vary from frame to frame. I know that Profoto has the option (as does Godox/Flashpoint) to convert the TTL to Manual, which is what I usually do on the rare occasions I start with TTL.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I just like to leave it in TTL especially when I’m. moving around.

Marissa's arms are stretched a bit holding that reflector. Makes her shoulders very broad. Been using a 120cm Rotalux for a few years, but I'm trying a 100cm deep octa and it a tad more punchy.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer “athletic” 😊 those deep boxes are very nice

Wow Marisa is beautiful. I need a bigger octa! :-D

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

I drool over the Chimera 7’ regularly

@Cotictimmy

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanielNortonPhotographer Very Nice. I've got the 26" Rapidbox and I'm thinking the 1 metre Lastolite will be the most affordable upgrade for a poor man? :-D

I mentioned asking you in last video on advise for m43 lens and im getting Sigma 30 mm 1.4 =58 mm in ff

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

I know that feeling... Glasses up, glasses down, glasses up, glasses down haha.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

😂

Is it possible to tether to an iPad? 🤔

Thank you for another educational video. Quick question, would the same setups work (more or less) w/ a 7’ umbrella?

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. The umbrella would be softer and spread the light much more

@brettstrickland

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Norton Photographer thanks for the reply. I’ll continue learning and practicing, appreciate your videos.

Wow, I had no idea you could put the light behind you and still have it reach your subject and look good like that. Guess you don't need to carry around a ringlight.

OH NO! The top of her head is gone. lol Great video Daniel.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder if she actually has a top of head

Hi there, what's your advice for avoiding glare from spectacles pls?

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

“The law of reflection states that when a ray of light reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection” so don’t be at the angle of reflection

Is the light feathering the model or it’s directly hitting her models eyes? Have had subjects complain about the light in the eyes in the past. These photos came out so great!

How did you join all that foamcore together? I only see pieces 24x32" or so at the biggest size. Also, these days have you replaced that as your go-to with those foldable black/white V-flats?

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

They are 4x8 foot sheets - I still prefer them to the portable kind - but those are very useful when you have limited space

Hi can you please add the modifiers to the description? Thank you for the amazing content!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

It’s all there 😊

I like you Daniel,But i love Marissa LOL :)

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

💔 😂

Do you think 90 D would be a good camera for its in my near future price range or your suggestion

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

I can’t say any modern camera would be “bad” at this point. But I don’t know much about that camera or what you plan to do with it.

With the first light behind you, shooting straight on, does't the photographer's body cast a shadow?

Hi Daniel is there any reason you picked the October over say a parabolic modifier?

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

I find it to be most versatile

Marisa is the best!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

💯

Do you have any specific recommendations for a soft box for taking headshots for pageantry?

@DanielNortonPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

For a single subject the 3’ octa

As always Daniel, your videos are very educational/informative (on your channel and Adorama’s). Would it be possible for you to do a similar shoot with more than one person? (Like a three person portrait from the waist up). I know its easy for me to ask, after all, I’m not the one paying the models. LOL

@DanielNortonPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye out I have a two person portrait coming up on Adorama. oh

@Impostertot

5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion Enrique. I thought about the same thing, a group photo session would be a great tutorial. Might be a little tight in Adorama's presentation centre but quite feasible at Daniel's studio. Cheers and Happy New Year.

@Enrique-the-photographer

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanielNortonPhotographer Great !!!

@tonygorham

5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, i really struggle with more than one

Hey Daniel, I'm curious about why you choose to cut the top of her hair in most shots. Is it your style or does it differ by model/type of shot? Great video!

@DanielNortonPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s say it’s my style that seems to work

Is she the liveliest model or what? It must be fun photographing her, she's always doing something fun when Daniel isn't looking.

@DanielNortonPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

The camera is always looking 😂