It's always a pleasure to learn from a pro who comes across like he's just another guy shooting in his garage across the street. Your teaching and instructional style is refreshing, thank you. Recipes, yes please.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the kind word Jack.

@StevenSmith-nq5xe

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly put!

Recipes no matter what I have just discovered your channel today. I have known of your work for sometime as a lighting master and I am thrilled that you have started making these videos.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Kevin I really love making these videos and I really appreciate your support. Create No Matter What Lets Go!

Excellent, as always. Love the look of all (3) lights but to be honest, each individual light looks amazing. Your knowledge of lighting is fantastic. Keep making videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's my pleasure Grant.

Using the meter and making notes is great advice!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John.

OHH MAN! Am so excited for this series. Please let Ab Sesay teach us. He's so convincing and looked so relax with his knowledge. Thank You.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Wow Angralogi, Im feeling kinda special after reading this.

Great Video!! My favorite is the umbrella. More recipes no matter what!! 😀

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

More recipes are on the way Johnny. Thank you for the feedback.

These are truly some of my favorite videos…mainly because of the multiple looks you achieve. Even though I’ve been shooting awhile you should never stop trying to further your knowledge. Thanks for sharing your lighting knowledge.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Having this inspires me. Thank you. I will keep working on furthering my what I know and share it will all.

I really likes this episode. I like the look Nr.2 with the silver Umbrella (Time 4:37) plus the 4th light set up is great. I´m really new ish to this and this really helps. Thank you very much. Can´t wait to watch the rest. Regards Oliver

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver. I love the feedback. Feel free to check out my Playlist for more content like this.

Excellent video, thank you for all this pro information. These shots are all beautiful, but for me the third one with the hard light from the Tele-zoom reflector is absolutely dope !!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE FEEDBACK! Thank you Ronny.

Always on top. Thanks for more brilliant information.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joao.

But you love to cook Ab! I remember those IG lives

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I do need to get back in the kitchen. Ill get there. LOL

I loved this one as much as I do love all your other videos. There is so much to learn even when you (or in this case I) are photographing for 30+ years. Thank you very much, sir.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. Love the feedback.

Your teaching is so simple and easy to understand. Your use of light is astonishing, yet simple. I like the term recipes, mix the right ingredients and you have your masterpiece.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir Andre. It's all about the recipe. I appreciate you.

Recipes no matter what, Whip it up, stir it up, shake it up, put it on a plate I’m ready. Built it like levels on a wedding cake. Really enjoying the heavenly look. I just like that aura of light. Going to try these at the house with the wife tonight

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cody, Sorry for the late reply. I wanted to make sure before the year ended that I get back to every comment on all the videos in my playlist. I will look at doing a video on creating a lighting recipe this year.

Yes, cheese line. . . I love it. . TY for the video

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

LOL! I know right. Denzel definitely wouldn't have said that. LOL!

Thanks for this video! Please, keep making content, cause your content is amazing and educated!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rizky. Feedback like this Definitely helps. Definitely more content coming.

I like the combination, really love the angelic look!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cherie. Finally someone show like me favorite as well. LOL.

Love this guy's content. Need more of this.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pan! More to come.

You are a master! I really liked the hard light!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say master. I definitely try to keep learning something new every day though.

Ab just setting people up for success over here! Great video. I prefer the 2nd look with the silver deep umbrella.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

And you set me up for Success Nina T.

I love all the lights 😊

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thak you Larissa. I appreciate the feedback.

Thanks for another terrific video. While I’m guessing most clients would choice Option #4, my favorite was #1. I’m a sucker for old Hollywood lighting, and the softness on your model’s features with the strong backlight and separation from background were a beautiful blend. (Runner-up: the drama of the hard light.)

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven. I really love all the input. Im kinda partial to number 01 as well.

Another great video Ab! Like the Silver umbrella look with a balance of flattering look and stronger contrast with the background. Liked that you use the zoom reflector, and would look forward for future videos talking about hard light reflectors as they are seldom discussed (when to use them, why use them over other modifiers etc). Thanks!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such great input and feedback. I would love to do a video on hard light! Great suggestions.

I love your photography style so much ..your detailed explanation as well .. shots with large umbrella from above is amazing .

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Ramy thank you so much. Really appreciate the kind words.

Ab is the best. Nuf said.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Motivated by your words Jeffrey!

Awesome!! I like the second and third photo with better lighting.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m excited to see what people choose. Thank you for the feedback.

Excellent tutorial as always with very clear explanations. All lighting set-ups work well and your model was amazing.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vincent.

This was one of the better lighting tutorials from Adorama. Thank you

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael I really appreciate that. With so many great creators on the Adorama channel Im flattered.

Love the show. Learn a lot every time I watch. I think you structure the information really well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I would love to watch a deep dive on creating lighting recipes and on metering. Keep up the great work

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hey Andre, I'll add that to my list of ideas. Thank you. I love input like this.

Awesome video! You also have great teaching skills! This will be the setup for my next maternity shooting 😃 I own three lights and not having to move them around and being able to create a full photoshoot with four different looks is a quite a beautiful thing 🤗 Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! 🫶

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Surmelka I am so glad this was helpful. Thank you for the comment. I love all the feedback.

Excellent video. Love how this gives more options for the client. More recipes please :)

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

More recipes coming Anthony!

I thank you for your wonderful sharing. This is my first time watching your viveo and was hooked. I went to instagram and saw your pictures. Great. I'm a newbie so tools don't have much if you have instructions for dealing with little lights or speedlights I find it very helpful. I want to see how professionals handle difficult situations to learn. Thank you very much

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Durong. I appreciate the kind words. I will definitely look to show more problem solving.

I loved all of them and I will start creating my own recipe.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Excited to see what you cook up Steven. You can post images in the Adorama discord. I have a room in there.

Already looking forward to Vol. 3. I would be interested in learning more about the proces that goes into building the setups for a certain look w. several lights and different modifiers. You make it look easy but it is an art to get it just right.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I’m already starting to brainstorm some setups.

Hard light for me. I really like the deep shadows to give that moody look. Great video, Ab.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I’m a fan of hard light myself I must say.

Beautiful photos

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you LIOR.

Getting started with studio work I personally liked the second setup. It gave the model a confident look without the moody affect.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback Work's. Would love to see some of your studio work. I have a room in the Adorama Discord. Please feel free to post there.

Amazing setup

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gradian

My fave is the backlit with vflats and reflector. It’s a beautiful soft image that goes against my usual preference.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I think that one is my favorite at well Pete. Thanks for the input. I always find it iterating what other people thinks.

Never tried the hard light in studio like that. Usually only do that outside with the sun. But that 2nd Umbrella lighting is my favorite.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for casting your vote. Exited to see what look people choose the most.

Awesome video🤝 Would definitely love to learn how i could use the umbrella in different ways Cheers

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I would love to do a video focused on this. Let me talk to the team.

Nice, now give me encouragement with a 7 foot ceiling, I have a small basement studio. Start cooking with that! Thanks

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

some things are just not going to be possible with a 7ft ceiling, But there are many still like setups you can do. Doing beauty with you models sitting in a chair, stool or apple box, and its a great oportunity to work on floor poses as well. Start a Pinterest board with poses done on the floor.... and never be afraid of stepping outside. There is no light like the sun.

cool video and thanks for sharing your experience. It's really difficult the choose my favorite light setting. I think all 3 (4) have their own charm. 🙂

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rene.

Loving that hard light shot, do like a bit of shadow. Really enjoying your videos and are so helpful the way you use a light meter.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlie. I think the Hard light shot is winning right now.

Great video Ab, as always! Very interesting variation of classic 3 point lighting...Hair, hard key and big fill...or 3 main lights each, I understand! I must say, you always have great models and make up / hair! And a good retouching, too😁 (saw some on XP). Please go on with this high-- level-- of quality! P.S.the new update for the D2 is really nice, helps with the new trigger in combination with B10 series. I think in a studio, with different Camera systems, Profoto universal controller is key. (Read it at previous comments) So do I. But I`m more old school😂. Thank you!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Comments like these inspire me Lumos! Let go.

For Fashion I like the hard Light... 👍 Cheers! 🥃

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pezinok. Seems like the hard light and the umbrella are winning.

This is awesome! I'm always looking for ways to increase productivity in the studio so I'm not wasting client's time changing up lights. I'm putting this in my options box and expect to use it a bunch! Thanks!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Greg, I am so glad this helped out. Would love to see the results you get. Are you part of the Adorama discord. I have a room there you can drop images into.

@gregkiserphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto I'm not a part of that, and honestly don't know what that is. It might be a while before I have images to share. Still trying to build that side of my photography and sessions are rather infrequent currently. That's the price I pay after refusing to do portraits for most of the 20 years I've been a photographer. Lol! I was looking at my studio space earlier and trying to adapt this lighting to an 8ft ceiling. I think I can get it done.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@gregkiserphotography Hi Greg to help with an 8ft ceiling I’d use a strip softbox behind and a photek soft lighter for the umbrella. The telezoom or a normal reflector with 20 degree grid would work fIne.

@gregkiserphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto you read my mind. I was planning on using my 1x4 strip box and I have the photek umbrella which is my thinnest one. The reflector and grid are easy. Thank you! I hope to be able to put it to use soon.

perfect

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shahab m.

useful content

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John. Appreciate the feedback.

One of the best videos from Ab yet. Question: could you replace the deep focus reflector with a small deep parabolic octa? Like a 20 inch one?

@AbSesayPhoto

Ай бұрын

Thank you. You can, but it would look differnt. Going from a 13" source to a 20" sourcew will ultimatly look different and rigging it will need heavier grip.

Thanks

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Rpideye.

Recipes no matter what, it would be appreciated. Thank you.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Mastering Your Lighting Using a Light Meter to Create....

For a model with great skin (or really good MUA 😂), I like the hard light setup

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

It works great for portraits of people as well. It great at showing texture on people.

Ab, great video as usual. For what she’s wearing, I like the middle look, the one with the silver umbrella and diffusion. But I like the option as you showed, to add in quick beauty shots with the sport reflector. For me, the first angelic, ethereal back light would be for another type of look. Question, does the new Profoto remote work with the GFX 100s, I notice you using that to fire the D2s for metering but using the old one for triggering when shooting? Also, I assume you upgraded your D2 firmware for the new remote. I have B1Xs so no full compatibility with power readout etc., as of yet if ever.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pierre. Love your input on which you prefer. I feel like the Umbrella is winning overall. Currently, I only have the new remote for my cannon and not my GFX, but I plan on getting a Fuji or Universal version this month. I shot this close to two months ago prior to the new firmware coming out. I upgraded to the new firmware this weekend and I LOVE IT! Being able to see the power each light is at is ver helpful.

I noticed the model wearing fashion or fine jewelry. The lighting looks good with additional lights.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph.

Hey Ab great tutorial! For me I like the look one the most because it gives the sunlight effect. But i was having a little difficulty on how you metered in the very first example. You mentioned a 3 stop difference. Then you said you underexpose in the front 1.3 stops and the back by 2.5 I got a little confused there. Can you clarify the example with the actual f-stops?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Trinicapone. Yes if the front of the model metered F5.6 then I would shoot at F9.0 this under exposing the front of our model. This causes the back of our model not to be over exposed as much.

The moody effect with the telezoom reflector is a win for me. I wonder if this can be done with a standard reflector or a silver beauty dish?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You can get similar results using either with a grid, but for me the telecom just kits different. Its my favorite hard reflector.

Hi, I would like to know if you're using one V-Flat on the left side and one on the right side. By the way, you're work is great.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Im using two V-Flats.

My vote is for the hard light. Question. Would the Magnum reflector be similar to the telezoom?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi John. I am very partial to the hard light myself. The magnums totally different. the Telezoom throws a solid 20-30 beam of light that is not to hot in the center depending on how you focus is, and still works great on heads with recessed reflectors. In my book it the sexiest hard light shaper ever made. It just hits different.

Great demo 😊and i learned something from your tips ... oh and I almost fell off my seat when I clicked on the link to the reflector 🙄 Curious if it's possible to manage a similar look to the tele reflector by using either a beauty dish or a bare reflective umbrella i.e. withouth diffusion (assuming it's silver)?

@vickosis

Жыл бұрын

PS Although I kinda like all four setups I'd probably be tempted to try a combo of 1 and 2, and not just because I don't have such a reflector; I'd probably also change light setup 1 by either removing the v-flats or changing the ratio by moving the model a little closer to the background while slightly lowering power so we get less reflection from the v-flats, but hopefully still that "angelic" vibe and adding light setup 2 into the mix as my key with more or less the same power/distance to model. Also I might try light setup 1 as show in the demo with the reflective umbrella minus the diffusion, to add specularity, although I'd probably place this a lot further away from the model, likely behind the camera and to one side Perhaps these setups would also work, but then again I may loose the benefit of having all 3 one light setups ready to go ... and the ability to create a good variety of shots in a short space of time like you planned. Hmmm ... perhaps I need to start thinking more about my light setups🤔

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

To get a similar look id use a beauty dish with a grid or a normal reflector with a grid. You can also test sports reflectors from other manufactures as well. I find that this one works the best. I find it lighting characteristics very unique.

I'll take all the options. Out of curiosity why not a Magnum reflector if you are that close to the model? I guess I have to try it out myself to see what the difference is. Excellent video as always.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rene The beam spread is much tighter than the magnum reflector. Thank you for the kind words. I also like the way the telezoom falls off.

I like the soft box with v-flats because the lighting is so soft and the best description is, "Heavenly." What was the make and model of the light meter? I don't see it listed in the description of the video.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Trighapee. Sorry I left out the meter. In this I am using the Sekonic L-308X-U

I really like the one light setup but I only do family photos and portraits. Will this work for me or is this more for fashion?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

it would definitely work. The sofbox and umbrella or a combination of both for sure. The Telezoom would need to get pulled back for more even coverage, but a light meter would help easily dial that in.

please also add camera settings under results pictures. Thank you!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. Great feedback for the future. I love when I get suggestions to improve. I hope this encourages others to do so as well. I love the feedback. Keep it coming Kaan.

@kaandemirelshorts51

Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto thank you for your response. I learning many things from this videos and honestly for understand what you meaning I have to try. And that number (like ss, iso etc. ) really helps to like me beginners. Thank you again!

Thank you but who is the model, I could not find any reference to her?

I like the first single light set up the best as it is very subtle and the three light set up because of the crispness. it is nice to know the sports dish could be used in place of a magnum reflector. Thanks Ab and have a good new week.😎👍🇨🇦

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan, and I hope you have a wonderful week as well.

Recipes, no matter what!!!!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Let's see what I can cook up Grant.

What type of light meter is that?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Im using a Sekonic L-308X-U I keep one in each of my two main camera bags. But Im lucky to work with Sekonic as well.

👍🏻

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sijil

😎🤝🤟🏼

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesus. Love the emojies.

What is a light meter. Sorry I’m new to this and not a pro at all, I just need to take pictures of my clothing line 😊

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

The light meter lets me know what my camera settings need to be based on the lighting. It lets me choose two of the following ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture, and it will tell me what the other should be. Also when using flash it helps me dial in the proper settings based on the power of the flash.

65" with a sock. I don't have the c-stand to get it up that high.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful light.

My wallet likes the 1 light setup

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

LOL thank you Ben. You have a smart wallet that's for sure.

i need a class on metering only ....

@AbSesayPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I'm working on such a class.

@AbSesayPhoto

5 ай бұрын

just did a video in my playlist about metering.

@abdiascintron7351

5 ай бұрын

you are the best bro !!!@@AbSesayPhoto

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼🍺😎

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Max

Thanks. Please let's get cooking.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Im already in the kitchen Bj.

It's a three light single light set up.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. One of my favorite ways to work.

recipes no matter what.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Excited to talk about that for sure.

Great video, can't wait for the rest in this series. I see so many photographers that are not formally trained that are afraid of strobes. What is Haley's insta?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thamk you hawg427. @h.e.didthis