Mastering the White Background | Peter Hurley
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Welcome to our channel! Today, we're diving into the world of photography and showing you how to shoot a white background. 📸🔥
Throughout my entire career, I've built a reputation around capturing stunning images with a simple white backdrop. In this video, we'll explore why white is such a timeless choice and why it's been my go-to for over 15 years.
But shooting on a white background isn't as straightforward as it seems. There are little tricks and inconsistencies that can make or break your shots. That's why I'm sharing some valuable tips to ensure your white backgrounds rock!
One of my favorite techniques involves using a mixed strobe setup with continuous light in the front. While I usually use the Westcott Flex kit (stay tuned for that), today we'll be working with Keynotes because they're set up in my studio.
Matching the light and avoiding flare are crucial steps in achieving that perfect white background effect. And if you're like me-lazy but still want great results-I have another trick up my sleeve that will save you time!
Join us in this video as we uncover all these secrets and more, empowering you to master the art of shooting on a white background like never before! Don't forget to leave your comments below and share your own experiences.
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Hey Pete.. You crack me up with your running in those flip flops.. Skip like a butterfly... 😂😂😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks Peter. That was definitely entertaining to see how you adjust your background brightness. I adjust mine like an amateur, with a trigger in one hand and a meter in the other. I can see that your method is much better exercise. 😎
Once a model, always a model. I'm envious that you can just jump right into frame and - boom! - produce a perfect pose every time.
@peter_hurley
Жыл бұрын
I'm rusty!
That's a super hyped selfie. Peter you're that man!!!
You are too funny! Love your work!
Always inspiring ❤
I will have update my profile picture in January. Thanks for the refresher course on white background. Wish you great success next year.
Your run to the backdrop cracks me up, Peter. Great tutorial. I need to practice my white backgrounds.
I lost it when I heard the Police Academy music. My favorite White Background video I've seen so far!
You are the greatest..
Nicely done, thank you. Nice and light humour, but informative.
Great video, thanks
You are way to Funny thanks 😂 loving it
This one - although great content-wise - was hard to follow because of the music.
Even the creators of the background music didn’t intend for it to be played ad nauseam.
Amazing video as always. Wanting to work more with white backdrop!
Neat, I love Your Video's, I love Photogrpahy,, I am in My 80's limited Mobility, love to learn, and frankly don't know what to Hell I a doing bu Your Video are very knowledgable, and a Hell of a lot of fun to watch!!
How have I not ever found your channel before? great info. May I suggest a remote shutter lol or maybe that’s how you keep your exercise up.
Where do I find those numbers (247-250) in Lightroom?
Great video Peter but in the video one can't see the exact position of the light(s) and v-flats. Can you explain? Thanks
You’re my Spirit Animal! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@peter_hurley
Жыл бұрын
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You might want to try it without flip flops next time!?😂 You’re going to fall and crack your skull open. Appreciate what you do. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos. Thank you.
Your face looks so bright, what camera settings did you use?
Hey Peter, GREAT video, so many pearls. Problem is, I can't find that Wescott HurleyPro White matte board ANYWHERE. Do you have a source or have an alternative solution? Thanks in advance!!
@peter_hurley
Жыл бұрын
We discontinued it! You could ask someone in the Headshot Crew if they are willing to sell it or come by my studio in NYC and I'm sure I have an extra one. Be happy to give it to you.
@DoloresLowe
Жыл бұрын
@@peter_hurley You are da bomb diggety!! I'll contact you next time we are in the city and if you still have it, I may just take you up on that offer!
Are your constant lights in your traditional triangle positions out in front?
my wife loves me completely and unconditionally. she says im ridiculous and i often act very similar to what youre doing with the running and flip-flop flopping and acting silly. ive never met you but you seem pretty genuine in your actions and so when i say youre being ridiculous, understand that im saying youre one cool cat! ive done this similarly with my white backdrop and speedlites with flags. i even did the self-timer thing 2 weeks ago. big difference in results with the 'kicking the tripod' though. i was doing it barefoot and broke my toe! i didnt quite get into the shot on that one... i love this. got to figure a way to get people to come do this for TfP or for free or somehow get them to come and PAY me to do it... EDIT: i went to both B&H and Adorama and the Hurley Pro Wescott Proboard in Matte White is NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!!! arrgh. what happened?
How do You make a Background like this Black!!
Music is too loud! It is distracting and not necessary.
@NickzAndMikz
3 ай бұрын
It’s actually not
Is there an alternative if you don’t have V-flats?
@Jeremy_Akes
4 ай бұрын
I order some 5x6 foot backgrounds with black and white sides, should serve the same purpose but less bulky
Yo can also just stand the person beside the light and set it to his/her shoulder height and ditch the tape measure LOL After that just have them move to the proper location for the shot
And what do u mean bu 247 250 etc
@kflem8
2 ай бұрын
It’s the RGB colours
Instead of using tape measure to adjust the light to your shoulder, just adjust the light to your shoulder. It doesn’t make sense…
6.6 fool
good info but too noisy.