Yaaay more black photographers showing up on my KZread and I'm loving it!!! 😍

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt thanks for the love fam. Share if you can

Just love a model like this woman ... no two expressions are ever the same with her .. posture and poise always on point ...a very timely video for those of us that always shoot outside

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Never. Tamika has a background in drama and acting and on top of that she can work with me everyday hahah. Especially how particular I am with posing and expressions. Thank you for your feedback man much appreciated.

@markkilby2012

4 жыл бұрын

My girl needs lessons lol

That 7' umbrella looks very natural. There is minimal light glare, keeping her skin tone relatively unaffected. Thanks for showing the difference.

I’m a model trying to take my own photos at home during this quarantine lol. Thank you for these tips! Major help.

I'm a softbox and beauty dish guy, but a like the different effect of the umbrella as well. Love your videos, they always end up teaching me something I didn't expect. #respect

Man that was a quick 15 minutes!!! Great video. Your explanation of how to use the light meter was probably the best I've ever seen. Other people make it soooo complicated. Good share and awesome content as usual!!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that bro

@markkilby2012

4 жыл бұрын

Incredible

The best comparism review I have seen on KZread. My preference is the soft box. I am new to flash photography. I was contemplating between getting a soft box and beauty dish.I have watched several KZread videos and was undecided.Your video nailed a soft box for me. Thanks!

Fantastic! Insightful explanations about how the different modifiers (and umbrella) functioned and great demonstrations of how they changed the look. The model Tameka’s range of expression was remarkable. Another great video.

Thank you very much Brandon. I’ve been looking for a video for months that clearly explains these differences between softboxes, umbrella and beauty dish. Thank a lot 🙏🙏🙏 !

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that brother

Thanks for this vid, Brandon. It reminds me to switch it up sometimes and use different modifiers!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed brother. I wanna be just like you when i grow up!. Thanks brother

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! great video. i see why you use the beauty dish on most of your shoots. imma definitely give that try now. im always using a softbox

Thank you, Brandon, and just know we appreciate all you do to educate!!!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Valerie Herring thank u !

An umbrella is definitely a modifier lol. I was actually hoping you used that translucent umbrella as an actual shoot through in this particular video. It would have been great to see the contrast.

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Bodden The umbrella and the way I used it did not modify the light in any way. We only altered the path of travel. That’s photography 1 on 1. Unless you use it in a way that MODIFIES the intensity of the light is then considered a modifier.

@jasonbodden8816

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonColePhotography Nonsense. We'll disagree on that for sure. Of course the umbrella modified the light, Brandon. It softened it. To modify something is to change it. When you soften light you change its properties. Regardless of how you use any modifier - of which ANY umbrella is certainly one - you MODIFY the light in some way. Regardless of how you use a shoot through, the hard light from your flash changes, also known as being modified. Anything that changes anything about the state of your flash is a modifier. Softboxes, beauty dishes and any type of photographic umbrellas, no matter how you use them, are called light modifiers because they all change the state of your light in some way. THAT, my friend, is Photography 101.

Clearest explanation EVER! Thank you fam!

Excellent video. Love the model . It was really useful for me as I’m just beginning to do studio shoots in my home studio. Thank you🙏🏻 . Subscribed 👍

I'm NEW to Photography and I wanted to take the time out to Thank You for sharing your knowledge. I'm not one who will comment, but in this case I felt a need to.. Keep up the good work!

Hmmm working on an indoor still project today and I need that soft light spread. I’ll definitely try the reflect setup with the umbrella. Thanks, bro.

My favorite photographer. Thank you so much for sharing with us, Bro

Not sure of how many people would have used the umbrella like you did, but I think that was very innovative and creative. Good Stuff Bruh!

Your videos are so informative. Your music choices are on point too. Keep it up Brother.

Great video! You really took great pictures with only 1 light! Thanks for sharing!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thx fam

Nice video I have used softboxes, beauty dishes, and umbrellas as light modifiers. As you demonstrated, all three work well. When I first started using a beauty dish, we called them ring lights. Personally, I do not like the catch light they leave in the subjects eyes so I do not use them that often for portraits. I do, however, love to use them for macro work. For outdoor portraits, I prefer to use a softbox because it does not catch the wind as much as an umbrella does. For indoor studio portraits, I prefer to use an umbrella because large umbrellas cost much less than a softbox of equal size.

great smiles Tamika...I really needed this video Brandon, thanks

@B.Christine_W222

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

That’s all it’s about helping others

@B.Christine_W222

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Cole Photography I appreciate it bc I'm really loving studio now. And knowing I can get good images with 1 light is bomb. I can't afford all these other things right now🤗

You took some really nice photos. Beautiful model. Nice video!

Great work! I’m new and I’m so happy to find another black photographer!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Much love!

i just invested in one of those 7ft umbrella cant wait for it to reach here in belize.... love ur video man.

Great vid!!! The double diffused soft box produces the best image.

This was a joy to watch! Usually watch nature photography, but subscribed.

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Øyvind Holmstad thank u!

Beautiful Color!

Beautiful work

Great demonstration bro! Thanks!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Jibon ASM Asib I appreciate it

Awesome, thanks for showcasing the differences Brandon...

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Gman100m thank u!

@Dragon-Slay3r

Жыл бұрын

No problem but keep it on the down low please we can't let anyone find out

tnx man good work

Thank you this video was very helpful

Awesome work as usual brother.

Hey Brandon another awesome video as a follower of your channel learning and studying the things that you put out in your content is very helpful question did you use the same camera settings for all three lighting conditions that you changed and also what size is the beauty dish I’m trying to get better at indoor studio work myself I am working on it please let me know thank you

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

lou coffee all of the gear is in the description same settings for all

Love the video- super informative! Quick question are you using a second rim light on the right side of the model or is this just a one-light set up?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan Foster 2 lights

Thank you for the comparison

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

jus Londa thank u!

Love the channel and work man!!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

paul atr8eez thanks a lot bro

@PaulMatthewMusic1

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonColePhotography definitely!

Great video as always boss!!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

I really appreciate this Brandon ... All three modifiers are awesome .... you did an amazing job ... btw ... where can I find the backdrop stand

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thx yo

Do you have a link for the extension head? I have the boom already.

Thank you...whats the light meter you are using..also how do you get that single focus mode

great video B.. perfect as ive just opened my first studio..

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

GilbertTV good stuff G let’s see those shots

@GilbertTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonColePhotography my first shoot from new studio is in my Instagram 🤗

Where do you buy your seamless backdrops from and I would love to know the size of your backdrops? Thanks in advance!

Great video brother keep working.. I use the beauty dish with a 30 or a 40° degree grid. Gives more texture too

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

ShellzFilms LLC. It does. Sometimes I use the grid if I really need to focus the light other then that I don’t

Great video and she is gorgeoussssss

Great job Brandon!

@BrandonColePhotography

3 жыл бұрын

Tonya Alexis thank you!

What is the name of the color backdrop you are using and where did you get it ? Thanks

Thanks for this video so on time for me!!! Do I NEED the extension head??

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

B. Christine I got the extension head and never looked back. It’s so dope

@B.Christine_W222

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Cole Photography ok I will grab it. Thanks Brandon🤗

killer demo!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Thanks uploader

Good job on another visually stunning video. I know how much work goes into the coordination of so many independent variables, since it looks like you shot it alone. It's packed with great info 3:03 That Savage Seamless tape is the worst lol 12:31 Heads-up! I think there was a small error. You said "Remember, an umbrella is not a modifier". I think you were gonna to say "small modifier". I'm sure you were trying to complete the comparison of size to light quality for the umbrella. I understand it I think, lol What's the differences in the Xplor 600 and 600 pro?

Brandon, did you perform any post on these shots?

Hey Brandon can you help me with this? So I’ve always been taught that the beauty dish should be aimed at the center of the models head using the center bounce disk as an aim. So shouldn’t I hold the light meter be held to the center of the models head as well?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Mystah Gerri I don’t because I’m not aiming at lighting the models forehead I’m lighting the face. So if u get a different reading at the forehead then lower at the face that could make a difference in your lighting. Under the chin helps account for light falloff

So the point of that 600pro extension is basically to avoid the heavy weight on the boom, correct?

This was a good video.

What type of beauty dish is this with a sock diffuser? It looks different than what comes up with the link.

Thank you Brandon I want to launch my channel and yours helped me

The light looks pretty even on the BG. With a small modifier, I would think there would be a lot more light fall off. Are you lighting the BG separately Brandon?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Yes for the beauty dish I had a small light to pop the background a little. I wanted the yellow to pop with her colors, so the fall off and dark look on the background wasnt working for me

Dope bro 1000

Would you do a video on shooting & editing for business cards? You two make a Great team!

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Lorraine FreelyKirk Thank you!

Keep it up bro.

Nice Video, Was that the 48 Parabolic softbox or normal one ?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Subir Thapa 48softbox it’s not a parabolic

nice comparative video ! - WB is more critical for shooting black skin tones.....did i miss it, or did you mention how you were controlling your WB ? my quick take is these are overexposed and show hot spots but maybe that's the new thing these days....i'm more into the traditional lighting styles

This video looks so awesome. Does this guy do consultations?

5 hours ago.?? Fresh out the oven and I just started watching it. HAA. My boyeeee Brandon. 🤜🏼

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Ayyeee

Good Stuff ! ... my fav is the softbox :-p

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Good deal!

The only negative is the 7' umbrella. Its kind of unrealistic for most of us. It was better to compare a 36" one. But I have done some tests with the umbrella and liked the results even on a 36". I wouldn't use it outdoors tho.

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Its not necessarily unrealistic. Only if you dont have the room. Its not as big as you think but its just to show how light falls off and how soft it can be.

She is Beautiful, And you are Artist.

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Much love!

Are you getting more light from the umbrella ?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Eustace Victor not necessarily more light but a larger light spread which creates softer light

How did you use the Sekonic meter to trigger the Godox/Flashpoint strobe?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Chong I didn’t I did it with my flash trigger

@michaelch7529

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Cole Photography Hmmmm, ok. From the video, it looked like you used the meter to trigger the main light. So, you used the trigger the light and just used the meter to read the flash output?

Great video guys. I’ve been around for a while BC. Your walls look empty. Lol. TR help him out. 🤣🤣🤙🏽🤙🏽😎😎😆😆

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

LOL My walls are perfect hahah I hate clutter

@NoRushwitMsRush

4 жыл бұрын

Andre Taylor I’m out of it! But May have to put my stamp on it some day smh lol

@ataylor073

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoRushwitMsRush No matter what the reason is, i still rock with you guys. KEEP doing the dam thang.

I was wondering and slightly confused....you light meter showed F4 but the data of the picture showed you shot at 1.6 timeline 6:39

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Yes when I first measured it was 1.4 but i didnt like the fall off onto the yellow. So i shot wide open for more light and to bring out the color more

Hi, I checked for her Instagram. I didn’t find it. Is it still up?

Where do the bright parts on the forehead come from?

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Ralf Hinz the rim light for accent

She spoiled because she with the best photographer in the world💝😍

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

eric wilson :) much love man. Yea she gets the shots and she can be and do anything so it’s a match

Nice lighting comparison. Your model made it look waaay too easy, though!

I love your videos, but aren't you using two light sources?

Hi Brandon, Am I the only one? You didn't really use the beauty dish! You used a sock diffuser on the beauty dish. Therefore, your beauty dish is working like a small softbox. The comparison is small softbox vs. large softbox. Using the beauty dish without diffuser would give very different results! Beautiful model btw with nice expression. Kind regards, -Mino

Bro this is cool, and you v got a beautiful woman there. Please what's the light you used here? The name

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Xplor 600 pro

I think the umbrella had the best look

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Mystah Gerri I love it

@mystahgerri8178

4 жыл бұрын

So I’d like to get into creating KZread content and I’ve been tryi got decide on which size soft box to get whether the 38 inch glow ez lock or the 48 inch glow ez lock I also learned that the bigger the soft box the softer the light will be so question Being focused on beauty photography and creating KZread content for a different topic would you advise the 38 inch or the 48 inch also in the KZread content it will be lighting two ppl at most if not all times

My brother says you look like a movie actor, bro...

@BrandonColePhotography

3 жыл бұрын

Sandy Torres Life Lessons lol

Bro i am big fan of yours i love your photography Please saggest me a camera body under 1500 dollar

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you shoot

@ntvlogger7064

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Cole Photography Bro i want for all purpose like photography portrait cinematic

More black photographers and more black models standards size, full figured and plus sized on KZread!!!!

NIGGA!!! Is that a G-Unit jacket!?!?! Where'd you find that??? G-G-G-G-G-G-G UNIT!!!!

lol damn hun we got a dislike before the video even started?

@NitaBPhotographyLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Smh hater that's all....

@NitaBPhotographyLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Question tho when are you going to do dodge an burner videos we will pay

@BrandonColePhotography

4 жыл бұрын

NitaB Photography sometime in the future

@Ridaz4LifeR6

4 жыл бұрын

There are always gonna be haters out there Tamika! You guys compliment each other and bonus both enjoy and love photography.

@NoRushwitMsRush

4 жыл бұрын

Let them Hate!!!! In my “Coming to Americans King Jaffa Joffrey Voice lmao

Umbrella did the best

Flawlessly Fire Video. All points well considered. 🎖️🫡