www.adorama.comFairy lights might look bright and sparkly to our eyes but compared to flash they are very dim indeed. Balancing the two can be tricky, but as Gavin Hoey shows in this video, it’s not impossible, all you need is a little time and a model who’s good at staying still.After the shoot follow Gavin into Photoshop where he juggles the white balance to create a really eye catching festive portrait.Related Products at Adorama:Canon 5D Mark IIIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlCanon 50mm f/1.8 II http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.htmlBackground Light Stand  http://www.adorama.com/LTSB.htmlVanguard 284 CB100 www.adorama.com/VGALTA284CB.htmlFrio Cold Shoe  http://www.adorama.com/LTFRIO2.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 180 + Battery Packhttp://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL180K1.htmlSekonic L-308S Flashmate  http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight Beauty Dish with Grid Sethttp://www.adorama.com/FPBD11SL.htmlCheck out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014988/article/upgrade-my-contestLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]

www.adorama.comCombining flash and ambient light can be tricky, but Gavin Hoey has some really simple tricks that will help. In three different setups Gavin works in both low and moderate levels of ambient light to continue his Red Riding Hood-themed shoot. Starting with the camera's meter reading, Gavin underexposes the shots and then adds flash to get the correct exposure on his subject.After the shoot there are some great Photoshop tips including how to add beams of light with Gavin’s free light ray brushes http://www.gavtrain.com/?p=2802Related Products at Adorama:Canon 5D Mark IIIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlCanon 24-105L http://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.htmlCanon 70-200mm f/2.8 IShttp://www.adorama.com/CA702002ISU.htmlBackground Light Stand http://www.adorama.com/LTSB.htmlBlack Rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.htmlSekonic L-308S Flashmate  http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.htmlFlashpoint RoveLight 600  http://www.adorama.com/FPLFRL600.htmlGlow ParaPop 28" R Softboxhttp://www.adorama.com/GLSBSM28PPFP.htmlCheck out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014886/article/fall-foliage-contestLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]

www.adorama.comJoin Gavin Hoey in his studio as he creates a shoot with a Red Riding Hood theme. Follow along as Gavin builds up the shot one light at a time to create the look he wants for the shot. The image is completed in camera with the addition of some snow in a can before Gavin jumps into Photoshop with some tips on cleaning up the final shot.Related Products at Adorama:Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Creative Collection  http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.htmlAvenger Grip Head with “T” Top  http://www.adorama.com/AED200B.htmlSekonic L-308S Flashmate  http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 180 + Battery Pack  http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL180K1.htmlWestcott Basics 40” 5-in-1 Reflector http://www.adorama.com/WEPB5I140.htmlBackground Light Standhttp://www.adorama.com/LTSB.htmlFrio Cold Shoe  http://www.adorama.com/LTFRIO2.htmlUniversal Swivel Holder - Umbrella Holder http://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.htmlCanon 5D Mark IIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlBlack Rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.htmlCanon 50mm f/1.8 II http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.htmlCheck out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014886/article/fall-foliage-contestLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]

www.adorama.comShooting against a dark background can cause problems, especially if your subject is wearing dark cloths. Fortunately, Gavin Hoey has a couple of tricks and tips to avoid his model blending into the background. In this video you’ll see how using a second flash to light the background, or as a hair light, can really lift the subject away from the background.Only have one light? Well Gavin has that covered too and he also has some great Photoshop tips to pass share with you.Related Products at Adorama:Canon 5D Mark IIIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlCanon 24-105L http://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.htmlBlack Rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.htmlUniversal Swivel Holderhttp://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.htmlFrio Cold Shoe  http://www.adorama.com/LTFRIO2.htmlBackground Light Stand http://www.adorama.com/LTSB.htmlWestcott 2336 Apollo Orb Softboxhttp://www.adorama.com/WEAO36.htmlSekonic L-308S Flashmate  http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 2 Light Bundlehttp://www.adorama.com/bundles/FPLFSL360K1Check out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014886/article/fall-foliage-contestLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]

www.adorama.comNot many photographers have the luxury of a permanent studio space where they can set up and leave a choice of backgrounds. While there are many ways to make a great temporary background, getting a pure white background isn’t as easy. Fortunately, Gavin Hoey has a simple solution for this.After the shoot join Gavin in Photoshop where he’ll show you how to make sure your whites are really white in Camera RAW.Related Products at Adorama:Canon 5D Mark IIIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlCanon 24-105Lhttp://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.htmlBlack rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.htmlSekonic L-308S Flashmate  http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 360Ws Bundle http://www.adorama.com/bundles/FPLFSL360K1Flashpoint RoveLight 600  http://www.adorama.com/FPLFRL600.htmlGlow ParaPop 28" R Softbox http://www.adorama.com/GLSBSM28PPFP.htmlGlow Softbox 32 x 48" softbox http://www.adorama.com/FPSB32483.htmlCheck out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014886/article/fall-foliage-contestLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]

www.adorama.comIn the studio, white backgrounds will usually photograph as a gray unless you know how to light them. In this video, Gavin Hoey runs through why a white background comes out gray and how the problem can be solved with a second light. He then applies the theory to a fashion shoot.The size of a white background can be limiting in a small home studio, but Gavin has a brilliantly simple solution for increasing the apparent size of your white background in Photoshop.Related Products at Adorama:Canon 5D Mark IIIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlCanon 24-105Lhttp://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.htmlBackground Light Stand  http://www.adorama.com/LTSB.htmlBlack Rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.htmlVanguard 284 CB100 www.adorama.com/VGALTA284CB.htmlUniversal Swivel Holder - Umbrella holderhttp://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.htmlFrio Cold Shoe  http://www.adorama.com/LTFRIO2.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Creative Collection  http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.htmlAvenger Grip Head with “T” Tophttp://www.adorama.com/AED200B.htmlSekonic L-308S Flashmate  http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.htmlWestcott 2336 Apollo Orb Softboxhttp://www.adorama.com/WEAO36.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 180 + Battery Packhttp://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL180K1.htmlCheck out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014607/article/you-be-the-hostIf you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]

www.adorama.comOf all the backgrounds you could choose for your studio, a simple grey is possibly the most versatile. Without light it will become black but as Gavin Hoey demonstrates in this video, lighting a grey background with colored gels opens up a world of creative possibilities.Gavin shows you just how simple it can be to alter the background color and saturation and then takes the basic principles and applies them to a fashion shoot. Finally he jumps into Photoshop to pass on some quick tips on getting matching tones in the portrait.Related Products at Adorama:Seamless Background Paper, 107" widehttp://www.adorama.com/SA1071227.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight Honey Comb / Color Filter Sethttp://www.adorama.com/FPHCSL.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 180 + Battery Packhttp://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL180K1.htmlWestcott 2336 Apollo Orb Softboxhttp://www.adorama.com/WEAO36.htmlFlashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Creative Collection  http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.htmlAvenger Grip Head with “T” Tophttp://www.adorama.com/AED200B.htmlFrio Cold Shoe http://www.adorama.com/LTFRIO2.htmlUniversal Swivel Holder - Umbrella Holderhttp://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.htmlBlack rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.htmlCanon 24-105Lhttp://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.htmlCanon 5D Mark IIIhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.htmlWestcott Basics 40” 5 in 1 Reflectorhttp://www.adorama.com/WEPB5I140.htmlCheck out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/alc/category/AdoramaTV-contests?refby=videoLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!Share your questions with us: [email protected]