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Professional photographer and Photoshop editor, Gavin Hoey provides easy to understand video tutorials explaining the process of making great photography from photo shoot technique to graphic editing.... more
FAQs about Take & Make Great Photography:How many episodes does Take & Make Great Photography have?The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.
September 17, 2015Prime Lens Challenge Part 2: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey...more10minPlay
August 27, 2015Five Questions About Flash Meters: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey...more12minPlay
August 14, 2015Day to Night: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comShooting portraits at night can yield some great shots but also comes with many challenges, fortunately with a little bit of lighting know how, you can transform a day time scene to a moody night shot. Photographer Gavin Hoey takes you through his day to night setup using Flashpoint Streaklight flashes and small speedlights.To complete the night time portrait Gavin mixes colored gels and white balance to get amazing shots in camera that only need minimal post processing in Photoshop or Lightroom.Related Products at Adorama:Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark II Camerahttp://www.adorama.com/iomem5m2b.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro http://www.adorama.com/IOM1240B.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Blackrapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint StreakLight 180 + battery pack http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL180K1.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Sekonic L-308S Flashmate http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Creative Collection http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Glow ParaPop 28" R Softbox http://www.adorama.com/GLSBSM28PPFP.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Manual On-Camera Flash http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSMZL.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Linco 8’ Light Stand http://www.adorama.com/LI8308.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Day%20and%20Night%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Photo by Gavin HoeyLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more14minPlay
August 07, 2015Rome 15 minute Photo Challenge: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comThe amazingly preserved Roman Pantheon is the setting for another 15-minute photo challenge with Gavin Hoey. Starting with the fountains outside, Gavin shoots some amazing photos before heading inside to explore this truly historic building.After the challenge, Gavin takes you through the steps he took to get the best from one of the photos.Related Products at Adorama:Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark IIhttp://www.adorama.com/iomem5m2b.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Rome%2015%20minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyOlympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Lenshttp://www.adorama.com/IOM1240B.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Rome%2015%20minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyBlack Rapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Rome%2015%20minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyAll Photos by Gavin HoeyLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more13minPlay
July 20, 2015Gravity-Defying Portraits: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comSometimes the best ways to make your photos stand out is by altering reality from the everyday into the unexpected and that’s exactly what Gavin Hoey does with this anti-gravity portrait shoot. No special sets or magic props are required, just a little bit of sideways thinking.As Gavin only had single light bulb, it’s not surprising that there is some Photoshop work required for the final shot. What you may find surprising is just how quickly it can be done.Related Products at Adorama:Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Manual On-Camera Flash http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSMZL.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeySekonic L-308S Flashmate http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyFlashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Creative Collection http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyUniversal Swivel Holder - Umbrella holder http://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyVanguard 284 CB100 Tripodhttp://www.adorama.com/VGALTA284CB.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyFlashpoint Boom Arm Light Stand http://www.adorama.com/FPLSB13.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyOlympus OMD E-M5 Mark IIhttp://www.adorama.com/iomem5m2b.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyOlympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro http://www.adorama.com/IOM1240B.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyLinco 8’ Light Stand http://www.adorama.com/LI8308.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyLastolite Special Grip Head http://www.adorama.com/LSSKYGH.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Gravity-Defying%20Portraits%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more13minPlay
July 03, 2015Shooting with Smoke Bombs on Location: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comSmoke can be an amazing tool for photographers. It can add drama to a shot or be used to cover a distracting background. On location shoots it’s not always possible to get access to a power supply so as Gavin Hoey demonstrates, using smoke grenades is the answer.After the shoot join Gavin in Photoshop where has matches the color of the smoke and the color of the models dress to make an amazing location fashion portrait.Related Products at Adorama:Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark IIhttp://www.adorama.com/iomem5m2b.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyOlympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro http://www.adorama.com/IOM1240B.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyBlackrapid RS-7 Straphttp://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeySekonic L-308S Flashmatehttp://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyFlashpoint Light Standhttp://www.adorama.com/FPLS9.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyUniversal Swivel Holder - Umbrella Holder http://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyFlashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws + Blast Pack http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K1.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyFlashpoint Commander Transceiver Set http://www.adorama.com/FPRRSL.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyGlow ParaPop 28" R Softboxhttp://www.adorama.com/GLSBSM28PPFP.html?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Shooting%20with%20Smoke%20Bombs%20on%20Location%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20HoeyLike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!...more13minPlay
June 26, 2015How Focal Length Affects Your Background: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comThere are many reasons for choosing one focal length over another and which one you choose can have a massive impact of the final photo. In this video Gavin Hoey looks at how angle of view and background compression alter with different focal lengths and different shooting distances.Related Products at Adorama:Canon EOS-5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Bodyhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Focal%20Length%20and%20Background%20Compression%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Blackrapid RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Focal%20Length%20and%20Background%20Compression%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lenshttp://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Focal%20Length%20and%20Background%20Compression%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS Lenshttp://www.adorama.com/CA702002ISU.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Focal%20Length%20and%20Background%20Compression%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Like, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more8minPlay
June 05, 2015London Bus 15- Minute Photo Challenge: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavinhttp://www.adorama.comThe red Routemaster London bus is a design classic and is packed full of photographic potential. In this video, Gavin Hoey takes on the challenge of shooting some great shots on and around the bus in just 15 minutes. Along the way he has some great photo tips and tricks on getting a great shoot with limited time.After the 15 minute photo challenge Gavin jumps in to Lightroom 6 and tries out the all new HDR feature that’s also found in Lightroom CC and Adobe Camera RAW 9.Related Products at Adorama:Canon 70D DSLR Camera Bodyhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA70D.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=London%20Bus%2015-minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20BlackRapid CURVE RS-7 Strap http://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=London%20Bus%2015-minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Vanguard Alta Pro 284 Carbon Tripodhttp://www.adorama.com/VGALTA284CB.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=London%20Bus%2015-minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 HSM Zoom Lens for Canonhttp://www.adorama.com/SG102035EOS.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=London%20Bus%2015-minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 Softwarehttp://www.adorama.com/AB65237578.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=London%20Bus%2015-minute%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Like, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more12minPlay
May 21, 2015Bluebell Wood Photo Challenge: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comA wood full of bluebells is a magical sight and one that few photographers can resist. In this video Gavin Hoey takes on the challenge of shooting some great bluebell photos in just 15 minutes. Along the way he has some great photo tips and tricks on getting a great shoot with limited time.After the 15 minute photo challenge Gavin jumps in to Lightroom and tries out the all new panorama merge feature.Related Products at Adorama:Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera Bodyhttp://www.adorama.com/ICA70D.html.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Bluebell%20Wood%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lenshttp://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Bluebell%20Wood%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Vanguard 284 CB100 Carbon Tripodhttp://www.adorama.com/VGALTA284CB.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Bluebell%20Wood%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Adobe Lightroom 6 http://www.adorama.com/ab65237578.html?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Bluebell%20Wood%20Photo%20Challenge%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Like, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more16minPlay
May 11, 2015Creating Motivated Light in a Photo: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoeyhttp://www.adorama.comAs a general rule of thumb photographers try and keep the source of their light out of their photos. However there are times when you need to see the light glowing in the photo and that’s known as a motivated light. It can be the sun, a window, a lamp or in this case a glowing crystal ballJoin Gavin Hoey as he walks you through the setup of a fortune teller shoot with motivated light created in camera and then follow Gavin in to Photoshop for so simple tips and adding a realistic glow to the final photo.Related Products at Adorama:Canon EOS-5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Body http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lenshttp://www.adorama.com/CA24105AFU.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint Pro Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Standhttp://www.adorama.com/FPLS9.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20BlackRapid CURVE Ballistic Nylon Sling Camera Straphttp://www.adorama.com/BRRS7.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Universal Swivel Holder -Umbrella holder http://www.adorama.com/FPUSH.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20The Frio Frio Universal Locking Cold Shoe V2 http://www.adorama.com/LTFRIO2.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Creative Collection http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Sekonic L-308S Flashmate http://www.adorama.com/SKL308S.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint StreakLight 180 + battery pack http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL180K1.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Westcott Photo Basics 40" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector http://www.adorama.com/WEPB5I140.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Manual On-Camera Flash http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSMZL.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=Creating%20Motivated%20Light%20in%20a%20Photo%3A%20Take%20and%20Make%20Great%20Photography%20with%20Gavin%20Hoey%20Check out Adorama's latest contest here for great prizes!:http://www.adorama.com/AdoramaULike, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!If you have questions, share them with us at: [email protected]...more13minPlay
FAQs about Take & Make Great Photography:How many episodes does Take & Make Great Photography have?The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.