Flash Portrait Photography Made Fun in a Small Studio | Gavin Hoey

Fun studio portrait sessions don’t just happen by accident; they’re built on the same solid foundations as any great image. In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey teams up with Adorama TV legend Marisa to demonstrate that fun and serious pursuits can coexist harmoniously. Starting with a buttercup-yellow seamless background, yellow props, and even strips of yellow “CAUTION” tape, Gavin demonstrates how careful planning makes playful portraits possible. The session begins with the “serious” step of dialing in the correct camera settings and choosing the right light position. Using a single Flashpoint XPLOR400 PRO flash, Gavin demonstrates why his usual 45-degree setup adds too much shadow (and mood) and how shifting the light off-center creates a brighter, lighter feel that lets Marisa’s personality shine. From set design to light placement, discover how a simple one-light home studio setup can transform into a bold, fun-filled portrait session. Timestamps and Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:33 Yellow is the fun color 1:14 Camera settings 1:43 Flash position for mood 2:39 Flash position for fun 3:07 Caution Tape 4:05 1st fun photo session 4:59 2nd fun photo session 5:32 3rd fun photo session 6:12 Conclusions and Subscribe SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥    / adoramatv   __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: OM SYSTEM OM-1 https://www.adorama.com/iomom1.html OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II https://www.adorama.com/iom1240pb.html Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 Pro http://www.adorama.com/iom714mb.html Flashpoint Xplor400 Pro https://www.adorama.com/fplfx400ptb.html Flashpoint R2 Pro Transmitter https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html Flashpoint 10’ C-Stand and Grip Arm https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html Sekonic L-308 Flash Meter https://www.adorama.com/sksk401305.html Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish (42") https://www.adorama.com/glbdez42s.html Tether Tools TetherGuard Plate and TetherPro 15' USB-C https://www.adorama.com/ttllpc15rtor.... SpiderHolster SpiderPro Belt v2 https://www.adorama.com/sh402.html SpiderHolster SpiderLight Holster Plate https://www.adorama.com/shslp.html Savage 107"x36' Widetone Seamless Background Paper Deep Yellow Single https://www.adorama.com/sa1071271.html #funportraits #studiophotography #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok   / adoramanyc   ➥ Facebook   / adorama   ➥ Instagram   / adorama   ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events    / @adoramaevents   __________________________________ Follow Gavin Hoey on   / thegavinhoey   Model: Marisa Roper   / marisa.roper   __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!