Soft Light Can Also Be Dramatic! | LIVE with Gavin Hoey

Soft light is often associated with flattering, clean, “safe” portraits while dramatic images are usually linked to hard light and deep shadows. But is that always the case? In this live session photographer Gavin Hoey explores how soft light can be powerful and dramatic when it’s shaped, positioned, and controlled with an end look in mind. Starting from a simple, back-to-basics setup, Gavin demonstrates how light direction, distance and contrast all play a role in creating mood, even with soft light. Working in a small home studio, the session looks at how soft light behaves in different positions, how modifiers change the feel of a portrait and how subtle choices like fill, spill control, and color balance can completely transform the final image. Gavin will be joined by Sophie as his model, Sam on the chat and Freya on the super switcher, so join the conversation, get your questions answered live or just watch along and enjoy the show. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/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: Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro II R2 TTL Pocket Flash , Godox AD200Pro II https://www.adorama.com/fplfev200pii.html Glow EZ Lock 12x36" Quick Strip Rectangular Bowens Mount Softbox w/External and Internal Diffusers, Deflector Disk, Eggcrate Grid, Soft box Speedring Adapter for Studio Speedlight Softbox Lighting https://www.adorama.com/glsbez1236.html Flashpoint XPLOR 100 Pro R2 TTL Pocket Flash (Black) , Godox AD100pro https://www.adorama.com/fplfx100pt.html Glow S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket for Round Head Flashes (Godox S2) https://www.adorama.com/glbdsm02pro.html Flashpoint R2 Pro TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for OM System and Panasonic Cameras, Godox XProO https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter Kit with RT-GX Transmitter Module for Flashpoint and Godox https://www.adorama.com/sk401858gx.html OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/iomom1.html OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II Lens https://www.adorama.com/iom1240pb.html Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G 15' USB-C Straight to USB-C Right Angle Cable, Orange https://www.adorama.com/ttcuc15rtg2o.html Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System https://www.adorama.com/ttatws.html Glow 40" Translucent Umbrella https://www.adorama.com/glu40t.html Flashpoint 10' C (Century) Light Stand on Turtle Base Kit w/40" Grip Arm & 2 Gobo Heads and Baby Pin - Chrome https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html Flashpoint 20" Quick Release Turtle Base C-Stand Kit with 2.5" Grip Head & 20" Grip Arm (Chrome) https://www.adorama.com/fplsct20k.html #softlight #portraitphotography #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/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 https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Follow Gavin Hoey on https://www.instagram.com/thegavinhoey Model and MUA Sophie Daly https://www.instagram.com/sophie_daly __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!