Smoke machine Tips and Tricks: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

Smoke is a great way to quickly add atmosphere to your studio shots but when your studio space is small, smoke can quickly become a major problem. Fortunately portrait photographer Gavin Hoey has some great tips to make your next smoke filled shoot go better then ever.

Gavin will cover the three types of smoke he uses in his small home studio. He'll pass on his tips about how to light smoke with both flash and LED lights. He'll even show a few secrets on creating amazing backgrounds from thin air... and smoke.

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Model: Meg Biffin Instagram @meg_biffin

Photos by Gavin Hoey

[MrNasexD]

Finally after all those years. I found Gavin.

[mithunpandit]

Just hearing the sound of Gavin's voice saying "In this video..." fills me up with anticipation. This session is mind blowing as usual. Thanks Gavin for this. Appreciate it :)

[oshi]

Really liked the light blaster when rays went through her arms.

[tarwbull]

I've worked with Meg both as a model and photographer. What a professional

[No-bodyspecial]

Exactly what I wanted to find. Thanks for the information and clear examples.

[reynaldomercado]

Great tutorial, as always. The model is gorgeous and looks like she have an on and off switch.. Hahaha! She knows her stuff well. Very impressed.

[Michel_Vanaken]

Fantastic pictures, Gavin ! And your model is really, really good.

[kilburn]

Love Gavin Hoey creative style @adorama you have a genuine

[darrenrodd.]

One of the few people I like to watch on this channel top work

[anthonyclark]

Thank you Gavin for the tricks and tips brother. I needed something fresh to work on. Appreciate what you are doing everyday. Take care...I am always watching...lol

[dreadnoughtphotowerkz]

Great teaching video. I just started shooting smoke today. I had about a 30% success rate. So, I went to the University of YouTube and found your video. Great I will be using your info, hopefully, to great success soon.

[showson]

Awesome video! Glad to see Gavin back!

[headclic]

Very usefull to me. Thanks for answering my questions ;-)

[jayvila]

You sir is full of ideas. Thank you. It's awesome

[deltaviking]

Gavin you r the best!!! Straight into the point

[LucasPitcher]

Another great tutorial and good advice on the smoke solution types. Love the way that Meg just 'turns on' the modelling - excellent work!

[dab]

Gavin what flash star device did you use behind her it looked awesome. It was not the Savage starlight I have that device. You used some kind of star device that was on the flash unit behind her ?

[michaelhill]

I really enjoy your tutorials. They are always entertaining and informative. Thanks Gavin!

[lennygrantjr]

Awesome as usual Gav, thanks to you and Sam.

[MuertoInc]

Love the simplicity of your videos, yet they are the most informative. Thank you, Gavin!