Create Professional Studio Portraits using a Speedlight and an Umbrella | Mark Wallace

In this episode, Mark Wallace shows you how to create portraits using a single Speedlight. Mark uses a Flashpoint Zoom R2 TTL On-Camera Flash, a Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter, and a white umbrella to create several unique looks. This budget lighting setup is perfect for any photographer, from beginner to seasoned pro.

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✘ PRODUCTS USED:

Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL On-Camera Round Flash Speedlight For Sony (Godox V1)

Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Sony (XPro-S)

Flashpoint Swivel Umbrella Holder with Cold Shoe

Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP UHD 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera with FE 28-70mm Lens

Glow 40" White Umbrella with Removable Silver/Black Layer

Sony ZV1 Vlogger Kit

#studioportraits #onelight #adorama

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0:00 Intro
0:28 A look around the studio
0:38 The Photo Challenge
1:02 On-Camera Flash Portraits (bouncing the light)
2:16 The difference between horizontal and vertical shots with an on-camera flash
2:46 Bouncing your flash
4:53 Creating Portraits with a white umbrella
6:43 Creating Portraits with a shoot-through umbrella
8:33 Repositioning the umbrella for different results
10:42 Using a shoot-through umbrella outside
11:29 Final images from the shoot
11:57 Thank you and more info

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Model: Karen Florez

The studio provided by Mateo Londoño

Music Licensed from Audiosocket

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[hitchhiker_]

As a pro shooting portraits of celebrities for a major newspaper's Lifestyle section I can vouch for the simplicity demonstrated here, as it's what I depend on for beautiful environmental portraits in difficult locations. I do use expensive studio lighting in my studio, but in difficult situations on location at the beach, or in situations requiring a climb or a hike, or when I am only given a few minutes with the subject, a cheap flash, a cheap umbrella, and a decent lens is all I need for beautiful results. I have had a chuckle over a couple celebs doing a double take at my on-the-fly set up due to their believing a whole production team is necessary for a "professional" result. Their contacting me afterward to purchase prints of our session says it all.

[allanosantiago]

I like these simplified approach for one light setting. It really helps build once creativity to see how far you can push yourself in case your faced with temporal limitations for now. A very valuable technique. Thanks Mark and more great videos on your channel. 👍

[jamesaphotography]

Mark Wallace is such a great teacher, he is so genuine and enthusiastic. One of the best on Youtube.

[rondz]

I havent been on this channel in years since i first started photography years ago, I stopped got a regular job and found my passion again. now im back into the fray. The first person i thought of to refresh myself was Mark Wallace low and behold hes right here a lil older but still great teacher lol.

[sastrydasigi]

Simple, direct step by step, progressive explanation. One of the best. Thanks Mark!

[shanec]

2:46 on camera flash with bounce off the ceiling looks great for that setting. Great instruction and great model work

[adriennecomeau]

Awesome tutorial Mark! I love using my umbrella and bring it to all my on location sessions...I learned a couple new techniques today in this video. Thank you!

[pizzaovenpizza]

I've got the camera, I've got the flash, now I need Karen

[chiamakaenansofor]

As a beginner, I am less overwhelmed about having the right gear, lights and all. Thank you

[Alex_science]

Amazing model! Woderful! Great photos.

[josephchan]

I been following Mark work for a while. Awesome instructor. Hope to see more of his work if possible. Many thanks to Mark and Adorama for great work.

[deenugent]

The model is fantastic and charming! Great stuff Mark.

[TechSlice]

The only time I watch this channel is when I see Mark Wallace. He always has something new tricks

[brad_in_yyc]

Great video for beginners Mark. Very well explained. Thank you!

[jimwlouavl]

Thanks for the idea of zooming the flash in to reduce spilling the light. I had always zoomed wide to fill the umbrella.

[QuanTranVisuals]

Adorama always gives quality tutorials and this one is no exception.

[tajongsylvanus]

This is the right channel for me as a beginner

[langdons]

I'm about to undertake a project that requires single flash portrait photography and this is the best demonstration I have seen yet. Thank you. Subscribed.

[LeslieDelshaun]

Mark....you are a lifesaver!!! Great video!

[JasminAndrade]

Thank you so much for all the information you provided in this video. You taught me more in 12 minutes compared to the multiple videos I've been researching on speed light photography. I finally feel at ease I truly appreciate it