Stop Putting The Light In The Wrong Place - Speedlight Portrait Lighting Tutorial

Stop putting the light in the wrong place. I see images all the time and I'm thinking, “Why don't they understand where to set the key light?” It's not a difficult thing if you understand it. We're going to talk about it today. When you put the light in the right place it looks fantastic. See how we used one speedlight to light these portraits. Take a look and let us know if you have any questions! Other Speedlight videos: Speedlight TTL Basics With The Best Entry Level Flash! https://youtu.be/mtjhLU7R2O4 Speedlight TTL Basics On Location With Off Camera Flash https://youtu.be/7Ne0Z2PgfSs Stop Putting The Light In The Wrong Place - Speedlight Portrait Lighting Tutorial https://youtu.be/pOblX33TMXM Speedlight Basics - Portraits With Off Camera Flash https://youtu.be/-pT_QeohpKg FJ80 II M Universal Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj80-ii-m-universal-80ws-speedlight?_pos=1&_psq=FJ80+II+M+Universal+Touchscreen+80Ws+Speedlight%3A&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott Beauty Dish 24”: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/beauty-dish-switch-by-joel-grimes-24?_pos=1&_psq=Westcott+Beauty+Dish+24%E2%80%9D%3A&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott Universal Flash Trigger: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj-x3-m-wireless-universal-flash-trigger?_pos=1&_psq=Westcott+Universal+Flash+Trigger%3A&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott Quick-Mount S-Bracket: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/quick-mount-s-bracket?_pos=1&_psq=Westcott+Quick-Mount+S-Bracket%3A&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens: B&H - https://bhpho.to/3XP3RCq Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r3iB4N Sony a7R V Camera: B&H - https://bhpho.to/3D5Vo4M Amazon - https://amzn.to/3sNcWQM Timestamps: 00:00 Lighting tutorial 00:29 Shoot into the shadow side 00:44 Nose is guide for lighting positions 00:58 Shooting into the broad side 01:08 Turn and shoot into shadow side 01:30 Use Westcott FJ80 II Speedlight 01:42 Use Westcott Quick-Mount S-Bracket for modifiers 01:55 Use Westcott 24” Beauty Dish 02:05 FJ80 II Touchscreen 02:18 Use Westcott Universal Flash Trigger 02:42 Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens 03:08 Sony a7R V 03:16 First principle in setting keylight 04:07 The closer the light to camera the more flat the light 04:17 Exception is the Butterfly or Paramount light 04:33 Rembrandt light 05:09 Shooting into the broad side 05:31 Turn into the light to shoot into shadow side 05:51 Shooting into broad side keeps highlights out of eyes 06:08 Add reflector to open up shadows 06:34 Size of reflector 06:58 Placing light up to the side creates Rembrandt light 07:48 Shoot into the shadow side 08:05 SKB Cases - Yasi 09:05 Don’t be afraid to move your light 09:19 Apply same principle to lighting hands 10:04 Light closer to the camera looks flat 10:26 Train your eyes to see the lighting difference 10:41 Try lighting from other side 11:16 Try raising the light higher 12:10 Apply same principle to lighting legs 12:53 Camera Settings 13:31 Shooting into broad side of light 15:03 Turn around to get better light 14:20 Conclusion - Learn to see the tasteful light SHOW US SOME LOVE! SUBSCRIBE! Subscribe to The Slanted Lens and get new videos every Tuesday: http://bit.ly/1RgdYoM Support The Slanted Lens by shopping our affiliate links: B&H: Weekly Photography Deals & More: https://bhpho.to/2AxlpH2 Amazon: http://amzn.to/1T7Z20D Follow The Slanted Lens- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theslantedlens Twitter: https://twitter.com/theslantedlens Instagram: https://instagram.com/theslantedlens Visit the webpage: http://theslantedlens.com Visit our SPONSORS Tamron Lenses: http://bit.ly/2mZgkoz SKB: http://www.skbcases.com/ Westcott: https://www.fjwestcott.com/?sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Datacolor: https://www.datacolor.com/ Triple Scoop Music: http://www.triplescoopmusic.com TSL Store: http://theslantedlens.com/tsl-store/ --- GEAR USED: Sony a7 IV Camera: B&H - https://bhpho.to/3WQwX3l Amazon - https://amzn.to/3vLhNjH Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Lens: B&H - https://bhpho.to/3ZNWg6w Amazon - https://amzn.to/3DMoPsD Tamron 28-75 2.8 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FsWNno Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KJ3rcD __ The Slanted Lens is a photography and video YouTube channel where we feature photography and lighting tutorials, camera reviews, photo and video related product reviews and industry business tips. Our founder, Jay P. Morgan, has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director/DP in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work. Jay P has also taught college level photography and video courses for many years. He is happy to share his knowledge with you. Join us by subscribing and asking questions that we are happy to answer!