Gavin Hoey is back in NYC in the Adorama Event Space for the first time in years! If you’re local to NYC, you definitely want to come watch in-person! Click the link below to RSVP for free! ⤵️
More about the event ⤵️
Join photographer Gavin Hoey for a fast-paced live studio portrait session where simple lighting setups are transformed into striking creative portraits with just a few tweaks.
Starting with straightforward, practical lighting that anyone can recreate, Gavin will reveal how small changes to light modifiers, positioning and camera settings can dramatically alter the look and feel of a portrait. From simple improvements to unexpected creative twists, you’ll discover how to turn classic setups into images that stand out from the crowd.
Working in a compact shooting space using portable Flashpoint lighting, Gavin will demonstrate how creativity not complexity, is often the key to memorable portraits. Along the way he’ll share the thought process behind each setup, showing how a single creative idea can completely transform the final image.
Perfect for photographers who want to create more dramatic, imaginative portraits without needing specialist gear or more space!
More about the presenter ⤵️
Gavin Hoey is a photographer, content creator, YouTuber, and educator known for his expertise in creative portraiture, lighting, and live streaming. With nearly 30 years of experience, Gavin has transformed a part-time job writing for photography magazines into a full-time career teaching and inspiring photographers around the world.
From his small but versatile home studio, Gavin creates engaging tutorials, live streams, and educational content that blend practical advice with inspiring creativity. As a proud contributor to Adorama TV for over 12 years, he’s shared his passion with an audience of around 1.5 million subscribers, helping to make advanced photography techniques accessible to everyone.
Whether it’s portrait lighting, live video podcasting or post processing, Gavin is passionate about creative, entertaining and educational content. In fact the only thing he enjoys more than talking about being creative, is actually doing it.
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Cameras Nikon
Camera Cages Smallrig
Lights Nanlite
Grip, Stands, and Supports Avenger + Manfrotto ›
Video Multicam Switcher Blackmagic Design
Projector BenQ BenQ HT4550i 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Home Theater DLP Projector
BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510S 24.5″ Full HD 16:9 Monitor
Sound Board Zoom Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder
Speakers Mackie
Microphones Sennheiser
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Comments
36 responses to “Simple Portrait Lighting… with a Twist with Gavin Hoey | Live Photography Demo”
"I'll bring the light closer to Chl..Olga." 😄
Gavin ya legend
I love his energy and I love the way he does the demos!! love his work!!
What's the matter with you people? More than 11,000 views and only 694 likes? Show @gavinhoey the respect he deserves.
I'm interested to know what U.S. and U.K. customs thought of Gavin's light strainer. 😀 Gavin is always fun to watch . Olga was very patient and I suspect it's the first time she has worked with Gavin . Well done.🐯
I watch most of Gavin videos. This be great for clothes or portraits. Thanks.
The balloon was a nice twist. How did you attach it to the S bracket?
wow
Great content as always, Gavin! – Sharky
I was hopping to watch this live but life happens. I love this video and enjoy following Gavin, Seth and Daniel.
Love Gavin! Excellent presentation!
Great show Gavin really enjoyed your lighting ideas. Hope you enjoy your vacation in New York! Cheers.
Go Gav! ❤️
Awesome session !!!
Can’t believe how quickly that livestream went. Superb as ever
I was so happy to see and meet him in-person! I got to take a picture with him and he signed the back of my OM-1 II! ❤
Great job Gavin, Olga, Seth and of course Adorama!
Gavin is the best, as always! Wish I could have been there to meet him 🙂
Love the vibes! A pleasure to watch! ♥
how did I not know he was coming to New York? 🙁 I would have driven up there!!
Yes I ran over to Adorama to see this and Gavin really packed the house 👍
Light strainer ✔ smoke …..?
My 2 favourite lens are 12-40mm, 50-200mm , great video
Big Gavin fan, followed him for a long time. Love his videos, always learn something and gives great advice. Love his creativity. Really enjoyed this. Thank you ❤
Super. Wieder etwas zum Nachmachen. Dankeschön. ❤
This was soooo good!! Love it! Lets go Gavin!
Gee… this is as big a crowd of audience as I can ever remember in these events! Congrats to Gavin!
Gavin is a great teacher. I have been enjoying his videos for quite a while now. I love his creativity.
Gavin didn‘t do Flashpoint any favours demonstrating their reliability🫣. As a Godox user I can confirm they do actually work really well!
Gavin do some street photography while yr there n video it for us all.
You've got more than one OM System user watching!! Thanks for a great video.
@33:54 Gavin is on to something there… Live Audience should also stream to "double the audience" and DON'T FORGET THAT "LIKE" Button!!! LOL. I am sure the audience online is much larger. @35:10 SETH Drops a BOMB on a Defination That so Many get WRONG… @41:12 How did you get the LSv3 past TSA? LOL. @53:37 the DMV Drivers License Shot!
Wow, Gavin continues to nail education blended with entertainment perfectly. Continues to inspire us with these crazy setups. Love the ballon at the end
Thank you Gavin, Seth, Olga, Adorama, Flashpoint, and Glow. Thank you for the ParaSnap. I will be back there tomorrow because I forgot to purchase something.
This was Great!!!!!! Have a safe trip home
Gavin! Great demo. Sorry I missed seeing this in person.
Awesome-Thanks Seth, Gavin, and Olga🤩