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| Model: Elle Beth |
I recently got a very compact lighting setup using Youngnuo YN-622C transceivers, YN-565EX and YN568EX flash guns. I shot a model using a single YN-565EX in a softbox in London and was very please with the portability.
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| Model: Crissy Giachetti |
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| Model: Crissy Giachetti |
When a fashion shoot came up in a church, it was the ideal place to fully test this setup. Traveling light was the main priority, hence my choice of lighting equipment.
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| Model: Elle Beth |
This is what I took to this shoot:
4 x Youngnuo YN-622C
2 x Youngnuo YN-565EX & 1 x Youngnuo YN-568EX flashguns
1 x boom arm light stand & 2 x light stands with appropriate umbrella brackets
1 x 43" umbrella reflective softbox
1 x 43" silver reflective umbrella
1 x 43" shoot through umbrella
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| Model: Nadya Nedyalkova |
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| Model: Nadya Nedyalkova |
The choice of umbrellas as my light modifier was due to weight, compact dimension and ease of setup. I did not want a traditional softbox which takes time to erect.
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| Model: Kara Cass |
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| Model: Kara Cass |
In the dim light of the church, speedlites have adequate power for my need. Outdoor in bright sun, speedlites will always struggle with power. The quality of light was good and I really like the results I got with this very portable setup. However, I did encountered one problem when shooting with one model. The back ground light did not fire consistently and I had to use an alternative light. After that, the problem went away and I was unable to replicate it again. I need to use the light more often and keep my an eye on it.
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| Model: Noemi Guneo |
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| Model: Noemi Guneo |
Would I recommend the Youngnuo YN622C? Yes if you have a recent Canon camera with external flash control on the camera. Also my camera had touch screen which makes it very easy to change settings. I do know on cameras without this feature, there will be a lot of button pressing to do. It may be a good ideas to try it first.
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| Models: Crissy Giachetti, Luke Smith |
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| Model: Luke Smith |
All photos:
Photographer: Yat Tang
Designer: Claire Garvey
Makeup/Styling: Jean Fernand
Hair: Doubravka Marcinkova
Assistant: Andy Owen
