# @adorama on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=BAJSYpSu16U
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69491697-adorama-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ef98b8b1d6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18T19:17:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Adorama (@adorama) — https://gondola.cc/adorama

## Caption

A speedlight is the perfect place to start your portrait photography with flash journey, but once you own a speedlight where do you go next? Should you stick to on camera flash techniques or is off camera flash the way to go? If so, what should your next purchase be? Umbrella, softbox or something else?

These any many more questions will be the topic for debate and demonstration with photographer Gavin Hoey as your guide in this hour long live portrait lighting session.

Working in his small home studio Gavin help you not only see the potential of the little light in your hands, but also share some exciting speedlight lighting ideas you can recreate on your next home portrait session.

Gavin will be joined by Fern as his model, Sam on the chat and Freya on the super switcher, so join the conversation, get your questions answered live or just watch along and enjoy the show.

Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
4:47 On camera flash limits
7:13 1st Upgrade: Transmitter
10:52 2nd Upgrade: Light stand
15:26 3rd Upgrade: S3 flash Bracket
19:30 Using a DIY paper snoot
24:35 DIY paper tube light
27:25 5 in 1 reflector overview
30:28 Silver side bounces light
33:55 Black side blocks light
42:15 Translucent 5 in 1 for soft light
47:03 Round flashes in the S3 bracket
50:42 Softbox distance from model test
53:26 Using a grid with a softbox
55:45 Final look photo session 
57:53 Conclusions and Subscribe

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✘ GEAR USED:

Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X PRO Speedlight 
https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-zoom-li-on-x-pro-r2-ttl-round-flash-canon/p/fplfsmzlxpc

Flashpoint R2 Pro Mark II Wireless Flash Trigger 
https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-r2-pro-markii-wireless-flash-trigger-panasonic-olympus/p/fprrr2prooii

Flashpoint Pro Heavy-Duty Air-Cushioned Light Stand (Black, 9.5')
https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-pro-heavy-duty-air-cushioned-light-stand-9-5/p/fpls9v2

Glow S3 Round Flash S-Type Bowens Mount Bracket 
https://www.adorama.com/glow-s3-round-flash-s-type-bowens-mount-bracket/p/glbdsm03pro

Glow Portable 5 in 1 42" Reflector Kit 
https://www.adorama.com/glow-portable-5-in-1-42-inch-reflector-kit/p/fppr5142

Glow EZ Lock 24”x36" Softbox 
https://www.adorama.com/glow-ez-lock-quick-rectangle-softbox-bowens-mount-24-36-inch/p/glsbez2436

OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark ii 
https://www.adorama.com/om-system-om-1-mark-ii-mirrorless-camera-body-only/p/iomom1m2

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II 
https://www.adorama.com/om-system-m-zuiko-12-40-mm-f-2-8-pro-ii-lens/p/iom1240pb

Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G 15' USB-C Cable, Orange https://www.adorama.com/tether-tools-tetherpro-optima-10g-15-ft-usb-c-right-angle-cable/p/ttcuc15rtg2o 

Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System 
https://www.adorama.com/tether-tools-aerotrac-workstation-system-mounting-hardware/p/ttatws

#speedlight #offcameraflash #adorama

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Model: Fern https://www.instagram.com/fernmaeve

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THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

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## Tags

speedlight, offcameraflash, adorama

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