My blog, although I don’t see myself as a blogger but as a Photographer I will try to blog some interesting material during the weeks.
Expect at least 2 updates a week.

New instructional video “The light meter”

You probably already saw it on social media, but I also want to give some attention to it on my blog of course.

why and how to use a lightmeter

This week saw the release of my brand new instructional video “Mastering the model shoot : the light meter”
A lot of people have asked me when I would make a new instructional video series in the style of the very populair “Light” series, my answer was always that I would make a new video as soon as I had a lot of information that I did not already share on other videos, because just like you I don’t like to spend money on something I already saw.

 

After the release of my book “Mastering the model shoot” and the workshops connected to the book I got so many ideas and I still got a lot of stuff that did not make the book (there is limit to the amount of pages :D) that I decided now would be the time to release a brand new series of instructional videos.

 

Everything is new.
We have a new approach to filming, we now film everything in 4K for extra quality (videos are presented in 1080P) and we use different camera angles, text will appear on screen to explain the more difficult parts, and all videos will cover different topics so you can buy the ones you like and are not forced to pay for something you don’t like (although I think they are all more than worth it of course).

 

The first video is called “Mastering the model shoot : the light meter”
In digital photography this is without a doubt one of the most talked about topics and to be honest you also hear a lot of stuff that is, now how to say this nicely, well….. not really helping (was that ok?).

 

In over 70 minutes I take you through everything you need to know about the light meter, topics include :
* reading the meter
* which meter to buy
* reflective vs incident
* where to aim the meter
* how to calibrate the meter
* working with strobes
* working with ambient
* mixing strobes and ambient
* working with white backgrounds and black
* how to keep detail in the blacks with a technique called light in light (and how to meter it)
* histogram vs the meter
* how to trigger the meter
* apps and film
* and much more……

I’m joined in the studio by our model Manon and next to the explanation on the meter we will also show you in easy to follow (and copy) examples. This is a very complete video on the light meter and I’m sure you will run out and buy one if you don’t already have one, or understand your meter beter if you already own one.

 

The video is priced at EU 29.95 (US app 35.00) and can be ordere via our webstore or via the direct link here :
https://frankdoorhof.com/web/shop-videos-etc/direct-video-downloads/

Some portraits

One of the workshops I teach is called “Succesvolle portretten” which translates to “Successful portraits”
In this workshop I teach a small group of attendees to shoot some portraits with a good “wow” factor when stressed for time and when you have to shoot “non-models”, in other words…. like you would normally shoot in a commercial shoot where there is little time and the “models” are not always pleased or at ease in front of the camera, to make it more “juicy”…… they are the models themselves.

 

And trust me, shooting a photographer can be the most difficult thing you can imagine.
Of course I also shoot myself during the workshop, and today some of the images I shot during this workshop from the attendees.

 

Also want to visit a workshop?
Check www.fotografie-workshops.nl

Succesvolle portretten Jan 9 2015 1040

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A visit to Urk

Urk is a small fisher town very close to our studio, I always love to go there and shoot some images. It doesn’t really matter what the weather is like, there is always something cool to shoot. And because I’ve been working almost non stop for the last few days on the new video “Mastering the model shoot : the Lightmeter” (which was released yesterday) I really felt the need to go out and get some fresh air.

 

These shots were all done with the Sony A7r and some Leica R glass (love the look of those lenses).
Editing was done in DxO Optics 10, it can draw detail out of the shots I never saw before, wow.

 

Urk  (93 of 96) January 14 2015_DxO

Urk  (15 of 96) January 14 2015_DxO

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Nadine during small flash workshop

Today some images from the small flash workshop I taught last Saturday with Nadine.
Small flash is always fun to teach because I love the reactions I get from the attendees if they see what you can do with only one strobe and a flash bender.
In the workshop I normally use a maximum of 2 strobes to make sure everyone can do exactly the same thing when they are back home, so all images you see here are shot with only 1 or 2 strobes.

 

It was the first time I actually used the new Phottix Mitros+ strobes, and I have to say they are pretty awesome, so if you’re looking for a new small flash system make sure to check them out.

 

If you also want to visit one of the workshops and learn how to shoot images like this…… make sure to visit www.photography-workshops.eu for the Dutch workshops and look at the top of your screen for the special workshops I’m teaching abroad on this blog.

 

Nadine  82 - January 03 2015

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