News about StudioFD, Frank Doorhof, and more.

Our YouTube channel

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In case you aren't already, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. During our travels you can see an almost daily vlog with the areas we visit plus some tips (photography and RV related) plus we try to build an active community. In other words you always get an response to your post or question.

When we are home you are seeing behind the scenes vlogs during workshops,including the lightsetups and results.

But also photography and retouching tips in digital classroom, a 2 hour live stream every month with a complete Shoot and retouching session.

And of course we have our review and product video series "quite frankly"

We put a lot of effort in to building our channel and would love for you guys to help out. So spread the news and subscribe, smash that like button (we really like that) and leave comments.

And the best thing….. it's all for free 😉
So join us now at https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=frankdoorhof

Black on black

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A quick tip

Often people struggle with black outfits against a black background.

In essence it's not really that hard.
First off, to make sure there is no light hitting the background make sure you meter the background app 5 stops lower than your main light (reflective). If that doesn't work chance the distance between the model and the strobe (inverse square law, light falls off over a distance) move it closer to the model and keep the distance to the background equal would mean less light is hitting the background.

Also use a grid to make sure no spill is hitting the background (or use a flag).

I personally love to use side lighting.
Now with side lighting you have this problem of the shadow side disappearing. To solve this place an accent light on the opposite side. Make sure you also hit the jawline and you get an amazing shot.

It takes a bit of moving around and it all limits the posing options, but if it works 😉

Want to know more….?
We are releasing a brand new full length tutorial soon covering everything from black to white backgrounds, posing, lightsources etc.

Ultimate weekend UK

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We are down to the final 2 seats for the ultimate weekend in amersham (London area) for our two day intense model workshop. 

In 2 days you’ll learn everything about styling, lighting, coaching the model, retouching, working with strobes in and outside, gels, combining light and much much more. 

Don’t miss this unique workshop with model/stylist nadine. And if you’re a Star Wars fan…. we have an awesome surprise on day 2. 

For more info and bookings check https://frankdoorhof.com/web/uk-ultimate-weekend-june-1011-amersham/

Exciting new community

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EXCITING NEWS….
You know we are always trying to give you guys something new and cool to progress you’re learning experience….

Today we added a new chapter.
Today we launch a brand new Email Community.

What is an Email Community?
Well it’s actually pretty simple.
You subscribe to www.frankdoorhof.com/email and you become a member of the “Learning with Frank” Email community.

On a regular basis you will receive updates on things that caught my eye between the updates, being: news updates, new videos, videos I think you should see and more.

But there is even more…
You can send in images for a photocritque PLUS every time I will select 1-2 questions that I will answer.

And that’s not all…
Every 2 weeks there will be an UNIQUE video created just for this community, that will be online for a limited period of time (till the next update).

The best thing….
It’s all free for now (and if you subscribe now, it will stay free for you).
So head on over to www.frankdoorhof.com/email and start learning in a new and exciting way.