Here you can find the webinars and instructional videos I posted on the blog.

Our new Rogue umbrellas in action and free tutorial

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In this blogpost some results from our model Linda

These were shot during the livestream in our digital classroom series. During the shoot I show several ways to use umbrellas to not only create great shots but also add a lot of control to the way you use your lighting.

The new Rogue umbrellas are designed for different uses. In the kit is the familiar white umbrella which you can use for bounce or shoot through. This one is great as a very neutral fill in flash or very soft lensflare.

But you also find a black reflector umbrella with a sleeve. This one is my absolute favorite because the light is much more controllable and the sleeve gives the light fall off a very nice edge which is great for feathering.

The black and white umbrella are very suitable to light white backdrops depending on the area you want to cover. The white one will give some spill in the back. The black one will one light the backdrop behind the model with a very nice smooth transfer (no hotspots like with background reflectors).

See the live stream here :

You can now order the kit and the umbrellas seperate via frankdoorhof.com/shop

Here are some of the results from the live stream

Brand new video on speedlights “Speedlight magic”

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The responses we get on my book “Speedlight magic” now available on Amazon and in our own webshop are all very positive so we decided to dive into the studio and film a brand new full length tutorial with the topic “speedlight magic”

In this 70+ minutes video (in glorious 4K) I dive into the following parts of the speedlight.

Section 1
Everything you need to know about : EETL, First and second curtain sync, HSS, Zooming, Manual mode, Flash exposure compensation

Section 2
My favourite modifiers, using remote controls, stands, how to mount your speedlight safe and secure.

Section 3
A full studio shoot with the following techniques :
light in light, using gels, powerful portrait set-up, classical portrait setup, accent lights, using zoom vs grids.

And this is just scratching the surface, the whole video is filled with tips and tricks with an easy explanation. We filmed most parts with 2 different angles so everything is seen very clearly. During the model shoot (with our awesome model/stylist Nadine) you also see all the images coming in and the final results.

The video is available now via this link.
I’m sure you’re going to love it and really find new ways to use these super creative strobes.

Some examples from the video

Speedlight magic the tutorial

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I’m proud to announce a brandnew full length tutorial. And it’s available now.

First 50 orders will receive a free copy of the book in digital format.


Speedlight magic : an in-depth tutorial about the speedlight and round flash systems

Without any doubt the speedlight is one of the most creative tools in the photographers arsenal. Some call it strobist, some call it speedlights, or small flash… in essence this is the video for you and just for these strobes of course.

We talk about the techniques like HSS, Exposure compensation, First/Second curtain sync, Zoom, ETTL, manual etc. but we also cover my favourite accessories, information about remote controls and how to mount the strobes to a stand and of course there are several chapters with awesome lighting setups.

Everything is filmed and edited in 4K and shot from different angles so you can see the explained techniques very clearly. During the studio sessions you see all the images coming in while they are shot, and you get to see the finished results.

Speedlight magic is a video for everyone that is interested in working with the most creative strobe system that fits in almost every bag.

Run time : 70+ minutes

Get the video now at https://frankdoorhof.com/web/product/speedlight-magic-an-in-depth-tutorial-about-the-speedlight-and-round-flash-systems/

The many ways to use a beautydish

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The beautydish is probably one of those modifiers that you can find in every studio in the world. And probably when you start with portraits or fashion it’s one of the first things you buy.

But why use it just one or two ways when you can do so much more;). So in this video we take a look at the Hensel beautydish and the possibilities.