Tag Archive for: photography

Working with a model during her first shoot and how to make it a success

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Trial by fire

In the previous blogpost you already saw the results from the test session with Jannaika.
The images were shot during the Digital Classroom live stream.

Today in the blog the full episode of Digital Classroom with a much requested topic.
“how to work with models during their first shoot and how to make it a success”

See the full session and get all the tips about lighting, posing and how to coach your model.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

A new model in our studio for a very special session and she rocked it

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Trial by fire

For the workshops we are always looking for new models.
Before I use a model in a group I always invite them for a test session. A test session is a great way to get to know each other, explain how the workshops work and take some photos for her portfolio and for me the see how she/he is in front of the camera.

For Jannaika it was a bit different 😀
If you have been following my work for a few years you probably remember Sanne. A few years ago we worked a lot with Sanne and also did some sessions for the Miss competitions  Sanne organises.

Jannaika is Miss Photogenic 2024 and Sanne was convinced she would be a perfect model for me.
And you never guessed it… we needed a model for the Digital Classroom.
So the images you see here were shot during a live stream, and we literally met 5 minutes before we went live. It doesn’t happen a lot but I was impressed.

I think we will see more of Jannaika in the future.

 

A very cool lighting technique with just one strobe and softbox

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A tip on lighting

Today in the blog a video about a very powerful lighting setup for ultimate moody shots.

In the short digital classroom videos I explain the lighting of one of my photos I took during the workshops. You see the results, the behind the scenes video and an in depth explanation about the technique.

If you have any questions feel free to ask and maybe you see your question answered in a video.
Want to visit one of our workshops?
Visit fotografie-workshops.nl for more info on the Dutch and English workshops.

I’m using Geekoto strobes and softboxes in the video.

The new Rogue Magnetic Flash adapter

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The new Rogue Flash adapter v2 

Rogue has improved the flash adapter to fit round modifiers on your rectangular flash. It’s smaller and lighter. 

Better fit and cooling

Today we are proud to introduce the new Rogue magnetic adapter with a new design to create a better fit and leave room for cooling for the Godox ad200 and Geekoto GT200 (and all others)

This is the difference between a company just designing gear and listening to its customers. The new adapter is a much better fit on our Geekoto and fits the rectangular strobes like the old adapter. 

It’s available now as a separate product but also in the kits for free.

You can buy/order the new Rogue Flash adapter in our store on frankdoorhof.com/shop , on Bol.com or at your local camera store. If you already have the kit we also added the adaptor as a separate product.

the new rogue flash adapter

Read this blog about a workshop we shot with Rogue modifiers 

 

see this video about the Rogue Snoot (also a round modifier)