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Off Camera Flash Techniques This last video takes you on a behind the scenes look at how we photograph our couples in harsh sunlight. We preserve all the detail in the sky and available light by using off camera flashes…

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  1. James Ogden

    Pye, great shots, knowing which focal length is used would be beneficial as well. :)
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  2. Kelvin Strepen

    I hope, they will be happy to the entire life.
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  3. Abraham Yang

    Pye, seems like you’re shooting the same locations for most of your shoots. Do you find that your clients don’t mind it or should location scouting be an active part of doing business? Thanks!
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    • Shivani Reddy

      All locations for engagement sessions are chosen by our clients! They create a moodboard and we determine what the best location is depending on the weather, tide levels, and distance and then pitch it back to them to confirm that it is exactly what they want. 

      When shooting at locations we’ve photographed frequently, we still location scout to find unique and interesting angles to make each shoot different from before.
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  4. Allan Gonzalez

    Super funny couple! Loved those shots. Awesome job Pye. you rock!
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  5. Jody McNary

    The water shots are so awesome, Pye. I wish I lived near the ocean!!
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  6. Jody McNary

    Pye, How do you keep both in focus with such a low aperture?
    I always thought that I needed a F4 or higher to keep both sharp. Was I wrong? Beautiful work!!
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    • Shivani Reddy

      Pye stays at a lower aperture so that there is some depth and dimension in the images. At f/4 you see too much in focus which diverts the viewer away from the couple. 
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  7. Robin John

    Excellent BTS
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  8. Robin John

    Man I love the smiles your able to get out of them
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Unscripted | Photo Shoot BTS Season 1
  1. 1.1 Unscripted | Photo Shoot BTS Trailer 27S
  2. 1.2 Engagement Photography Posing & Lighting 4M 13S
  3. 1.3 Scrimming & Bouncing Light
  4. 1.4 Off Camera Flash Techniques
  1. 2.1 Elephant Hero Shot
  2. 2.2 Oceanside Portraits
  3. 2.3 Cliffside Portraits
  4. 2.4 Ceremony Decor Photos
  5. 2.5 Reception Decor Photos 3M 9S
  1. 3.1 Nighttime Portraiture Using Off Camera Flash Techniques
  2. 3.2 Nighttime Portrait Photography
  3. 3.3 Nighttime Couples Portraiture in Downtown LA 6M 24S
  1. 4.1 Bridal Prep & First Look
  2. 4.2 Family Formals & Group Photos
  3. 4.3 Golden Hour Couple's Portraits
  4. 4.4 Dramatic Off-Camera Flash Nighttime Couple's Session 3M 58S
  1. 5.1 Bridal Prep, Details, & Portraits
  2. 5.2 Creating Candid Moments 4M 57S
  3. 5.3 Sunset Wedding Portraits Before Reception
  4. 5.4 Nighttime Wedding Portraiture
  1. 6.1 Environmental Beach Shots Using OCF in Daylight
  2. 6.2 Creating A Composite Shot Using Dramatic OCF Lighting
  3. 6.3 Creating Silhouette Shots in an Urban Environment
  4. 6.4 Long Exposure & Shutter Drag Shots
  1. 7.1 Using Two 5-in-1 Reflectors for Couple's Portraits
  2. 7.2 Walking & Hugging Poses for Engagement Photography
  3. 7.3 Using ND Filters With Off Camera Flash
  4. 7.4 Wide Aperture Panoramic Stitching - How We Shot It 6M 1S
  1. 8.1 Natural Light Engagement Photography
  2. 8.2 Advanced Off Camera Flash Techniques & Golden Hour Photography
  1. 9.1 The Right Way to Do Railroad Track Photography
  2. 9.2 Using the Environment For Portrait Photography
  3. 9.3 Make Use Of Your Ambient Light - No Matter What Time Of Day It Is
  4. 9.4 One Profoto B1 vs. Two Pocket Flashes

Total Course Run Time 3H 5M 11S

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