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Two different backgrounds, identical lighting, for two very different self-portrait photos

Two different backgrounds, identical lighting, for two very different self-portrait photos

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Take & Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey—AdoramaTV

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Gavin Hoey takes two self-portraits using identical lighting for one shot done all in camera, and another with a background added in Photoshop.


After shooting a low-key self-portrait portrait on a black background, Gavin switches to using a white background for easier Photoshop editing that gives a completely different look despite identical lighting. In this video prepared exclusively for Adorama, follow Gavin into Adobe Photoshop CS6 where he demonstrates just how easy it is to change the grey background for something a little more dramatic, get a quick tutorial about Photoshop's very useful Refine Edge feature, and check out his clever way to focus on a subject, when you're shooting a studio self-portrait.

Two different backgrounds, identical lighting, for two very different self-portrait photos



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Gavin Hoey has been a freelance photographer, writer and trainer of all things photographic for over 10 years. His work can be seen in various photography magazines and he writes a monthly “How To” column for Digital Photo, the UK’s best selling photography magazine.

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Entertaining & Efficient!

Loved the episode. Nice to see it kept as simple as it could be, but no simpler.

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Crackin' good instructional

Thanks Gavin. You are the best at what you do and I'm always learning from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with this fan and friend. Be well.

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Interesting, Useful, with Clear Concepts

Very good content delivered in a concise manner. Very useful and practical.

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Excellent!!

Gavin, I am always learning and you make photoshop fun and easy to learn. Thanks, William www.perrelliphoto.com

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awesome

Great tutorial, Gavin! very easy and understandable directions. Gonna have to try this out this weekend. Cheers!

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Simple and Great!

I loved the way you ended the video:) Brilliant!

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