Gavin Hoey
Gavin Hoey is a freelance photographer, writer and trainer of all things photographic. His work is regularly featured in photography magazines, websites and videos. Gavin has a real passion for sharing his photography and Photoshop knowledge. In 2008 he started recording and uploading video tutorials to YouTube. These quickly gained a large following and to date his videos have been viewed over 20 million times. In 2010 Gavin was the winner of Adobe’s “Next Photoshop Evangelist” competition and since then he has given training demonstrations in Photoshop, Lightroom and Photoshop Elements in the UK, Europe and the US. In 2012 Gavin joined forces with Adorama as a presenter on Adorama TV, where he inspires and teaches photographers from around the world in the art of photography and post processing.
Latest Posts
Feathering Light: What Does it Mean?
Photography is packed full of jargon, and the term “feathering the light” is one you’ll hear often, if...
Gavin's Gift Ideas for 2024
We asked Photographer and Adorama TV host Gavin Hoey to give us some gift ideas for 2024. Choosing...
Choosing the Right Softbox: Does Shape Matter?
The softbox might just be the most important part of your lighting setup. This is true whether you're...
How to Choose the Best Camera for Portraits
While there may not be one perfect camera, I will show you how to choose the best camera...
Lens in Focus: Gavin Hoey's Go-To M.Zuiko 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Zoom
Being asked to choose my favorite lens is like asking someone to choose their favorite shoes. The choice...
How to Choose the Best Portrait Lens
If all you want from this article is to be told which lens is the best for portrait...
Tips for Taking Character Portraits
A character portrait is so much more than just a photo of a person. It should allow the...
How to Overpower the Sun with Flash Photography
In a perfect world every outdoor portrait session would have perfect light that casts perfect shadows on your...
How to Shoot One Light Headshots
People need headshots for all sorts of reasons and uses. It can be for their social media profile,...
How to Use Starburst Effect in Photography
When you know what to expect, the starburst effect in your photos can be an amazing thing to...
What is Lens Flare? And How to Avoid It
Even a basic “budget” lens is a surprisingly complex thing. For a start, it’s not actually a single...
A Guide to Garden Photography Using a Macro Lens
The closer you look, the more you’ll see. That simple truth is what makes macro photography so appealing...
Glow HexaPop 24” II Softbox: Hands-On Review
With so many softboxes on the market choosing one can feel like a lottery. But in my experience,...
Following an AI Generated Photo Shoot
As a photo educator, there is some fear that AI can eventually replace me. At least that’s what...
OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens: Hands-On Review
A macro lens is your ticket into a hidden world of stunning photo opportunities. Whether shooting macro photography,...
OM System OM-5 Camera: Hands-On Review
The OM System OM-5 Mirrorless Digital Camera is small, lightweight and very competent camera that’s backed by a...
Best Lighting Gifts for the Flashpoint User in 2024
Here, we're sharing the recommended gifts that'll help you take greater control of lighting using Flashpoint products.
A First Look at the OM System OM-1 Camera
As many already know, Olympus recently became OM System. It would be easy to fall into the trap...
OM System Launches First Lens (20mm) Since its Rebrand
If you’re an Olympus user looking for a prime lens with a field of view broadly similar to...
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO Lens: Hands-On Review with Gavin Hoey
Since my earliest days with a camera, I’ve always loved shooting wide angle photos. Back then, 24mm was...
First Look: Olympus Announces OM-D E-M1 Mark III & M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens
For the past three years or so, my two Olympus OMD E-M1 Mark II cameras have been my...
Hands-on Review: First Look at the New Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
My first experience with a mirrorless camera of any sort was with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II...
What Is the Best Camera for Portraits?
Looking for the best camera for portraits? See our picks from Nikon, Canon, Sony, and more, all suited...
