Simple Portrait Lighting… with a Twist with Gavin Hoey

Join photographer Gavin Hoey for a fast-paced live studio portrait session where simple lighting setups are transformed into striking creative portraits with just a few tweaks.

Starting with straightforward, practical lighting that anyone can recreate, Gavin will reveal how small changes to light modifiers, positioning and camera settings can dramatically alter the look and feel of a portrait. From simple improvements to unexpected creative twists, you'll discover how to turn classic setups into images that stand out from the crowd.

Working in a compact shooting space using portable Flashpoint lighting, Gavin will demonstrate how creativity not complexity, is often the key to memorable portraits. Along the way he'll share the thought process behind each setup, showing how a single creative idea can completely transform the final image.

Perfect for photographers who want to create more dramatic, imaginative portraits without needing specialist gear or more space!

Please Note: This is a don't miss in-person event that is also livestreamed on the Adorama Events YouTube channel.

Gavin Hoey is a photographer, content creator, YouTuber, and educator known for his expertise in creative portraiture, lighting, and live streaming. With nearly 30 years of experience, Gavin has transformed a part-time job writing for photography magazines into a full-time career teaching and inspiring photographers around the world.

From his small but versatile home studio, Gavin creates engaging tutorials, live streams, and educational content that blend practical advice with inspiring creativity. As a proud contributor to Adorama TV for over 12 years, he’s shared his passion with an audience of around 1.5 million subscribers, helping to make advanced photography techniques accessible to everyone.

Whether it’s portrait lighting, live video podcasting or post processing, Gavin is passionate about creative, entertaining and educational content. In fact the only thing he enjoys more than talking about being creative, is actually doing it.

All photos are property of Gavin Hoey

YouTube: Gavin Hoey & Adorama TV

Instagram: @thegavinhoey

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