Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you want to create dark and deeply moody portraits in a small home studio you need a grid. If you want to control light spill in any sized studio, you need a grid. So in this live stream, photographer Gavin Hoey will show you why a grid is an essential tool and not an optional add on.
Whether it’s small reflectors for hard light or big softboxes for soft light, Gavin will squeeze as many hints and tips about grids as he can in around an hour. From dramatic spots of light to more everyday uses like controlling flare, by the end of this session you’ll get a better understanding of why having a grid in your lighting tool box is an essential tool.
Gavin will be joined by Sophie as his model, Sam on the chat and Freya on the super switcher, so join the conversation, get your questions answered live or just watch along and enjoy the show.
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✘ GEAR USED:
Glow EZ Lock Grid for EZ Lock 12x56'' Softbox + Grid
adorama.com/glow-ez-lock-grid-12-x-56-inch-softbox/p/glgez1256
Glow 7" Reflector For The Bowens Mount
adorama.com/glow-7-inch-reflector-bowens-mount-silver-interior/p/glrf7bo
Glow 7" Honeycomb Grid Set
adorama.com/glow-7-inch-honeycomb-grid-set-10-20-30-40-degree/p/glrfg7k1
Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro II
adorama.com/flashpoint-evolv-200-pro-ii-r2-ttl-pocket-flash-godox-ad200pro-ii/p/fplfev200pii
Glow S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket
adorama.com/glow-s2-round-flash-bracket-bowens-mount-godox/p/glbdsm02pro
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark ii
adorama.com/om-system-om-1-mark-ii-mirrorless-camera-body-only/p/iomom1m2
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II
adorama.com/om-system-m-zuiko-12-40-mm-f-2-8-pro-ii-lens/p/iom1240pb
Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro II TTL R2 Outdoor Flash, Godox AD300pro II
adorama.com/flashpoint-xplor-300-pro-ii-ttl-r2-outdoor-flash-godox-ad300pro-ii/p/fplfx300piit
Flashpoint R2 XPro II Transmitter
adorama.com/flashpoint-r2-xpro-ii-ttl-wireless-flash-trigger-canon-godox/p/fprrxproiic
Sekonic L-858D-U Light Meter with Module for Flashpoint and Godox
adorama.com/sekonic-l-858d-u-speedmaster-light-meter-kit-rt-gx-transmitter-godox/p/sk401858gx
Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System
adorama.com/tether-tools-aerotrac-workstation-system-mounting-hardware/p/ttatws
Tether Tools LeverLock Plate and TetherPro Optima 10G 15' Cable
adorama.com/tether-tools-leverlock-plate-tetherpro-optima-10g-usb-c-cable/p/ttllpc15rtgo
#studiophotography #studiolighting #adorama
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If you want to create dark and deeply moody portraits in a small home studio you need a grid. If you want to control light spill in any sized studio, you need a grid. So in this live stream, photographer Gavin Hoey will show you why a grid is an essential tool and not an optional add on.
Whether it’s small reflectors for hard light or big softboxes for soft light, Gavin will squeeze as many hints and tips about grids as he can in around an hour. From dramatic spots of light to more everyday uses like controlling flare, by the end of this session you’ll get a better understanding of why having a grid in your lighting tool box is an essential tool.
Gavin will be joined by Sophie as his model, Sam on the chat and Freya on the super switcher, so join the conversation, get your questions answered live or just watch along and enjoy the show.
SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY:
➥ youtube.com/user/adoramaTV
__________________________________
Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! adorama.com/MyAccount/Login
🔷
Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: adorama.com/g/adorama-credit.
__________________________________
✘ GEAR USED:
Glow EZ Lock Grid for EZ Lock 12x56'' Softbox + Grid
adorama.com/glow-ez-lock-grid-12-x-56-inch-softbox/p/glgez1256
Glow 7" Reflector For The Bowens Mount
adorama.com/glow-7-inch-reflector-bowens-mount-silver-interior/p/glrf7bo
Glow 7" Honeycomb Grid Set
adorama.com/glow-7-inch-honeycomb-grid-set-10-20-30-40-degree/p/glrfg7k1
Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro II
adorama.com/flashpoint-evolv-200-pro-ii-r2-ttl-pocket-flash-godox-ad200pro-ii/p/fplfev200pii
Glow S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket
adorama.com/glow-s2-round-flash-bracket-bowens-mount-godox/p/glbdsm02pro
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark ii
adorama.com/om-system-om-1-mark-ii-mirrorless-camera-body-only/p/iomom1m2
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II
adorama.com/om-system-m-zuiko-12-40-mm-f-2-8-pro-ii-lens/p/iom1240pb
Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro II TTL R2 Outdoor Flash, Godox AD300pro II
adorama.com/flashpoint-xplor-300-pro-ii-ttl-r2-outdoor-flash-godox-ad300pro-ii/p/fplfx300piit
Flashpoint R2 XPro II Transmitter
adorama.com/flashpoint-r2-xpro-ii-ttl-wireless-flash-trigger-canon-godox/p/fprrxproiic
Sekonic L-858D-U Light Meter with Module for Flashpoint and Godox
adorama.com/sekonic-l-858d-u-speedmaster-light-meter-kit-rt-gx-transmitter-godox/p/sk401858gx
Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System
adorama.com/tether-tools-aerotrac-workstation-system-mounting-hardware/p/ttatws
Tether Tools LeverLock Plate and TetherPro Optima 10G 15' Cable
adorama.com/tether-tools-leverlock-plate-tetherpro-optima-10g-usb-c-cable/p/ttllpc15rtgo
#studiophotography #studiolighting #adorama
__________________________________
❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏
➥ TikTok tiktok.com/@adoramanyc
➥ Facebook facebook.com/adorama
➥ Instagram instagram.com/adorama
➥ X https://x.com/adorama
➥ Discord adorama.com/discord
❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏
➥ Shop adorama.com
➥ Blog adorama.com/alc
➥ Adorama Events youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
__________________________________
Follow Gavin Hoey on
instagram.com/thegavinhoey
Model and MUA Sophie Daly
instagram.com/sophie_daly
__________________________________
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
