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Feat. Michele Juan and the Godox TL 120 I kept on pushing, and pushing but here we are, It's finally here ! You have seen them in multiple videos already, especially if you are a premium member of the blog. I’ve shared a couple exclusive BTS videos of sessions where I only use them: Home studio boudoir with RGB led lights II Home studio boudoir with RGB tube led lights III So how do I use them now? Before I answer this question, lets dive into one of my latest fitness photoshoot, where I used these lights extensively. You might have seen Michele in the past, and if you haven't, this our 3rd time working together. A boudoir session with a fitness athlete A creative fitness photoshoot I brought a couple flashes with me for this session with 8 TL120 RGB tube led lights. I ended up only using one flash: My favorite light modifier of the moment, the GODOX P158 paired with the AD1200pro. During this session I wanted to stick to colors and play with light temperatures. With led lights you can test things a bit faster, especially with the mobile app. You change your settings, and see the effect on your scene right away. When possible, I prefer this method. I’ve shared my thoughts on other RGB tube led lights in the past. You’ve seen the NANlite Pavotubes (1st ones) a few times… But I’ve switched to the TL120s by Godox and got 2X Godox TL120-K4 kits. Simple colourful portraits Improve your lighting with colours The TL120 K4 kit is delivered in a beautiful sturdy case, and it contains everything you need. Your lights are safe in there, trust me! I also use them for video, which makes them really versatile. I got the grids (optional) for more control and used these tubes solo, in pairs, or in groups of four. I said it earlier, I’ve used them as props regurlarly now, especially during home sessions. For this fitness photoshoot things were a little bit different because we were not stuck at home! Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF50mm F3.5 R LM WR 1/125sec f/3.5 ISO 100 at 50mm Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 1/200sec f/1.7 ISO 50 at 80mm Creating with colour temperatures, is probably my favorite exercise. Usually I only use 2 light sources. One is set at around 5600K and the other one 3200K. With my TL120 grouped in fours, I had just enough coverage and power. Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 1/200sec f/1.7 ISO 50 at 80mm I now always bring my fog machine with me. I have it just in case in the back of the van. I like to add texture on a scene or create thick clouds around my model. Down below are the 2 versions we kept. Michele chose to keep the one without smoke. What do you think? Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 1/200sec f/1.7 ISO 125 at 80mm Did you know red is my favorite colour? And still I barely used that colour so far in my work (or did I?). So I had to make a few shots, but this time all 8 tubes were used behind her, and I used the Godox AD1200pro and P158 on the opposite side. Why did I do that? I needed more power! Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s +GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR 1/160sec f/3.5 ISO 160 at 30mm One thing I didn't change during this session, is my love for shooting directly in the shadows. You can see in the BTS footage how I replaced my Parabolic 158 slightly behind her. Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF50mm F3.5 R LM WR 1/160sec f/3.5 ISO 160 at 50mm Michele Juan (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF50mm F3.5 R LM WR 1/160sec f/3.5 ISO 160 at 50mm I own 8 tubes now and use them on a wide variety of jobs. They are well built, and easy to handle and use. Am I becoming lazy with time? Maybe… All I know is that if you want to play with colors, these will give you great results fast. Here is a quick look at what is included in the kit: Image taken from: https://godox.com/ So this will probably not be the last time you will see them! If you want to learn more about them, you know where to go. Have you ever used tube led lights in your work? Why? And if not, have you ever considered using them in youyr work? Tell us in the comments below.

Behind the scenes photoshoot feat. Angelina Rakova This last session that was featured in Fujifilm’s testimonial video took place in probably the most famous landmark in Toulouse. I’ve worked there a couple times now, but unlike other places, I still enjoy creating images there. We had the place to ourselves, I would have loved staying a bit longer that morning (but that’s always the case)… but we still had enough time to make some pretty cool images there. If you missed the first 3 sessions: The GF20-35mm experience (part I) The GF20-35mm experience (part II) The GF20-35mm experience (part III) Angelina Rakova is back, and unlike the first session we did together we were not affected by the weather that day. Something I didn’t tell you in the behind the scenes video of our first outdoor session made with this GF 20 35mm lens. Because of the rain, we had to postpone our 1st session. For this one on the other hand, we were safe. We worked indoors, and they facilitated our access to the building. I still only brought 1 strobe with me. I wanted a compact set up that morning because we had to move fast in between scenes. So I didn’t have the Godox parabolic but the Godox QR P120 with the grid. I wanted control and a bit of freedom at the same time. Knowing the place, I knew I wanted to accentuate the strong red color in some scenes with a red outfit. But I also wanted to go the opposite way and play with color contrast with a green dress. And I did my usual dress extension shots with a fabric I almost always bring with me when I know the color red will be in play. Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 500 at 24mm Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/400sec f/6.4 ISO 100 at 30mm Gear wise we are again with the Fujifilm GFX100s and the GF20-35mm lens. Being able to suck most of my environnement in my images is something I love. It works well with places like these. Nothing fancy with my light placements, the only challenge was to find the right balance between the amount of details I wanted to keep from the windows when they were visible and the right amount of ambient light inside. I hate using the word “right” because I believe this is subjective. Some would easily let the windows blow out, others would want to keep all the details visible outdoors. I kept a window in the shot only twice, the rest of the time they were barely visible. Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/100sec f/4 ISO 50 at 20mm For some images I did photograph empty plates and even took separate additional photos where I lit other parts of my scene that I wanted to emphasize or that I found too dark. Just in case… we never know what could be needed in post. Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 640 at 20mm Side by side 2 similar images that were made differently. One of the 2 is a combination of 2 different images merged together where I changed the position of my light for one of the shots to better expose the statue placed on the right. For the other photo I just used the dodge & burn technique to highlight specific parts of the image. 2 different approaches, is there one better… What I can say is that one is obviously easier and faster to make. Now you know... This is the one where I merged 2 different photos! Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/160sec f/4 ISO 500 at 26mm I was only using one light. Composition on most of the shots was my priority, so I had to find a way to get my light right with what I had. Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 640 at 26mm This session is also the only one where I had to really battle with the sun. I only brought the AD600 pro that day, so for those of you who still wonder if this strobe is powerful enough… Well it is, and in a lot of situations. Angelina Rakova (Capitole de Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 640 at 20mm What a fun ride! I really loved it. While filming that video for Fujifilm I knew I would want longer versions of each session. Their videos are usually really short packed with a lot of images, so it’s really hard to really understand what's going on and how things were done. Friday October 7 I will be at the Salon de la photo in Paris for a new workshop with Fujifilm this time. If you are in Paris, come by and say hi! The GF20-35mm experience (part II) The GF20-35mm experience (part III) The GF20-35mm experience (part IV)

A few days ago I talked about the Crane 3s , and yeah I deliberately skipped the company's name because I cannot pronounce it correctly (sorry). I compared it to the RS2, the somewhat competitor and not the RS3 that was released recently. In my conclusions I complained about the lack of 3rd party accessories to customize the gimbal. Well let me show you why with a simple accessory my partner still uses the DJI RS2 when she needs a Gimbal. The ergonomy, the way the gimbal is built will havce a massive impact on the way you film. That's why after a few projects I decided to switch to the Crane 3s as it was easier for me to create the images I wanted My partner loves the DJI RS2 and still works with it for the same reasons. But the thing is, this choice is linked to a set of accessories that makes the gimbal much easier to handle. I’ve been using SmallRig's accessories a lot. We are counting the last days of our Canon R5 but still, it has a SmallRig cage that I never took off from day one. Which shows how much I trust the brand and their quality products. The handle , the mandatory cable protection and other little accessories that lets you attach all the things you need on your camera. For the DJI RS2, we added early on an additional monitor mount . The Sling Handgrip , I had to have one. I hated the system you get in the pro package, and like I said in my previous video this helps make these low angle shots And recently we got the SmallRig Dual Handgrip, which wasn’t necessary for me but apparently my partner prefers using the gimbal this way: with both hands on the sides! The great thing about it is that you still have access to the main controls with the wireless remote. Which helps keep both hands on the grip. You can mount other accessories on it, and still keep the whole setup balanced. This further proves how necessary it is for us to be able to customize these gimbals. We are all different. I love to sometimes use them one handed, it gives me more freedom. My partner will use both hands so she needed the dual grip for additional stability. Like all smallrig’s accessories it is well built, and easy to set up. The remote automatically connects to the RS2 with the bluetooth transmitter. You can of course use the remote off the handle, it has a range of roughly 100 metres. Depending on your style, depending on the way you work, there are plenty of ways you can further customize your DJI RS2. And the great thing about the accessories I just mentioned, is that they are all compatible with the new RS3. Everytime I am missing a tool, accessory for my gear, I take a quick look at SmallRig’s website just in case. I wish they or other brands had develop more tools to further customize the Crane 3s. SmallRig Dual Handgrip https://t.ly/zQOH SmallRig Sling Handgrip https://t.ly/b_UU SmallRig Monitor Mount https://t.ly/cene SmallRig Camera Cage for Canon EOS R5 https://t.ly/PmOy SmallRig Camera NATO Handle https://t.ly/9uP7 SmallRig HDMI and USB-C Cable Clamp https://cutt.ly/5MEeR9V SmallRig Universal 9-in-1 Folding Multi-Tool Kit https://cutt.ly/aMEeAfN

A quick breakdown! I posted a qui speed edit on Instagram a few days ago. I decided to slow it down for you, and will share in the article down below the reason behind each layer. Before we go any further, here is the long version of the video, where we jump from the 30 second instagram version to the 3min40 version with some annotations.

Feat. Mindshift Rotation 50L+ Backpack I made a first what’s in my bag video a while back with the bag I regularly use on short travels. Every time I need to pack light or go for a quick shoot and only need very little gear I now have my go-to bag. Now what if I need to pack more? Whether it’s for an urban session or in the wild, I now bring with me the Mindshift Rotation 50L. It’s crazy how much you can stuff into this. I love the fact that it looks like I am going hiking.I hate when my bag obviously looks like a camera bag. In addition to the bag, I do have the stash master pro that is sold separately, but I believe it is a must if you want to carry more gear inside. There are a couple things that sold me on this one, but before we discuss these things, let’s have a quick look at the key features: 180° Rotating belt pack Immediate camera access Keep your backpack on while shooting 2 bags in 1: Separate the belt pack and go light when needed One-handed magnetic opening with zipper closure for complete security So the first thing I liked about this bag is the Rotation180® technology that enables photographers to quickly access the camera without taking off the backpack. That Belt Pack can contain one gripped Mirrorless or DSLR kit with 3 to 5 lenses, and a few accessories! It’s crazy how simple it is to just rotate the integrated belt pack to the front of your body to have your camera at your fingertips. Snap the shot, slide the belt pack back in, and move on! The Main Compartment is roughly 40-litres of capacity, and can be expanded making the Rotation 50+ a 56-liter bag. The Stash Master Pro once inserted significantly expands your camera carry, you can rearrange the compartments and padding and really organize your gear the way you want. Your gear is accessible from the back and from the top. I can fit in a small flash (Godox AD-S65W softbox), a 2nd body, an additional lens, filters, and all the stuff I bring with me to film my BTS videos. I throw in an Anglerfish HL& C4 at times, a V-mount battery to power or recharge anything on the go, and more. You can of course add a laptop or a tablet (or both) and on top of the bag, once expanded, you can carry some clothes, a jacket and a toiletry kit allowing you to go out on any adventure. Here is a list of the gear and accessories I usually carry: Thinktank Mindshift Rotation 50L+ Backpack Fujifilm GFX100s Godox AD-S65W softbox Godox Xpro-F - Wireless Flash Trigger GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR GF 30mm F3.5 R WR GF 80mm F1.7 WR lenses K&F concept Square Filter Holder System Pro Kit 3legged thing Bucky + AirHed Vu ball head 3legged thingGracy L-bracket 3X batteries (NP-W235) PATONA charger for Fujifilm batteries (PATONA NP-W235) Tether tools usb-c cable: shorturl.at/aiLPR Wacom Intuos Pro small (PTH460K1B): https://bit.ly/3VivJNV 13” Macbook pro m1 ZG ciné V99 V mount battery 2To samsung T7: shorturl.at/gyKP1 Kandao QooCam 8K 360 camera Hollyland tech Selfie stick/ tripod LENSpen DSLR pro kit: shorturl.at/advNV It took me a while to get my hands on a bag I actually like to use. A bag that is sturdy, customisable and that gives me enough freedom with my gear. The bag can be heavy, and I was afraid it would be a pain to carry it on my back for too long. But to my surprise, it remains confortable even when it's fully loaded. We'll see how this bag ages, but after a few months I can tell this one will last a couple years... if not more. Find out more about think tank: www.thinktankphoto.com

K&F Concept Alpha Backpack Little update to answer some of questions I received recently. What do Ibring with me when I travel for a job? What’s in my bag and why? The following elements are my go-to gear and accessories I bring with me every time I travel by air and by train. I don’t bring much, because I want to travel light, so I will also tell you how I manage to have additionnal accessories I need for a project that I wasn’t able to take with me. This will probably change in a year or two but that’s how I do it these days. I made frequent visits to Paris in 2022. I was there a few days ago for a workshop during the Salon de la photo at the Fujifilm booth. When I'm traveling in France, I usually do it by train. I hate airports, because I am never comfortable enough to be able to work while waiting for my flight. With trains, I know I can get a lot of work done. I now do my retouching work on the go when possible and I use the Wacom Intuos Pro small (PTH460K1B), and still use the first gen 13” Macbook pro m1. For my storage I bring wihth me 2 samsung T7, 2 ssdsof 2to. But when I don’t have the choice, and can’t travel by train, I still bring the exact same bag in the air. It’s small and packs most of my important gear. It's the Alphabag by K&F concept ! I was surprised to see how much stuff I was able to put inside, it has now become my go-to bag for traveling but also for street/ urban photoshoot sessions. I can fit my Fujifilm GFX100s in this with a lens attached (usually my GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR ) and on the other side the GF 30mm F3.5 R WR and GF 80mm F1.7 WR lenses. This quick access system on the sides makes it easy to start your shoot and switch your lenses on the go. You have multiple pockets and storing spaces inside. I store multiple batteries, a lens cleaning kit, business cards and more. You can also access the interior of the bag from the front. I usually add a water bottle on the side when possible, and a small table tripod (for my 360° camera). At the top of the bag I can store most of my most used accessories. I have the FXlion NANO TWO compact v-mount battery, that I use to charge my laptop, my phone or my camera. I have a usb-c to usb-c tether tools cable, several filters and adapters ( the K&F concept Square Filter Holder / Do you need Filters? The ones I use Part III ) , and all the accessories to charge my gear. You can increase the size of that top compartment, just in case you need to pack more! You can also rearrange the inner compartments of the bag to your likings. Another neat system is that ability to securely attach and detach one of the straps to grab your gear on the go, or if you wish to only use one shoulder strap. I showed you earlier how it can fit a tablet and laptop at the back of the bag, it's crazy how they managed to optimize every centimeters of this bag. Autumn is here and sometimes outdoor temperatures can drastically change. You can strap a regular small tripod in the back but I often choose to put a sweater or jacket instead. If I travel and stay for a few days I bring a 2nd bag with me. A more traditional one where I put all my clothes, food, and all the necessary boring stuff you usually bring with you when travelling. I sometimes add a tripod to this bag if it is not attached to my photography bag. Now you probably noticed that there is no flash here, no light modifiers, no light stand and yet, you often see me use these even when I travel. I used to travel with at least one flash and one small light modifier in my luggage. But now I avoid doing that. Maybe I am too old to carry around that much gear with me now. So unless we are taking the road with our van, I keep it as light as possible. So what I do now is that I get my equipment loaned to me, or rent it out when needed and bill my client. That’s why sometimes during workshops or future BTS you might see me using different brands. I am glad I finally found the small and compact alpha backpack by K&F concept . I really enjoy using it, and believe it will last me a few years. After Paris, I am heading further north, but this time with the van. I will use bigger bags, but more about that in part II. I know there is another part II that never came out… it’s in the making! For those of you who are still not used to my rhythm on social media, I've said it before, I can’t post regularly even for the blog. I prioritize jobs, so sometimes like the past 2 weeks you will have more videos than usual and then it might slow down depending on my activity. I hope I will still catch you in the next one! Get your bag with the code : U3MCAI8V Alpha backpack by K&F concept Offre d'automne/ Prime Fall Deal K&F Concept Prime: https://amzn.to/3Lqxp3c

feat. the Anglerfish HL1 C4 (iFootage) There are tools that make your life easier, and now there are brands that make your life easier. I’ve talked about them in the past , but wanted to further share my experience with their accessories, and lights. Yes you read this right, they now also make lights. You’ve seen them in my BTS, and I bet you didn't really notice them. I said it before they make the best articulated magic arms on the market right now. My initial review of the spidercrabs I have both the lite and the fancy spider crabs. I use them for my monitors, my Follow focus system, and even use them to hold Microphones, and my 360 camera. It’s the quick release system, quick setup and change and the build quality that makes them unbeatable to this day. Up to almost 2kg when used straight and 6kg at an angle, these can really solve a lot of your problems on set. I also have the suction cups, usually used for vehicles… but I frequently use them to attach anything on windows. Last summer I had a few home sessions and couldn’t use my traditional backdrop setup. With the help of 2 suction cups and 2 spider crabs I was able to hang my backdrop from 2 windows. When I am lacking space, I use the same trick to place my tube led lights. The picture down below shws all the ifootage accessories I currently use, which shows how much I trust the brand. What are those shiny square things you may ask? The recently released HL1 C4 RGBW HANDY LIGHTs! These are the ultimate throw in the bag lights. I always have at least one or 2 in my bag. I use them for pretty much everything outside filmmaking and photography. They are small, light weight, they can give you pretty much all the colors you want. A 5 year old can understand how they work, and of course you have the App. They last 2h off their batteries, they are magnetic, and you guessed it, I love them and been using them a lot lately to film them to do my product shots. There are so many creative ways to use them, I will probably mention them again in future BTS videos. I don’t know where ifootage is going, but I like it so far. If you wish to learn more about their tools, please visit their official website . Down below are a few affiliated links, and a discount code for you! If you wish to grab a Spider crab, a light or anything else, please consider using these links as it is one of the best ways to support the blog. Anglerfish HL1 C4 Handy lights iFootage spider crabs iFootage Suction cups Get 10% off with my coupon code: HKVISUALS

i-Footage Spider Crabs! I use these tools all the time! Magic arms are everywhere at home and are super useful in my work. Recently I received a few I-footage Spider Crabs, and I believe they are the best magic arms on the market right now. So I can almost end this blog post here, because you already know my feelings about them. But lets go a bit further shall we? Let me present to you the I footage Spider Crabs! You might have seen them around already. But I only discovered them recently. Lets see how I use them, and why I believe they are incredible. For those of you who don’t know what magic arms are. It’s simply that useful tool that allows you to mount things on a stand, a camera rig, a suction cup, or anything that these claws can grab. I personally use them to mount my audio recorder my 360 degrees camera, my phone and my monitors. These are only a few examples, you can really get creative with these. I had different magic arms in my hands the past years. I had the Cheap ones, that barely hold still, that twist and turn and loosen with a bit of weight. Never buy the cheap ones from amazon! I quickly discovered this was a dumb choice, trying to save a few bucks, but risking damaging my gear. You don’t want your monitor or video recorder to fall to the ground. So I invested in more expensive ones that did the job and were better suited for my needs. I was quite happy with them, they were well built, and kept my gear tight and secured at all times. So the need for a new system was never necessary until ifootage reached out and presented me with these new sets of magic arms: The I-footage Spider Crabs respectively the Ifootage MA 5-6 Spider Crab and Ifootage MA 3-4 Spider Crab. The 5-6 weighs 440g and can support up to 6kg and are 28cm (11 inches) long. Made of Aluminium alloy & stainless steel they feel strong and I really love the design and look. The 3-4, weighs 380g and are only 18cm (7 inches) long and these are the only differences between the 2. The main strength of these new magic arms is the quick release system. I haven’t seen this before. This unique, dual locking system allows you to remove the twin thread mini head, attach it to your accessory and then return it to the Spider Crab where it is locked automatically and locked again with the buckle lock system. This speeds up the process and makes it easy to attach and detach anything almost anywhere. All the magic arms I use now are spider crabs, I cannot see myself using another system. I often attach my Microphone with them, like I said earlier, my audio recorder and phone too because I use a lot of phone based apps… and this could be done anywhere, I also use the spider crab, suction cup and phone adapter in our van. The footage of the van in the video was made with a 360 degrees camera attached to our windshield thanks to the suction cup also made by ifootage. It’s rare to actually have products of this quality in our hands so congrats to ifootage, for this innovative design and a new take on a tool that’s been around for years. Down below are a few affiliated links, and a discount code for you. If you wish to grab something please consider using these links as it is one of the best ways to support the blog. Anglerfish HL1 C4 Handy lights iFootage spider crabs iFootage Suction cups Get 10% off with my coupon code: HKVISUALS Let's hope other manufacturers follow their example and focus more on quality products in the future.

Behind the scenes feat. Clara & Alex I remember that this was a huge challenge for me. This session happened during that time when I was regularly trying to challenge myself. A lot of home portrait sessions, and private shoots in the studio. But the big step for me was Boudoir and fine art nude. I started to explore these themes in 2020. I stayed away from them for 8 straight years, but then COVID knocked at our doors, and I started to question myself, my work, and where I was going. It was time for me to finally take the step, and tackle these themes I was afraid of.

Behind the scenes photoshoot feat. Diane Dayné This is the 3rd session, Part 1 & 2 are available here: The GF20-35mm experience (part I) The GF20-35mm experience (part II) We did the first two outdoors, so I thought it would be fun to test the GF 20-35mm lens indoors. This is one of these sessions I will never forget. It started like a nightmare… and it ended up being one of my favorites of this year. Diane, the dancer I photographed that day, came in at the very last minute, less than 48h to be precise. I was supposed to work with an ex-Gymnast (now dancer) that bailed on me for questionnable reasons. We prepared a ton of stuff for this one. I had very specific ideas in mind because I knew our time was limited, so improvisation wasn't really an option, espescially if we wanted to create all the images we had planned. Everything was going well, until the week before the session. Communication was difficult with the model who wa hard to reach and who took forever to answer simple questions related to the project. After a few days without any feedbacks, I started worrying. 48h before the shoot, I finally got a text back. A brief message to tell me she won't be able to make it. After seeing her alive and well in her stories on IG, I just decided to ignore the message and turn the page. A few years ago this could have led to the cancelation of the session but, this happened to me so many times that I knew all I needed was someone available. I learned how to overcome this type of situation, I know I am able to pull it off without much prepared, and with someone I’ve never worked with before. You guessed it Diane, our last minute saviour never worked with me, this was our first time meeting and working together. Just the right amount of stress on our way to the location, but in the end, us meeting Diane was kind of a blessing. Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/100sec f/4 ISO 1000 at 24mm I couldn’t use what I initially prepared but we kept the overall vibe and feeling. We managed to gather a few outfits and decided to improvise on the spot... We didn’t have much choice did we? Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/250sec f/4 ISO 800 at 22mm You know the camera, you know the lens, I used the Godox parabolic P158 (the big one) with the AD 1200 pro. On some shots I had to light specific parts of the location, like the ceiling with an additional PIXAPRO CITI1200 PRO and the Godox AD600 pro. Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/250sec f/4 ISO 640 at 20mm Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/320sec f/4 ISO 320 at 35mm Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/320sec f/4 ISO 320 at 35mm I couldn’t resist using my smoke machine for the last shot… you know just for fun! Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/320sec f/4 ISO 1250 at 20mm Huge thanks to Diane, for being so professional and for delivering way more than I expected on the day. Thank you the Château grand moulin, you might remember this place from the short dance video I made there a while back with another dancer. Once again the GF 20-35 mm f/4 R WR lens showed how it can easily be used for an entire session. I sent it back a few weeks ago, and I am already missing it. I will share the last photoshoot entirely made with that lens shortly, and a bonus session will come right after on the blog, and for the blog only! Diane D. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 500 at 35mm I really hope you enjoyed these, we sure had a lot of fun doing them. The GF20-35mm experience (part I) The GF20-35mm experience (part II) The GF20-35mm experience (part IV)

Behind the scenes photoshoot feat. Angelina R. Before you go any further, a little reminder that this is my 2nd session made entirely with the recently announced GF 20-35mm lens. The first one was released earlier this week with Ex-gymnast, dancer & performer Maeva. The GF20-35mm experience (part I) This one features ballerina Angelina Rakova, I had to do at least one ballerina photoshoot (I ended up doing 3 sessions). We are in downtown Toulouse, with very little gear. This session gives you an idea of what I would typically bring for a quick outdoor urban dance photoshoot. Angelina R. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/250sec f/4 ISO 50 at 20mm For those who have asked me a thousand times this is what I bring when we have very little time and when I work solo. The idea is to have enough gear top do the job, but most importantly being able to pack and move as fast as possible from one scene to the next. Of course, there are variations of this depending on what and where I am about to shoot. Angelina R. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/250sec f/4 ISO 50 at 20mm I just have one flash in my bag, the small and versatile GODOX AD300 pro , which budget wise makes this shoot accessible to all. My light modifier is the Broncolor Beauty box 65. I know it’s a weird choice, but I cannot find another light modifier of this size with a bowens mount that actually satisfies me. So I had to purchase a Broncolor adapter to make it fit on the AD300... and I really hope I will find something similar with a Bowens mount shortly. Angelina R. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 50 at 34mm My camera is obviously the Fujifilm GFX100s, and I only used the GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR during the entire photoshoot. This lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length range of roughly 16-28mm. I had to specify it because a lot of you forget that my GFX camera has a larger sensor. Like any morning session, we have to work fast because the sun doesn’t wait. Since I don’t have enough power to overpower the sun, I chose to shoot in the shadows. I sometimes used the sun as a secondary back or rim light. The idea was to play with the architecture of the church behind my dancer. The lines helped me a lot in my compositions, as well as the different doors and arches that were used as frames. Angelina R. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/125sec f/4 ISO 50 at 32mm I got closer to my model, to get that special look. Playing with the distortions of this lens is not easy and for this occasion I decided to go beyond my usual limits. We met a 2nd time with Angelina later that week in a location I really love. But more about this session next week. After working outdoors, with the GF 20-35mm I decided to make all my next sessions indoors. Angelina R. (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s + GF 20-35 mm F4 R WR 1/400sec f/4 ISO 100 at 35mm Huge thanks to all premium members of the blog, you are supporting the blog but also indirectly my YouTube channel. Without you the long versions of these sessions wouldn’t be possible, so thank you so much for being part of this journey. The GF20-35mm experience (part I) The GF20-35mm experience (part III) The GF20-35mm experience (part IV)

Feat. GODOX TL120 I’ve shared some images from my first session using only RGB tube led lights on the blog earlier this week . This session was made shortly after with a different approach in mind. These RGB tube led lights can be fun to use. As an accessory, a prop, and of course, to light your subject. Let's continue this journey exploring the possibilities. Working with color is tricky. With so many options, and combinations, you can easily feel overwhelmed. I am using 8 tube led lights, more precisely, I am using 2 GODOX TL120 4 tube kits. It took me a few sessions to really feel comfortable with these. less powerful than my flashes but faster to set up and easier to shoot with as you can immediately see what the light does to your scene, and on your subject. Sarah Lemzaoui (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s and GF 80 mm f/1.7 R WR 1/160sec f/1.7 ISO 100 at 80mm I will share a little bit more about my experience with them overall, in another video. For now I want to talk about the difficult task of decently exposing your subject while keeping as much detail as possible on your led lights when they are visible in your shot. Sarah Lemzaoui (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s and GF 80 mm f/1.7 R WR 1/160sec f/1.7 ISO 100 at 80mm Finding the right balance requires a bit of practice. You can easily have a perfect exposure on your subject and lose all the details on your tubes (Clipped highlights), or it’s the other way around, you have all the details you want on your lights but your model is way underexposed. Sarah Lemzaoui (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s and GF 80 mm f/1.7 R WR 1/160sec f/1.7 ISO 50 at 80mm You can actually see this in the video as my 360° camera is often unable to render the high contrast and saturated colours properly. Unlike the session I already shared on the blog , the lights are always used as props and therefore are visible in the shot. The easiest way to make this work, is to have your model really close to your lights. I didn't want to do that all the time, so I had to accept and force myself to slightly under-expose my model to keep all those details in my lights. After a few tries I knew how far I could go to be able to recover the details in my shadows in post. Sarah Lemzaoui (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s and GF 80 mm f/1.7 R WR 1/160sec f/1.7 ISO 50 at 80mm Working those transitions aint easy. Complementary colors work great but the transitions sometimes can be too harsh. On the other hand the easiest way to learn and experiment is to work first with only one colour and then add a nearby (analogous) colour. The goal of course is to reach that point where you are able to combine any colors effectively and use them only creatively, to convey emotions and better tell your stories. Sarah Lemzaoui (Toulouse - France) Fujifilm GFX100s and GF 80 mm f/1.7 R WR 1/160sec f/1.7 ISO 50 at 80mm Having 8 tubes offers many options. I can create all sorts of shapes or chaotic lines. I was only scratching the surface here, I am still exploring so look out for future posts on the subject here and on social media.. Have you ever considered using RGB tube led lights? For what kind of work? Tell us!