Can You Photograph Through Creative Block? | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

Creative block is something every photographer faces from time to time, and turning that frustration into a powerful portrait is what this video is all about. Gavin Hoey builds a dramatic scene that visually represents the feeling of being stuck for ideas, but mixes clever styling and creative lighting.

The set features a glowing bulb, a broken typewriter, floating “ideas,” and discarded pages, all brought to life with a mix of Flashpoint EVOLV 200 flashes and gels. Gavin starts by exposing for a relatively dim LED bulb, then layers in warm backlight, cool blue tones for a night-time feel, and a flattering key light to complete the portrait.

Along the way, he shares how balancing warm and cool gels alters the mood, how to craft a scene with small yet essential styling details, and why creative concepts often come down to lighting choices.

Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:38 Expose for the lowest light
1:33 Faking a light bulb glow
2:45 Add a blue room light
4:06 Warm tone key light set-up
4:25 Using hard light to improve sharpness and texture
5:25 Finish the look with styling
6:25 Creative Block photo session
7:20 Conclusions and Subscribe

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