Stop Blaming the Location! Create Editorial Portraits Anywhere

Two portrait styles. One flash.
And completely different moods—captured just steps apart.
In this video, I’ll show you how to create both bold and classic portraits using nothing but natural light, a Godox V1, and smart lens choices.
Whether you shoot wide and daring or soft and timeless—you’ll see how much is possible, even with minimal gear.
📍 Location: Düsseldorf
👩‍🦰 Model:   / julia.siemens99  
📸 Photographer:   / t_d_t_photography  
🎥 With me:   / cindyjuchemphotography  
What you’ll learn:
• Smart hacks for street portrait sessions
• How to shoot with 20mm vs. 85mm lenses
• Using flash effectively in daylight
• Creative ways to compose on location
• Tips on color harmony & emotional tones
• How to tell different stories within one shoot
📸 Gear used:
• Sony Alpha 7 III
• Viltrox 20mm f/2.8
• Sony 85mm f/1.8
• Sony 50mm f/1.8
• Godox V1 (TTL, –2 compensation)
• K&F Black Mist Filter (¼ & ⅛ strength)
🧠 Bonus:
Learn how to use light and color to shape your own portrait style—without a studio setup.
👇 Let me know in the comments:
👉 What location tricks do you use?
👉 Are you team natural light—or do you love using flash?
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ABOUT THIS CHANNEL

Welcome – I’m Tanja, a portrait photographer based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Photography is my late-found love… a love that knows no winter.
On this channel, I invite you into my world: a warm place to learn, grow and feel inspired. You’ll find practical tips, creative insights, personal stories and a touch of adventure along the way. Whether you’re just beginning your photography journey or you’ve been in love with it for years – you are welcome here.

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Welcome to TDT Photography International – I’m so happy you’re here. 📸✨

MY EQUIPMENT

Cameras
• Sony Alpha 7 III
• Canon M50

Lenses for Sony Alpha 7 III
• Sony 85mm f/1.8
• Sony 50mm f/1.8
• Tamron 35mm f/2.8
• Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro

Lenses for Canon M50
• Sigma 30mm f/1.4
• 15–45mm kit lens
• Canon 50mm f/1.8 (+ Meike adapter)
• Canon 22mm f/2

Lighting
• Godox SK400 II
• Godox V1
• Godox AD200 Pro
• Godox TT350
• GVM80 video light

Softboxes & Light Modifiers
• 90cm Octabox
• White shoot-through umbrella (80cm)
• White reflective umbrellas with diffuser (various sizes)
• Silver reflective umbrella (130cm)
• Deep parabolic softbox (90cm)
• 40×40cm softbox
• Stripbox
• Beauty dish (white, 41cm)

Stands & Accessories
• K&F Concept tripod
• Walimex light stands
• Telescopic background crossbar