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  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Sony Alpha Convention - June 2 2019

  Posted on June 03 2019

  Today I'm taking you behind the scenes during an incredibly hot Sony Alpha convention in C-mine Belgium. See the shoots and the results and get some insights.  

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  Frank Doorhof's - Digital Classroom - May 29, 3PM-5PM CET

  Posted on May 29 2019

  Frank Doorhofs Digital Classroom is sponsored by BenQ & Rogue. This is a live, interactive, free, online broadcast from our studio in Emmeloord. And this time the topic of the...

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  Quite Frankly - Hensel Intra LED lights introduction

  Posted on May 28 2019

  In this video, Frank tells you all about the NEW Hensel LED lights. Hensel is offering a new, versatile solution for you as a fan of continuous light! They developed...

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  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Going from A Z - May 18 2019

  Posted on May 28 2019

   In today's vlog it's about the workshop A-Z. Going from literally the start of the photoshoot to the retouching/business part, it's all in this workshop and you get to see...

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  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Getting great shots in any location - May 17 2019

  Posted on May 28 2019

  In todays episode I'm taking you behind the scenes during the workshop "on location in Emmeloord" in this workshop it's all about taking great photos in almost any location. Of...

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• In today's behind the closed DOORs we take you behind the scenes during the #cosplay workshop. You see how we shoot the sets, combine lights (strobe and continuous) and the results

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Photographing Cosplay

  Posted on May 07 2019

  BTCD May 4 2019 In today's behind the closed DOORs we take you behind the scenes during the #cosplay workshop. You see how we shoot the sets, combine lights (strobe...

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• This is the new upload with all the results also visible. In todays episode I answer all the questions we got about tethering, we test the new audio connector for the Osmo Pocket and of course we take you behind the scenes during todays workshop "small spaces" with Linda. It's a jam packed episode, the way we love them.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - All your tethering questions answered

  Posted on May 07 2019

  BTCD May 3 2019 This is the new upload with all the results also visible. In todays episode I answer all the questions we got about tethering, we test the...

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• This is an awesome experience for everyone that wants to know more about model photography. You will learn a lot on lighting, coaching the model, retouching etc  We have secured an awesome location with unique options for inside studio work.

  Frank Doorhof's - Mastering the model shoot on tour New York - September 1, 2019

  Posted on April 25 2019

  Mastering the model shoot on tour New YorkSeptember 1, 2019(10:00-16:00)New York, Long Island City FD photostudio, studio 4  If you are in the New York City area, this will be your only...

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• In today's episode the behind the scenes video and the results from the Landskrona workshop in Sweden we did in cooperation with BenQ.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Workshop in Sweden April 6th 2019

  Posted on April 22 2019

  In today's episode the behind the scenes video and the results from the Landskrona workshop in Sweden we did in cooperation with BenQ.  

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• In today's episode it's time for the photoshoot for Whair hairdressers. See what happens during a jam packed day with loads of models and hairstyling.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - March 31 Whair BTCD

  Posted on April 08 2019

  In today's episode it's time for the photoshoot for Whair hairdressers. See what happens during a jam packed day with loads of models and hairstyling.

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  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - How to survive trade shows as a speaker PI day 3 March 25 2019

  Posted on April 01 2019

  In todays episode it's a huge collection of tips. We have photography tips from the speakers at Professional imaging like Chris Knight, Roderik and Frits van Eldrik And I share...

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• In todays episode : Pro tips from the tradeshow floor. During day 2 of the professional imaging I ask my friends about their 1 second tips... which are never 1 second In this episode : Dave Clayton, Glyn Dewis, Brendan de Clercq, Richard Terborg, Jon Hernandez Plus we take you BTS during this jam packed day.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Pro tips from the tradeshow BTCD March 24 2019

  Posted on March 25 2019

  In todays episode : Pro tips from the tradeshow floor. During day 2 of the professional imaging I ask my friends about their 1 second tips... which are never 1...

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  In todays episode it's time for day 1 at the professional imaging. I share some tips for when you want to present at a live stage plus we take you through our jam packed day

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - See Hensel's Foris! - Tips for trade shows Day 1 professional Imaging - March 23 2019

  Posted on March 25 2019

  See Hensel's new Foris prototype for the first time. Go to 5:53 seconds in the video to learn more about this unique device. In todays episode it's time for day...

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• In today's vlog it all started out as a pretty normal but busy day at the Photography show and a flight back home... well that didn't go as planned.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Day 2 at the Photography show - Birmingham, UK

  Posted on March 18 2019

  In today's vlog it all started out as a pretty normal but busy day at the Photography show and a flight back home... well that didn't go as planned.

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• In todays episode it's time for Day 1 at the Photography show. So join us behind the closed DOORs during this cool event.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Day 1 at the Photography show - Birmingham, UK

  Posted on March 18 2019

  In todays episode it's time for Day 1 at the Photography show. So join us behind the closed DOORs during this cool event.

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  In today's episode we take a look at a game changing grid As you might know I absolutely love total control over my lighting and no modifier does it better than a good grid. LightTools has a spotless reputation of being one of the best and most advanced grids on the market, so it's with great pleasure I'm able to review their brand new product, the 33% gray grid, and trust me this is a really important version. Plus it's now also available for Hensel.

  Quite Frankly - Reviews the LightTools Easy Pop Grid for Hensel softboxes

  Posted on March 18 2019

  In today's episode we take a look at a game changing grid As you might know I absolutely love total control over my lighting and no modifier does it better...

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• In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during the workshop in our Hensel on tour series. This time we visit Arnhem.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Hensel on Tour Arnhem Workshop

  Posted on March 17 2019

  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during the workshop in our Hensel on tour series. This time we visit Arnhem.  

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• In todays episode we take a look at photographing cosplay via the workshop with Norene I share some tips on strobes, the Hensel Freemask System, compositing and using smoke.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Photographing Cosplay - Creating Perfect Clipping Masks with Hensel's FreeMask System

  Posted on March 11 2019

  In todays episode we take a look at photographing cosplay via the workshop with Norene I share some tips on strobes, the Hensel Freemask System, compositing and using smoke.

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  “The White Bride”

  Model is Nadine Stephan and as usual, she will have incredible styling. Nadine has been married for a few years now and Frank shot some of her wedding pictures and announcement shot.

  In this episode, you will see Frank shoot a bride in traditional white. He will show you how to make a shot that could be in a magazine; bright, a lot of white and a neutral background. In retouch, he will show you how to enhance those whites even more and how to retouch the skin.

  Frank Doorhof's - Digital Classroom - The White Bride

  Posted on March 11 2019

  This is a live, interactive, free, online broadcast from our studio in Emmeloord. And this time the topic of the live shoot is: “The White Bride” Model is Nadine Stephan...

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  In todays episode you get tips on freezing motion, combining strobes with continues lighting, working with materials and a lot lot more. So join us for Behind the closed DOORs.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Workshop motion with cosplay

  Posted on March 04 2019

  Feb 16 2019 In todays episode you get tips on freezing motion, combining strobes with continues lighting, working with materials and a lot lot more. So join us for Behind...

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  In todays episode it's all about classical lighting setups. And that of course means working with aimed light, grids, flags and a lot more.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Classic light workshop Feb 9 2019

  Posted on February 11 2019

  In todays episode it's all about classical lighting setups. And that of course means working with aimed light, grids, flags and a lot more. Our model is Lois. I show...

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• In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during a super creative workshop with our model Rosa. Today it's all about coaching the model and smoke. You get information on mixing lightsources, adding motion and at the same time freezing action and a lot lot more. This episode you don't want to miss.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - A super creative workshop BTCD Jan 19 2019

  Posted on January 21 2019

  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during a super creative workshop with our model Rosa. Today it's all about coaching the model and smoke. You get information...

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  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during the Sony workshop in Amsterdam for Foto Booms.

  Frank Doorhof's - Sony Workshop Foto Booms BTCD Dec29 2018

  Posted on January 02 2019

  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during the Sony workshop in Amsterdam for Foto Booms. 

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  Shooting whites, but still want detail? Or shooting with white lights, like LED or alternative light sources? And getting the right exposure? In this episode, Frank will show you how to meter light correctly so you get the perfect shot and don’t have to fix it in photoshop, well maybe a little. With Model and stylist Nadine Stephan, it is guaranteed that you’ll see great images and if Frank shoots it right also a lot of detail in her layers of clothes. We will show you how we step-by-step built a set creating a winter wonderland. No wet snow involved!

  Frank Doorhof's - Digital Classroom - White Winter Wonderland with a Twist

  Posted on December 19 2018

  This is a live, interactive, free, online broadcast from our studio in Emmeloord. And this time the topic is: White Winter Wonderland with a Twist! Shooting whites, but still want...

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  One of the most anticipated releases this year.

  The brand new and budget friendly Hensel Certo strobe system.

  An awesome high-end new strobe for a very friendly price, making the Hensel quality available for everyone.

  In this review I take you through the whole system.

  We talk about the strobe itself, the new trigger, the modifiers and what's in the box.

  But it doesn't stop there.

  I also test :

  Flash duration, Color uniformity, exposure consistency and a lot more.

  The Certo 400 surprised me, I'm sure it will also surprise you. I

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  Quite Frankly with Frank Doorhof

  Posted on December 09 2018

  One of the most anticipated releases this year. The brand new and budget friendly Hensel Certo strobe system. An awesome high-end new strobe for a very friendly price, making the Hensel...

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  Frank Doorhof's - BLOG - A quick tip on using strobes on location

  Posted on November 27 2018

  I think one of the most asked questions is about using strobes on location.How to mix the ambient with the strobes? In essence it’s really simple.There is one thing you...

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  Always struggle with perfect cut outs? Hate those hairs that take you a lot of time to make "semi" perfect. Or just want to shoot during an event and don't worry about the cut outs? Well we have the solution for you. In this video we take a look at the Hensel Freemask system, I give you some tips for the lighting and overall compositing rules, plus I take you through the automated software and how to do it in Photoshop.

  Frank Doorhof's Digital Classroom - Cut outs made easy with Freemask from Hensel

  Posted on November 26 2018

  Always struggle with perfect cut outs? Hate those hairs that take you a lot of time to make "semi" perfect. Or just want to shoot during an event and don't...

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• Today it's time for a behind the scenes look during the workshop Cosplay with Jamilla and Marloes. I explain the ideas behind the workshop, show and explain the lighting setups and show the end.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - How to photograph Cosplay - A look at Hensel's FreeMask

  Posted on November 12 2018

   First Published - November 10 2018 Today it's time for a behind the scenes look during the workshop Cosplay with Jamilla and Marloes. I explain the ideas behind the workshop, show...

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  In todays episode I take you behind the scenes during the workshop "lighting control" This is a very intense workshop with loads of tips and techniques about how to understand lighting. I always start this workshop with "Most photographers are controlled by their lighting, while in essence you should be in control of your lighting". See the setups, get the explanations and see the results. Feel free to ask questions. For way more in depth videos visit www.frankdoorhof.com/videos If you liked this video give it a big thumbs up and subscribe so we can keep on making them.

  Frank Doorhof's - Lighting control the workshop BTCD

  Posted on November 05 2018

  Lighting control the workshop BTCD In todays episode I take you behind the scenes during the workshop "lighting control" This is a very intense workshop with loads of tips and...

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  Frank Doorhofs Digital Classroom is sponsored by Hensel. This is a live, interactive, free, online broadcast from our studio in Emmeloord. And this time the topic is: “Halloween” As autumn is coming and the leaves fall down after turning red, yellow and brown. It’s cosy and warm in the studio. Time for another photo shoot with Nadine. How to make exciting shots with a minimum of tools? How to get creative with stuff you already have or is very cheap? Frank will demonstrate how to place your lights for a little more drama. Besides storytelling, there is also a lot of attention for coaching the model to get expressive shots. By using smoke and gels you can create a spooky atmosphere. Frank will also show how to retouch your shots with smoke! You’ll see the complete workflow from shooting tethered and making the final selection till backup, in between Franks tells you about the importance of calibration and using a calibrated monitor. And the best thing is you can talk to Frank and the crew LIVE in the chat on YouTube or Facebook. Ask anything you want to know about this topic of model photography Need creativity or inspiration? Don’t miss this episode.

  Frank Doorhof's - Digital Classroom, October 31

  Posted on November 01 2018

  Frank Doorhofs Digital Classroom is sponsored by Hensel. This is a live, interactive, free, online broadcast from our studio in Emmeloord. And this time the topic is: “Halloween” As autumn...

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• In September a foreign student wanted to go out and do some street photography in Amsterdam with a model. We asked Rosa, took our Hensel gear in a stroller and went to Amsterdam. We shot some flash, natural light and combination of those. The weather was great. See what else we did including the results.

  Frank Doorhof's - Model Photography on the streets of Amsterdam

  Posted on November 01 2018

  Model Photography on the streets of Amsterdam In September a foreign student wanted to go out and do some street photography in Amsterdam with a model. We asked Rosa, took...

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  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Castle Workshop Ultimate Weekend - October 20, 2018

  Posted on October 23 2018

  In todays episode it's time for day 2 of the ultimate weekend, the castle shoot. If you also want to visit one of my workshops, check www.photography-workshops.eu all workshops can...

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  Frank Doorhof's Ultimate Weekend Day 1 - October 19, 2018

  Posted on October 23 2018

  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during day 1 of the Ultimate Weekend workshop, a workshop that is jam packed with technique, information, retouching, business, social media...

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  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - October 13 2018

  Posted on October 23 2018

  Pro tips for your own sets We all love to take photos on interesting sites, but often we are limited to..... well in all honesty the biggest limitation is actually...

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  In todays episode it's time for our open house. I would say... sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy the vlog.

  Frank Doorhof's - Open house at Studio FD - October 6 2018

  Posted on October 09 2018

    In todays episode it's time for our open house. I would say... sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy the vlog.  

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  In todays episode loads of tips for photographing motion and coaching the model. We take you behind the scenes during the workshop Motion and Coaching plus I share several tips and show the lighting setups used during the workshop plus of course the end results. It's a jam-packed episode. Do please remember that these are the vlog episodes, for more in depth tutorial material check www.frankdoorhof.com/videos you'll love those.

   

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - Tips for photographing motion and coaching the model

  Posted on October 09 2018

  In todays episode loads of tips for photographing motion and coaching the model. We take you behind the scenes during the workshop Motion and Coaching plus I share several tips...

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   Frank Doorhof's Digital Classroom - Getting the most out of your backdrop

  In this episode I show you how to totally change the look of a backdrop (and model) by using different modifiers. 

  I show you the Hensel 120 Grand, the 85 Mini and a standard reflector with grid. Here you can find the video on the 85 Mini : https://youtu.be/Pzxxe31D2D0 And here is a video on the reflectors : https://youtu.be/fsw38qMWX1w 

  Getting the most out of your backdrop

  Posted on September 20 2018

   Frank Doorhof's Digital Classroom - Getting the most out of your backdrop In this episode I show you how to totally change the look of a backdrop (and model) by...

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  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during the workshop at studio 76 in Eersel as the kick off for the hensel workshop tour.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCS - Workshop Studio 76

  Posted on September 17 2018

  In todays episode we take you behind the scenes during the workshop at studio 76 in Eersel as the kick off for the hensel workshop tour.  

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• In this episode of Digital Classroom I show you one of my favorite modifiers... the striplight. I tell you why I love it so much and show you some examples on how I use this. And why the Hensel version is so versatile.

  Frank Doorhof's Digital Classroom - Using the striplight in your studio

  Posted on September 11 2018

  Posted: September 11, 2018 In this episode of Digital Classroom I show you one of my favorite modifiers... the striplight. I tell you why I love it so much and...

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• In todays episode of behind the closed DOORs, a lot of tips on shooting on location. I take you with us during the workshop "On location in Emmeloord" and talk you through the lighting setups, the thoughts behind the shoot PLUS a cool tip for making your images pop like crazy.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - How to shoot on location

  Posted on September 11 2018

  Posted: September 8, 2018   In todays episode of behind the closed DOORs, a lot of tips on shooting on location. I take you with us during the workshop "On...

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  In this episode of behind the closed DOORs I take you through today's workshop glamour with our model Sheena.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - How to shoot Glamour

  Posted on September 08 2018

   Posted: September 8, 2018 In this episode of behind the closed DOORs I take you through today's workshop glamour with our model Sheena.      

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• In this episode of "Digital classroom" I walk you through different ways to use the Hensel Beauty Dish.

  Hensel Beauty Dish tips and tricks - Frank Doorhof's Digial Classroom

  Posted on September 03 2018

  Posted: September 3, 2018 In this episode of "Digital classroom" I walk you through different ways to use the Hensel Beauty Dish.  

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  Put the Magic in Your Lighting - Frank Doorhof Workshop

  Posted on August 27 2018

  Put the Magic in Your Lighting is without any doubt one of my most popular and most intense workshops… Language for this workshop will be ENGLISH NEW! 1 full day...

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  Smoke props and cosplay

  In todays episode I explain what smoke does to your lighting and how to maximize your results plus we take you behind the scenes during an awesome workshop with Norene.

  Frank Doorhof's BTCD - July 28, 2018 - Smoke props and cosplay

  Posted on July 30 2018

  Smoke props and cosplay In todays episode I explain what smoke does to your lighting and how to maximize your results plus we take you behind the scenes during an...

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  The most underestimated strobe modifier.

  In todays episode of Quite Frankly we take a look at one of the most underestimated modifiers, the reflector.

  "Quite Frankly" - The most underestimated strobe modifier

  Posted on July 26 2018

    In todays episode of Quite Frankly we take a look at one of the most underestimated modifiers, the reflector.

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• Working on location can be a challenge, which modifier do you bring, and how much room do you have for those modifiers. Frank works with Hensel's Grand Mini 85 in this episode.

  "Quite Frankly" - Hensel's Grand Mini 85

  Posted on July 26 2018

  Working on location can be a challenge, which modifier do you bring, and how much room do you have for those modifiers

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• One of the "must own" modifiers is without a doubt the Beauty dish. But there are many different kinds of dishes, ranging from simple to more advanced and versatile sets, ranging from small to large, white and silver etc.

  "Quite Frankly" The most beautiful light: Hensel Beauty Dish

  Posted on July 26 2018

  The most beautiful light: Hensel Beauty Dish  One of the "must own" modifiers is without a doubt the Beauty dish. But there are many different kinds of dishes, ranging from...

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• In todays episode of behind the closed DOORs it's time for the workshop "Essential lighting techniques" with our model Dannique. Learn how to get a perfect white background when shooting portraiture.

  BTCD 7/20/18 - First Workshop with Hensel Strobes - Getting Back to Basics

  Posted on July 26 2018

  Getting Back to Basics     In todays episode of behind the closed DOORs it's time for the workshop "Essential lighting techniques" with Dannique. 

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