The Magic of One Light with Joel Grimes

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  • čas přidán 23. 11. 2016
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    Joel Grimes has traveled the globe creating award winning images making his subjects look larger than life. Whether it is a celebrity or an everyday person, Joel believes that lighting plays a huge role in that process. The biggest challenge for photographers, learning lighting, is two fold: First, with so many options on the market, choosing the right strobe, modifier, etc… can be so overwhelming. Second, lighting is generally taught from a technical approach, making it way too complicated. We have engineers trying to teach artists, totally overlooking the creative process. This is a recipe for disaster.
    Have you ever heard the acronym KISS, keep it simple stupid? Joel has this saying, “You can rock the world with one camera, one lens and one light”.
    To learn lighting, you have to start by using one light. Master one light, and you can master ten lights. Follow Joel as he shows you how to create amazing portraits by using just one light.
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Komentáře • 289

  • @PhotoLighthouse
    @PhotoLighthouse Před 7 lety +9

    I have been a B&H customer for many years. Simply the best. Thank you B&H for bringing these amazing photographers and creative people on CZcams.

  • @rajahx
    @rajahx Před 7 lety +7

    What a clear explanation of how light impacts what you get in a photograph! I have read a lot about this subject, but Joel has knack for explaining this subject matter so well!

  • @kevinstrachan741
    @kevinstrachan741 Před 5 lety +6

    Joel, your humility is your genius. I love how you totally level with us about how you came by your incredible depth of knowledge through simple experimentation. Great guy.

  • @sfayers3361
    @sfayers3361 Před 7 lety +19

    What a great guy and presentation. Love it that he is so honest about his photography, really enjoyed this.

  • @gyalbobhutia2825
    @gyalbobhutia2825 Před 2 lety +1

    I cent percent agree with his statement that one may not know the terminology of Lighting but to understand what works well is super important. Great lesson. He is one of the best.

  • @paulocontente9993
    @paulocontente9993 Před 7 lety +89

    I had never watched a video so long with so much pleasure. Thanks B&H

    • @kingmuhu
      @kingmuhu Před 3 lety +2

      @S Tra that takes about 2 mins

  • @johnkosterimages
    @johnkosterimages Před 7 lety +12

    Fantastic lecture, Joel. Thanks for your enthusiasm, your intelligence, and your experience. You make one helluva teacher, and I aspire to create the kind of art you do. Kudos.

  • @roymatusek6636
    @roymatusek6636 Před 2 lety +2

    There are many wonderful photographers out there who teach but I absolutely love watching and learning from Joel Grimes. His down to earth teaching style and his self deprecating humor makes him so relateable. I can't say thank you enough. I have gained so much knowledge in this relatively short video seminar.

  • @oehtisham
    @oehtisham Před 5 lety +11

    This may have been the absolute best tutorial ever on lighting - thank you B&H and Joel. Joel your work is inspirational and your attitude is a right on!

  • @nelsono4315
    @nelsono4315 Před 3 lety +4

    not only is Joel a master photographer, he is a master communicator. He makes me want to grab my camera and shoot. Bravo, Joel & B&H

    • @karikaru
      @karikaru Před 6 měsíci +1

      The guy shoots full time for a job and then does 50 projects just for fun a year - that's a guy that just genuinely loves what he does. Really inspiring.

  • @cornwasher
    @cornwasher Před 7 lety +1

    Joel your honesty and sincerity defines you as a true professional who teaches from experience and from the heart. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

  • @SDA0271
    @SDA0271 Před 6 lety

    One of the best no nonsense straight forward photography lectures you'll ever watch! Master the art of ONE light, thats all it takes!

  • @joonaikonen6423
    @joonaikonen6423 Před 7 lety +6

    Best lecture i have seen! And Joel has so much passion for his job and watching this makes me really motivated to shoot some new stuff. Thanks for this.

  • @garvsabbarwal3000
    @garvsabbarwal3000 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm just 30mins into the video and I must say what a great teacher he is. I could follow along without having to think much

  • @radialbladeworks6183
    @radialbladeworks6183 Před 3 lety +1

    Joel Grimes is an impeccable example of the value of practical execution. Take action. Action, action, action. Schooling is obviously extremely valuable, but we can have a way of fetishizing schooling today. To think that JOEL GRIMES doesn’t know what he’s talking about because he doesn’t keep up with the “brand names” of the lighting techniques is to express perfect ignorance, even arrogance. Phenomenal talk. Thanks for posting!

  • @dejuancampbell-music5482
    @dejuancampbell-music5482 Před 2 lety +1

    I am currently taking Joel’s course on photography lighting. He is a great teacher and I like the way he breaks stuff down. I have 13 years as a photographer and I’m always learning something new. Coming from a darkroom and film setting to now has always been a hard switch but I love photography and Joel Grimes reminds why I love what I do. I took off from photography from 2007 until 2017.

  • @itsgussy
    @itsgussy Před 7 lety +8

    When I discovered Joel Grimes I fell in love, the guy is genuine and humble, definitely someone that loves photography and has so much knowledge. I want more of Joel.

  • @GeorgePop
    @GeorgePop Před 7 lety +81

    Best part is at 1:40:00 in the video. Shoot what you want, get good at it, and clients will hire you for that look. Don't try to copy other people and just do YOU really really good and customers will see that and if they love what you do then you're in like Flynn. :)

    • @algarveTV
      @algarveTV Před 7 lety +1

      Yeap. For me also is one of the key moments - Take the risk, be yourself..

    • @MrGuideMaster
      @MrGuideMaster Před 5 lety +3

      But remember, "The wheel does not have to be reinvented," because influences can be taken from other photographers

  • @pegshealth
    @pegshealth Před 5 lety +6

    Love Joel. Really connect with the statement: "This is a great age" - we do, we live in a great age for photography.

  • @AlexanderSogliero
    @AlexanderSogliero Před 2 lety +3

    Great presenter and teacher. Thank you Joel. And great advice at the end on “building a body of work” that is unique and true to you and your style. Very insightful. 👍

  • @barrie2504
    @barrie2504 Před 7 lety +3

    Great work again! Fantastic images and a very simple presentation by a Master of his craft. Great presentation, philosophy and skill. Thank you.

  • @rsk1851-t6u
    @rsk1851-t6u Před 6 lety

    One of the best videos to understand lightiing in the simplest form. Great Joel.

  • @DenisStosic
    @DenisStosic Před 7 lety

    Thank you B&H, and Westcott, for alowing us to see the art of photography trough the eyes of world's best photographers. Joel Grimes is great photographer and great person, which is easy to listen, clear to understand and enjoy to follow - he is real artist. These videos are great help for learning and making best of particular level of knowledge and equipment. Thanks!

  • @alanberry9643
    @alanberry9643 Před 4 lety +1

    Your enthusiasm is infectious Joel, love your talks and work!

  • @elsiecopley3057
    @elsiecopley3057 Před 3 lety +8

    Never watched a CZcams video this long before and it's been time well spent. You got yourself a new "loyal" fan Joel. Thanks

  • @4toconvert389
    @4toconvert389 Před 3 lety +2

    Second time watching it and it still makes sense. Learn something from it each time. Using one light makes so much sense and I am doing that and learning a lot. Great stuff Joe. Awesome talk.

  • @KevinRusso
    @KevinRusso Před 7 lety +24

    "It's easy to be me, hard to be someone else" Great quote.

  • @santaellamedia7077
    @santaellamedia7077 Před 7 lety

    this guy rocks. Love his energy. Also very cool how he tells what a lot of top pro's say: Create your own vision

  • @PhotoLighthouse
    @PhotoLighthouse Před 7 lety +1

    Joel - you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge.

  • @kathyrobinson1975
    @kathyrobinson1975 Před 6 lety

    Just finished watching the entire video. What an awesome inspirational piece thank you!

  • @michaelostendorf5411
    @michaelostendorf5411 Před 7 lety

    Joel your amazing! Thank you for this tut.

  • @pduffy421
    @pduffy421 Před 5 lety +6

    I've looked him up in google and he has taken really amazing portraits.

  • @nitin110377
    @nitin110377 Před 5 lety

    I am amazed with the energy of joel. A Great lecture. thanks.

  • @3unee
    @3unee Před 7 lety

    Great seminar! JG rocks as usual. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sian.elizabeth
    @sian.elizabeth Před 6 lety +2

    Such a great video! Thanks Joel :) I love the dramatic portraits too and have only really ever used the beauty dish - it also works incredibly well for men too! After watching this i feel like i need to print more of my images... your prints looked incredible! Thank you!

  • @JoeyDoingThings
    @JoeyDoingThings Před 7 lety

    Joel Grimes is great! I loved this video. I can watch Joel and Joe McNally videos all day.

  • @angga142
    @angga142 Před 7 lety

    One of the best B&H class!!! Thank you and keep it up Joel & B&H

  • @bryk701
    @bryk701 Před 7 lety

    Very inspirational and educating video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @NoahStephens
    @NoahStephens Před 7 lety

    Joel is so down to earth. Love that guy.

  • @nelsononofre4681
    @nelsononofre4681 Před 5 lety +1

    wow, killer images! Joel comes across as a down to earth cat, love his energy. Fantastic class!

  • @okuma7713
    @okuma7713 Před 7 lety

    that was the best video regards photography out there, thanks!

  • @krazyk57
    @krazyk57 Před 3 lety

    Very talented.... Extremely humble... Great teacher...Ty B&H and Mr Grimes....

  • @ScarlettRob
    @ScarlettRob Před 6 lety +2

    Joel Grimes: my new favorite photographer!

  • @SimpleVlogs12
    @SimpleVlogs12 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge Joel

  • @Lacapino
    @Lacapino Před 7 lety

    Thankyou B& H and Joel Grimes, inspirational and exceptional at the same time

  •  Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this video B&H. Love it.

  • @vishaldiwan11
    @vishaldiwan11 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing person 🙏🙏 Great knowledge, awesome and easy presentation. Plus so honest and down to earth. Thank you so much😀😀

  • @connieabbott6146
    @connieabbott6146 Před 7 lety

    the very best video I have ever watched! you lite up my light bulb moment! Thank you!

  • @richardsphotography5220

    Great video. Worth the whole hour and a half!

  • @robertwilson2877
    @robertwilson2877 Před 7 lety

    Excellent Joel !!!! Really Enjoyed your presentation.

  • @pumpeyethetraderman8083

    Incredible, thank you very much

  • @shadedshotsphotography

    Such an awesome instructor and video

  • @RetroHoo
    @RetroHoo Před 6 lety

    One of the best single light presentation I've seen

  • @chrisonlife1
    @chrisonlife1 Před 6 lety +1

    I came to watch a couple of minutes, and stayed for the whole thing. Great tutorial!

  • @janmaaso
    @janmaaso Před 7 lety

    This is the most useful information I have ever gotten on lighting, and all done in a crystal clear and informative way. This really IS lighting 101. Thanks! = )

  • @paulsimoncelli5496
    @paulsimoncelli5496 Před 5 lety

    Thx lot for all the Input you gave me ! I love your Videos JG!

  • @LuisCruz-yg6rs
    @LuisCruz-yg6rs Před 2 lety

    Joel Grimes is amazing. Thank you B&H!

  • @denniswilson9367
    @denniswilson9367 Před 5 lety

    Great tutorial and content, thanks Joel

  • @justcallmesando
    @justcallmesando Před 5 lety

    This video could very well be everything you´ll ever need to know about lighting a person.

  • @ookaysoo
    @ookaysoo Před 6 lety

    Wow, so much content in one video. Thank you so much from Germany.

  • @peter_shadow7559
    @peter_shadow7559 Před 4 lety

    True natural photographer. Great presentation.

  • @p.newsman
    @p.newsman Před 6 lety

    BEST photographers presentation I have seen here on YT so far - and yes, he's so absolutely right telling people to find their own style for to be found and having success in their business, it happens twice to me... THAT'S the way it is... simply do not copy and bring your own creativity in ;)

  • @piotrwydmuch9413
    @piotrwydmuch9413 Před 5 lety

    Wonderful to watch!

  • @fangbifxx
    @fangbifxx Před 2 lety

    My favorite so far especially the ending tip!

  • @mikeyates8240
    @mikeyates8240 Před 3 lety

    wow thanks Joe i found this very interesting the way you talk about light and the use of one light source. as i try to only use one speed light. i am from Cornwall uk

  • @dinsy512
    @dinsy512 Před 7 lety

    Fantastic, very inspiring!

  • @stephenpolwart2094
    @stephenpolwart2094 Před 7 lety

    This is outstanding!!!

  • @baseballman74
    @baseballman74 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks BnH! You folks rock! I can’t appreciate enough for the values that I’m getting! I’m a beginner with goosebumps and tingles on my body to create!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před 3 lety

      We're so glad to hear this!

  • @Connor_Dempsey
    @Connor_Dempsey Před 5 lety

    Love the video. Thanks! :)

  • @HenrikBaardsenMonfort
    @HenrikBaardsenMonfort Před 7 lety

    Great! Thanks Joel!

  • @DEVUNK88
    @DEVUNK88 Před 5 lety +1

    I'll tel you what even though you can bookmark stuff online, or favorite things, I still make collages of images I like to either put on the wall or digitally as a background on my pc, so I can see it regularly

  • @asfilmproduction1433
    @asfilmproduction1433 Před 4 lety +1

    Sir great information Thank you so much.

  • @bernardjackson4974
    @bernardjackson4974 Před 6 lety

    I jus learned more with this in less than 2 hours then i did 6 years of shooting . Thank you do much joel this made it simple and i finally get it !°

  • @leesawolfgang8125
    @leesawolfgang8125 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this video Joel!! I'm not good at math or knowing all of the terminology. I used to belong to a camera club and they looked down at me because I didn't remember all of that so I quit. Out of all of those people in the club, there are maybe 10-15 people that are professional, earning money doing photography. I am one of maybe 5 that works as a full-time photographer.
    I appreciate all of your knowledge and the way you explain it. Thank you!

    • @GreenRC24
      @GreenRC24 Před 4 lety

      Reread this statement and tell me what's wrong with it.

  • @mattorrz759
    @mattorrz759 Před 4 lety

    This was so cool. I wish I knew of Joel sooner 👌👍🇦🇺

  • @fiamadianacampo
    @fiamadianacampo Před 4 lety

    Simply inspiring!!

  • @thegoblin3629
    @thegoblin3629 Před 6 lety

    What a great lecture!

  • @babs274
    @babs274 Před 7 lety

    Great video and highly educative.

  • @sweetlite5314
    @sweetlite5314 Před 6 lety

    I hope B&H will have Joel back real soon. I really enjoy his personality....and always learn a lot from him Thumbs up to B&H....!!!!!

  • @MikeT-yy3
    @MikeT-yy3 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic video, many thanks.
    You mention about shooting portraits against a grey background and blending in another background.
    Does it have to be 50% grey because I can’t find anyone selling one

  • @Maz-2393
    @Maz-2393 Před 5 měsíci

    Ever since I accidentally tripped across your cowboy shot many moons ago; I’ve been enjoying your videos and tutorials. Like Bob Ross says, it’s happy accident! Thank you so much!

  • @helveydc
    @helveydc Před 7 lety

    Excellent!!! Thanks!!

  • @ditlofj3280
    @ditlofj3280 Před 4 lety

    Thank this inspires me

  • @eliberatorr
    @eliberatorr Před 2 lety

    great video!

  • @AliasJimWirth
    @AliasJimWirth Před rokem

    Fantastic presentation. Disclaimer: I have purchased some of Joel's courses, and I do buy from B&H; love them both.

  • @FLUKEMEDIA
    @FLUKEMEDIA Před 7 lety

    what a great bank of knowledge and tricks

  • @bricelangston8634
    @bricelangston8634 Před rokem

    Great video. very organic and down to earth discussion about principles of lighting. @ 1:39:00ish Good lens discussion.

  • @hermansurkis9229
    @hermansurkis9229 Před 7 lety +2

    "The size of the light source relative to the subject".
    That is what you need to understand for all the other explanations. When instructors use use the above, all the rest starts to make sense.

  • @thewhites132
    @thewhites132 Před 4 lety

    Totally know the guy in the first photo!! Went to Jerome, AZ a few years back and met him. He raced dirt bikes back in IL once upon a time. I took lots of photos a his place as well.

  • @wezger
    @wezger Před 6 lety

    Nice sharing! Thanks B&H.

  • @shabir2020
    @shabir2020 Před 4 lety

    Great Sir.. Learnt a lot.. You are a Lengend.

  • @adamzellmer9233
    @adamzellmer9233 Před 6 lety

    amazing talk!

  • @Framethelight
    @Framethelight Před 4 lety

    What a nice, enthusiastic man.

  • @briancotten9245
    @briancotten9245 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for sharing your time and expertise Joel. Great talk. Informative and inspirational. Those two don't always go hand-in-hand when it comes to CZcams videos. Much appreciated!

  • @samuelsulaiman
    @samuelsulaiman Před 3 lety

    cant believe I stay for 2 hours. Nice presentation

  • @dukegreer1915
    @dukegreer1915 Před 2 lety

    Do anyone know or can you tell me what printer he is using I love his work great video.

  • @canturgan
    @canturgan Před 7 lety

    Great portraits.

  • @grahamwalker3819
    @grahamwalker3819 Před 5 lety

    I’ve had a load of e-mails from Joel recently (not unsolicited, I just can’t remember why I’m getting them) and I’ve largely ignored them as they come with lots of others in a cloud. Won’t be ignoring them in future. My kind of photographer.

  • @ChesapeakeMensHealth
    @ChesapeakeMensHealth Před 8 měsíci

    I wish he had a link to the grey back drop he was talking about that would be great.

  • @DiviPhotos
    @DiviPhotos Před 7 lety

    very nice video Thanks!