The Portrait Masters: My Creative Journey to Earning Fellow
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- See how I went from earning a score of 69 in my first round to winning GOLD with a score of 91 by my 4th round. And see all 153 portraits that led me to Fellow in just over 2 years with portraits I photographed in a home studio using up to three Canon EX600 Speedlites and my Canon Mark IV and Canon EOS R. I also share some valuable insights I wish I had known when I was getting started and along my journey. I earned FELLOW with 153 portraits made up of 1 Gold, 47 Silvers, 70 Bronze with Distinctions, 35 Bronzes and two scores of 69. I also won three categories and had 31 portraits in the Top 20’s.
This video is a MUST WATCH before you submit to The Portrait Masters. Sue Bryce Education has pioneered an incredible awards and accreditation program for photographers worldwide. She is the tide that is raising all boats in the photography industry. If you are not currently a student of her education, you should consider enrolling: suebryceeducation.com/
You can also view all my Portrait Masters portraits in one place on my website: nicolebonillaportrait.com/awa...
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I want to thank the following instructors and their online courses…
The Lighting Series with Felix Kunze: theportraitmasters.com/produc...
Painterly Portraits with Richard Wood: theportraitmasters.com/produc...
The Fashion Series with Lara Jade: theportraitmasters.com/produc... - Jak na to + styl
Just recently discovered your channel. Very inspiring video’s! After watching many other channel’s about portrait photography and lighting, I love the simplicity you use with your lighting and especially the results you accomplish. Thank you for sharing!! 🙏🏼📷
Such an inspiration, thank you.
Awe...thank you Stephen for sharing that with me!! I appreciate it :)
Amazing work! Thanks for your generous spirit in encouraging and sharing what you have worked so hard to learn with so many. Inspired and inspiring.
Thank you so much for the feedback! My heart is touched knowing you feel inspired :)
Thank you Nicole for sharing these valuable insights!
Tran, you're welcome :) Thank you for watching my video!
Thank you for this video !!
You are so welcome! :)
Brilliant! Congratulations!!!
thank you so much! :)
Incredible journey and thank you so much for sharing.
You are so welcome!! Thank you so much for the feedback :)
You are inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey
Hi Meyli, thank you so much! I hope sharing my journey can help others’ along theirs :)
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Most importantly, thank you for showing us what hard work and perserverance can do! As a relatively new photographer, I find inspiration in your story. Again, thank you and as we say in the Army "keep up the fires!" Many Blessings and congratulations!!!!
Awe...thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me! How exciting you are early in your journey. You have some amazing experiences ahead of you if you stick with it :)
Congrats! Excellent work!
thank you so much! :)
You are my new photographer inspiration! Your images as absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your journey and creative brain with us!
awe...thank you so much for sharing this with me! I'm honored :)
Congratulations. I just love your work.
Thank you so much for the feedback! I appreciate it :)
This was SO GOOD!! What an amazing journey! That was beyond helpful to see your actual progression! Your work is stunning and so thoughtful and creative! Thank you for this amazing peek in to how you reached masters.
Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm so glad you liked my video :)
Oh your work is gorgeous!
Thank you so much!
Outstanding 🤍
Thank you Gina! :)
Felicidades!!! Hermosas fotos!!! saludos desde Salta, Argentina!!!
thank you so much! :)
Congratulations! Your work is excellent and inspiring!
Thank you so much for the feedback and for watching my video! :)
Congratulations!!! Wow what an awesome journey! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the feedback! It was an incredible experience :)
your work is so amazing Nicole
Thank you so much for the feedback Oren! :)
Amazing work. Your creativity has no boundaries
Awe...thank you so much for the feedback! I really appreciate it :)
wow, wow, wow, just found you on youtube and your work is amazing, thinking you must have a huge prop warehouse. love your work, subscribing
awe...thank you and welcome!!
Wahnsinn. Deine Fotos sind einfach nur genial. Du hast viel mehr Aufmerksamkeit verdient!!!
Thank you so much! Please share my video :)
Love your portraits! I love Sue Bryce as well and I hope to join her education classes eventually.
Thank you so much! Yes, Sue Bryce is amazing!!
Saludos Cordiales desde la República de Nicaragua. La felicito por su bello trabajo y creatividad Fotográfica. Me ha inspirado a seguir estudiando practicando y hacer lo mejor para supermercado en labor. Soy fotógrafo y deseo mejorar mi trabajo. Muchas gracias por compartir. Bendiciones
Thank you so much! :) Greetings Nicaragua!!!
I was so happy for you when Sue called your name last round - reaching Fellow and your amazing category wins. I can always pick your images in the top 20 categories. Thank you for being so generous in sharing your behind the scenes videos. Your work is a huge inspiration for me. Last round, 1 of my images made it into a top 20 category, so looking forward to pushing my creativity and hopefully achieving a Silver next round. God bless you x
Hi Christina! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!! That's awesome you made it into a top 20!! YES, keep pushing...you'll get there :) It's interesting to hear you say you could pick out my portraits. Because I went into this with no idea of what my 'style' was and it evolved throughout the process :)
@@NicoleCarsonBonilla Thank you for your reply. I think that I can pick your images mainly due to your beautiful editing and soft lighting. Your clothes styling and posing definitely adds to your 'style'. In this video it was great to see the trajectory of your work in just a couple of years :)
Thank you so much for this!
You are so welcome! Have you submitted to The Portrait Masters yet?
@@NicoleCarsonBonilla no too scared. It’s on my goal list. Just got back from Imaging!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support!! :)
Congratulations!! You are so hardworking. Whats your secret for having so much energy and motivation to do such work? And so much of it!
Hi Dania, thank you so much for the feedback! Ha ha...some days I definitely have more energy than others :) I eat clean and try to exercise at least 4 days/week. Maybe that helps??? And I love photography so much it never feels like work :)
Congratulations Nicole! And thank you for the amazing video how did you achieved it . It's interesting journey. Well done!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked the video :)
@@NicoleCarsonBonilla I was just amazed what a hardworking person you are! It's a lot of work to create only one photoshoot and you created so many amazing photos! If I would be a judge I would give you all golds for all your photos)
@@yrcharmphoto haha...thank you so much! I will suggest you be a judge next time for sure :)
@@NicoleCarsonBonilla I don't think I am at this level yet 🤣🤣🤣 too much work to do
Hi. Where can I find your editing for your portraits?
I haven't shared the details of my editing process yet :) Stay tuned...
Go Cougs
Interesting, inspiring and pictures are amazing - unlike the hideous, annoying background music. Sorry. But will still follow you :)
Thank you so much for the feedback! I appreciate your note about the music. I will definitely take that into consideration in future videos :)