MUST HAVE Photography Products for Beginners

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2020
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    In today's video I go over all the products I recommend for beginner photographers that I found helpful when I first started!
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    Stool amzn.to/2YBfb8l
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    SD Card Holder amzn.to/31nkjyQ
    CF Card Holder amzn.to/2VnjGl5
    Iridescent Wrapping Paper amzn.to/3iaXa8w (probably cheaper at a convenience store tbh)
    Zeiss Cleaning Wipes amzn.to/2Vq4Jyt
    Bamboo Tablet amzn.to/2NCImBL
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    Back Cover amzn.to/388Kyuk
    Star Filter (MAKE SURE TO BUY THE RIGHT SIZE FOR YOUR LENS! You need to look up what star filter size for what exact lens. The one I have is a Hoya 8 Star 72mm but it depends on what lens you're using)
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Komentáře • 312

  • @PlayFactoryYT
    @PlayFactoryYT Před 4 lety +204

    who else’s first purchased lens was a 50mm 🤔 ?
    EDIT: we also make photography/videography content and we love jessica content, we recently recreated a famous kid cudi album cover. we're still small but every sub counts. thank you :)

    • @ROBX_
      @ROBX_ Před 4 lety +1

      yep 🙏🏾

    • @MIZZIJR
      @MIZZIJR Před 4 lety +2

      It was my first prime. I love it when I'm not in the street.

    • @HokageAlex
      @HokageAlex Před 4 lety +1

      Same lmao

    • @jasonp5142
      @jasonp5142 Před 4 lety +2

      Me. I'm using it now. jason_klein95 on IG if you want to see my photos 😂😂😂. I'm still practicing

    • @eugenedonguines5217
      @eugenedonguines5217 Před 4 lety +1

      Yup solid game changer

  • @itsnotgeorges5935
    @itsnotgeorges5935 Před 4 lety +377

    PRO TIP - If the 1.4 lens is above your budget, I recommend the F/1.8 lens
    It’s cheaper and it gives you basically the same result. ❤️

    • @prateekpujara5742
      @prateekpujara5742 Před 3 lety +11

      Yeah 50mm 1.8 will be atleast go to for the beginners 1.4 will be much expensive

    • @nasilemak868
      @nasilemak868 Před 3 lety +7

      This^
      Don't forget also to check out 3rd party makes like Yongnuo

    • @choumikac9467
      @choumikac9467 Před 3 lety +1

      Nasi Lemak do you know more 3rd party lens brands?

    • @EvanGeed
      @EvanGeed Před 3 lety +1

      I did this and am impressed with the results, unless you're doing close macros it's pretty versatile. I don't usually go below f/2-4 for portraits anyway.

    • @khangraw
      @khangraw Před 3 lety +1

      @@choumikac9467 If you're looking for an f1.4 prime lens, check out Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC.Great lens but underestimate.

  • @gnatlou
    @gnatlou Před 4 lety +87

    I've been retouching my images for well over 10 years and I've only just got a wacom tablet... it's a game changer! I feel like I've been retouching on hard mode my entire life!

  • @nymphus6386
    @nymphus6386 Před 4 lety +151

    All those people commenting about their experience and I'm here like " How do I add a new layer in Photoshop " lmao

    • @bathroomdiaries5393
      @bathroomdiaries5393 Před 4 lety +4

      LOOOL it takes time dnt give up

    • @nymphus6386
      @nymphus6386 Před 4 lety +2

      @@bathroomdiaries5393 Lmao thanks that's sweet 😂

    • @joanneny8638
      @joanneny8638 Před 4 lety +2

      Me too.

    • @jaskaranzworld
      @jaskaranzworld Před 3 lety +3

      Just left click on background laye and click on duplicate layers 😊

    • @josealberto9377
      @josealberto9377 Před 3 lety +1

      There’s a book you can probably buy or check out or something it teaches you about photoshop it’a not to difficult to understand

  • @tHaH4x0r
    @tHaH4x0r Před 4 lety +100

    I think "Must haves for beginners" really depends on what you want to shoot.
    If you are inclined towards portraits, you'd sooner go for a 50mm prime and a flash/reflector
    If you are more towards sports it would sooner be a tele lens
    If you are more towards landscapes it would be a tripod
    etc

  • @PC-zu6jm
    @PC-zu6jm Před 4 lety +38

    Is it bad that I love when Jess jokes abt not having friends bc it’s so relatable 😭 id so be her friend thooo🥺

  • @wookiee.gunner
    @wookiee.gunner Před 4 lety +39

    Along with a card holder I use two battery holders. I got a set that had the logo in white. I colored one logo with green sharpie and one with a red sharpie. Charged batteries go in the green one, used batteries go in the red one. Gives me something similar to your card holder trick but with my batteries.

  • @livialivwu
    @livialivwu Před 4 lety +109

    Not a beginner watching, thinking I won’t splurging on products bc im already broke. Ten minutes later I’m on Amazon with a full cart.

  • @geovannaqueiroz3264
    @geovannaqueiroz3264 Před 4 lety +49

    I’ve watched all of Jess’s videos and I’m looking forward to another❤️

  • @4lezcollection
    @4lezcollection Před 3 lety +11

    If you haven't already, can you release a video of where you started? As in, going back and looking at the photos you first took when you first started pursuing photography, or when you were a beginner. I'd love to see how you and your journey started!

  • @j.veridy4287
    @j.veridy4287 Před 3 lety +41

    Jessica: you can find this lens so cheap on eBay.
    eBay: order now for just $597.00
    Me:

  • @AyoSosanya
    @AyoSosanya Před 3 lety +43

    You dont need most of these props as a beginner. When you're starting out the main thing is learning about photography and how to create good images. Once you've done that then you can start adding other tools to up your game or to join a niche.
    All you need is a camera body, a decent lens (maybe a prime and a cheap zoom so you can learn different focal lengths and apertures) a second battery and an sd card.

  • @lisawilliams1750
    @lisawilliams1750 Před 4 lety +1

    Jessica you are just so much fun and have such great advice. You're just a pleasure to watch!

  • @renekennis6992
    @renekennis6992 Před 4 lety +2

    thanks for this! reall helpfulll. also I love how your eyeshadow matches the background! 🤩

  • @witchflower1716
    @witchflower1716 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh, thanks a lot for the new video!
    I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment, but I’m so soooo thankful for your videos. To be honest, they kinda saved me. I can’t describe how many nights I’ve spent in my room processing raw images in lightroom and feeling really lonely, but thanks to you it has changed. I rewatched most of your videos, like, 10 times and I often listen to them while editing photos (for some reason it really comforts me and I feel less lonely/helpless). I know it probably sounds too sentimental, but I hope you don’t mind it. So, thanks again, Jessica! I really appreciate your hard work and effort

  • @jasonp5142
    @jasonp5142 Před 4 lety +6

    You're my inspiration. I just started photography a month ago. And I always watch your videos

    • @Fifthimagez
      @Fifthimagez Před 4 lety +1

      Hello I’m new too only been shooting for 6 month’s now I love it there’s so much to learn and it’s fun!! Good luck with everything 😊

  • @celi.araceli
    @celi.araceli Před 4 lety +4

    Did my first shoot today as a beginner for a small church ceremony. Needed this video! Only had one lens with me smh at myself. I've seen a lot of good reviews for 50mm.

  • @detroitcommercialphotovide148

    When cleaning your lenses do NOT use the liquid cleaners! They break down the adveshives that help hold the glass in place on your expensive lens. If you need moisture just breath on lens than wipe with lense cloth.

  • @kirthanakunalan406
    @kirthanakunalan406 Před 3 lety +1

    Your videos are really helpful for me as a beginner photographer :D Watching all your videos made me learned a lot of things about being a photographer and thank you so much for that!

  • @coltonkleins
    @coltonkleins Před 4 lety +26

    When you say you don't have any friends, i felt that 🥺

  • @user-dc5oz7tj4b
    @user-dc5oz7tj4b Před 4 lety +1

    Very helpful video...keep up the good job Jessica ❤️

  • @elisachavez7089
    @elisachavez7089 Před 4 lety +1

    I love you Jess!! Your videos are always so helpful 🙌🏽

  • @gabrielkevincarrascalbulat7384

    yup, putting back the reflector is a skill, totally agree with you on that

  • @gabrielaestrada7295
    @gabrielaestrada7295 Před 3 lety

    i haven’t finished the video but i just had to comment i love your personality and you are amazing at giving tips!!! love your channel!!!

  • @duplipixphotography4427
    @duplipixphotography4427 Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome I've been overwhelmed because we are trying to shoot products and man this helped me alot.. thank you soomuch

  • @cruz02305
    @cruz02305 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought the Wacom tablet thank you! Such a learning curve, definitely will need some practice.

  • @unonight3499
    @unonight3499 Před 3 lety

    I'm definitely going to get the cardholder, lens filter and the paper!

  • @eserv88
    @eserv88 Před 4 lety +143

    Why did I have to close one eye to know that my eyes don’t zoom? Lol

    • @SiennaJoske
      @SiennaJoske Před 4 lety

      😂

    • @deepu_btbx
      @deepu_btbx Před 4 lety +3

      I was thinking why no one pointed that out 😂😂

    • @roseaverina
      @roseaverina Před 4 lety

      this was literally the first thing i thought off once she pointed out that our eyes cant zoom just like a prime lens 😂

    • @eserv88
      @eserv88 Před 4 lety

      sisterleonella is it weird that i occasionally use both. I like to see what’s in and out of the frame

    • @alexandrag.5627
      @alexandrag.5627 Před 3 lety +1

      I think it's because the lens optics is like one eye. :)

  • @socalplantmama
    @socalplantmama Před 3 lety

    I love all these great tips thank you so much im about to dive into photography and ive watched a few you tube videos but you are soo helpful girl! Ty

  • @liannebyrne774
    @liannebyrne774 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Jessica...always Love you videos they are super helpful.....much love and appreciation from Ireland

  • @juanquispe3494
    @juanquispe3494 Před 4 lety

    It‘s very helpful that Jessica provided us a stool sample in the description box!

  • @gisselfigueroa2217
    @gisselfigueroa2217 Před 3 lety

    LOVE your makeup!!

  • @NVM_S
    @NVM_S Před 4 lety

    Thank you Jessica for all your video your channel is one of the reasons I started photography ✌

  • @emmastoner
    @emmastoner Před 4 lety

    I'm digging the pink eyeshadow!

  • @stevendiaz6903
    @stevendiaz6903 Před 3 lety

    Her make up is always on point!

  • @stephaniemarkham1846
    @stephaniemarkham1846 Před 3 lety

    paused to say, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge, tips, tricks with us I'm a beginner and im binge watching alllll your videos tonight! i found you on youtube last night and im so glad i did! ignore my punctuation im too lazy so correct the uppercases etc lol!

  • @Bob-Horse
    @Bob-Horse Před 4 lety

    Thanks Jessica, great advice. You’re looking gorgeous ♥️

  • @elleanamaryyy
    @elleanamaryyy Před 4 lety

    this is so helpful!! thank you💕

  • @antoniocastilla
    @antoniocastilla Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the ASMR bonus

  • @aundreacaballero4914
    @aundreacaballero4914 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos there more helpful than you know ! Thank you 💗

  • @renesevertson7534
    @renesevertson7534 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video/ refresher...thank you!

  • @alwaysyouramanda
    @alwaysyouramanda Před 4 lety

    I love your channel! You work so hard 😭❤️🔥

  • @rakhidutta5183
    @rakhidutta5183 Před 4 lety

    Great tips as always

  • @akbarsafarov7043
    @akbarsafarov7043 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video!! I love it

  • @tobyjakewright
    @tobyjakewright Před 4 lety

    hey! love the videos. keep up the great work 😊

  • @icanhasme
    @icanhasme Před 3 lety

    Bless you girl, you are an inspiration for me

  • @margaritapapastergiou539
    @margaritapapastergiou539 Před 4 lety +1

    Jessica can you make a video on how to retouch pictures? I'm really interested and you are the only person I trust ❤️

  • @kimberlyavalos5738
    @kimberlyavalos5738 Před 4 lety +1

    Jess your amazing thank your for the video ♥️♥️👍

  • @mohamadhendawy7524
    @mohamadhendawy7524 Před 4 lety +3

    07:42 I'm dying, Jessica went straight to the point😂😂😂😂😂

  • @palletbrushstroke8013
    @palletbrushstroke8013 Před 4 lety

    Just coming at the right time, appreciated

  • @ADivaForLife
    @ADivaForLife Před 4 lety +1

    Love this video.. thank you 🙏🏽., you didn’t link the external flash you where holding??

  • @Ken-ns7yz
    @Ken-ns7yz Před 4 lety +2

    Getting my first camera on Monday Nikon d5200 with Nikon DX 35mm 1.8 👏🏾👏🏾 finally 😭💖

  • @bathroomdiaries5393
    @bathroomdiaries5393 Před 4 lety

    LOVE YOU FOR THIS

  • @xjfsvx
    @xjfsvx Před 3 lety

    you are a mood, seriouslyyy

  • @Sawta
    @Sawta Před 4 lety +1

    Cool list! There's some stuff othere I hadn't considered before, but will probably look into down the line.
    Personally, I would have put good quality SD cards as number one on the list, but maybe that's just kind of assumed? I thought it's worth mentioning regardless. If your card is unreliable, it doesn't matter how good your shots are. So don't cheap out, and always keep some backups! Keep one in the glove box, one in the trunk, one in your pocket, and one (or two) in your camera.
    As for filters, I would just suggest that if your photos aren't looking great afterwards, consider the quality of the filter that you put on. If you've got a 3k$ lens covered by a 25$ ND filter, your results are probably not going to look as good as they could. Filters are also another thing you're going to have to clean regularly, so if you're using them for a paid gig, keep it on your cleaning rotation. Filters can help for the right situation, but keep in mind the issues they can add, too. Whenever I use one, I try to take at least as many shots without it, so I have a "clean" backup.

  • @lauren6485
    @lauren6485 Před 4 lety

    on a side note Jessicaaaa your makeuppppp 👑😍

  • @NickFaulkner
    @NickFaulkner Před 3 lety +1

    Really good tips.

  • @nikkibatts3580
    @nikkibatts3580 Před 3 lety

    thanks for sharing as always off topic: where’d you get your necklace?

  • @jynclr
    @jynclr Před 3 lety +2

    I have a 50mm f/1.4 for my Nikon D750. I absolutely LOVE IT! There's a reason it's called "The Nifty Fifty." I keep that on my camera for spontaneous shots.

    • @jynclr
      @jynclr Před 3 lety

      Also, love those individual lens wipes. I use them as well.

  • @farah059
    @farah059 Před 3 lety +7

    Me: * has been shooting for at least a couple years *
    Also me: * watches this anyway cuz Jessica is awesome and I might learn something new *

  • @maddieboucher5639
    @maddieboucher5639 Před 4 lety

    Oh and perhaps beginners could think about what platform to send their galleries through. If they plan to do portraits of people and send photos to them. 🤷‍♀️ I started out using Dropbox but since found an easier way to send client galleries through. There’s plenty affordable options out there. Some of which include Pic Time, Pixieset, Pass, Shootproof, etc. Great video Jessica!

  • @sarbaniroy8389
    @sarbaniroy8389 Před 4 lety

    Mam I am a great fan of u photography style and u inspire me to be a photographer
    😊😊😍😍

  • @magdalenap.5276
    @magdalenap.5276 Před 4 lety

    Realy good tips 😉

  • @ozymandias7511
    @ozymandias7511 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Jessica

  • @hanifhalimi
    @hanifhalimi Před 4 lety

    first time hearing and seeing a star filter.
    thanks!

  • @omaraiwilliams6828
    @omaraiwilliams6828 Před 4 lety +1

    this video would’ve been helpful a month ago but i’m glad i’m seeing it now cause i probably would just brought zoom lenses

  • @rickson50
    @rickson50 Před 3 lety

    I did not know about those star filters. That's so cool. Just checked and they're around $22 on b&H. Will definitely be buying one. I wonder If I can get a bigger filter and attach somehow to smaller diameter lenses. Maybe tape, haha

  • @rudyquezada7088
    @rudyquezada7088 Před 4 lety

    Very new to photography, just bought 50mm 1.8 and a 75-300mm, next week ordering an 85mm 1.8 and camera bag.

  • @TheGreatLoco
    @TheGreatLoco Před 3 lety

    Wow, learned a lot from this video.

  • @Moonlight50540
    @Moonlight50540 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey I'm a beginner photographer this video was very helpful thank you. I just have a question, my camera is Canon EOS 2000D what lense would be the best for that camera.

  • @gltzddonut
    @gltzddonut Před 4 lety

    Also jesicca, I don't know where you got this from, but the on camera flash should in most cases be used off camera 😊 like using a cord. And with a diffuser softbox (a small one) to soften the light and give angles.

  • @radoslavnenchev8412
    @radoslavnenchev8412 Před 3 lety +2

    Can I use one of those cleaning wipes that are meant for my glasses to clean my camera lenses? Like, is it needed that the wipes are specifically intended for camera lenses?

  • @jc3528
    @jc3528 Před 3 lety +3

    I was wondering do you have any advice or tips for someone who want to begin an insta account for photography? I want to give it a try but I'm afraid that people will stol the pics etc
    I'm a big fan of yours live from Switzerland ❤️❤️ (like always your video are amazing and so helpful)

  • @stephaniemarkham1846
    @stephaniemarkham1846 Před 3 lety +3

    "i take care of it better than i take care of myself" i felt this hahaha

  • @Fifthimagez
    @Fifthimagez Před 4 lety

    Great video 😊

  • @moneecaperez7594
    @moneecaperez7594 Před 4 lety

    thank you! ❤

  • @JaneThatcher89
    @JaneThatcher89 Před 2 lety +1

    *Does a beginner photographer need a camera?* Did I miss that part somehow? I appreciate the content… I just thought a camera was the number 1 thing! Thanks so much, I love all these ideas!

  • @velicherry
    @velicherry Před 4 lety

    Thank you 🙌

  • @biancafeliciano5006
    @biancafeliciano5006 Před 3 lety

    Can you make a starter series I want to get into photography and I trust your knowledge because your photography is kind of what I would want mine to look like

  • @Lekza
    @Lekza Před 3 lety

    Thank You!

  • @abeera7338
    @abeera7338 Před 3 lety

    Thank you thank you thank you

  • @JoeyHoogendoorn
    @JoeyHoogendoorn Před 4 lety

    Those reflectors, you have to hold them on each side and then twist. Try one of those 150x200cm foldable backgrounds, it's a proper workout the first few times... Also if anyone is looking for a cheap flash, I personally have the Godox TT600 (manual flash) and have the X1T-C (for Canon) to be able to use the flash off-camera. Had no issues with it, so would recommend.

  • @mariacorreia5881
    @mariacorreia5881 Před 3 lety

    hi Jessica this was very useful. could you link the lenses too

  • @MackemDaniel97
    @MackemDaniel97 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Jessica, have you tried triangle reflectors that have a handle? Sooo good for shooting without an assistant

  • @IMads22
    @IMads22 Před 4 lety +3

    Oml the no-friend thing is so relatable 😂

  • @whoasusie
    @whoasusie Před 4 lety

    At first glance at the thumbnail, I thought you were holding up a Flex cup or whatever they call it (for menstrual cycles) and I thought this was going to be an experimental photography hacks video 😂 No hate Jessica! I love your channel and it's super helpful to me!

  • @johnanthonio8766
    @johnanthonio8766 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Jessica.

  • @lily2241
    @lily2241 Před 3 lety

    I have a question when taking a photo how do you look in to the camera to take it as the photographer, im finding it uncomfortable squinting at the moment is there a technique or do you have to get used to it

  • @dwananowak4878
    @dwananowak4878 Před 3 lety

    Do you keep your battery in your camera or take it out when not using it?

  • @marilynzanca7712
    @marilynzanca7712 Před 3 lety

    When taking a photo of a person do you expose for the sunset the add flash? For best exposure?

  • @albad3951
    @albad3951 Před 3 lety

    U r the most clutch person on my youtube 😍💸

  • @unonight3499
    @unonight3499 Před 3 lety

    Some things I'd like to add
    Softbox. A game changer if you want your own home studio. You can get different lightning and it's like 40$
    Tripod. Amazing if you don't have a pair of extra hands.

  • @TheBFamily12
    @TheBFamily12 Před 4 lety

    Can you make a wedding video/photography gear you use for that event please and 😊

  • @julieberryman6917
    @julieberryman6917 Před 3 lety

    What are the advantages of using a retouching tablet over an iPad Pro, with the Apple Pencil?

  • @gabrielshepard
    @gabrielshepard Před 3 lety

    Do you have a link to that flash?
    Trying to find it and there is several that look like it

  • @farihaashraf4402
    @farihaashraf4402 Před 4 lety

    What's is lighting setup behind you would you Plz make video on it

  • @senpaikeebs
    @senpaikeebs Před 4 lety

    Hey will you try out the new r5 and give us a review

  • @AngeloHinojosa
    @AngeloHinojosa Před 3 lety

    Is the round reflectors she's uses the 23in one from the link in the description or is it the bigger 43in one that Neewer offers?

  • @Demitrival
    @Demitrival Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much(:

  • @jacobep27
    @jacobep27 Před 4 lety

    Thank you