Thanks for sharing your BTS with details about the light, and the motivation for why you do it. Would have been great to see a few examples of the feathering in effect, but perhaps that is in another of your videos?
Hi Nathan, I really enjoy your videos as I'm new to studio lighting. One small piece of advice is to acknowledge the model at the start of the video...."this is lovely Alena (or whoever)" and go and stand near them to make them feel included, relaxed and appreciated. Our photographs of people are nothing without, ummm, people! cheers, Guy
Great work there man! Thanks, it gave me lots of ideas. Plus, lil fact back in the day was impossible to lay on the light the way the model does cause tungsten lights were hot af, instant burn, so quite surreal thing.
Nathan Elson is King! Thank you so much for your latest Film-Preset-Pack - what a spectacular special offer - keep up your major work and best wishes from germany
Awesome video man!!! I've been working with lighting in this way for quite some time. Good to see someone out there that can put it all together on video and help out others.
superb video, thanks for the details.. it is almost unbelievable how good is the image from straight out of the camera.. the colours, and her skin is too perfect :)
Just subscribed, coming from your shoot with Irene. I loved your work at the beginning of the video. These tutorials are gold. Keep the good work and I hope you will have more subscribers soon.
Nick Schulman thanks. Honestly I haven’t done a lot in terms of CZcams content, so there hasn’t been much to follow me for, but that is changing now. Lots more coming down the pipe.
I'm late to the party as well, bit discovered one of your more recent tutorials, followed and have watched nearly all of them. Great job in front of the camera - engaging, informative, and the right balance of personality and technical discussion. I appreciate that you take the time to explain why. Nice job! Also, where did you get that stage light shell?????
Thanks Christopher, I appreciate the kind words :) As for the stage light, another photographer at the studio (3 of us run it) found it and repurposed it into a decoration for the studio so I've used it in a couple of my concepts. I have no idea where they found it though.
Agree. Surprised you don't have more subscribers. I like videos like this: short and packed with useful info that can be easily digested. Not really a fan of the 20, 30, 60 min videos that sometimes have the same content over and over. Good Job!
Great set up, great explanation, good understanding. I don't know why it's still a trend in US & CAN to over-retouched the skin of those human being. They have epiderm ffs. Cheers mate.
This was an amazing video! Please post more like this! Just found your channel it’s golden. Love it! If your ever in Toronto I’d love to take some lessons one on one to learn high key fashion lighting
Absolutely fantastic Nathan....this is a real good look.....just subbed too...can you tell me what cam you shot this on and what was your profile/picture style settings were please. Keep up the good work!!!
Ewen Lewis thanks man. Not sure why IG would go out of sync, but if there is anything that is consistent about various platforms, it’s that they are inconsistent :)
I know you black and white is your style but I think its especially important to have color when you are trying sell a backdrop and preset packs. I think it would be really nice to have color for these shoots.
Color review of the backdrop here: czcams.com/video/yggsE1XYyOE/video.html (btw, I'm not selling the backdrops) and you can see the preset work (both colour and black and white) in my latest video. Cheers -Nate
Nice vlog Nathan, I just discovered you form Irene's channel and the photoshoot she did with you... it was great, she is amazing, this is the first video from your channel I watch and I really liked they way you explained the lighting there... I love photography and I'm in a learning process, trying to understand/learn light, I follow a lot of photographers but none of them explain why they setup their lighting the way you did here... so thanks to that I immediately subscribed to your channel and will see what else I can learn from you and get inspired... I following you on Instagram as well, you'll see me there as @iSpanglish. cheers!
I'm so glad I found you in Instagram again. I missed your videos. This one was so good. Question though. If you shoot at 1/160 or 200 you can still see the constant light that bright at f8?
I just picked one up. Search for Mole Richardson or ARRI light. The larger one he had can be pretty expensive, although it might have been cheaper if it was just the shell. The one I got was a Mole Richardson 407 Baby Solarspot. Not as big, decent enough for a prop. Paid $150 including the rolling stand.
Hi Nathan i watch all your Videos and you never Mention ones the Einstein lighting just i want to know why you talked pretty much about every gear you have.... Thx...
I'm not using Einstein lighting anymore, including in this video ;) I'm now shooting with the Strobepro X600Pro lights (same as the Godox AD600 Pro). A review on them will be coming in time.
Kevin Queen i don’t think it’s supposed to be earth shattering or life changing but this is a printable look that art buyers or high end b2c clients would pay thousands for. It sounds like a) you don’t have the skill to even begin trying this & that’s ok. b) it’s printable work that will get you more work!! I don’t see where the problem is guy? You just got a free recipe for your tool box and you’re complaining..😂😂
Thanks for watching guys!
Check the blog for more BTS photos: www.nathanelson.com/blog/vanity-fair-inspired-lighting
Cheers
-Nate
Thanks for sharing your BTS with details about the light, and the motivation for why you do it. Would have been great to see a few examples of the feathering in effect, but perhaps that is in another of your videos?
You knocked it out of the ball park... gorgeous
Thanks Jerry! Much appreciated.
I'm here 2 years later, but I got so hype after your intro! Great video and details. Thank you for sharing.
still wondering what's the title of the intro... hmmm
Hi Nathan, I really enjoy your videos as I'm new to studio lighting. One small piece of advice is to acknowledge the model at the start of the video...."this is lovely Alena (or whoever)" and go and stand near them to make them feel included, relaxed and appreciated. Our photographs of people are nothing without, ummm, people! cheers, Guy
I could, but at the same time, I don't think my lack of intro makes them feel any less included or appreciated :)
01:23 - That is one hell of a cup!!! )
Haha I like a big latte :)
Love this concept. I need to find an old head like that
I'm not even sure where it came from, but ya, it's super handy.
Very good shots Nathan! Awesome video!
Manny G thank ya
As always .. a great tutorial .. thanks, Nathan !
Thanks Terry! Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent!
Thanks for showing the more creative aspect Nathan. The end results were exquisite. I'm with Nick, you should have more subscribers.
Thanks man, much appreciated
Cool stuff dude! I`m gonna binge on your channel now
Great work there man! Thanks, it gave me lots of ideas. Plus, lil fact back in the day was impossible to lay on the light the way the model does cause tungsten lights were hot af, instant burn, so quite surreal thing.
Nathan Elson is King! Thank you so much for your latest Film-Preset-Pack - what a spectacular special offer - keep up your major work and best wishes from germany
Glad you're enjoying them!
Cheers
-Nate
I'm a strobe man myself but those shots were excellent. Very Nice Work.
Best intro music on youtube
Awesome video man!!! I've been working with lighting in this way for quite some time. Good to see someone out there that can put it all together on video and help out others.
that intro thooooo
superb video, thanks for the details.. it is almost unbelievable how good is the image from straight out of the camera.. the colours, and her skin is too perfect :)
Perks of using models with great skin ;)
Lovely looks. Thank you for demo.
Thanks for watching!
Just subscribed, coming from your shoot with Irene. I loved your work at the beginning of the video. These tutorials are gold. Keep the good work and I hope you will have more subscribers soon.
Thanks!
Master at it again. Thank you for sharing the BTS
Thanks for watching!
5:05 WOW!
Thanks!
Awesome video Nathan! Just found your from Irene's new vid! Looking forward to binging on some of your other content! Cheers from Boston my friend!
Beauty, thanks for checking it out :)
Beautiful image, and great BTS.
Thank you. Love to see more.
Why don’t you have more subscribers? Great content.
Nick Schulman thanks. Honestly I haven’t done a lot in terms of CZcams content, so there hasn’t been much to follow me for, but that is changing now. Lots more coming down the pipe.
Exactly what I was thinking! Nice production, delivery and content. Well done
This is quality content damm.
Thanks Carlos, much appreciated.
Love thes videos. I don't even do portraiture, but I love learning how lighting works!
Thanks man, light is everything, regardless of what type of photography you do ;)
Very nice lighting setup, your result was on the money great tutorial!
Thanks a lot!
I'm late to the party as well, bit discovered one of your more recent tutorials, followed and have watched nearly all of them. Great job in front of the camera - engaging, informative, and the right balance of personality and technical discussion. I appreciate that you take the time to explain why. Nice job! Also, where did you get that stage light shell?????
Thanks Christopher, I appreciate the kind words :) As for the stage light, another photographer at the studio (3 of us run it) found it and repurposed it into a decoration for the studio so I've used it in a couple of my concepts. I have no idea where they found it though.
Agree. Surprised you don't have more subscribers. I like videos like this: short and packed with useful info that can be easily digested. Not really a fan of the 20, 30, 60 min videos that sometimes have the same content over and over. Good Job!
Superb video Nathan. Your work is an inspiration!
Thank you Debabrata :)
Great set up, great explanation, good understanding. I don't know why it's still a trend in US & CAN to over-retouched the skin of those human being. They have epiderm ffs. Cheers mate.
Short and yet so informative! Great!
Richard Reed that’s always the plan ;) thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing and Awesome SOOC images Nathan!
Thanks man, much appreciated.
I LOVE your intro and music choice for it!
GREAT vidio dude!!!
Always love the BTS stuff bud! Great job as per usual!!!
Thanks buddy.
This was an amazing video! Please post more like this! Just found your channel it’s golden. Love it!
If your ever in Toronto I’d love to take some lessons one on one to learn high key fashion lighting
Oh my, oh my!!!
i want more video from you... i love to watch kind of stuff
subscribed jus coz the intro too dope!!
Really cool, many thanks 👏
Never seen you before, really liked this video, can’t wait to see more, I wish I could sub twice, that’s how good this is! Thanks for the video!
nice videos! love your style of work! new subscriber here! keep up man!
Thanks man!
Amazing.
Woo really gr8 work :) Thank you for sharing this (y)
Great video, and nice images!
Thank ya!
Hey, excelentes tutorials... Dónde podré conseguir un esqueleto del Fresnel para mi estudio? . México.
That Fresnel shell looks like an old Mole Richardson. Where did you get it? Thanks.
Thanks a lot ❤️
Great video and tips Nathan. Can you make a photoshop tutorial for this shoot?
There wasn't much done in PS other than some dodge and burn. Most of the edit is the color grade which is a Lr edit.
Absolutely fantastic Nathan....this is a real good look.....just subbed too...can you tell me what cam you shot this on and what was your profile/picture style settings were please. Keep up the good work!!!
Great vid and results! Not sure why but the playback on IG had issues with audio sync in some places.
Ewen Lewis thanks man. Not sure why IG would go out of sync, but if there is anything that is consistent about various platforms, it’s that they are inconsistent :)
Nathan Elson True say, my friend!
That was very nice - “subscribeD” 👍🏾
Thank ya
I know you black and white is your style but I think its especially important to have color when you are trying sell a backdrop and preset packs. I think it would be really nice to have color for these shoots.
Color review of the backdrop here: czcams.com/video/yggsE1XYyOE/video.html (btw, I'm not selling the backdrops) and you can see the preset work (both colour and black and white) in my latest video.
Cheers
-Nate
sick!
Where’d you find the shell?
How do you make the pictures look like paintings?
Lighting
Nice vlog Nathan, I just discovered you form Irene's channel and the photoshoot she did with you... it was great, she is amazing, this is the first video from your channel I watch and I really liked they way you explained the lighting there... I love photography and I'm in a learning process, trying to understand/learn light, I follow a lot of photographers but none of them explain why they setup their lighting the way you did here... so thanks to that I immediately subscribed to your channel and will see what else I can learn from you and get inspired... I following you on Instagram as well, you'll see me there as @iSpanglish. cheers!
Thank ya, and yes, going forward I will be doing a lot more explaining as to why I set my lights the way I do. Thanks for following along!
Another D800 shooter!
I was.... up until about 2 weeks ago :)
You show all color graded ones and at the end snapped one and said color graded?! We do this trick too ;)
Hello, nice shootings! Thanks. PS Where to find amazing background like this ?
Great bts. What about the music of video? Its really cool
Where did you find the fresnel light shell? I can't find any
Another photographer at the studio brought it in. Not sure where it actually came from.
I'm so glad I found you in Instagram again. I missed your videos. This one was so good. Question though. If you shoot at 1/160 or 200 you can still see the constant light that bright at f8?
Jeff Jean thanks man. I had to bump my ISO up to 400 and my shutter speed was down to 1/80 of a second.
loved it...... what's that noise? Me clicking the subscribe button.
Great video! I've been looking for one of the old school lights for a long time. Any idea where to find one and what exactly would it be called?
I just picked one up. Search for Mole Richardson or ARRI light. The larger one he had can be pretty expensive, although it might have been cheaper if it was just the shell. The one I got was a Mole Richardson 407 Baby Solarspot. Not as big, decent enough for a prop. Paid $150 including the rolling stand.
whats the title of your intro? great work BTW! :)
Where can I get that video light shell
I get asked that all of the time, and it was just a lucky find that another guy at the studio came across and we repainted it.
where did you buy the vintage spotlight?
What is your opinion about the X-H1? Did you already shoot with it Nathan?
I haven't even seen one in the flesh yet.
wow
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi...What band is the intro? Thanks! ;)
Nice contant, just subbed. I'd like you to make more BTS videos, posing and lighing stuff :) Thanks
Why BNW?
Why not?
What were the sizes of the modifiers?
Al Espinosa looks like a 28 in(ish) collapsible beauty dish and a 5 ft parabolic umbrella with a diffuser
Camera used?
4:56 ;)
Nathan Elson oops
Just discovered you on youtube. Great content. As a beginner it helps me a lot and motivates. Thank you @jwkfotografie Jan Willem Kooi
Hi Nathan i watch all your Videos and you never Mention ones the Einstein lighting just i want to know why you talked pretty much about every gear you have....
Thx...
I'm not using Einstein lighting anymore, including in this video ;)
I'm now shooting with the Strobepro X600Pro lights (same as the Godox AD600 Pro).
A review on them will be coming in time.
Not really interesting, or new
coming from someone who's never created anything by the looks of things
@@NathanElson great one more guy who thinks he's boss running a YT channel, great way to accept CC
@@kevinqueen6246 I'm willing to bet the only thing you've ever created is CC. Move along.
Kevin Queen i don’t think it’s supposed to be earth shattering or life changing but this is a printable look that art buyers or high end b2c clients would pay thousands for. It sounds like a) you don’t have the skill to even begin trying this & that’s ok. b) it’s printable work that will get you more work!! I don’t see where the problem is guy? You just got a free recipe for your tool box and you’re complaining..😂😂