Master Natural Backlight to Improve your Portrait Photography
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2018
- I hope you all enjoy today's video on an in depth explanation on how you can master my favourite natural lighting technique of backlight! Let me know if you want to see more of these "how to use natural light" videos in the comments :)
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Thank you so much for watching! xx - Jak na to + styl
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Thank you so much for watching!
I love that she doesn't waste time with an intro, just gets straight into it
Really? I watched for 4 mins without anything useful.
@@blues12bar60 same this is a pretty useless video just about her photos
@@mahteef how lol. Ofc shes showing her photos as examples (hint: its what her channel is all about bozo), and explains why to shoot backlit, pros and cons, what it means and how it affects your photos. If you didn't get anything out of this video, you have a learning disability.
The ability to use backlighting as well as you do is one of the things that makes you stand out from other photographers, the only person I think comes close is Irene Rudnyk. Done wrong it isn’t the best look which I have discovered when photographing wildlife from a hide (blind).
For landscapes we often shoot the light source itself with sunsets and sun stars. In those situations, when we want the foreground the be exposed correctly we bracket shots. With seascapes a reverse grad is the world’s greatest invention.
Another great video as always and Im really pleased you’ve got a sponsor now. For what I consider to be one of the best channels for understanding photography, talking sense and appreciating light you are massively undersubscribed.
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I almost never comment on CZcams vids, but you deserve serious kudos for this tutorial. I’ve searched for awhile for tutorials on this subject and everyone always leaves it so many important details. Thank you for being thorough and going over how and where to meter on the subject and then the tip of under exposing and bringing it back in post.
The more I do portrait photography the more I find myself using this backlit technique. Your photos always look so well lit, and I think I’m subconsciously just trying to emulate that lol. Thanks for all your tutorials and keep up the great work!
Thank you for this video. I have always loved back lit photos but always felt I needed a fill flash or reflector which is tough since I am usually alone (no assistant). Great tips. I would definitely love to see more videos like this. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE how you include examples when explaining. ❤️👍🏼📷
Hi Julia, I am a recent graphic design graduate and am helping my partner's sister build up her brand. She asked me for a photoshoot for her website, and I offered to help. I've got the most beautiful native australian park behind where I live, but I've never really done portrait shoots. With just 15 minutes before she arrived, I quickly looked up outshoot photography and landed on this video - such a lifesaver, and I feel that I have some absolutely gorgeous shots as a result of your tips. I have no idea that shooting into the light is the way to go, I would naturally have done the complete opposite! A big thank you - thought i'd just share my story with you, as I know I enjoy hearing it from my clients too :) Have a great day!
Thank you so much for making this (and other) videos available. I learned a lot about back light - natural reflector and post. Please contine your photo work as it is amazing
You have no idea the happiness and how my day is made when I get a notification that you have uploaded a video! Saturday I spent my day watching every single one of your videos! I remember reading a comment from a year ago that said “how do you only have 2,000 subscribers when you’re so great?” You’re just amazing Julia!
Ahhh you are amazing, you just made my day! Thank you 💛
@@juliatrotti and now we have 357K subscribers LOL🎉😜😎
I totally agree with you, Julia. I take pictures with backlight and I definitely underexpose at least one stop. Regarding the post-production, I totally agree with you. Thank you for sharing Julia! I am happy to see photographers who use the same technique as I do.
Thank you!
I am thankful to see your channel. I've been working as a portrait photographer for quite some time and your work makes me inspired to go out and shoot more projects. You are so generous to share your amazing talent thanks so much!
You are definitely my favorite female photographer ! Your contents are always improving and you are such a huge inspiration to lots of amateur photographers out there :D
Thank you so much!
Reno Moshavi my favourite too 😊Julia tips is so helpful I learn a lot from her 😊
Great video! Love when you explain not only your settings but your thought process. Great job! Thank you
I love this video Julia! Thank you for sharing these tips! I'm gonna practice more with them ❤❤ And more vids like this would be awesome
Julia! You're such a gifted teacher. Thank you.
You are a great photographer, you hints and techniques make me a envolve in my jobs, thank so much Julia...
I‘ve learnt so much from you, Julia! I‘m already experienced with LR and photography but still there are some knowledge gaps that you fill with your videos. Much love from Germany 😇❤️
You have become one of my favorite youtubers
Even though other photographers can also create beautiful natural back light images, but to teach it well, you are the one. Thanks for sharing Julia.
I give this video a 9/10 because you didn’t wear the hood up and show the cat ears lol
😂 The hood is only for those special people who tune into the live stream!
Ayy, love your reactions Ernest
I love this video! Thank you for sharing it. Yes please make more videos that go into depth of your shoot process. Very helpful!
Amazing Video Julia!!!! So useful!!!!!!! I took note of every single thing you said! Thanks a lot for sharing all these information...
Have a photo shoot coming up once we get some green on the trees and I’m totally using this. Thank you for the video and information. I’m newer to photography and your videos are a great resource for me
Thank you for always sharing! I love watching your videos.
wonderful video, well explained no questions left open...thanks a lot. definitly I am looking forward for more videos of this type.
This is another GREAT tips and advise for outdoor portraiture using natural light without reflector. THANKS!
i LOVE that you put the iso shutter speed & aperture in every example !!
Thanks alot Julia for taking time explaining yr technics and tips. Im a begginer and apperciate yr style and the way explain things. Yr a great photographer and great person.
You definitely have a great way of explaining concepts to photographers of all levels!
Thank you, Julia. I learning a bunch of new skills. I am just doing photography as a hobby.
I just love your tutorials and how to the point they are. Love the before and after shots as well. You’re definitely my favorite photographer to watch & learn from on CZcams! Thank you for sharing!
ahhhh thank you so much julia ❤
I almost gave up on photography but thanks to you, changed my mind for sure 👍💯... 🔥
You are a refreshing teacher of your craft. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that is so easy to grasp. I look forward to taking what I have learned from you in this backlighting tutorial and practice, practice, practice!!!🌞
Great video! Very helpful and relaxed. Please keep it up! .Thank you Julia!
Excellent video with some great information. Thank you for sharing. This style is not my typical style but now I really want to try it.
Agree with you big time in regards to blown out highlights and dark shadows.
Yes please more videos like this! Love you💕💕💕💕
Love it Julia! Great detailed video!
Many thanks for posting Julia; some great tips for me / us who are learning and finding our way with still photography !
My favorite photographer, great helpful tips! thank you
Very nicely explained. Love your English.... backlit photos are always very powerful and just beautiful in general....and.... very easy to do as well
Thanks, I am going to have a go at backlight photography, and your videos are really well structured and give great information about what needs to be done. I love how you do not over complicate things, and have good simple steps people can try out.
Thank you so much for making these videos, it inspires me every time I watch them and gives me the information I want without it being overwhelming, which I find happens to me when I am watching other photography videos online... and then I get discouraged....but You make it so easy to understand and you share all of your methods and camera information ... definitely gives a novice like myself confidence to continue on the portrait photography journey 💕 thank you so much Julia! Please keep these videos coming! They're truly a joy 🙌🏼
Thank you so much! 💛
Very informative, thank you! Helps a lot for an inexperienced photographer to know where to start.
these past few days i have been watching your videos non stop and i have learned so many things from you. i have tried high frequency/low frequency editing in photoshop for the first ever tome and i have also learned how to focus quickly for moving subjects, and i have learned so much!
That makes me so happy to hear!
Another awesome video Julia. Thank you!!
you are great... great explanations ...im pleased becuse i seem to be doing it all the right way... amazing being able to bring back the shadows etc in post these days with the amazing cameras out there...
Love your videos, Julia!
Thank you for your tips. Explained perfectly.
Thanks, and yes I want to learn more about the use of natural light
Excellent sense of style ... Thank you for the informative content
8:00 yeah i think it is really important to not "destroy" your photo with HDR looks. In my opinion HDR really takes away the mood of a picture. Great work as usual Julia :)
Thank you 😊
Julia, this is exactly what I was looking for less gear and better photos, thank you so much for sharing...
Very helpful, good photos, thank you Julia!
Love your photos, never miss any of your videos! ❤️So interesting and explained really well. Can’t wait for the next video and more tips! Also, would like to see a video on cameras, your favorites and why? 😉
Great video. Very well explained and showcased. Many thanks got the info!
Great video!!! There are so many long photography tutorials on youtube explaining the exact same thing, however you manage to cram both gear, shooting and editing into one video in under 10 minutes and yet it all makes so much sense! Loved it!😊👍🏻
Thank you so much!
You are my favourite photographer,love you ❤️❤️❤️
Loved this video. Please more like this about your natural light techniques. I find it way helpful. Thanks again for all your great videos.
Thank you!
Thank you so much this will help me a lot as an amateur photographer. Keep doing 👍
Thanks for the great tips about your favourite lenses to use!
You are the best photographer for natural light and backlight photos on CZcams. Keep it up.
Patrick NY agreed. Just found her and I feel SUPER blessed. Amazing 💕💕💕
Seems like one of the most advanced techniques of photography, yet you made it extremely easy to comprehend! This is one of the best videos about photography, EVER!
Thank you!!
Thank you for the guidance! I love your videos!!
Love your videos, great help!
I'd like to see more of these videos about using natural light, and I'd really love to see you put out a video about deliberately using lens flare. Once the flare crosses over from nuisance to compositional element, it can be tricky to get exactly where you want while also keeping the rest of the composition where you want.
I love that idea! I'll try and make a video about that soon :)
I come to this channel again and again just to hear that soothing voice though I am not even interested in portrait photography. ,😀
MY INSPIRATION! 💖💖💖
I am a fan of your portrait style! Very useful info thanks👍
Favourite photographer ❤️
Great tips. Would definitely want more of such video..
Great tip about the low sun. So important for that look.
reflection and opposite light is fantastic
Wow your tips are sooo helpful!
I really really love your works...
love your video Julia.
Thanks, Julia. I was struggling with backlight photography for quite some time. Got the clarity and will work on it.
I'm glad I could help! 😊
I would love to see more videos on how to, especially behind the scenes at photo shoots and lightroom editing!! Great video!!
I saw a few of your video and had questions, this video explains them. Liked and subscribed!
So how do you know when the exposure is right for your subject skin?
I've always wanted to know how this technique works. I will certainly practice on my next photoshoot. You are my favorite photographer Julia, you're such a inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you :) Hope you get some amazing results!
great info and well explained, thanks for posting
Love your videos Julia. I learned so much in these 9 and a half minutes.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Great tips.
Yes please more video with explanation are awesome :)
I really love your portraits
Great video very informative and to the point as usual.
Great info!!!
I love your photography and YOUR AUDIO IS SO CRIPSYYYYYYY
Really fantastic content! Thank you for what you do
Haha thanks so much!!
Jess Dixon l b bu
Beautiful shots!
Thank u for this i love natural light shooting
I love shooting in backlight the most and I would love to hear more in depth information from you:)
Awesome tips!!! You've got yourself a new fan ;)
Thank you for uploading this video...very helpful!!!
Wow! Beautiful photos- so great to see that it’s possible to take quality photos during mid day.
Thank you so much!
I like your work,so natural and stylish:)
I'm on the same page most of the time. I do shoot for B&W so there are times I need the harsh light to create the edginess in my images. That being said even then I do like to implore back lighting but with some type of reflector so I can get the look I am trying to achieve. AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR YOUR KEEN INSIGHTS! I love your work!
you are amazing 🤧🤧🤧
Yes very informative. Thank you
I got a 35mm 1.4 because of you! Keep up the great work!