Improve your Portrait Photography with Color Harmony

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
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    I can’t stress the importance of this topic enough, because coordinating all of the elements in your shot is ultimately one of the most important things you will do on set as a photographer. So today's video will examine color theory and using a color wheel calculator to match wardrobe, props and backgrounds.
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Komentáře • 108

  • @wilsonudeagha2112
    @wilsonudeagha2112 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love how you don't rush things and speak at a moderate pace, which is super helpful to us to whom English is not native.
    Great video, packed with info. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 6 měsíci

      My pleasure! Thank you so much!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @kevinfranklin6382
    @kevinfranklin6382 Před 2 měsíci

    Its 2024 and this is one of the best videos I have seen to get a great overview of color harmonies! Thank you greatly John Gress!

  • @maf3695
    @maf3695 Před 3 lety +3

    The best tutorial I’ve seen in a long while. Thank you very much for sharing this with us! Excellent! F’ing excellent!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much! That’s great to hear 😁

  • @benard702
    @benard702 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks so much for this video. It has simplified my understanding of color pallets and how different colors can be combined for visual interest

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Ben! That’s great to hear.

  • @ph5740
    @ph5740 Před rokem

    John, again you make an amazing educational video. Perfect explanation - not too simple, not too complex

  • @raulakis35
    @raulakis35 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent as always John !! It helps a lot as I sometimes struggle with combination of colors 👍👍👍

  • @Isaypreach
    @Isaypreach Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you good brother I truly appreciate this as I needed to learn some color theory and ways to make it applicable to my photography. Bless ur ministry bro

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 2 lety

      You're very welcome! Thank you!

  • @MKSingh.06
    @MKSingh.06 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks John.. Merry Christmas all of you...

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 2 lety

      Thank you too! Merry Christmas!

  • @gphotographybyg
    @gphotographybyg Před 3 lety +1

    Memories of my color theory class... good info. Pairing colors together makes all the difference.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Thanks!! The little things are big things.

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina Před rokem

    Very much appreciated John! Another wonderful lesson for me! Good luck man!

  • @douglasbatistapereira
    @douglasbatistapereira Před 2 lety

    Awesome tutorial, hey john, you just gained another subscriber, thanks.

  • @MarkBennettCameraCrisis
    @MarkBennettCameraCrisis Před 3 lety +6

    Excellent. You will have a billion subscribers soon.

  • @smartphoto59
    @smartphoto59 Před 3 lety +2

    More wonderful tips, so much enjoy this video, simple concise / wonderful information, Kudos John!

  • @teresamoore6125
    @teresamoore6125 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this so much! Your really a big help! Excellent information

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks!

  • @KeysPete1
    @KeysPete1 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi John. Your friend from across the pond here. I love this upload. I've been using that webpage for some time myself when I need inspiration for a product that I might be shooting. What a bonus video this is for people. I will be starting to shoot some portrait work to add to my portfolio that I am reworking to expand my avenues and will see what I can do about booking your time for an hour to critique and to learn more about portrait photography. Why anyone wouldn't do this if they are serious about improving, is beyond me. Unfortunately I cannot attend your workshops but would love to learn more. Take care and keep safe.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Happy Saturday Evening Pete! Thank you so much! I have a new option that might be a good choice and its called the Academy with John Gress. Members get access to a twice monthly live Q&A and critique over zoom (I might make them weekly). Right now there are only about 10 people on the call and I would love to critique your work, anonymously if you're interested. There is a three day trial and the next meeting is tomorrow at 10AM CT (UTC -5). johngress.com/academy/

  • @chriskapcia1715
    @chriskapcia1715 Před 3 lety +1

    Love, love, love this!

  • @kedavis
    @kedavis Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent explanation and easy to use website! Thanks John!

  • @samermoukadem8231
    @samermoukadem8231 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful, very inspiring, like the must of your videos ! Thank you.

  • @yanafridabinaev
    @yanafridabinaev Před 3 lety +3

    Sooooo interesting. Another video I didn’t know I needed😂thanks!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! I am glad you liked it!!

  • @zecchinon
    @zecchinon Před 3 lety +1

    Great content as always! Thanks!

  • @davinlee3460
    @davinlee3460 Před 2 lety +1

    I had no idea it is so important I've watched many videos you had the best explanation for me thank you sir

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 2 lety +1

      That’s great to hear! Thank you and happy shooting!

  • @Mssclark
    @Mssclark Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. Your voice is sooo soothing! Thank you for this good sir you’re very talented 🙏

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Stephanie! You are too kind!

  • @jurgenhorwath4559
    @jurgenhorwath4559 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interesting! I have not seen it in this version yet. Thank you for the suggestion.

  • @robertosaliretoucher8686
    @robertosaliretoucher8686 Před 3 lety +3

    always something interesting to show. future subscribers should find this channel now

  • @lesterandrewjonson
    @lesterandrewjonson Před 3 lety +1

    I love this, thanks John. Nice hair cut by the way! =)

  • @fraensemeier-fotografie
    @fraensemeier-fotografie Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent! Thanks again for sharing so much valuable information for free! Greetings from Germany, Peter

  • @nissebjorn9916
    @nissebjorn9916 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interesting! Thanks for another well made video :)

  • @gabrielparedon2509
    @gabrielparedon2509 Před 2 lety

    Really good video I learned a lot thank you

  • @Jaknasco1975
    @Jaknasco1975 Před 2 lety +1

    Great information, thank you so much for this education sir ✨

  • @melissahall7009
    @melissahall7009 Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @ThePhotographerGuy
    @ThePhotographerGuy Před 3 lety +1

    Super helpful. Thanks.

  • @arthur3038
    @arthur3038 Před 3 lety +1

    cool Video. and nice explanation in 'John Gress Manner' and indeed an important topic

  • @surajpatil-rd6ii
    @surajpatil-rd6ii Před 2 lety

    Very helpful this video....& Thanks...

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 2 lety

      That’s great to hear! Thank you so much!

  • @wwiii7902
    @wwiii7902 Před 2 lety +1

    You got a one new subscriber..
    Best explanation.. Need more video like that💜❤️😘

  • @GARVEYLion
    @GARVEYLion Před 4 měsíci

    Great info.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks! I hope it was helpful!

  • @studiodonjean
    @studiodonjean Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks .. i think i already work like that ..but more intuitive. Was working long as interior designer

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Yeah me too for the most part. I only but it out when I'm stuck or working with something like neon green!

  • @TraitDOlympe
    @TraitDOlympe Před 3 lety +1

    I have the same pull over 😂
    Thank you for your knowledge.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Oh! Bonjour! Zara has all my money. Thanks!

  • @elizabethlangphotography9652

    Thank you

  • @jamiefraser87
    @jamiefraser87 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video John. I have been interested in using more colour harmony for a while now. A couple of questions I've not been able to find the answer to. Do you put the skin tone colour into your mix or is it just the colour of everything else in the frame? And in post, do you adjust the colours to match the exact colour references as the harmony chart you've decided on?

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Jamie! I would look at the color calculations as a guide and not something you have to match exactly. For the most part, I don't consider the skin tone, as I think it would severely limit the color combinations, but I could see an argument as to why you should consider it. I haven't changed colors in post before to specifically to match the color wheels.

  • @popoolaolabode1239
    @popoolaolabode1239 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much John, this video is my eyes open to using colors. Please how can I get the color calculator

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 2 lety

      That's great to hear! The link is in the bio

  • @motherless1000
    @motherless1000 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for such fantastic channel! Which color calculator are you using?

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! The link is in the description.

  • @joshuadelawrence85
    @joshuadelawrence85 Před 3 lety

    I think this would also work great for food photography. Especially people who are trying to place the right props and background color to match the food. What color flowers to pick for the table if choosing that for decorations. I have a classmate who is working on food photography so I shared this with them. Great information all around. Even with product photography. Say I landed a gig with Nike for example and they handed me red air Jordan's. What color background do I use if I am not using black and white? What if any company specifically states they want the photo of their product in color. What colors do I choose to place in the scene. This would help you choose colors that would work together.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety +1

      The title is really just for SEO and my POV. Color theory works with all forms of art.

  • @Marzella666
    @Marzella666 Před 2 lety

    This is the missing piece I need to get better photos on my work. Thank you!

  • @kellyakakells
    @kellyakakells Před 2 lety

    This is a Damn good video

  • @whynot6108
    @whynot6108 Před 3 lety +1

    Dope!

  • @gabrielparedon2509
    @gabrielparedon2509 Před 2 lety

    How can I get or download the color wheel calculator

  • @WTE28
    @WTE28 Před 3 lety

    So where is this color harmony located?

  • @curtisclement
    @curtisclement Před 3 lety +1

    Have you found that these colors need to be exact opposite or I am assuming you adjust them as needed.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Curt. I just you color theory as a guide to help me design the scene. The colors don't have to be exact, just close.

    • @curtisclement
      @curtisclement Před 3 lety +1

      @@JohnGress thank you John

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!

  • @kristiyangoytchev3005
    @kristiyangoytchev3005 Před 4 měsíci

    I have this question....
    How to know when to use each color type?!

  • @sanketpatilvlog285
    @sanketpatilvlog285 Před 3 lety

    Can you send me color book s.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  Před 3 lety

      I don't understand your question.

  • @GajoRomario
    @GajoRomario Před 3 lety +1

    color harmony is 50 of your photo session 30 lights and 20 you and your camera