Great model, terrible music.

This is miss leading because he said he’s vegetarian aspiring to be vegan. I ‘m looking to see now in October 2024 if he actually is. He’s got the science with the microbiome etc he understands the cruelty of the meat industry but spiritually, at this point he’s not quite there. I’m hoping he’s caught up with the cruelty of the dairy and egg industries too. I Will go on to continue my search now to see if he’s finally vegan as all spiritual leaders should be. Makes no sense at all to be part of, in any way, the exploitation and cruelty of animals who are also sentient beings.

Finally at home! :-)

I’d love to know when you were planning your editorials at the biting of your career, did you supply your own clothes or hire a stylist ? Also if you use a stylist, do you pick the clothing or let them, and did you plan the locations before or after knowing what the clothes would be ?

Right on! 👌

Totally agreed. I don't even use PS. I use Lightroom only 😉I try the best I can to take the best shot I can in the moment, not after.

Welcome to Poland ;) 🙋🏻‍♂️

I was just retouching a 54 year old face without makeup today shot with the Sony A7riii. F3.2 and OMG, every single pore looked like the moon. Spent an hour retouching and another hour researching on lens filters. Sometimes I really miss the Pentax 67 and the 105-made Beautiful skin.

We live in times where comunity went to fake their own look even on dating apps 😅

yes, a light touch is best only when necessary ❤

Would you reveal the commercial side of retouching? how and where do you find retouchers, what are the average numbers?

Such an interesting and sensitive topic! I think personality is much more than just looks. When we're in love with someone through the years we tend to notice more beautiful things in our partners than our partner does in themselves. When kids love their parents, they see their inner beauty that comes not only from looks but also from character. Same goes for our friends. When you aware enough, especially as a photographer, you tend to notice the beauty within a person, their divine light. Of course we don't have that opprortunity with a star from a cover or a billboard to know them better. That's when beautify and retouch comes in, I think. To idealize them and somehow to show their inner beauty on their faces. It's a delicate balance between genuinity and idealization.

Photoshop is not so "dangerous" as AI... though many AI pics already look better and more realistic than heavily edited in PS 😜

totally agree!

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This is so heartwarming to hear this Alex ❤

Great stuff!

I have never met you and likely never will, but I feel pretty confident saying that you are a good person. Thank you for these videos.

love the long hair

Such sage and sound advice as ever. Gives a real perspective of what the subject sees in front of them! Thank you for sharing.

such great points Alexi! Thank you for taking the time to make these and give such helpful tips. Sometimes we're so caught up on the shoot we neglect what's most important, the talent!

didn't know u were such a softie, alex! love it! i think u will get closer to that portrait of ur wife the more u are together thru the years 🤗

It s You the Daddy,a Beautiful and good Daddy,j love You,❤❤❤.

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This is insane, insane... such personality, such talent, such knowledge, and so little views. Please don't stop this channel, others will die, your will live forever. Please, don't stop! The form and length, are perfect, don't change it! (You don't have to ask "what do you think". If anyone wants to talk to you, they will.)

Alexi, What camera did you use to take pictures from this photoshoot?

Which city are you?😊

What politically correct answers.

Show your confidence…OMG I don’t have any confidence)))

solid advice

no stress )) only timing

this was your first paid photo shoot? you had an agent, an assistant, and a plane ticket all on your first paid shoot?

Hi Alexi, thanks for sharing your experience! just a question: which software do you use to create layouts on set? I normally use on set capture one pro, but can be tricky! any suggestion?

OUTSIDE MF! video is goat

Alexi, always on the point!

wow what a story!!

Alright I can vouch for this- as a huge fan of Alexi many moons ago, I had the opportunity to assist a job for him. Day went well, crew was great, and after we wrapped I decided to ask before I left if I could get a picture with Alexi as a personal momento. My request was the type of thing that normally in NYC would get you escorted out of the building. However, not only did Alexi take a photo with me, but he said "Let's take a bunch of pictures!" He got his first assistant to come over, take my camera and shoot a series of photos of us doing different expressions, poses, just having fun. We pretended to be models and the assistant pretended to sort of be a Austin Powers type of photographer. So I got a bunch of photos with one of my biggest influencers (before that was even a term), but he also went above and beyond in acquiescing my request. Still have the photos, still appreciate the gesture and I am still grateful for the opportunity to have gone so well.

Advice for newcomers: The reason pro photographers are so picky about assistants being so flawlessly professional is because they don't want to hire anyone who does the same shit the photographers did when they were new. Waka waka.

Positive and funny. You made my day! Thanks

assistant's lucky day😅

"no problem, we fly somebody to you..... ON YOUR DIME" ooooof that must have been a hard one to swallow.

Such a good story - when my wife and I first moved to NYC as photo assistants, we walked from our apartment in Park Slope to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden to take pictures of flowers. My wife Chelsea tasked me to pack up her camera before we left. Upon arrival to the garden, I realized I left her camera battery in the charger back at the apartment. I'd like to say I know your pain, but luckily for me, the economics of my story were slightly different. :) Hope you are well, nice to hear from you! Best, Ted

I want to learn how to fake laugh! I think it's healthy and fun!

Can you become a renown or successful photographer through self education (I mean without attending a formal school of photography, art etc)? I suppose today with the potential of reaching people through social media it may be easier to attract audience. Thank u.

I’m gonna do the most depraved things and make you all watch. ~ Kristen Stewart PS: the above is a ‘quote’ if she said it in just a slightly different way ;) The desire class of humans these days sure have changed!

Would love to watch a video of you on set how you start the shoot. Would be helpful to know what you usually do as soon as you arrive on set, how long you generally spend chatting to client, team etc and how quickly you dive into the shoot. Please do a come join me on my shoot type of video to show us the reality of a shoot. Its helpful especially for those who dont have prior assisting experience and wants to dive into a full time photography role instead :) please also include the lighting setup and you testing out the lighting

Hi Alexi many thanks for this. Do you have any advice for photographer who is shy and introvert? It would be really great and helpful to hear from you

Such good advice, thanks

Good advice. Alexi please advise on when should a young Photographer approach photography agencies to sign them? How should one approach an agent- How to articulate the introduction email? Please also share with us what rates to charge when starting off, day rate, half day rate. Also share what kind of rates to charge once more experienced just to give us a better perspective. Thank you :)