10 Tips to IMPROVE your Natural Light Portraits

[@lightrose01]

Julia, I follow you for about 10 years now. You were my biggest inspiration in the beginning of my photography journey and I've learnt so much from you over the years. Thank you so much for your amazing work! ♥

[@brianasealy6257]

Same!!! She is and always has been such a great photographer and teacher! ❤😊

[@lightrose01]

@@brianasealy6257 she made me fell in love with portrait photography. Her photos always feel so magical :)

[@juliatrotti]

That makes me sooo happy to hear, thank you!!

[@richa2495]

Hi Julia, the “key light”. In the eyes is the best tip! I love to shoot natural light, and haven’t thought about that. I will now. Thank you.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much, glad you liked that one :D

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

This was extremely helpful, especially when looking for the catch lights in the subjects eyes.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@stefanusadrian8398]

Hi Julia Could you make video about reflectors? Maybe talking how to choose those size, shape and color. Also how to hold them appropriately. I have tried those but never got ideal angle, height and distance to lit the subjects Thanks

[@juliatrotti]

That's a great idea, I will see what I can film about that!

[@hbhavsi]

Thank you so much, this is so informative. Please consider doing an online workshop. I would love to attend and learn from you!!!

[@julianmclean3869]

Well done Julia!; ironically, I have got more value from this tutorial not so much for portrait pics however for shooting Cars (which is my main subject) ; would be great to see you do a one off EG of shooting 4 wheels just for your take on this aspect !

[@jonsil001]

So many golden nuggets here, Love how much your channel has grown since the old days

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you for sticking around 😊

[@InaHorse333]

As someone who use only natural light in my work this is so useful thank you so much girl adore this video 🥰❤️

[@juliatrotti]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@Sony-Fanboy]

I'm so grateful for this video, thank you Julia!

[@kerianneledford3726]

#1 just happened at a shoot and I was looking for advice!!! So glad I stumbled across this video. And I’m one of the firsts it looks like lol

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :D

[@LironShmerlovski]

Thank you

[@helenho9490]

love your photos & accessible explanations!

[@rodrigolopesfoto]

Awesome!! Great explanation: simple and precise!!

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

This is a great compilation and brush up learning video, thanks. I need to get my reflector out there with me and practice!

[@Kristi_Leech]

It's nice that you're uploading so many videos again😆😆

[@denniscornelisse341]

You give such good tips, I love your video's.

[@olanigbaezekiel9874]

Gonna try to create a lot today

[@simonmaduxx6777]

I realized i have stagnated and began ignoring the fundamentals, stemming from lack of shooting/covid long anxiety symptoms. Looking at this reminded me of the work i USED to do. I need ot get back to that. A beautiful, PRACTICAL video. I even stopped bringing reflectors, or would bring them and not use them. And never had a great relationship with flash/fill flash. argh. My only real question is- is all the examples taken with a 85 1.4? Ive never had pleasure of using a 1.4 lens for my shoots. I live at 2.8 because of lack of access. I can shoot at 85mm with my zooms, but its not the same. another one of my favorite photogs tubers does the same.

[@nadeemraza4444]

catch light in the subjects eyes! hmm well i noticed you also had catch light on your video currently thats might it look always so engaging this point was something which was new to me and is so practicle,i also had a pic which i had taken of my brother looks always perfect when i see... and that one also had catch light in eyes , you made me notice it today always thankful for what i learn from you😃

[@half_night_thoughts]

"I'm grateful for your detailed explanation"

[@adnan_habib_5746]

Make a video with budget body and lens in sony …. Your videos are so much creative 🤍

[@juliatrotti]

I uploaded a video recently using Sony's cheapest lens in case you haven't seen it yet! I would love to do one with their cheapest body eventually as well

[@mirisetc]

I admire your photography as your colleague, and I hope we have the chance to take each other's photos one day. 🥰🍀🍀

[@szenute007]

Thank you for yours tips :) This is very interesting.

[@juanjodeejay8856]

Masterclass✨✨✨

[@arimargolis-i4d]

Top stuff! You're amazing!

[@MandM_IMO]

Cheers, nice photos. The first tip is a good one and an important one. However, in real life these tips are not always possible. When walking with a willing (or paid) model you can create your own scenario and location quite easily. However, things get way more complicated when photographing a family for example, in a location they wanted. You will not always have the best conditions (put mildly). That is why flash is so important! No racoon eyes and nice catch light. The trick is to use the flash light so all look natural.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! I used to put these tips to use when also doing family shoots and weddings which I did full time for over 7 years. Of course sometimes it's not always 100% possible, but you can absolutely use these for the majority of the day/time you're shooting to get better photos :)

[@ChemaPhoto]

Great Tips!!!

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!

[@L.Spencer]

My teacher has mentioned some kind of light that is in the shade but right next to the sun. Or is it in the sun right next to the shade. I need to learn more about that, it's supposed to be very flattering.

[@ukejem]

Open shade… when the subject is in the shade but has sky above them

[@hazard3020]

Some Great Tips !!!! i enjoyed watching this but its important for folks to remember that it can take time to develop skills and techniques - months not hours !!!! No camera is perfect. I generally see +1 0 -1 variations in light meters between different brands. Sometimes less - 0.5 0 +0.5

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and yes I agree, it might look easy when it's all shown like this, but when you are out on location sometimes your mind can go blank. It used to happen to me all the time! It just takes time and practice to improve on these things, learn how to read the light, etc :)

[@soarpurpose]

What is ideal from a photography perspective can look flat from a painting perspective.

[@ElmerErana]

I always wonder if PPA offers that insurance in your specific country, last I thought it only was available in US at the prices posted.

[@hollycvlogs]

What do you do if you live in an area with gray cloudy skies and minimal sun? I live in the PNW, and it is cloudy for a good part of the year.

[@marcelplavec6453]

excually I prefer the LEFT PHOTO

[@chathuraavi4747]

❤

[@Tele-fk4cu]

What is this sunlight you speak of...? I live in Scotland! 😮

[@likhafour]

niceee

[@mbsz53]

Great topic! Some of the tips would have been more helpful with solutions included, e.g. ensuring catch lights in eyes. The difference was obvious, how to correct the oversight was not. Overall, thanks for valuable information.

[@꿃뺅깒몫]

❤❤❤

[@JuanRojas956]

Forgot to mention tip #1. Have a good looking client

[@Mahdi.Real46]

Halo

[@wornning4001]

here waiting for the revised pixel 9 pro xl camera

[@mikemike2627]

Mistake number 3 don’t shoot at midday mistake number 4 shoot at midday. Make up your mind lady. lol.

[@likhafour]

1stt

[@GavinTaylor01]

These are so photoshoppes you could shoot them in the dark. These tips are useless if you are a photoshop artist. Photoshop is not photography. It does produce stunning artistic pictures which is what people want. Just not real photography. Thanks for the video though. Great tips.

[@alvarodiaz779]

The only tip I won’t follow is join PPA!

[@fdra1763]

Explain

[@GlobalBricks1]

Why?

[@doopyx]

Nope, i don't think there's a way to make photo..We have many iconic photos with big shadow, shiny sun, and it's ok.

[@niteshbisunkey7299]

Marry me julia😂❤

[@herlambangtanosefren2350]

Great info and done to subs