10 Steps to Becoming a Professional Photographer & Which Camera To Buy

[@taterthot99]

I'm 16 and I'm shooting a wedding in July and your videos have helped me with everything from techniques, iso, lighting, etc. I'm working 2 jobs to save up to get a higher quality lens for portrait photography. You're the best!

[@TheFlowMind]

+Amanda Bear Good luck!

[@jaclynfugate4496]

Amanda Bear what camera do you have now?

[@shanaynayokeil6553]

Amanda Bear omg please post videos on how you are growing as a photographer and pass the knowledge on haha. I'll subscribe to you 😊

[@heavyreighnphotography129]

Amanda Bear where are you from?

[@evanjarvis7261]

How did the wedding go?

[@MiriamPollard2oo1]

"Work with natural light! The sun is always there unless you're in London." *LIVES IN LONDON* !!

[@TomHeal]

Miriam Pollard so confused. Is London a place in the states as well? 😯😂

[@nellijapelite8294]

Miriam Pollard I'm off worse I live in Wales 😂😂

[@syminavisuals9015]

“Just move to California, there you go” lolll that made me laugh so much like pack up and just start a new life simply because the sun won’t be out in London XD

[@francesca1870]

I love overcast/cloudy lighting for photos. You can totally make London’s weather work! Coming from someone in Florida, I’d love to have London’s lighting lol.

[@EllieKoleva]

LIVES IN SCOTLAND !

[@kenfany1]

When someone asks me to take a picture of them I be shooting 50 pics getting low, telling them to pose, change angles, find good lighting but then I ask them to take a picture to me back and they just take one🙃

[@Ytube928]

U know.....what you do for others with ur true heart doesn't mean you'll be treated same way! I'm like you !

[@onenesseduorg]

Lol. Those damn people. Traitors 😡

[@NurtureInChrist]

ROTFL!!!! Me toooooo 🤣😂😏

[@deniselisboa1]

And its crooked

[@alexiswall632]

Kenfany wanna be my friend ? lol this is definitely me !!!

[@JenniferWoellert]

Another thing is learn to use your camera in manual. Read your camera's manual, take a class, youtube it. I actually took a class through a community college and it was $90 for an 8 week course (3 hours at every meeting). So worth it!!

[@hyprrip2759]

Honestly the settings aren’t so hard

[@parisbeatz2176]

literally your photography vids are the best ! THANKYOU!.

[@JessicaKobeissi]

thank you girl

[@Deliveranceaccent3]

Hey, Jessica, your remarks have really shed some light on how ordinary people can be made extraordinary in defining moments. We just have got to be faithful with doing the little things while moving towards the vision that we all have.

[@MordeKaiser29]

I'm loving the kit lens, even though I have a 50mm prime for portraits and a wide angle for landscapes, but yeah i still use the kit 18-135mm lens

[@chewbexontwitch]

The part about joining a photography community has me really excited. I've been doing photography since '09 and I didn't even think to look for a community of photographers to get feedback and help from! Ugh! So excited! Thank you!

[@maameesiasawa3240]

Thank you 😊 I’m in Ghana 🇬🇭 and the natural light is just amazing Thanks for this video

[@youtubeboomin6429]

If you're in Accra let's link up

[@bonnieb7938]

literally my favorite KZbinr. I'm a portrait photographer and I have learnt so much from you, thank you so much!

[@JessicaKobeissi]

thank you so much for watching :D ! I'm honored!!

[@hamzamusse2534]

Great tips, I feel like I learned all of this the hard way lol. But I was hoping for more information on the *professional* part. Like after getting all this, what's next? There are certain tools I've only seen pros use like tablet surface for precise editing. And then of course how do you deal with models/model agencies. You should definitely do a part 2 to this! Thanks!

[@JessicaKobeissi]

I have a bunch of videos on dealing with modeling agencies/contacting them :) And as far as tools I use, check out my WHATS IN MY CAMERA BAG video because I have all the stuff I use there :D Thanks for watching!

[@hamzamusse2534]

Gotcha--will do. Also I was just watching Friends and you look just like Monica.

[@mikeb7658]

PLEASE SPARE US, you will no doubt do a vid showing HOW TO SCREW A FILTER ON A LENS

[@saintnoush9650]

Hamza Musse erm what about stuff like aperture and shutter speed?...

[@hamzamusse2534]

What about them? I took a beginning photography course in school last year and have practiced how to shoot a photo well enough. What I was looking from this video was how to be a photographer, as in what are conventions of the job, common experiences, etc.

[@theory8sf]

As a techie researching for a camera was really fun and you learn a lot. But the same time it can make you indecisive about which camera to get and prevent you from doing what your suppose to do, which is photography!

[@LikeASkyScraper1313]

Michigan! That's where I'm from as well. And it's true, other than home gardens, I can rarely find nice nature and scenery to photograph.

[@Roxumi]

I think a lot of people starting off in photography think the camera body will be the main thing they need to invest in. I say invest in good lenses first. Then worry about investing in a more expensive body when you are more experienced. Start off small, learn and improve. Then like you said, upgrade when you need to be challenged. Love all your videos!

[@isabellacrites180]

I’m 14 years old and my dream is to become a professional photographer, I’ve been doing it for a while now. And I’m still finding my style but I think I want to become a portrait photographer. And I have a Nikon B500 and I’m saving up to get a D750 because I know that camera and the specific lenses I’ve seen you use on here work really well for portraits. But I love photography and I’m going to pursue it. ♥️♥️

[@meganorsi8591]

I hear you about the weather. I live in Pittsburgh. 70 degrees one day, snow the next, overcast and cloudy all the time! When it's sunny though it's beautiful!

[@in2food]

Also, folks, just know that Jessica is a Canon shooter so all of her examples are Canon. Nikon products are just as good.

[@snappinturla420]

I just bought a Nikon over the weekend and I was starting to freak out because she never mentioned Nikon😱 I hope I didn't make a bad decision 😩

[@patrycjaw8323]

I personally prefer nikon

[@kevindao1103]

Leslie M Worked with Nikon for years as a photographer. It depends on what brand you are loyal to. Some are Pro-Sony. Others Pro-Canon. More or less, each brand works similarly to each other.

[@masonwatson8983]

Leslie M yo before you freak, look up Taylor Jackson on KZbin. He’s amazing and he only uses nikon

[@oliverstivers5967]

i think canon just has a lot more affordable options since a lot of the old lenses are still really good and you can find them for cheap on like ebay

[@soap4780]

im trying to use quarantine as a time to learn and get into photography. I usually take pictures of things around my house with my iphone 6. honestly, i think they look quite good.

[@sunflowerwhiskeyfarm2705]

I love photography. Thanks so much for those tips. I was finally able to upgrade from my phone camera to a Nikon D3000. Love your channel. :)

[@Tzarynn]

I started out learning photography using a Samsung Galaxy S2. It's great to start out learning the basics like lighting and composition. Once you get a digital or film camera, your main goal is to learn the equipment you prefer. Once you know your camera inside and out and having learned the basics of lighting and composition, all thats really left to do is tweek what you know to be the best you can be, and like she mentioned in the video, take photos of what your interested in. If you aren't interested in what you are photographing, they aren't going to be as good as they could be.

[@rylonbrooks7526]

This was very informative. Thank you very much. I'm a beginner photographer, and I'm excited about my journey. 😊

[@brooklynjahnai]

I recently stumbled upon your videos and its so inspiring seeing someone from my own home state (and almost city too!) doing so well with photography but in a less intimidating way. I am finding myself in a funk and reverting skill wise because I get so depressed and embarrassed looking at other peoples' photos. Lately, if Im feeling especially down Ill watch of few of your videos and they remind to take a step back and not get so in my head. You're so down to earth, refreshing and talented! I started photography when I was 12 or 13, im 20 now and I feel like I plateaued and Im watching everyone around me get better and better and Im stuck.. Learning that you STARTED around my age reminds me that its not too late to grow and learn I just need to put on blinders and focus on my own place in my journey. OvertheBrook Photography was a corny name I threw together when I was young and needed something to call the silly photos i took of my frfiends. Its now the name of a business that I havent been feeeling extremely proud and am working hard to get on track. So i guess this is a long drawn on thank you letter for putting your story on YT and sharing tips and details on your own successes and struggles. Youre an inspiration!

[@Nitra813]

So glad I found you! You were definitely in my head answering these questions so a big thank you to whoever asked them.

[@PRANKZOMBIE]

So glad you put the lens back on. I get stressed when camera bodies are open. I can just imagine dust on the mirror and then coming home from a shoot and having all the frames with speckles.

[@emmyxoxo566]

I have the Nikon D3400 and I'm only 13 and you can do a lot and about the what do you want to be (type) what if you like all of the styles??

[@mudit104]

Jessica, you are the sweetest and most talented Photographer I have ever seen, you are highly inspiring. More power to you!

[@may8043]

This video should be called "Getting started in Photography."

[@metalgrinch]

I like nature photography but not ONLY landscapes. I like a lot of closer photography and animals. I feel like I'll need different lenses but also really can't be spending thousands and thousands. I used a point and click years ago then got a Canon Powershot SD50 for the past 3ish years, and FINALLY got my first DSLR in the form of the Canon Rebel T6i. I'm finally learning about the ins and outs of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I'm 35 and am wondering if I'm too old to just be learning about these technicalities. I'd really love to do this more because I've always had a thing for photography.

[@rcjacksonbrighton]

SergeTheBlerge how you getting on now? I’m a pro you and would love to help x

I use Lightroom and after that, I use PicsArt on my iPad. Always start in Lightroom and edit whatever AFTERWARDS.

[@kpopmadqueen3664]

Jessica you are now my favourite photographer. I just love your style of photography 💛

[@NyahEwan]

Hey Jessica! Do you think you can do a shoot with a beginner camera and make a video like you usually do where you take us on site? That would be great because I have a Canon T5 and would like to know how I can improve the quality of my photos before editing in post. Thanks!

[@soniaclay4942]

Nice advice, They open my eyes on where to start. In the bathroom mirror with the question what type of photographer? I'm definitely going to use all of your advice. Thank you

[@depressedbizzle8689]

i wanna take tumblr kinda pictures of people kinda myterious and dark cool. and also nature picture's what lens should i buy?

[@luckyowl10]

Nice tutorial of becoming a photographer, Jessica! One little tip to add, to the people which have no idea what they want to shoot it's best to buy a entry-level(maximum 500$, as a careless beginner it's better to have something less heartstoping to break) interchangeable lens camera(body), to speak more English, that's a DSLR(Canon, Nikon) or an mirrorless(Sony) + kit lens(many times these lenses are included with entry level cameras, if not, kit lens are something like 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 or 24-55mm f3.5-5.6, they don't cost much), kit lens are best for beginners because are cheap enough to challenge you to think how to do better photos, good enough to get better photos than with a phone and versatile enough for almost any situation. You should stick some good months with this beginner lens and once you master it so well that you start getting great photos and feel constrained you can get more expensive and good lenses for the type of photos you like doing. I'm searching for a video where you don't complain of how much light it's outside of say something about babies and taking care of things. :)

[@TheRealPatCazer]

u don't necessarily need a full frame camera to be consider a professional though right? The Angry Photographer says: "A professional photographer is a master of composition and light manipulation, it is no more complex than this." like in his own words.. i'm just curious

[@spoton3278]

That guy is a douche. If you're a pro, you ideally want a full frame but you don't need one to start.

[@TheRealPatCazer]

+SpotOn so basically full Frame is a preference, but it's given the label of professionalism when you can achieve the same with crop??

[@spoton3278]

+Patrick Cazer it depends on what you need. If you're shooting sports or wild life, a crop sensor camera will probably be better because of their higher frames per second speeds. Portraits will benefit from full from for a more shallow depth of field. Also, full frame sensors typically do much better in low light situations.

[@TheRealPatCazer]

+SpotOn but then Pentax k-70 is crop and had 104k? Or 204k in lowlight I think you can do the same with crop I mean obviously full frame has a better pixel sensor area but wouldn't u just have to stand farther for portraits? My friend shot a with a canon t2i and his portraits look professional

[@spoton3278]

+Patrick Cazer I'm guessing your friend would have been shooting with high quality lenses. The lens is more important than the body. You can do great things with a cheap crop body like the rebel series and decent lenses.

[@eddysvhs8239]

Since I've started watching your channel recently, I feel like your techniques have added to my technical improvement and overall understanding of which photography catches my attention the most, Thank you.

[@DesCaptures]

I'd like to add to your amazing advice by recommending the t6i for beginners as well. It's the upgrade to the t3i :)

[@0ceanbl00d]

I currently have the canon 6D and I LOVE IT. I started off with the canon T2i with a canon 50 mm 1.8. Upgraded to a canon 50mm 1.4. I find lately I still love my f1.4 but I started wanting the sigma 24mm or 24-35. Come to find out I'm GLAD I haven't purchased this lens because it's an 85mm I'm in serious need for for my style. Advice for people, this girl knows what she's talking about!!!!! RESEARCH! Make sure you know want you need. I've got about 7 weeks of saving for the lens so it gives me time to really make a decision. In the meantime I'll be taking my time to perfect my shots with my 50mm 1.4 and editing. Always time to improve!!! Great video!

[@victornova00]

My first camera arrives this weekend

[@JessicaKobeissi]

oh awesome!!!! :D how exciting! congrats! take a lot of photos :)

[@victornova00]

thanks! and I will :D

[@LifeThroughMyLens]

May I know what camera are you getting? That's cool dude I'm getting mine this week (Nikon D3200) =D

[@victornova00]

I'm geting a d5300. Awesome dude!! (:

[@aslaltnklc9845]

I got mine like last month and I was continuously watching videos from her and weeklyimogen, I totally felt your excitement when I read this :3 can you give an update on how you're going on photography? I'd like to know ^-^

[@lisasanders3086]

Really helpful tutorials Jessica! I am a TOTAL BEGINNER & have just bought my first camera a NIKON d330, im so excited to get started:-) Love watching your vidios! Reading books:-) watching loads of tutorials & im going to attend the next local photography camera club:-) eeeekkkkk exciting:-) If you have any tips or advice id love that!!!Thanks Jessica!

[@piperpilot26]

What's your favorite cereal. :-)

[@selazimad6312]

xD

[@gbarr18]

Omg 😂😂

[@akshay2cool110]

Shaun Daskam potatoes🥔

[@randomz5641]

Honey bunches of oats

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

Lol

[@ericktavira8361]

Thank you @jessicakobeissi ! I feeling more confident about starting photography

[@marianaprzs]

what photography books do you recommend?

[@stayawakeclub6899]

Some of the best and most resonating advice on youtube ever. Thank you.

[@dixon4993]

What if ur jus in high school and you enjoy taking pictures on ur phone

[@nasty5-oh893]

if your just starting out get a decent aps-c sensor body. and a nice prime lens. don't stop learning keep shooting. learn proper exposure. good shooting habits. you want to know what to do in any scenarios. people will tell you a million things. but creativity and technical part is very important

[@arielbenitez98]

oh no if you dont plan on getting too in to it you could get a mirrorless camera. :)

[@andrew1977uk]

Your phone will do perfectly fine. Composition can be learnt on any device.

[@christianibabe8800]

Excellent Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you tried - Riddleagan Money Shot Remedy (just google it)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for getting paid from photography online minus the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at very last got amazing success with it.

[@danieltakawi9919]

Andrew C But they don't have the feeling of DLSR, and the technical part will be hard to learn because iphones don't have manual mode, focus modes, camera settings,etc.

[@Bele243]

Hey Jessica! I'm from brazil and I found you last night and since now i'm watching all of your videos, and i'm really enjoying so much all of them! I'm a beginner and its really helping me so much!

[@JessicaKobeissi]

thank you so much :D :D !! so glad I could help!

[@heatherjenkins1314]

Finally, the youtube photographer Ive been searching months for! lol Thanks for the tips!

[@JessicaKobeissi]

+Heather Jenkins :O you've been searching for me for months?! wow I'm flattered :$ !!!! :D

[@stephanyramos5168]

Loved this video! I just bought a camera and I was getting so frustrated. Asking wayy to much of myself at once and I feel like I needed someone to tell me to take my time, learn how to use my camera and slowly upgrade ❤️

[@Khumiko91]

Your tips are always helpful! JESSICA THE BEST

[@carinabeech1871]

you're so understandable to me, are you able to make a video on how iso, ap, and ss go together please or maybe already have one that I looked past? 💕

[@Soundillusions94xyz]

I bought a Canon EOS Rebel T5 yesterday. I like the pictures it takes, I don't regret my purchase BUT it seems it didn't come with the lenses I actually need. I am interested in landscape, portraiture and street photography but apparently none of those are ideal with 18-55mm and 75-300 mm lenses. Can anybody give me some tips with what I could do with these lenses?

[@Soundillusions94xyz]

aikineo I guess it's because I'm a beginner. I know that once you know how to manipulate everything, your pictures will look stunning.. man one day. I'm trying to crawl before I learn how to walk, and eventually run.

[@Soundillusions94xyz]

+aikineo Will do, thanks for the tip.

[@JamieLeeR]

Try a 50mm 1.4 or 85mm 1.4. A 35mm is good too

[@SCVis]

Get a prime lens for street photography

[@Brxvs]

Consider a 50 mm 1.4 or just 50mm

[@fredrikandersen5112]

I agree about everything except two things: 1. Lightroom is not a beginner version of photoshop, it´s just for different purposes. I think most professional photographers actually prefer lightroom when it comes to grading/developing raw-files, while photoshop is used if you´re doing more advanced stuff to the picture like manipulating or removing/adding something for example. 2. You don´t really need a photography book to become a professional, you can learn everything on the internet, which is much cheaper. Save the money for the book and put it into equipment instead (y) Other than that, many good tips here!

[@morganmcgregor8647]

Could you possibly do a part 2 where you discuss what to do AFTER you've practiced with your gear etc? I'd like to know how to effectively get my "business" out there, as so far I'm circling around the people I know which is nice but I would like to get my work out there to other people - keeping in mind I'm broke hahahaha

[@FoxMulder1910]

Hey Jessica, I'm a rookie photographer and have learned so much watching your videos. Capture Life!

[@LilLion1818]

Last night i saw a magazine that took my picture and put ANOTHER photographer name on it...? Wtf??? I hate stress :( would you sue them? :( hmm

[@EtherealJez]

fuck yes!! I'll get in contact with them and the claimed photographer asap and sue

[@kevinblomkvist149]

I've been in the same situation! Ask them friendly that it's a misstake and that they have to change the name. I my case I got payed twice as much just for the trouble. Be nice and talk to them. They know what a misstake like that could cost them, and I'm sure they will thank you! If they don't do so, sue them!

[@jordanbalmaceda8775]

LilLion1818 its been 3years have you sued?

[@theartattack7317]

LilLion1818 yes sue them

[@MichauxJHyatt]

I would recommend something like Apple Photos for beginning editing. One can get lost in Lightroom. I know I did at first, and there is still a ton of stuff in Lightoom to learn. Photoshop, on the otherhand was a precursor to Lightroom where one can do literally anything with not just photos but images, whereas Lightroom was specifically designed for photography. Great tips otherwise, and I love your works. I'm the type that prefers natural light photography as well. So your vids are am extreme help to even an intermediate such as myself. 😀 Keep em coming.

[@samfranco2347]

Hey Jessica, is there any books you recommend for anyone who want to start photography?

[@ivonne972]

I'm so glad to have randomly run into your video, so helpful!!! I've been watching so many videos because I dont know where to start, but I hadn't found nothing realistic of where to start, its like no one was a beginner once everyone I have watched they talk like you're suppose to already know these things lol Thank you so much for all the helpful info its really eye opening. I really want to educate myself on this subject, I dont want to have any regrets especially since photography isn't cheap. Once again, thank you so much!!!

[@deasttn]

I have the answer, and the answer to which camera to buy is this: USED

[@shaelana]

deasttn or refurbished 🙂

[@Niranjankumar-dn8xv]

Another thing I want to tell you ..i loved this video so much , thank you for making it

[@Firefenex1996]

this was more of a "beginning photography" video. i was hoping for tips on composition, how to make models stand out, tips for designing shoots, the type of stuff that differentiates a professional from a person with a camera who takes pictures a lot.

[@icouldbedoingotherthings5199]

Firefenex1996 begining to be a professional photographer. Oof.

[@Nik-pr7ox]

I've been "procrastinating" following my dreams lol.. yesterday i decided to stop and start doing what i like, which is modeling and making pictures even tho i SUCK at it. Thankyou so much for this video!!

[@avery794]

What do y'all think of The "camera t6i"?

[@whoami4993]

Avery Wooten well if she said the t3i was good, then I think the t6i would be better?

[@ANoteToSelf]

I know this is really late, but I have the T6i and I love it. I would advise against getting the T 3/4/5 i just because they're all pretty much the same with very little upgrades. The T6i has way more megapixels, the lens it comes with is actually very good for a kit lens(they upgraded the IS for this model), and it's easily accessible.

[@hannahs9621]

Literally I was like yay I can do this and then "use the sun" I am in London .....

[@in2food]

You can’t be just a natural light photographer. You need to learn how to use strobes, led’s and reflectors if you don’t want to be limited

[@user-hejwihfwwjdfk]

Why you so hard to resist. Everytime i see your videos on my feeds, even though it's not that important for me, i keep on clicking it. ❤️ I love your videos

[@jessespray7242]

Very nice presentation. By the way, don't worry about negative comments as there are always those that seem to know everything.

[@ANoteToSelf]

I have a T6i and I love it. It is a crop sensor, but it takes great photo and video and it's easy to learn on.

[@B.Christine_W222]

ANoteToSelf I like my T6i as well!!! I used an L lens on it and man oh man my pics were beautiful

[@BashfullDuckie]

Do you use a pen tablet to edit your images? If so which one?

[@JessicaKobeissi]

+BashfullDuckie all my equipment and lenses/bodies can be found in my "what's in my camera bag" video! the tablet is a bamboo one!

[@thethirdamos]

Not that this video is completely suited for people like me, I really appreciate the ABC format you went with. To me, a lot of this stuff is common sense because I've taken in so much information in and I have a CS and FF body (T5i and 6D); but reality is lots of people need explanations such as this even though you wouldn't think so. This video needs and deserves a lot more views.

[@azan9484]

Literary she said 3 cameras Me: Just what is the best?😂

[@elliejones4056]

I am thirteen and all I have is my camera. I am just starting out and I am so lucky to have found my passion at such a young age. All I have is my camera and the area around with me. And more often than not in Britain the weather is pretty bad.

[@Bifyo]

Shoutout from Lake Michigan

[@darianfrench15]

Haha, truuuue about Michigan, was born and raised there. Jessica, thank you for making these videos. I can't tell you how much they have helped me.

[@petermoeller5901]

When people don't know what body or lens they need, it's fair to say they are NOT ready to be a professional photographer. Gear is largely secondary. A photographer who has reached the level to do paid work would know what gear they need. I'm also surprised you say 50 or 35mm for portraits.... I guess you shoot a lot of full length portraits?

[@KralyZC]

I disagree. Everyone needs to start off somewhere. Maybe you're just shooting around on your iPhone, have a good eye and have encountered a passion for photography. You can get stuck and overwhelmed on taking that next step. So yeah, you are going to find yourself wondering what camera and equipment to get. Doesn't mean you're going to start charging right away, but there needs to be a starting point and these questions are very valid.

[@petermoeller5901]

KralyZC You are free to disagree. Maybe I should say that my comment is in regards of the title of the video: "10 steps to becoming a PROFESSIONAL photographer". This title actually is misguiding. The advice in this video is aimed at new beginners, people who just start out - who are obviously not ready to shoot professionally.

[@TehCubeGirl]

I've been doing photography for a year now. This video was really well done and helped me out a lot. I've had my T3i for 2 years now and still have some things to learn. I'm hoping to upgrade soon. I really agree with you on taking things slow and learning new techniques before jumping to new and expensive gear. Once again, great job on this. I love your photography :)

[@Fabitalism]

Why start with LR and switch to PS? Makes no sense to me, because LR is THE Program for editing Photos.

[@Ureyeuh]

Most photographers use both to deliver the best possible photos. Plus, Adobe gives you a great price for both now through CC if I'm not mistaken.

[@Fabitalism]

Uriah Graves That's another topic. And your argument that you get both for a good price makes no sence in this discussion. She said LR is for "beginner" that's why she switched to PS - makes absolutely no Sense to me. These are different world and and they are made for different tasks.

[@Ureyeuh]

Fabitalism I'm not arguing? I'm just commenting explaining that people typically pay for both because both are used for photo editing. LR is used for light and color, and PS is typically used for manipulation (teethwhitening, sharpening, masking for certain things, etc.) So people typically use both. If someone switches, it's probably because anything you can do in LR you can do in PS.

[@Fabitalism]

Uriah Graves well, i'm an owner of the CC and i have also LR and PS. I'm just curious that she said LR is for beginners. Two different worlds for different people. They work simultaneously.

[@Ureyeuh]

Fabitalism Mhm.

[@laurenwaddell6992]

Jessica thank you so much for making this video! I've been obsessed with photography for the past two years and I'm saving as much money as I can to buy my first professional camera. I'm so excited and this video helped me so much...Thank you again!!! :P

[@lizvillegas6603]

"creeper photography" lmao! :D Seriously though, great insights! Also, you're very likeable and funny~

[@drstrange2292]

specific lenses have their uses, its as simple as, what are you going to focus on most when i comes to photography, lets say you want to take a picture with little to no illumination, then the best would be prime lens, as it has a fixed focus, the pictures will come out a lot more natural and capture some of the best night portraits.

[@sophiataffera4994]

she sounds exactly like Jennifer Lopez

[@YourMajesty143]

sophia taffera No she doesn't. Jennifer has a NY accent, while she has more of a Midwest accent (Michigan or Chicago). She's more nasally & stretches her A and E vowels, whereas New Yorkers elongate their A and O vowels.

[@kayazapal4609]

YourMajesty143 you really looked into this

[@gia2230]

They actually look a bit alike

[@JessikaJay16]

No lol

[@newellzelarayan9117]

Beginner photographer here! Thanks for your videos Jessica! Always so informative and helpful. Any specific photography books you highly recommend?

[@marblegrimes7010]

Are you a cat person

[@claudiaroncher8911]

i think she is human only

[@knightryderbelow]

claudia roncher hilarious

[@gabrielaelena2196]

I have a canon 2000d which is great. The lens makes a major difference. I have a 18-55 and 55-250 which are great. I agree with taking pictures outside, it will teach you how to work your cameras settings.

[@timodjav8214]

torrent the adobe cc apps, not worth buying a bs subscription milking your money

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

Give this dude a million dollars!

[@fnimat1]

Thank you. I'm a doula and I'm thinking about becoming a Maternity/Birth Photographer. I'm just researching now...your video was very informative.

[@xinruru7445]

thank you for this video♥️ i have a HUGE passion for photography and really appreciate photographers hence it inspires me to start taking up a new hobby of photography🤗

[@wencircs9270]

Take one step at a time is what I should learn as a beginner in photography. Great video.

[@SourFluffiness]

I have a question; when you photograph models etc, does the models paid you to take pictures of them or do you sell the pictures or etc?

[@gregcorker2193]

Very useful information. There is so much I’d like to learn to do. I have a Godox 860 flash that’s is gathering dust. I will continue to hold off and work on shooting in natural light with the Z6. I will remember to pace my efforts…of course at 60 life starts to demand I pace things whether I want to or not. :-).

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

It actually all depends on what you want, telephoto generally isn't great for closer portraits as it affects the shape of the face (makes squarer due to distortion) and gives an unrealistic look to people, BUT if used in certain circumstances, it looks great because it compresses the background and if shooting with a shallow depth of field the background gets very blurry and soft looking, which is perfect in circumstances where you don't have an attractive backdrop or scenery behind the subject. It's all a matter of knowing what the effects of each lens does, relative to the distance to the subject (all lenses distort depending on your distance from subject) and understanding how ISO, shutter and f/stops work and the aesthetic they give.

[@italozavarella5460]

Excellent advice Jessica!!! Basic, down to earth one step at a time approach

[@andrew1977uk]

The great thing about canon is if you can learn a 750D or Rebel, if you upgrade to a 6 d, you know the features already. Menu systems are virtually identical! The difference between pro grade and enthusiasts is usually just the sensor. If I was buying canon gear today, I'd buy a used canon 5d mk 2 and some good lenses. You'll get amazing results and spent less than a brand new rebel!

[@paulinamedina6374]

I want to do landscape photography but also taking pictures of people do you have a specific camera that will be good for both ?

[@zeynab6945]

Paulina Medina I have the exact same question 😭

[@in2food]

No, you don’t need a specific camera. Get the best Nikon, Canon or Sony you can afford. Then, get a wide angle lens for landscapes, a 35mm for families and an 85mm for individuals.

[@lolak8573]

Looooove your Videos!!! Finally found a KZbinr who explains everything in a simple words. Now binge watching all of your videos :D

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

Also this video is more relative to basic gears and stuff, I'd say if you're wanting to become a professional photographer you're a little bit more well versed in the gear information. Honestly the best thing for getting a job as a photographer was actually refining my skills outside of photography (once I had the photography down pat). I started shooting video with my 5D Mark II, which allowed me to learn how to edit video and record audio. I also practiced A LOT with editing and compositing, which is integral as being a photographer. My work began with just assisting people, I first thought I could get work as a freelancer if I worked hard enough - but that wasn't the case when the industry is over saturated with freelancers working for free. So I assisted other photographers endlessly. And because I had skills in other areas, people hired me as it was cheaper than hiring two or three separate people (video/editor/photographer). I then worked in a job casually as a photo editor and occasional wedding assistant for about two years while I studied, working almost strictly in portraiture and fashion. Then I landed a job full time in an advertising firm for large scale campaigns (one of the biggest agencies in the country) as their full time in house photographer, working in areas almost entirely outside of portraiture. So I didn't even work in this field previously, but without question the only reason I got the job was because I could edit extensively, and could show I was flexible with my shooting style and was confident in being capable of undertaking any task. I was partly lucky, but definitely the key to this industry is the more you know outside of photography itself, the more people will want to hire you. Show that you are flexible, that even if you're confident with what you can do, you are always seeking to learn more, so you can adjust to whoever's hiring you's requirements.

[@razzclash8843]

thanks a lottt jessica kobeissi .i enjoyed this video so much.i love ur voice ,i love ur style,i love ur photograppppphy ,i love ur everything.thanks again to help me to choose cannon 6d .love u

[@soaringmoose]

Hey! You can find great architecture in Marshall, MI. It's in the top 10 historical towns of the state. I used to live there and I loved just walking around to look at all the different houses. Gothic revival, colonial, Honolulu, hell even the town's fountain is a recreation of aphrodite's fountain. It's all over the place, but it makes for perfect reenactment theme pics lol

[@tandt119]

What’s the best lens for candid pictures taken outside? 🙂

[@ThatSpaceRock2727]

The architecture in Michigan really is quite boring and the snow can be troublesome but snow is super pretty and it can act as your flash, it’s very reflective.

[@Realsolotripping]

Hi new to your channel.Saw you recommended the t3i I have a cannon t3 which I've heard is a really basic camera. Can I get into professional photography with a camera like this and just buy different lenses? Please help

[@rcjacksonbrighton]

N santos yes!!!! Just get a 50mm 1.8 and edit your pics well! X