Composition Tips with a 24-70mm Zoom Lens

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Hey everyone! Today I am sharing some of my composition tips when it comes to using a standard zoom lens like a 24-70mm f2.8. Let me know which tip is your favourite in the comments and if you want to see more videos like this!
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Thank you for watching!

[@user-kx3sm1qk8v]

Been watching 24-70 videos for the past hour and FINALLY someone that shows how you actually shoot! You’re amazing, loved the video and your pictures

[@saviourudo1062]

Always love clicking on your videos because it’s just so exciting to watch you take us through your shoot process. It makes us feel included in the shoot. The pictures are so nice. Thank you!

[@AshlynManghane]

I've been watching you for years and this is one of my favorite shoots. I love the images you created. Stunning work.

[@andrewdyogi9820]

My favorite Composition video. So much good concise information and very light and easy to follow!

[@keithmoten3025]

Julia, you always seem to be demonstrating lenses that I’m thinking of buying!! Brilliant video 🙏

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Julia for the very helpful tips and sharing this informative BTS with the world!

[@VizionZine]

Gorgeous model and really great shots! Love the tones! I have the 24-70 but mostly use my 50 and 85 for portraits. Might start throwing the 24-70 into the mix more.

[@jilliandreams]

Thank you so much for this! It’s clear and really helps. Also, great model! ❤ She’s so soft and fluid in her poses. Well done! 👏✨

[@andrewkeating8952]

Really helpful and clear video - thanks. Have just ordered my 24-70mm lens 🎉

[@crazxy4923]

Thank you for explaining in a lucid way

[@shannonolivas9524]

Pictures came out great, your Lightroom presets really change so much. Great model, impressed by all you could do with one lens. Best of luck to the turkey, I hope he/she survives the holidays.

[@julianmclean3869]

Many thanks for posting Julia; always wondered how a zoom lens would work with these type of photos; BTW, there were also some superb snaps in the post!!

[@mikolajrosollitzpasja]

Great photographer and beautiful model!

[@lewcehjitl3282]

A7iv + Sony Fe 24-70 gm ii is a awesome compact combo 😊

[@SonamZamling]

great ! lots of things learned from your tips, thanks.

[@sreejithk.c8254]

Nice video... I have 24- 70 gm ll ... Its my favorite lens

[@boyantrifonov]

This video is paid course worthy! Thank you so much for this plesant video that taught so well with so many practical examples in only 9 minutes! Thank you Julia!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@boyantrifonov]

As I am interested in photographing people - your channel and your videos have been top of mind! What I enjoy that I find different in a good way is the storytelling, behind the scenes and femininity of your videos. And what makes your videos exceptional is that you provide just enough technical details AND visual examples. Some channels can get too technical (and I am a man's man and enjoy technical reviews!) I am newly into photography and videography. I bought my Panasonic Lumix S5 I with a 35mm f/1.8 prime lens and the 20-60 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens as a bundle About a year later I added the Panasonic Lumix S5 II X with a 50mm f/1.8 prime. So I guess Panasonic know what to bundle! They have watched your channel! Once again thanks! From Bulgaria 🇧🇬 @@juliatrotti

[@bladeyoshi7287]

This is the only lens I use for everything, I still don't understand how you make it look so magical. ❤

[@joetrent4753]

The explanation at 2:08 does show how Julia uses the sunlight and scene to create better light and a feeling of more depth. Try experimenting with the light and subject to background distance to make photos look less flat and a bit more 'magical.'

[@_the_little_mermaid_]

This is so helpful! Can you also do composition tips with an 18-45mm lens? ❤

[@wilnickdonice6427]

Great photos Julia and thanks for the tips! What do you use for the picture-in-picture for your videos?

[@hans-gerdschievink5190]

Again a great video. I like these tutorials more than the tech-stuff (I'm using Canon...).

[@isabellethoma6004]

Great video 🎉

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!

[@palopm8351]

what a good video, how to record your camera screen?

[@shawnfoodfever]

thanks for great sharing 😍😍

[@mickeystine3100]

Very nice pics 👍👍👍 and 2 pretty ladies

[@sebastiangloor95]

Great video! 😍 i am currently using expand flexible focus and Eye detection on my a7iii. How is your focus setup?

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

24-70 is fantastic in fast paced environments where every minute counts that swapping glass is time consuming. Also for beginners, with a 24-70, people can become more proficient with each focal length and understand each does to the image.

[@juliatrotti]

Yep, I agree! I like that it's a pretty cost effective way to spend time with lots of focal lengths to learn what you like the best. I used to shoot on a 50mm and 24-70mm lens, that was my WHOLE camera bag. But the zoom lens helped me realised I love wider focal lengths. I don't think I would have been brave enough to drop the $$ on a 35 without testing it out on the 24-70 beforehand!

[@m11kan]

@@juliatrotti test 28mm if you can.. that is neat. :)

[@ahmedomara11]

I love you , u r the favorite to learn from , coz given the ( why ) we do this and ( why ) we do that , I am really need to know how yo get that edit plz 🙏

[@shotbyjjayyy]

As an aspiring professional these videos help so much, youtube university all the way! We appreciate these videos

[@zombiesrok]

Love all your videos and learned so much! Thank you! Also what do you use to record your camera screen like that? it looks great!

[@shafee_123]

I noticed the tiny device plugged in to one of her cameras. Anyone have any ideas on what it is?

[@monddilegend8411]

Thank you for the Video 🙏🏿now I know how to shoot with wide lense 😅 I was scared to get to close to the subject due the lens distortion but in your Vase i doesnt really brother me and it is create for fashion photography 😁 I will try it in my next fashion shoot

[@marcthibault8723]

Thank you! 😊

[@RamkrishnaRudra123]

Very good photography yr..😊😊😊

[@m11kan]

I enjoy shots taken with a wider perspective, typically between 24-35mm, which capture a glimpse of trees or the surrounding environment, especially when the setting isn't overly bustling. This adds depth by showcasing more of the location instead of solely focusing on the model. These shots tend to maintain clarity without excessive distortion compared to even wider lenses. Conversely, using a 70mm lens from up close can feel a bit restrictive. Nonetheless, great video-thanks again! ☺ By the way, do you usually shoot wide open or prefer to close down the aperture a bit for your shots?

[@thilinaalagiyawanna3680]

Thank you

[@michaelcliffordphotos]

Hi, @juliatrotti! Beautiful photos as always! Do you use zooms for your wedding photography at all? It seems like it might be worth it for the flexibility, but also a challenge in venues that aren't necessarily lit well. Sometimes, I take a zoom with me instead of primes if I don't think that I'm going to be doing any portraits. But then, somehow, I always wind up doing portraits. ;-) How did you like the Samsung? I haven't shot with that one. Would you consider it a good alternative to the 24-70 GM II?

[@michaelbell75]

These photos are great! Perfect mix of shallow DOF while still having some background for perspective. Ive been pretty much a prime only shooter the entire 20 years Ive been shooting professionally, but that has changed. My main lens recently is the Sigma 28-70 2.8 for my S5II, I sold my 50 1.8 and dont miss it. Just want to pick up the new Sigma 70-200 2.8 "sports" lens and I'll be just fine with the two zooms. F/2.8-f/4 is more than enough DOF on a FF camera IMO. I am not a fan of the shoot everything wide open at f/1.2 or 1.4 and obliterate the background look. It's amateur looking IMO and you won't ever see it in any professional fashion magazine, because the top notch pro portrait shooters have never done that, it's a KZbin trend. These are some of your best shots IMO 😊

[@user-jc6hw6hm3y]

Can you compare iphone 15 vs pixel 8 base variants 🤔 ?

[@yonishperling1531]

Really good one! Do you think 24-70mm is unflattering or has a big distortion compared to 50 or 85mm? I see your photos are amazing but I do wonder how is 24-70mm lens for regular ladies (not models or 60-90-60) I mean when the len is set to 50 or 70mm..

[@FelixTVHD]

600.000 subscribers soon! Well deserved, Julia!

[@juliatrotti]

Ahh I can't believe it!! Thank you!

[@rigid-yt]

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[@FelixTVHD]

你说中文?@@rigid-yt

[@markcavender5009]

Hi Julia, great photos. Wondering if you set lens at f2.8 and let the camera pick the ISO and shutter speed? Also, what metering mode were you using? Center-weighted, spot, matrix? Many thanks for all your great videos.

[@tindallfamily3]

following

[@juanferpm]

How do you record your screen and take photos?

[@Dan____]

Always thought you two would be a good fit.

[@ferlopezphoto]

Hello, good afternoon from the Canary Islands. What is the device you have on the left side of the camera connected to the USB or HDMI port? Is it to record the camera screen internally?

[@billychen5363]

The bird behind is so cute hahaha

[@juliatrotti]

He just wanted to hang out 🥹

[@jonathanclarke5763]

Also is the skim soft effect available on raw photos or is it on jpegs only?

[@dhrubo9140]

Make a video on iphone 15 base variant ❤

[@nataliesofia-2486]

Julia, so I got a 24-70 lens for my Sony.. and it’s obviously different from my 35mm 1.4- and usually I shoot at 100 ISO.. will I need to shoot higher ISO when I’m outside w the 2.8 and higher shutter speed?

[@momovalencia1]

Lovely video as usual ! May I ask though why you're shooting at such high shutter speed and ISO? I would understand if the subject was moving, but most of the time she was just standing still. Thanks.

[@JamalPhoenix]

Probably for sharpness

[@baabaablacksheep6693]

Hello, can you please let me know where did the model get her pretty dress from?

[@beka.tagaev]

How will you record the screen? Name please, I'm watching you from Kyrgyzstan,

[@mayank40994]

beautiful portraits as usual. can you tell me what was your white balance kelvin?

[@manjusreesarker7079]

Love to see an iphone 15 💜 many reviews are saying iphone 15s camera is better than iphone 14 pro max.

[@AmanielChapa]

I see you are shooting in some poses Straight at the sun. Do you sometimes get the vertical lines in your shots? :/

[@_laylafernanda]

The dress is sooo beautiful. Do you happen to know where is it from?

[@juliatrotti]

It's from Sabo Skirt, it's an Australian boutique :)

[@jaipalreddy4894]

Thanks, did you see any autofocus issues on this lens when focusing moving subjects? Iam looking to get a zoom lens and stuck between this one and sigma 24-70...!!! also Tamron 35-150 coming in between, I would really appreciate your advice.

[@rachelm13]

Following! I’ve been hearing great things about tamron 28-75 g2

[@juliatrotti]

I have a review of this Samyang on my channel - I linked it in the description! I also have separate reviews of the Tamron 28-75 G2 and Tamron 35-150 AND a comparison video between this Samyang 24-70 and Tamron 28-75 G2 on my channel too hahah heaps to watch!

[@jaipalreddy4894]

@@juliatrotti Yes Julia, I watched all those videos. My budget can get only one lens, but don't want to compromise the quality and focus. Please pick one for me..thanks for the reply.

[@mohammadarifurrahman748]

Why you are so Pretty Miss Julia... 😍💗

[@hynee]

What brand of 24-70mm are you using Julia? Viltrox or Samyang or something?

[@gordrichards1595]

Yeah that the samyang

[@juliatrotti]

It's the Samyang 24-70! I have a review of it on my channel too

[@YrjoPuska777]

@20sec the most important tip on using a zoom lens, that many people especially beginners dont get

[@juliatrotti]

Glad you liked that one!

[@YrjoPuska777]

@@juliatrotti Thats always the first thing i tell to people on how to use a zoom lens :) Should be mentioned much more everywhere and all the time, but is mentioned way too rarely.

[@jonathanclarke5763]

Im sorry that dress is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Where do you even find stuff like that?

[@dhrubodas2726]

Can you make some videos on the phone camera . Like (mirrorless vs iphone 15 pro )

[@tangsanglimbu7102]

Not first this time

[@paperartandcrafts6386]

Iphone vs DSLR video please😊

[@dinushaariyarathna5155]

Can you give me an old camera you're not using. Buying a camera here is so out of reach.

[@jbmedia8882]

In the first shot you were standing over her. On a previous video you said get even with your subject. That’s tell you I’ve been watching your videos. Just kidding.😅

[@juliatrotti]

Bahahah true that! I know you're just joking, but a difference between those two shots is that here we've changed the whole pose to suite the laying down/looking down angle as opposed to the other video where lowering my angle looked better for the headshot we were taking there ❤️

[@rflsms]

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[@tangsanglimbu7102]

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