Natural Light Portrait Photoshoot Behind the Scenes

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Model: Linnea @ Priscilla's / linnea_stevensjones
Video: Dan @ I Make Films / danpodbierezki
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Canon 5dmkiii
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Canon 35mm f1.4
Canon 50mm f1.2
Canon 85mm f1.2
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Thank you so much for watching! xx

[@juliatrotti]

All photos in this video are edited with my Lotus Lightroom Preset! Check it out here: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets/#/new-lotus-lightroom-preset/ 💛

[@xQcWilliam]

That model is too good. She literally hit new poses every click every 2 seconds and it's legit almost stressing me out, but we all got our own shooting pace ahah! Amazing work!

[@Taylor16255]

willbriss omg same I’m glad I’m not the only one lol I’d be so stressed trying not to miss something!

[@mdh2006]

She was very professional, and hott.

[@asifbymagic1979]

yes and I wanted to see great facial expressions as well. If they both could slow down a little bit, results will be unbelievable.

[@sharpasl307]

This model really knows how to pose. Great use of the available light Julia - well done!

[@andysibiya854]

Ok but can we take a moment for this beautiful queen that’s getting her photos taken😍😍

[@3Design]

sua filmagem é tão boa quanto as fotos (e eu amo!!) ♥️ 🇧🇷

[@belindaschindler1703]

Absolutely love all these shots and thank you for adding your settings to each shot.

[@markharris5771]

Another great video with some awesome shots. Your image editing really is top notch and your model seemed brilliant at giving you what you wanted.

[@timothylam3314]

Yes I totally agree. It was simply amazing !

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@nathangreen7312]

Another awesome video. Great to show how such ordinary locations can look really awesome. Also she’s the most beautiful model I’ve seen you use in your videos

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you 💛

[@silberware]

Wow, your model is brilliant and very pretty. And you are so generous to share your knowledge with the world. I never miss a post because you’re inspiring.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you 💛

[@mjztx]

Love the video. Your models always do so well. I love how you shot her hair. Beautiful.

[@DavidZhou]

Wow that back and forth between you and your model was great, it just seemed like a fun time shooting, loved it!

[@juliatrotti]

It was so much fun, she moved around so well! :D

[@DavidZhou]

Since you're a Canon shooter, thoughts on the EOS-R? :)

[@Dayana17ist]

She’s gorgeous

[@japanclaude1]

I love the way you interact with your models professional or not ,the directions and feedback you give them as the photos shoot advance .The result they get more and more at ease and confident their mouvement mor natural,it must be so rewarding for you.Again very inspiring JC

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@zhavorange333]

I love "Bali" location on 6:16 💕 Your photos are great! Thank you for videos like this ❤

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@nathanbryant1134]

I love all of your videos and bts but this just might be my favorite one. The colors, model was very easy to work with it seems, and local aesthetic of the area was just fitting.

[@joelgallarde3937]

Really cool to see this video in real time to see the actual process. Thank you!

[@GilbertTV]

i love her look & movement.. this was my favourite 10:29 , some great edits & love the tones

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@Divineshot]

Great video and pictures. Loved the natural lighting!

[@iTrumpet2014]

This model's movement is so on point.

[@Smoothblue90]

Yes. So many people comment on how pretty she is. But look at how she changes her expression and the tilt of her head after every single camera click. She's an excellent model.

[@juliatrotti]

Yesss she was super amazing to work with!

[@tracyedwards2746]

Particularly liked those images by the gate and when Linnea was seated towards the end of the video 😊

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! Those sitting ones at the end were my favs too :D

[@jarenmichael7989]

You’re so incredible! Your pictures are gorgeous ugh! ❤️

[@MsYoungleo]

Showwwww beautiful pictures and a very good direction, congratulations for this incredible work Julia!

[@reymanridemtb5264]

Beautiful photographer and beautiful model,wow

[@dawgyv72]

What an awesome chill model! Not too many of those in NYC!

[@ccphotofilm]

Love 35 1.4 might be the best glass ever made by CANON and the best ever made of all brands! Nice pics!

[@starletsworld2449]

I wish every client could move like this model. Great video.

[@everydayfitness6605]

Tell me about that, my models can't even move her face... :(

[@rico4able]

The BGM is also super engaging!

[@rico4able]

want to know the list of BGM if possible, thanks~

[@adityavartak8229]

Really liked the one's on staircase and the one's when model is sitting down in sunlight patch..great work as usual👍👍

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much!

[@LexElls]

Beautiful photoshoot

[@mikaylatruax7424]

Omg you two worked so well together ♥️

[@catkingh]

My favorite thing is natural light photography, so so so much skdjskksks😍😍😍

[@AnastasiaSilvi]

Please do a photoshoot with 18-55 mm kit lens!

[@thecolorofmysould]

I really really want this to happen.

[@wanakoplays8874]

I don't think she even has a Canon crop camera to use that lens on. It won't work on her full-frames.

[@Smoothblue90]

Do the reverse. Tape your zoom lens to be fixed at 35 mm full-frame equivalent. Or 50 mm full-frame equivalent. Or 85 mm full frame equivalent. And go and shoot people by moving your feet around instead of using the zoom. That will also help you know what lenses you may want to get in the future.

[@KBee795]

Remember, you can set you lens to 35mm focal length and do the same shoot ... but at a higher f stop so your background will not be as blurred out. Have fun.

[@Smoothblue90]

And if you want the background more blurred out. Set your 18 to 55 to 55. Then set your aperture to 5.6. Then don't touch the zoom. Don't touch the zoom. Don't touch the zoom. Move your feet back and forth until the person you're shooting has their shoulders and head filling the viewfinder. Then move them and you around until there's some sort of background far away. It will be blurry. The further that background is away the blurrier it will be.

[@josephpeppard561]

Hi Julia, I loved the locations and interaction with the model. Your images are stunning with a film-like quality and aesthetic that I love. Beautiful work indeed.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@paulaseoane]

I love how you edited these. They are amazing! 😍

[@YoungxHeart]

Ayyy Australia's Next Top Model!

[@anavillarreal2383]

Your videos really inspire and motivate me to just go out and shoot

[@iamlukab]

Amazing video 💙

[@luvfaerytales]

Thanks for another awesome video Julia! 🙏🏼💕

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you 💛

[@alexanderkawasaki4307]

Fantastic lighting! Your images are so great! Also really love these behind the scenes videos! On a side note, love your shirt! LA native! Woo hoo!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@jonathanmediavilla3558]

Love the video😍. The photos came out stunning. You do so amazing❤👌.

[@sylvainegaegan4830]

Julia is so cute! Great Photoshoot ❤️

[@anmolbeing9019]

Hi Julia, this video help me to learn how to adjust shutter speed according to light and that is very important so thanks for making this video and keep doing what you do you really inspire me. Best of luck.

[@dzllz]

Great work! Very inspiring and helpful for a newbie like me. Beautiful images, well done.

[@josedosanjos2200]

Very very beautiful post.

[@Serenak444]

I seriously Love your videos

[@edogawaconan6266]

when i watched your photo shoot it make me have inspiration and want to take the photos.

[@marksnellingphotography]

Lovely work guys... Can't beat swooshing arms 😀

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

Love the behind the scenes videos!! You are the best :)

[@schang4458]

This model is such a natural! I like the "Bali" blue door 💙 I need to do a shoot just like this. Just pick a suburb and shoot as we see. Thanks for the inspiration (as usual)

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much!

[@vewerson22]

Nice simple photo shooting

[@arijitkar7217]

M in love wid ur videos julia..and also wid ur style..

[@stefanjones5951]

So cool. You are such an inspiration!!

[@faryelolo]

Beautiful model.. 👏👏👏

[@kavanlake871]

Nice work as usual. Thank you Julia. 😉

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@Danieltrotti]

Must've been very easy to edit that face Julz, very nice model!

[@marioslrzn]

I just got my 35mm f1.4 ii and I’m loving it, thanks for your input

[@fortus69]

Great video, thanks to you Julia. I saw you shoot with a very short interval between two captures. It would be kind if you tell me what are your settings about the focus mode (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF/Manual Focus) focus area (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Lock-on AF) , Metering mode? Do you use face detection as well? Keep making great and useful videos, thank you

[@carolinetorres9010]

The model is beautiful

[@KlarqueGarrison]

Great use of simplicity!!!!

[@alessandroz75z]

Nice!!

[@jingimage1108]

I like that 5:24 the color in the picture is totally different with the color in the vid....haha

[@katinielsen2632]

When shooting, are you (in camera) under exposing? Great direction. Great model. I adore your work.

[@juniorkevu2878]

Great video with Awesome shots.

[@JeffCreates]

I'm learning a lot from you Julia. I notice you never give the model any kind of emotional instruction or suggestion, it's always movement and position. Is that the difference between "model" and "actress"?

[@juliatrotti]

I think it really depends on what kind of photoshoot you're after, I personally prefer to create with body movement, light and location rather than via emotion! Not all the time, but most of the time :) Model's also very subtly change their facial expression throughout a photoshoot, it can be hard to notice but these smaller facial expression changes are more in line with the model portfolio shots I take and what the model needs for their book.

[@kebin65]

Omg it's Linnea from Australia's Next Top Model 10! I thought I recognized her!!!

[@naturaltai]

Brilliant work, thanks for the inspiration, keep 'em coming............. ;)

[@albertw251]

Love your shirt!! Did you leave your heart in San Francisco specifically? Great video!

[@ritapatel4364]

Love the BTS!! The images shown are edited or straight out of the camera? Do you under expose for these backlit photos? Would love to see an editing video of some of these images !!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much! The photos in the video are all edited with my Lightroom Presets. I did a live stream going through and culling all the photos from this shoot if you want to see it on my channel! You can see what all the photos look like straight out of the camera in that video :)

[@yueliiacopino]

Loved this video xx

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@luciaraniakova8865]

amazing work!! beautiful woman!! i love your BtS

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you :D

[@deroux]

great video Julia.

[@kbacchas]

Amazing!!!

[@doyshoots6259]

you did a great job

[@Sthomaspdx]

You have convinced me to get the 35mm lens. I already have the 85 1.4 and I love it. You do such amazing work with the 35. :-)

[@70svd]

Just wondering what mode did you use on your Canon? Photos turned out nice .

[@nailntoothfairy]

AWESOME! What time of the day are you shooting this?

[@Gordonlanguam]

Idelise Rosado I got the same question lol

[@juliatrotti]

This was around 1pm-2pm, but in the winter so the light is much softer compared to that time in the summer!

[@bangendedscoots7960]

Great as always! Julia- do you ever edit objects out of the background, like a trash can or sign. Or do you just not use those shots?

[@juliatrotti]

Unless it was a really captivating portrait, then I probably just wouldn't use the shot! I've learnt over time that it's easier to just keep an eye out for those things on the day while taking photos than to remove them afterwards :D

[@francescoz1964]

Wow!!!

[@DenisseBeatriz]

Love it hun x

[@carowelt]

I love your videos, they are so helpful! Could you maybe do one on posing a model with no shooting experience? Thank you so much 🙌

[@juliatrotti]

Check out the featured video on my channel, its a video on that topic :D

[@dij75]

cool, yeah cool, cool, really cool, thats so cool, what do you think? yeah cool

[@blacbass7576]

wow!

[@1991T]

You’re amazing

[@kruthin7776]

Can u do with male model please

[@poelogan]

Kruthin she already hasssss

[@kruthin7776]

@@poelogan part2

[@robertudave2439]

Hello Julia, I just have one question for you for now. When you shoot, I noticed your shutter speed is high and wondering are you shooting on Manual, AT or TV?? Thank you Robert

[@whousefilms]

Great video! Just curious if you set the shutter speed on each shot location? Or do you let camera automatically decide?

[@Goldmangun]

Beautiful shots - really great work! I especially liked the set starting at about 4:50.

[@nickgreene2533]

Love these videos! I'm trying to incorporate some of these back lighting techniques into my travel and casual photography. To make sure I'm understanding it correctly, do you basically place your subject in a shaded spot where the sun is to their back? I would assume the photographer should also make sure to stand in the shade so the sun isn't messing up the exposure too badly? I've had a hard time pulling this off - usually the face is very underexposed when I try.

[@terrycullinane9437]

Use a reflector or fill flash.

[@littlemisa6074]

Thank you

[@uildesmardiele3685]

Julia trotti I love you thanks

[@DarkstarDarth]

If we could get Will Farrell to spin around in a dress and do some poses it would be an epic afternoon💃🏻😀

[@iagofelixx]

I tend to avoid to go on a shoot wearing colorful clothes. The light might reflect on the model's skin and that is a pain to get rid when you're editing. 1:00 I can see clearly the yellow reflection on the model's face.

[@Uri2097]

That's a nice tip. You can probably wear whites to act as an extra reflector as well.

[@iagofelixx]

@@Uri2097 you are totally right

[@stacyambramorin]

I love your channel! Do you use Back Button Focus?? I do, because I thought is was the best to get sharp focus, but I still struggle! Thank you for all that you do!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! BBF doesn't really work for me, I prefer using the shutter to focus. I have a video about how I focus here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmLIh6WCn8l2sKM&t hope that helps :)

[@x.Rival.x]

My biggest take away from these BTS videos you post is that you're very good about constantly communicating and giving feedback to your subject. (Outside of your obvious camera skillllzzzz)

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!! :D

[@pblnlpalu]

Cool workout!! Julia, would it be easier to use batterygrip with your 5D?

[@juliatrotti]

I personally don't want to make my camera any heavier/bigger than it already is haha, it doesn't really bother me taking portrait images without a grip anyway!

[@jwkooi1979]

Great BTS

[@why3480]

模特真漂亮。

[@belindaschindler1703]

how do you focus so fast when she keeps moving. are you using back button focus. are you shooting in one shot or ai servo (newbie here) I take so long because I focus on her eyes and then reframe the shot so I could never keep up with her. Help!!!!

[@curiousobserver5332]

Would love to know the same!

[@PooMusix]

Absolut legit question. As I could see, Julia seemed to use another focus point. Maybe the upper one instead of the center one. The reason I think it might be this way is, because I barely could see her do recomposing. But I am not sure. This is just a guess. In the end, I would be curious too :) She has a video here, where Julia explains her techniques. But I’m not sure, if the has been applied here. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmLIh6WCn8l2sKM

[@juliatrotti]

I have a video about how I focus here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmLIh6WCn8l2sKM I select the focus point closest to the eye or face (depending if its a close up shot or full/mid body) then use one-shot to focus. I use this method for all my shoots! Hope that helps :)

[@dropyvisuals4355]

1:02 giggles, my heart.. plsss

[@2136enrique]

5:28 that gate was purple but after post it turns out kinda blue and rest of the photo doesn't look blueish. How??

[@juliatrotti]

I used HSL to change the colour :)