Professional versus Youtube Photographer Shootout!

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[@ig33ku]

Oh lala.... i gladly lose if i can take her picture all day. lol

[@tinashezimunya2288]

Upload the raw files we do an editing competition as fans

[@JT_Collects]

@@tinashezimunya2288 i second this motion

[@pickagreatname]

I can't believe that Lee was actually as confident as he presented himself to be. It felt like he was hamming it up for the sake of the video. I don't believe his eye is actually as bad as it would have to be to think he should've won with 70% here. People saying "both were bad" are crazy. Mike's was good! It had great framing and lines and tasteful editing. Sure it wasn't slamming the model in your face with 60% of the frame, but it conveyed a mood and everything worked together. Lee's photo's story, on the other hand, was: "amateur photographer hires model and takes her to this 'totally awesome' urb-ex location he's excited about". The location and the model's styling were totally at odds, among other issues.

[@thatcherfreeman]

Lee Morris and destroying his own photos in post, name a more iconic duo

[@nilx4781]

When I first subscribed for Fs it was because of Photography, now I mainly watch it for the Comedy.

[@melaniel4070]

The result reactions had me full on crying laughing. Entertainment value on this infinitely better than either photo, thanks guys. 😂

Same here! That moment was the most funny thing I’ve seen in a while 🤣

[@prestonlhouse]

These two are hilarious!! My vote... sorry but they're BOTH pretty bad! Sorry. But the architectural photographer`s shot was better.

[@waynedennyphoto]

Lee, come on. You had that visually interesting location, and chose to pose her against the most boring wall in the entire place. No graffiti or anything interesting in her background. Which is made worse given that that destroyed golf cart was right there - have her drape her legs over the back and do any sort of interesting pose where she's not just standing there! You basically took a studio shot when you should have been doing an environmental one.

[@timaeby]

My thought exactly!

[@slonismo]

Could’ve had her look through the hole in the wall from a distance even. Literally anything would’ve been better lmao. The best part is how confident Lee was

[@tonyjohnson3752]

The chemistry in this series is so good.

[@WIDGI]

Better than the photography!

[@lightspeedbear]

I love it when Mike does stuff with Fstoppers. So much fun.

[@ytismylifea2812]

I think we can all agree that Lee and Patrick are amazing business men, great technical photographers, incredible at networking and making money but are pretty bad at creating artful images they truly lack an artistic eye specially Lee...which make their photo critiques very interesting

[@UtaDaniel]

maybe... but then again the business part is something that a lot of great photographers struggle with and a lot of them never make a good living from their prictures. Considering this I think they are doing great :)

[@ytismylifea2812]

@@UtaDaniel oh for sure I never said any different

[@ThreeCeeProductions]

Both were bad but the Architectural was better. The model was good but neither flattered her with their pix. Photography is an art. The picture should make you feel something.

[@ytismylifea2812]

@@ThreeCeeProductions It’s not just about this Photoshoot though it’s their work as a whole more Lee than Patrick I must say Patrick had a better eye for sure

[@leehaa303]

Have you ever seen Mikes architectural images?

[@TomasRamoska]

OMG I can't believe Lee is so bad. First I thought he just pretending to be that bad in the videos. But now I'm really concerned 😕

[@jsavak99]

Lee is great photographer. You dont know a good photo. The other guys photo is a nightmare

[@sarperdewd]

Yep and he took a lot of shots. That's how bad he is.

[@rodrigosinquinistudio]

😂😂😂

[@TheAleksychavez]

Lee don't feel bad, they are both a big FAIL. Beautiful model, good location. You both forgot about the actual challenge of making a beautiful photo of the model.

[@ibrahimdurmush]

Agree on both forgot about the challenge but I think mike did better framing and editing! :)

[@jhjjhg1]

That edit of Lee's was like someone's first attempt in editing a photo in lightroom. I liked Mike's a lot, I feel like in a series of images it would look good but not as the only photo from a portrait shoot.

[@andy.schwartz]

It’s been a good run, Lee. 😂 I know a website with some excellent tutorials. 🤣

[@christiansantiagophotography]

Even though it probably doesn’t serve the model much, Mike’s image is definitely a better overall photo. It’s significantly more intriguing as a composition. Leading lines. Natural framing.

[@jsavak99]

How is it intriguing ? Its fashion. The model and cloths are the focus in fashion genre . You dont know what you're talking about . Even if you look at overall composition Mike's photo look like a crap tourist photo where you can't even see the subject, just some weirdo picture of a doorway and something that might be a human at the background, so miniscule it ridiculous to vote for that bc its crap .

[@christiansantiagophotography]

@@jsavak99 lol did mike kelly leave your dms on “seen?” You’re way too butt hurt about about a silly photo contest.

[@pendaco]

It's been a good run Lee, thank you for your service! Can't wait for critique the community with Patrick and Mike 😎

[@ANTHONYFERNANDO]

"voice activated light-stand" 😂

[@rodrigoavila4133]

i was very afraid that mike's image was not going to come to fruition, but it turned out great! the adjustments of the interior brought out the detail of the worn mansion, and the placement of the model was good enough. have fun in retirement lee!

[@louisburley1597]

The second Lee went into the basement I knew that was not going to win. The first shot has so many great elements to it

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

yup.. that stairwell at 6:11 looked like a promising spot!!

[@joseulloa4815]

I think Lee is funny as hell, if there is a competition and Lee is not in it, I’m not watching it!

[@BLAKEISHart]

Lee obviously hasn't picked up a camera in a LONG time

[@CaptainJack63]

Now I can claim all my photos are better than the world-famous KZbinr Lee! 🤣

[@mosesangel1383]

You guys should do this with as many photographers as possible. Giving the title to who the worst photographer is and have photographers fight to lose this position of being the worst photographer in the world. This is so funny, I love the back and forward of you to. lmao.

[@BigMilan]

I’ve driven trucks and delivered MANY couches for over 2 decades; “pivot” is forever on repeat in my mind hahaha

[@GuillaumeN]

one thing is sure, none of these shots will end up on the beautiful model's instagram or website :D

[@marvesrivas307]

Thank you Mike! My thoughts exactly! Lee’s photo was much better before post.

[@heitorpergher]

These shootouts are amazing. I love them. So funny, so entertaining and also educational.

[@dreamer_wanderer]

Just love the camaraderie between the two of you. Very funny to see you guys putting each other down. Good job guys keep it up

[@RemiManWithVan]

Love those competitions. Best competitions on KZbin

[@Ronin760]

The true winner is the video editing. LOL! So funny with the theatrics. Bravo! I love these. I would love to see Pye , Mike , Lee , and Patrick compete in a competition together and really get the laughs going. :)

[@nkoz]

When Mike said "pivot" I was SHOCKED! HE IS ROSS!

[@JacobKrajewski]

Just found this channel, and watched a couple videos before this one. This was SO hilarious. I loved this "walloping".

[@The_editor28]

I didn’t love either one but Lee’s sabotaged himself in post. I think there was an “story” behind Mike’s photo, Lee’s photo didn’t make any sense. What a model wearing that dress would be doing in that place? Make no sense. Love the competition and the video. Keep them coming.

[@GlobeHackers]

This is an empowering episode. It makes one think that no matter how amateurish one's photos might be, anyone can take a good photo based on internet surveys. Who's going to critique the critics? :-) Fun challenge. I loved the location.

[@SeanColey]

The editing for the results sold this episode. Super hilarious edit.

[@potatosalad1991]

I just live this type of videos! The chemistry, the photography and last but not least the comedy gold!

[@werito82]

For someone who considers himself a professional photographer, Lee’s edit was so awful!

[@codyshoaf4270]

I LOVE THE DYNAMIC BETWEEN YOU GUYS

[@runner7395]

Pivot, pivot, PIVOT!!! Loved that Friends episode. 😂

[@frankkoenig1411]

I bed the model already regreats having accepted this job. Both pictures are awfull!

[@gmcubed]

she got paid, whats to regret?

[@grantkauffman8578]

I'm sure you could do better

[@dakotavoight]

Frfr 😂😂😂

[@FStoppers]

She got paid during a pandemic. I’m sure she’s happy! -P

[@allenahale1]

@@FStoppers Reassuring to learn she was not working TFP. LOL It's all good fun.

[@14Marleycombe]

Had I voted, it would have been for the balcony shot by a country mile

[@krolldavid]

Love the banter. Nice to see the process of both of you. Well done to you both!

[@simatbirch]

The reveal was amazing! Love it.

[@antwonmaurice]

Funniest vid in a while! Congrats Mike 🤩

[@LadyJaneG]

Loved this! Wish you did more competitions !

[@BesartCani]

Definitely loved this one 😂💪🏻, that editing at the end, with the dramatic music was brilliant 😂😂💪🏻

[@AlexSuperTramp-]

I love these competitions! Please keep making them. I love your guys' chemistry. Where's Pat?!

[@FStoppers]

Behind the video camera! -P

[@AlexSuperTramp-]

@@FStoppers Oh right of course! Doing God's work!

[@lowerleftside]

I'm giving both of these a solid score of 1...

[@LT-rb2pk]

How could one get jiu jitsu injury? Its basically resting your balls on you opponent's face till they pass out or vice versa

[@thecringe_tv]

Lee’s edit ruined the photo 😂 if he left it as is it would’ve done better lol

[@michaelfoster4013]

Lee’s definitely a better photographer than an editor on his images, lol, ain’t saying much really is it 🙀 thank goodness he’s a good comedian

[@clintwoosley9512]

The reveal is so funny. Good stuff. Strange photos! 🤣

[@Justas49]

Sorry Lee, but how is this possible that votes were 75/25. I imagined it has to be 90/10

[@phynx2006]

Love the Friends reference, Happy Holidays gang 🎆🙌💥 Great video guys, very entertaining👍👍

[@mimstyle]

Hahahahaha I love this channel, great photos everytime and so funny with slow motion! 😂

[@andyjmusic4831]

You guys are so funny, I love these challenges lol

[@mammothscott1455]

Wouldn’t you just love to spend an afternoon with these guys! Some cool dudes for sure.

[@SterlingSanders]

Bahahahhahahahahahaahah Oh man. I was drinking water during that photo vote reveal, bad idea! Lolol! So funny!

[@dominicmedina5358]

Today I discovered your awesome channel and it sucks you HAVE to retire... really enjoyed your content buddy! Lol look forward to seeing more of your awesome vids!

[@Harshulnarang1]

Now this is quality content! 😂😂

[@kevindiossi]

Most hilarious video editing yet. The slowmo laughter went on exactly too long. Haha Great video series, guys.

[@BigPapaJames]

this is hilarious!!!! Lee's face was classic!!! Can you make that image into a poster???

[@ChrisMcBrideFilms]

I DIED @ the Model Mayhem reference HAHAH

[@kennethlewis2477]

These competitions are the best!

[@SolidSquid1]

Lee's picture, after post kind of looks like a promo shot for a mid budget Netflix zombie series

[@anthonyvela2416]

I missed this videos. Keep doing more and I will love to see a Puerto Rico update video. By the way, you should include in that video the subway sandwich drama

[@bharaninathkomandur6330]

Mike is so thrilled. LOL

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

Lee's looks like a bad HDR portrait. Mike's looked meh but still wins.

[@Fluxion11]

Lee's editing was hilariously bad. 😂

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

@@Fluxion11 Yeah. Mike was right about the original looking better. Mike’s was kinda weird too because it’s shot almost like it’s a exotic beautiful location like it’s supposed to be in a vacation resort catalog but then the floor and walls looked beat up. Juxtaposition is great in art but it didn’t work. The outfit didn’t help either. Still enjoy these type of series though where photographers go against one another - it just feels weird that Lee sometimes downplays the professional photographer from the start rather than build them up to add credibility to them because if they’re such an “average photographer” why make it a “professional verses KZbin photographer”?

[@dylanfgarrison]

Best yet

[@AimingAtYou]

Honestly, this was awful pictures... They should both be ashamed to show these

[@JonathanAkosah]

😂

[@ericonly]

Best Video of 2020

[@jgvbadv]

"The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people with low ability at a task overestimate their ability. It is related to the cognitive bias of illusory superiority and comes from people's inability to recognize their lack of ability."

[@JonathanAkosah]

😂

[@EmppuNyman]

I honestly think that Lee is faking, he can’t honestly think that edit was good😂 He’s trolling us for sure😂😂

[@_gatsby]

Mike was my pro level photography idol.. but that photoshop job was hack level

[@JustmeJoy7]

Loved this episode. I also liked that dress she wore. If it's new, I would like to know the designer or where I could buy it from.

[@karlthetrader]

It's sooo funny - great entertainment with surprising result. I really love your 'competitions' and the wonderful models you feature.

[@notloki3140]

I wonder how much you guys paid for this automatic bot comment...

[@cueball93]

Why does Mike look so much like Hughie from the amazon TV show "The boys"?

[@carlmazziotti221]

I'd like to. Se a best out of three shots. And for the sake of all things sacred in photography PLEASE put a little thought into composition. Tell a story with your photos. I'd almost prefer to see a ragged squatter photo in a rundown house than a supermodel looking completely out of place. It's not rocket science!

[@maverickrodriguez7213]

Love when you guys upload class videos like that. Honestly though peter hurley would’ve beat y’all 🤣🤣 Im curious as of why you guys didnt used the background of the plants and the ocean to shoot, the outside walls and windows are classic PR! You guys should shoot soon in “el condado” or perhaps in Dorado. Just keep an eye on the camera gear in condado 😂😂

[@pickagreatname]

ooo it would be fun to see peter hurley in one of these competition videos. I'm sure he'd come out to PR, right?

[@maverickrodriguez7213]

@@pickagreatname that would be awesome, i mean slr lounge made it i bet he can too. There are a lot of beautiful models in PR as long as you can speak spanish

[@adrianzaharia8885]

I woul love to take part to a "competition" like this one! :D Cheers Lee!

[@Djmcode2000]

So there's a job opening with Fstoppers right now?

[@roym7175]

New Year, New job. Good luck

[@chcomes]

Almost all compositions shown in "video" were better than what you finally did as actual pictures. So Patrick the video camera guy won.

[@FStoppers]

Except my Rock Paper Scissors intro is out of focus....FML -P

[@BadBagger]

Its like you guys didnt even try this episode lol

[@madshauerslev]

Bravo to whoever edited this🤌

[@gunsmoke73757]

All Hail king Mike!

[@stevendukedesigns]

the guy in orange is considered a pro! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@SamLucas26]

This whole video feels like one huge troll 😂

[@vincentlamoureux422]

That was so entertaining!

[@mariobravo8253]

WhaaaaaT did you both DO to the Beautiful Model ⁉️. .... a professional model.... and it does NOT show 🤕

[@jsavak99]

The model should be the subject of the photo. She should not be dwarfed to the point of obscurity. Is that a model in his photo, can't even see any of her attributes. Who cares what an incompetent instagram audience thinks. It should be judged by other fashion photographers not ppl with no photography iq

[@janis3584]

I feel like the spot at 6:30 (far platform) would have worked so much better.

[@tdawg719]

When I saw Lees I died. My ghost is writing this

[@ItzHYDRATION]

THIS LITERALLY MAKES NO SENSE IT WASNT EVEN A PORTRAIT LMAOOO

[@guyphoto9437]

Neither image was that good but the death blow to the losing image was taking the color out of the models dress. The whole photo was cluttered and murky and that was taking the icing off the cake. The winning image looked thought out, reflective. The losing one seemed like the photographer gave up trying to find a good location and decided on a “goth” look, disregarding the environment.

[@electronicbox6990]

The result is obvious. I bet that you just try to be entertaining! I am 100% sure that Lee will never submit that picture in real competition. But I have to agree that Lee's passion to photography is addictive! Nice one! I mean for the video... Regards from the other side of the world! Niko

[@lego_minifig]

These are probably some of the most critical comments ive seen on KZbin

[@039043]

Have a happy retirement, Lee!

[@nickdailey9889]

I actually really like Mikes. Maybe saturate the green and blues but the story is great it in.

[@tomsiteman5731]

Lee you should have submitted SOOC...

[@chemistry9942]

im gonna miss lee

[@IMwillyem]

A photo should tell a story and Mike's one does it but another one doesn't. Very simple rule dudes 😀

[@RobOnRefresh]

I love watching you guys for the entertainment value alone but Lee just wow...what happened? Not only was the image absolutely awful prior to editing but you just destroyed it in post. You didn't even bother taking out that pole which would have taken 2 seconds. Such a shame with a gorgeous model and outfit this could have been really interesting. I'm not completely sold on Mike's either considering you can barely see her (I think a crop from the top might have worked a bit better) but still far superior to Lee's. Thanks for the laughs though!