9/10 Striaght to the point and full of great examples 1:05 The secret to good photos’s “Lighting” 2:13 Natural light leaks 2:45 Household objects 4:54 Creating good separation with light Tip: Have a bright fore ground but a dark background *****6:25 Window lighting 7:05 Negative fill 8:05 Low light photography and why it’s a high tier photography skill
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! Really appreciate the kind words 🙏
@aronschauer2 жыл бұрын
feels like ive seen every photography video there is but you still managed to add some new and valuable ideas. one is that most people talk about "understanding light" but no one ever mentions to see light as paint, which i really think describes it perfectly. or that negative fill can be achieved by your models hair! that's some real life tricks you are giving us
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Aaron man, thank you for this, and thanks for watching! 🙌
@elkwesi2098 Жыл бұрын
I mostly work in studios now, but your video really makes me want to do back to doing location shoots with natural lighting. You do really good work.
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
For me it’s the opposite I’ve just started dabbling with studio work and I’m really starting to love it but yes there is something special about natural lighting / location shoots. Will always return to it :) thanks for watching & for the kind words 🙌
@infamismworldwild624810 ай бұрын
Outstanding video, so well explained and brilliant points such as negative fill and practical examples on identifying it, all these can be implemented immediately. Highly appreciated.
@justinlaurens10 ай бұрын
Ah thanks so much man. Hey, if you liked this video - consider joining my new Portrait Photography Masterclass: go.justinlaurens.com/beta
@hurleygreen9273 ай бұрын
Thanks for this portrait photography video! You took us back to basics, and it was appreciated...
@pat_unit8 ай бұрын
Maximum creativity and talent here!! awesome channel Justin!!
@justinlaurens8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 👍
@2Tubist2 жыл бұрын
For a nine & half mins video you have to sit through & record a 5 hour session. The video looks so easy but the amount of work that goes into it is incredible (& the editing). Oh, BTW, the tips are fantastic.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for saying that, very kind it is appreciated a lot! 😊 Thanks for watching my friend
@BevJoseph2 жыл бұрын
Wow I’m a beginner and just started documenting my journey and you answered literally every point I’ve been thinking of about how to use light in an different way. Awesome video, thanks!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! thank you very much for such a nice & encouraging comment :)
@EliInfante2 жыл бұрын
Great video Justin! I'm going to try some of these techniques.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Hey Eli, thanks my man. Really appreciate it!
@SusanneGeert6 ай бұрын
Soooooo many great and helpful tips - thanks for sharing this 🙌
@justinlaurens6 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@basaraya2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sensei! You are a blessing!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment :)
@robsonflortografia3 ай бұрын
O vídeo mais direto ao ponto e mais informativo em menos tempo que eu já vi!
@ZairVillanueva-qn1ph Жыл бұрын
Love your videos thank you for so much great information I have learned a lot from you I way from Central America.
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@ryancooper3629 Жыл бұрын
This is so true, one thing I always suggest photographers do who want to level up their skills is pick up a copy of Joe McNally's "Sketching Light" as he is one of the true masters of lighting and that book is a bible on lighting. Imo the biggest other way to improve your work is another quote from MacNally: "The best way to take more interesting photos is to point your camera at more interesting subjects". This might be the biggest level up a lot of photographers can leverage. The wildlife photographer who is only taking pictures of Magpies and Squirrels near his home will instantly find he has more impressive photos by going into the backcountry at dawn shooting rare owls. The beauty photographer who normally shoots more or less average people she finds in her every day life will suddenly jumpstart her portfolio by working with experienced top tier models. A street photographers who normally just walks around his neighbourhood will be amazed at how muchmore opportunity travelling someplace with a rich culture and environment will do to create better photo opportunities. The list goes on and on. Even looking at Justin's portfolio, yes his photography skill suddenly jumped as he mentions but he also started regularity working with world class quality models. Finally, the last thing I'd mention is that by learning how to make your images look razer sharp you can give the shots more of a polished look. (Get it sharp in camera and then boost that sharpness strategically using post processing. A high quality lens helps but isn't necessary to capture shots that look sharp)
@iamjkiing1142 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate what you shared here. Gave me a ton of ideas. Thank you.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching & leaving a nice comment man. It is appreciated!
@dancu9271 Жыл бұрын
A lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed!
@freddylopez75364 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. Your channel is the best. Beautiful work and generosity. F
@justinlaurens4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@stevepuddlejumperpilot60622 жыл бұрын
holy smokes are u creative........great video and presentation!!!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 Really means a lot, stay tuned for many more vids like this!
@manilaltv Жыл бұрын
Very useful tips. Thank you very for sharing. Expecting more videos on portrait photography as it is my main interest.
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! Appreciate the comment 🙏 Subscribe for more!
@andrewkeating8952 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful video - many thanks 🙏
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jasemuzz2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Justin 🙌
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jason 👊
@itsmahdisadeghi Жыл бұрын
I rarely comment on any video but this one, you made me say wow❤❤❤❤
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 always means a lot!
@tommynikon22832 жыл бұрын
Justin- GREAT stuff buddy!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tommy, appreciate you watching & leaving a nice comment man. 🙏
@BraisFernandez2 жыл бұрын
The best photography video I’ve seen in a while … great job mate and thanks 🤘🏻
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Brais, thank you so much for this nice comment. 🙏 If there's any other topics you'd like me to cover in the future, feel free to let me know!
@greenteablogger58732 жыл бұрын
fantastic ideas and explanations! Thank you.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊 (P.S. I love green tea haha)
@RiccardoGabarriniKazeatari2 жыл бұрын
"Seeing light in a new light" got me to upvote this, and I'm not ashamed to admit it 😂
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Hahah legend 🙏
@sebbsebb95702 жыл бұрын
Damn, this is the most helpful video about photography since I figured out aperture, shutterspeed and all the basics a few month ago. Cant wait to especially pay attention to what you showed us. Thanks a lot.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Ah Sebb, you legend, thanks so much man glad it was so helpful. Let me know if you have any questions at all. 🙏
@TressaShaw7 ай бұрын
Outstanding video...thank you!
@justinlaurens7 ай бұрын
You are very welcome 🙏
@mrfoo6814 Жыл бұрын
Wow these tips are really helpful!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching 🙏
@chipcurry2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work, and I recognize your model. I watched one of your videos many times to understand your retouching techniques. Your knowledge goes very deep! However the lighting Techniques you speak of Ain’t so easy to pull off. But you’ve got us thinking and that counts! Beautiful stuff, thanks for the time.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Really appreciate these kind words and glad to hear you're getting value from my vids. :)
@Seethesmall2 жыл бұрын
Great video !! thanks Justin! your video always add New idea & New point of view ! let people learn a lot of professional photo technique !! thanks justin your are great!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Ken dude - thanks so much for this! Really means a lot 🙏
@Seethesmall Жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens hi justin ! i really want to learn your profression , my hobby is snapshot, i always think if i can learn your skill , i will very happy!
@Seethesmall Жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens hi justin ! i really want to learn your profression , my hobby is snapshot, i always think if i can learn your skill & mindset , i will very happy!
@Xploit612 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video mate! Super informative and full of simple and effective ways to improve portrait photography 🙌🏻 🔥
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Ah man these kind of comments mean so much to me... thank you from the bottom of my heart 🙏 🙌
@fingers19712 жыл бұрын
Very good content Justin
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Oscar 🙏 stay tuned for more! :)
@onlinegaming9162 жыл бұрын
You will definitely become the top 1 who makes cracks
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Haha what do you mean cracks?
@Slayer670 Жыл бұрын
very good stuff man. Thanks!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man, means a lot. Stay tuned for more ☺️
@bgabbard1454ify2 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen on the creative side of photography!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Really means a lot my friend 🙏
@bgabbard1454ify2 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens I've only been doing photo shoots for a couple of years. And I haven't quite figured out how to use light in different ways. A lot of times it is my enemy! Lol. This video helped a lot!!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear that it was so helpful. Yes, I feel you on the challenges with lighting - it’s definitely harder than it looks! 😅 But knowing how is half the battle - the rest is practise, practise, practise! Feel free to check out the rest of the vids on my Channel for more tips & tricks!
@bgabbard1454ify2 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens I will certainly do that! Thanks! Love you're editing work too! I'm still looking for my own style. If you ever do a video where you critique or edit other people photos, I would be first in line! 😊
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, will take note of that! Let me know if you need anything and feel free to message me/share your work on my Instagram DM. 👌
@thinkbetter7690 Жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Nickporter17 Жыл бұрын
after a couple of years learning photography, I finally can see light a little better. Just like you it happened fairly suddenly. Where do you find these models?
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
I will be making a video exploring that topic soon. Mostly discovery methods on social media and 'new faces' at modelling agencies.
@moisemahano5057 Жыл бұрын
i like the way he talked!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Cheers Moise, appreciate that! 🙏
@phelix9202 жыл бұрын
You are a very good photographer
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my man 🙏
@qubitrev Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! What kind of clock do you have in the background?
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Thanks Hunter! Links in the description 👌
@normboarder Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the great tips! Thank you!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I’m posting another video in this style for outdoor portraits in a city/urban setting. Stay tuned!
@normboarder Жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens That sounds awesome, I'll keep an eye out for it in my sub notifications. Have a great week!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Send me a DM on Instagram - I’ll share the inside scoop of what I’m working on :) Www.instagram.com/justinlaurens
@Digmen12 жыл бұрын
Some great tips there - just subscribed
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@bobl28336 ай бұрын
Interesting as always. Very good
@justinlaurens6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MrFreakinside Жыл бұрын
Nice tips. Thank you!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ashiqbahar92022 жыл бұрын
Sir you're incredible
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother 🙏
@Revi200x2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video thank you 🙌👏👏👏
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice message 🙏
@GordonFromTaipei2 жыл бұрын
agreed! photograph with the lights.
@jhoppertan44522 жыл бұрын
OMG THANKS SO SO MUCH THIS HELPED!!!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Haha glad it helped man!!
@ozarksdigitalcreations92542 жыл бұрын
Great video, def subscribed after watching. I was shocked though with the different types of light no mention of off camera flash.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! Yeah this vid was more to show different ways to see light as a creative tool (at a higher level). Didn't really go into the specifics of the light source, but - could be a good idea for a future video. 😊
@juandeveraturda43922 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you. 😍🇵🇭
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome brother ☺️ 🇨🇦
@PeterSodhi2 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@savannah6722 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was so helpful!
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! :)
@savannah6722 Жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens ❤
@Weedeogram2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. keep up the good work
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! 🙏 (BTW love the name haha)
@Weedeogram2 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens what name?
@johnvienna34222 жыл бұрын
When you said that a dark background can help draw attention to the model, I had to laugh, because it's fair to say the models already had my full attention. Dude, where do you find these stunning women?
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Hahah 😅 thanks man I'm actually making a video on how I was able to collaborate with all the models I work with. Thanks for watching John!
@Lucy-dk5cz Жыл бұрын
Amazon
@user-jo8nj2 жыл бұрын
quality content!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend, appreciate the watch!
@abhishekchakraborty10672 жыл бұрын
Justin, please upload video regularly.. please 🙏 🙏
@JennieBMurphy092 жыл бұрын
Very useful!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching :)
@PaulHarp Жыл бұрын
cool video. But seriously, where did you get that awesome little LED clock? lol
@corito91542 жыл бұрын
merci beaucoup a toi :))
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
:))
@Triplebuc50 Жыл бұрын
Best DSLR Camera settings, Aperture, etc.
@hawg4272 жыл бұрын
Good video. I see the current trend of light is to let the sun flare in the background. Only thing that I don't like about that it creates a distracting hot spot. When I went to my 2 yr. Professional photo school in Daytona Beach our instructor would have circled the popular hot spot with a red marker. LOL Example at 6:21The glow around her hair looks nice but the background is blowout.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah to each their own! But ya that's why I suggest shooting back lit portraits in front of a dark background if possible, to avoid any blowouts whilst also help to 'separate' the model from the background (& look more 3D).
@marios739 Жыл бұрын
great video thank you
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Maro
@dbsouza12 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have watched this video decades ago!!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 🙏
@Rafael-wv8wk2 жыл бұрын
this program works great! exactly as I wanted
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Program?
@misterstratocaster2 жыл бұрын
I did most of this stuff in my years operating a portrait studio back in the film days - using window light, black reflectors, etc. Unfortunately, most of today's self-professed professionals are unable to do these things because they have no basic understanding of light and shadow and the other basics of the art.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Highly unfortunate
@TheMarkSasuke642 жыл бұрын
Clearly the photographs and techniques are greats, but I can't help but think this advice will get you 50% of the way. The remaining percentage is pure editing skills like with 8:30. Definitely not knocking the tips, though--even without the stellar editing they're great portraits. Like a yummy cake before the yummy icing.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Yeah 100% that sounds about right lol but nothing wrong with that editing is my favorite, and most elaborate part of the process
@vishaladhikari40442 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@rapmeister5242 Жыл бұрын
Hello Justin! I'm just starting out on portrait photography. I would just like to know what lens you use for these photos. I'm torn between a 50mm and an 85mm lens. Not sure what to get. Also, please do a low light photography video. :) Thanks!
@ronak_maira_282 жыл бұрын
Mobile photography tips.... 😁😁... Please
@johnnyc.5979 Жыл бұрын
All you need to remember is "next level."
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks my man! 🙌
@adamclancy6942 жыл бұрын
Great tips, but its key to mention that most of these shots were taken with the use of a strobe, studio lights or a reflector
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, but none of these shots were taken using a strobe, studio light or reflector. None. It's just how I edit my photos, which you can learn here: www.justinlaurens.com/access
@onelittlenest80842 жыл бұрын
Sir, what camera do you use to take these photos?
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
I use a Sony a7rii. Thanks for watching, subscribe for more videos. 😊
@durjoy-datta2 жыл бұрын
Dang! This is so helpful, also your photography is so amazing!
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Durjoy! Where are you from ?
@durjoy-datta2 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens I'm from Bangladeah
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you for watching man! 🙏
@durjoy-datta2 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens you're welcome and also thank you so much for making such contents, helping people like me.
@allisonbaum84232 жыл бұрын
when was the last time you got published or went to school or made a penny with photography or held a real photograph or negative?
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Never 😢 I wasn’t loved as a child…
@allisonbaum84232 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens thought so. what ever it is, you have a bad eye.
@Sanjay-Chaudhary2 жыл бұрын
Bro make a video on portrait retouching in Lightroom
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Ok man I will put it on the content calendar. 👌
@Sanjay-Chaudhary2 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens will be waiting brother
@adhavanprintersarumugamv.c45782 жыл бұрын
Sincerely speaking the site ⬆️ up here delivered a great job on time
@OOOMYGOD Жыл бұрын
Please provide raw image for practice
@sharmaom66652 жыл бұрын
nice sir
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome! Subscribe for many more videos like this 😊
@حسنفوتو2 жыл бұрын
I love you forever 😍 ❤️ 😍
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Haha aw I love you too. I do make these for you 🙌 😁
@Triplebuc50 Жыл бұрын
A large size subject Portrait ideas
@dat2ra Жыл бұрын
I know it's fashionable now, but I find most of the "light leaks" to be distracting to the point of annoying. Other ideas helpful. Thanks.
@Runytislive2 жыл бұрын
Sri which PS you used
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Latest version 2023 - its really good upgrade
@photovision_902 жыл бұрын
Nive video edits
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@ronak_maira_282 жыл бұрын
Models are so beautiful😍💓.... ❤
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
🙏 🙏
@ronak_maira_282 жыл бұрын
@@justinlaurens 😁🥰❤your photography is very good
@nla.videography11 ай бұрын
Do u have portrait classes
@justinlaurens10 ай бұрын
Yes, I do. Feel free to apply here and I will reach out to you: go.justinlaurens.com/beta
@maybemaks Жыл бұрын
Советую посомтреть метод двоцного разложения! Для обработки портрета, потому что вы делаете пластилин
@ItsEzlan2 жыл бұрын
cool video alot of these styles were popular a few years ago, think a lot of your images were ruined by the need to over edit to match that IG "aesthetic" also try working with " non models " and see where that gets you
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
lol
@WassimJelassi2 жыл бұрын
1st tip to make you pictures pop: Find stunning models
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
🤦♂️
@JMeSkepTa2 жыл бұрын
I think the before is lowkey better than the after...
@alanartme12 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention that you need to have an artistic and a talented eye for creating....otherwise...remember Salieri in "Amadeus"?
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
I don't know about that, yes it helps, but these skills can be learned like anything else. I come from a background of Marketing & Economics. haha
@pratickmondaal3301Ай бұрын
I want mobile portrait photography
@WhoDis19592 жыл бұрын
Yo yo
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Yo yo yo
@senshivt87632 жыл бұрын
If it weren't for you, I don't know what to do, I don't want to spend money on it
@theoell20492 жыл бұрын
Well the right light showing your right ear, maybe not a good idea:)
@ciaranmcginn2234 Жыл бұрын
dude I cant tell you how many times I've been requested to edit out light from customers faces as they just want to look smooth and flat. Just be aware that what you think looks amazing, the client may turn around and not like them as the light spots are a bit distracting. I would suggest you shoot 90% normal style and only 10% creative style like this to be safe. Go back and look through the images that customers actually bought and you will probably see a ration similar to this 80 to 90% are classic shots and 10 to 20% are creative shots. 16 years shooting and selling portrait photos to real life every day people.
@chrissan6015 Жыл бұрын
you talk about straight out of camera concept but you do not talk about the amount of post processing done.
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, yeah that is a whole other concept, which I go into in the other videos on my Channel. I also have an in-depth portrait editing & retouching course: www.justinlaurens.com/access
@russellbaston9742 жыл бұрын
I can’t see any, let alone (4 secrets!) in this.
@justinlaurens2 жыл бұрын
Sheesh I wouldn’t admit that
@pagpapaitim Жыл бұрын
and of course, your subject has to be ultra beautiful. lol.
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Na that didn’t really change on my improvement journey. Many other factors responsible
@Jestunes Жыл бұрын
Hate to tell you but your then pic was MUCH better than your now pic. You captured more sexy and emotion in the first pic. The 2nd pic had better ambient colors but the subject wasn't captured very well. IMHO
@justinlaurens Жыл бұрын
Wow for to hear my old Photography was already so good that it rivals my Photography today is a huge compliment thank you 🙏