How to get Professional Photos with a Kit Lens: "Canon 80D" 5 Min Portrait

How to get Professional Photos with a Kit Lens: "Canon 80D" 5 Min Portrait. Click Here to access the RAW and JPEG files. froknowsphoto.c...
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The Challenge: Use a Canon 80D and kit 18-135 lens for a "5 Min Portrait" / "Real World Review" at Norman Porter Jean Company. Similar to past "5 Min Portraits" I had never done a photo shoot with the Canon 80D or kit lens. This is honestly what photography is all about, it's all about being able to pick up any camera, any lens at any time and get professional results.
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[@Reidser3]

I might be a little late to the party, but this video is one of the best I've seen. Very educational.

[@froknowsphoto]

Hey guys, if you enjoy these type of videos please be sure to give it a LIKE, Comment and SHARE. It really helps to spread the word about this content we are making. Thanks

[@desmundlighten3603]

Sure thing bud, you keep shooting and creating fabulous content and I'll keep hitting that like button.

[@desmundlighten3603]

I took a great nap to this video in the background , quite soothing

[@carlovillanueva2902]

outstanding work Jared!

[@rizz97pl]

hey Jared on the next 5 min..portrait episode can you use the same camera Canon 80D with better glass. Sigma 17-50 2.8 or Canon16-35 2.8L maybe? It's up to you. Great job team JST. I definitely share this great video.

[@gamingunit]

Great work & video. I want to see more of these!

[@samanshp]

"Steam! oh, steam" When someone gets excited for something like that, you realize that he is a photographer.

[@codybonner3828]

the amount of work you guys put into these , it's like a TV show!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks, that's what we are trying for. To have it be something you feel compelled to sit down and consume and enjoy.

[@DarkestKnight2424]

@@froknowsphoto hi! I'm debating whether to buy the canon 80d or the Nikon 7500 as my first DSLR I want to 90% of the time use it for only photos and maybe 10% of the time for video Now I am a beginner But I dont want to buy a low end camera (nor a super high end) and then have to sell it and upgrade. I want one where I will of course have to spend this certain amount of money, but I can grow my skills with it and then when I reach the limits of this camera i can simply just upgrade to a higher end camera. Can you please help me out?

[@studiogab5095]

@@DarkestKnight2424 I was surprised with the camera that you wanted to use, But I recommend Nikon D5600 as a Good primary Image shooting and D7500 is Much Better but I Personally think that investing in Lenses on D5600 Body is Much More better than Buying an expensive body thus will result in Having a Hard time to Get Some Good or professional Lenses. (The reason why I Recommended Nikon is Because It is Better In skin tones for Portraits and Actually has Good Color than Most Entry level or Maybe close Range for The D5xx Series pf Nikon compare to Canon cameras.

[@martinsmith8641]

Great video to see how a real photographer works and how no matter what your doing you ask permission and treat people with respect. Great way to conduct your business thanks.

[@garysanchezphotography]

I'm half way, almost, through the "5 minute portrait." It's great and I'm sharing it because of the photo shoot tutorial and the jeans sewing documentary. I'm glad I didn't check the length of this video before I got hooked on it.

[@arieliturbide6326]

I keep learning in every video you shoot, no matter if it´s Nikon´s, Canon´s, Pentax´s, Sigma´s or whatever stuff is in it. Thanx a lot Fro, for these free lessons...thanx a lot for keeping it simple yet so pro.

[@froknowsphoto]

you're welcome.

[@tylonblas2581]

Jared, this video was incredible. It's not often that us viewers get live and detailed insight into photoshoots like this. It was awesome to see that you still make some minor miscalculations You don't realize how valuable that is to us new photographers! Usually we only see your best shots, but seeing you progress through exposures and find your shots was so profoundly helpful. Thank you so much for this! Can't wait for the workflow! 😉

[@froknowsphoto]

Thank you for getting it. I'm tired of seeing other "photographers" never share all the images including RAW. I have nothing to hide, I get far more keepers than not but the ones that aren't you can learn from, we can all learn from.

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

Though this is an older video, I'm commenting anyways. Your Are 100% Correct! Felt like you just spoke for me too! Hope your photography is still in the game, now 5 years later, and 2 years of covid killed every client, and every potential client throughput this duration. Hope your doing better than I am 😁

[@stanjs]

Thanks Jared, for showing us how to use the Canon 80D with kit lens effectively.

[@Crina-LudmilaCristeaAuthor]

Great video! Not only that we get to see how the canon 80d works but we also see a creator doing his thing. Seeing the actual process of doing the jeans in his environment and capturing those moments makes this awesome! Can't wait to see how the photobook turns out! Looking for more videos like this. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@keithspillett7312]

There's nothing quite so magical as reality portraits. I'm lucky enough to spend much if my working life doing exactly this kind of work, and I quite often use kit lenses - mainly because of their convenience. They're produced to be a "jack of all trades" for users who don't necessarily know what to do with them. However, in the hands of someone who DOES know how to get the best out of them, the results are indistinguishable from MUCH more expensive glass under normal conditions. Loved the video - so much common sense, and no ranting..... brilliant!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Keith!!!!

[@MatthewOrtizTexas]

This is the most comprehensive and relevant video I've seen on the Canon 80D in a real-life scenario, especially for the photography aspect of the camera. Thank you for taking the time into making such an awesome and informative video!

[@JenniferM13]

After all these years, the 5min Portrait remains my favourite of your video types. It's what I still come back to watch and I hope you keep making more.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks, we will work on it.

[@rizz97pl]

Seriously speaking your channel has to be in the top 5 on KZbin...Number 1 for ME but I didn't want to create a battle by saying No. 1....Style,Audio,Visual,Educational,Entertaining,Crazy Tangents which awesome. Thanks!

[@hanzoking5703]

Your best video ever made, re-watching this 4 year later still make smile

[@vonqu2477]

Man, your tutorials are amazing but seeing you go into your craft and see you shoot as you talk about what's going on in your mind is just brilliant. Would definitely love to see more.

[@JollyGoodAmI]

Was watching Jared before I bought my Canon 80D - I found his reviews most helpful - and now this actual run and shoot and tutorial on using the kit lens is also so helpful! THANKS JARED!!!

[@harshclimate]

This is one of the better reviews I've seen. It was educational and it's always great to understand the process from each photographer. I think the realworld, realwork videos are more informative than someone just talking about the camera. Thanks for this. It helps a lot!

[@michaeldrummey6258]

Honestly, I've been between picking one of these cameras up and I just ordered it. Gotta love Jared. Pretty dead on honest reviews and this one is educational in a way that doesnt bore you. Gotta love it

[@Mark-ql5ni]

Jared your channel is by far the most informative and educational photography channel with tangible takeaways every time. Always learning something new from you. You frame topics incredibly well and make them digestible for an amateur like myself. Just purchased Going Above and Beyond Auto because of all the value I've received from your videos. Thanks Jared!

[@999garyr]

Thank you Jared for taking us into your photo shoot and sharing your thoughts while you worked.

[@nw1650]

These 5 minute portraits are some of the best photo related content on youtube, keep up the excellent work!!!!

[@AbhinavSG]

I had doubts about watching the whole video when I started out watching it. Turned out, didn't even blink an eye till it was over. There's a lesson in this one for a photoshoot & how to make a video interesting enough to keep the audience engrossed as well as how to make a youtube video, in general. really appreciate this one. cheers

[@DynastyVisualsTV]

Truly the only photographer I come to get insight from. You are so helpful and I appreciate you brother. I just got this camera today. Definitely plan to learn how to master it.

[@kentrowell9678]

Being a new owner (7 weeks) of a Canon 80D, I was searching for videos about it and came across this one. I enjoyed watching it. I like to do outdoor/landscape photography and it was nice to see how you handled an indoor shoot, especially with the same camera that I now own. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@onarampage101]

I just want to thank you for taking the time to make this video. It really did light a spark in my to challenge myself to not want the next best gear for me or always be wondering what other msterial do I need to make my photos better. You really made me stop and, like you said, get out of my own head. Thank you again

[@DavidDeblaere]

This is the content that sets you apart from all the other photograhy channels. great job guys!

[@ShaynaKrause]

Oh my goodness. I feel like I hit gold by coming across this video. I just ordered an 80D, so of course I'm searching for tutorials on YT in order to learn how to use the new equipment. Yes, I am learning SO much from this video. BUT secondly, I sew dolls for my business. This video is very helpful by providing me some in the studio shots I can use for myself. The shot with the scissors and the guy blown out in the back was very nice! Thanks for this video!

[@isaac_russell]

Thank you Jared. It may be a camera review but it also feels like its an hour of tons of helpful info that can be used with any camera. Very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks for watching.

[@Mannvoice]

I have been a professional video producer for local and network telelvion for almost 35 years. I started using DSLRs about 4 years ago. As a production/creative manager at a local television station, I've moved my creative production department from using traditional camcorders to Canon's Cinema series cameras.... from videography to cinematography. Our station uses an 70D for video too. Personally, I own a Canon 70D and Canon 80D. You've confirmed what I have experienced using an 80D. I think the Canon 80D is the best all round DSLR for video. I use and own pro lenses too. But I am very impressed with the 80D's EFS 18-135 kit lens. You created on of the best videos for real world use!

[@NWP4440]

Do you have any idea just how inspirational you are?!?! My goodness. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@DesignDaddy]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed and was inspired by watching this video. Thanks for demonstrating an important point.

[@KevinFuller]

The 5 min portraits are the best videos/photography instruction that you produce. Nice job.

[@alexkairis3927]

I just bought an 80D. Glad to see that fro was able to get really tight and awesome shots! I know that he has a great eye... still nice to see the camera working well for a professional.

[@orionsector]

I loved this video. I found it just from searching for video of the new camera I'm getting and I'm now subscribing to this channel.

[@Fiyawerx]

Just did the same thing. Was trying to find if there were any 80d vidoes I haven't watched yet, stayed for the whole thing, and now a subscriber. Such enthusiasm.

[@RosePhoto1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. This is a brilliant format. Your descriptions of your technique and reasoning were perfectly placed and the audio quality was excellent. I've watched hundreds of photo tutorials and this is the how-to of how-to's. I agree with many of the other commenters who thought it was great that you used the kit lens. Oh ya, I always shoot RAW.

[@ChrisDavies1969]

Best 5 minute portrait shoot to date, simply awesome!

[@froknowsphoto]

thank you so much.

[@fetzinger10]

Really love those 5 Min portrait shoots!! Those Canon colors look nice!

[@frankie4321]

Fantastic tips around 35 minute mark and results, spot on Jared.

[@FutureChaosTV]

Man the "Blues". That colour is stunning.

[@abelrondon18]

Loved this video, sometimes you hold yourself back and you blame your equipment thinking you could do better with better, but that just gives you a mental block that limits. Thanks for the upload!

[@yo12370]

I'm gonna comment before watching the video by saying that we need more of these, they're just really good.

[@froknowsphoto]

we're trying.

[@tonygenovese4872]

Jared Polin what’s the name of the app that you were using towards the end of the video to remotely control the video?

[@wduguay82]

Learn a lot watching you directing the model while always looking for point of view and composition elements. Thanks and thanks to Mike for letting us discover his beautiful workshop.

[@ZZimaaa]

I was so stoked for this! I was checking in every hour to see if it was posted

[@froknowsphoto]

+Zach Zima well go watch it lol.

[@mrz1342]

well done, perfect video... i forwarded to all my students who are looking for special gears and unusual places instead of learning Fundamentals to make a special place and creative photographs!

[@seoguru5826]

Jared, I watch your channel all the time and just came across this video. You always produce great content, but this episode is gold! So much value... anyone can learn from what you shared on this shoot. Awesome!

[@adriano0055]

Great show of exposure, composition and business!

[@bmdesign]

Watching this video, you really helped me take a step back and reconsider using my kit lens more. My favourite part was how you needed to tell a story with your photographs. Made me rethink on how to start and finish a photo shoot. Thanks.

[@bernardnegrin2504]

One man...one camera...awesome tutorial! Thank you!!! I purchased an 80D 2 weeks ago. I really like it so far.

[@froknowsphoto]

Awesome, thanks for watching!!!

[@paulodonnell3989]

I absolutely love your channel. It has kept me going through many a slump. Thank you so much for all the content you've created

[@AhlsenFilm]

How is it possible to make this 1 hour "boring" video so entertaining? This guy is awesome :)

[@MichaelNatrin]

Love these 5 minute portrait/kit lens real world reviews. Really cool to watch you direct him. Thanks for sharing.

[@froknowsphoto]

you're welcome and thank you!!!

[@MrPFMneto]

Man, a m a z i n g results!! Nice story that can be told from those pictures. Impressed

[@tutvid]

Amazing work, Jared! Great video + edit too, Steven!

[@froknowsphoto]

Thanks Nathan.

[@deKnoppert]

I enjoyed every single minute about this video, so helpful and full of information. It convinced me to buy this specific camera. Thank you Jared!

[@froknowsphoto]

glad to hear.

[@jordan116327]

Just picked this beast couple weeks ago. The t4i did me good for a while but it was time for an upgrade and was waiting on this after test driving the 70d and didn't convince me to get it. Happy shooting.

[@Film_Fog]

Jarred, your passion and skill is an inspiration to me. I do photography for fun, and I was starting to loose the love of it; but I'm learning a lot from you and I'm starting to really enjoy it again. Thanks.

[@froknowsphoto]

you're welcome!!!

[@stuartwatson3648]

Great video. Well produced and edited. I'd happily watch more of these.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Stuart.

[@DRei618]

I like it! Very detailed information about the canon80D. Getting mine soon. Excited to try it out!

[@ghanacuty]

Wow, I bumped into this video and I am hooked! THANKS JARED, MY NEW 80D SHALL BE PUT TO GREAT USE

[@froknowsphoto]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and bumping into it!!!!

[@Mistahollywood0]

Jared Polin Hey bro! could u tell me what that sensor is on the top of your camera and what mic do u use for your videos, it sounds amazing. Great video bro! Keep em' comin'.

[@spartachris2163]

Hey, that is a camera on top of his camera. Thats how he gets the first person action shots of himself shooting. @@Mistahollywood0

[@tiffaniechezum2488]

Thank you Jared. I have watched many of your videos very recently. This one really reminds me of why I got into photography as a hobby ... I just love it. I love showing the details that so many overlook. You are so incredible in the way you find the details and tell the stories. I have not been actively shooting for a while. It is time to upgrade my equipment and get back to enjoying this wonderful artform.

[@ramadanhasani]

Wow. This material is really worth gold. Thank you and good work Jared.

[@horacecarter2081]

I appreciate that you read out your settings. It helps a novice like myself learn.

[@exogendesign4582]

Every shot is amazing, I have 80d with 50mm f/1.8 lens but I still a novice this helps me a lot, thanks sensei.

[@jaycaldwell4518]

Wow! This is how reviews should be done and with a behind the scenes workflow. Really Dope! Much appreciated Jared.

[@dimd5430]

This 5 min portrait is really amazing ! Excellent pictures...I love the way you capture moment and tell stories whit that kind of images. Very nice job!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks.

[@erictaylorphotography6064]

Dope, dope, DOPE education! Professional photographer in the zone!!! U da man bruh!!!!

[@hooligan1974]

This video made my Sunday night. Quality was awesome. Better quality than what's on broadcast television. Very inspiring - made me want to go out and shoot! Thanks Team Fro!

[@froknowsphoto]

I agree!!! Thanks for noticing.

[@bigdave46148]

As a couple of other commenters have said, great review and real world test of the 80D and kit lens. I like the way you get out there and use the camera and lens and not have it sit on a table and say something like," This camera can do this if I would pick it up and use it. Maybe I will do that tomorrow." Hopefully, you will do what you said you were going to do back in February and get your hands on a Pentax K1 and a couple of lenses and use it for a little while just to see what it is like.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks for getting it.

[@ChrisQueenPhotography]

Just fantastic work bottom line. It gives me hope in thinking I can get great shots with my very basic Canon cam and lenses. Keep up the great work.

[@yellabro]

this was by far, your dopest 5 minute portrait. Thanks.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks!!!

[@FilmTechNZ]

I love how professional these are!

[@paulhills1967]

Jared, These are your best type of video along with RAW talk. I do understand, however, that they are very labour/time intensive so you can't make them every week! Cheers.

[@seancarter5552]

One of the best “how tos” I’ve ever seen! I know it’s beside the point of video, but I’m getting the 80D! I like the quality at hi ISOs and auto focus.

[@vladimirtishchenko7103]

Absolutely amazing video! (I mean, everything, stills and video). I could not stop watching it.

[@PhottixHQ]

Well done. Great to see the much maligned kit lens being put to work.

[@froknowsphoto]

boom.

[@tooxtalivai0690]

These videos should be revisited fantastic learning tool

[@lexarias4972]

I was really hyped just by seeing your instagram feed, but this... This is way beyond all I thought!! Congrats, Fro Team. Love the way you process the contrast Jared.

[@froknowsphoto]

+Alejandro Arias tellez thanks for that.

[@lrac]

This is without a doubt one of your best videos out there! Very good. Thank you

[@froknowsphoto]

thank you!!!

[@kpravinkumar]

Jared this videos is absolutly beautifull and story tailing

[@srhcat72]

this type of video is great. i personally love the information about what settings and why you are shooting at a certain angle etc. the quality of the videos is the best of the best with honors. keep it coming and keep up the good work.

[@patdinco]

This and the pizza shop vid are my favorite. Shows it's the person and not the gear .thanks jared

[@Daniel_Zalman]

How is this a 5 minute portrait?

[@Razor2048]

It is 5 minutes, but those 5 minutes last for an hour because they're just that good.

[@saquist]

It's never a five min portrait.

[@xDayan]

Its just a name lol

[@tjongtjong210]

Its from back when he filmed these on his d3s and 5 min was the maximum recording time

[@saquist]

Uh no he never got 5 mins back then either

[@amartinro]

This kind of videos are great! you can learn so much of everything! photo and video! you can see how Stephen and Todd film and how this video is edited. Thank you guys, i learn a lot with your videos, keep them comin'!

[@jaimeemoses]

Awesome shoot Jared!! Inspiring.

[@froknowsphoto]

thank you.

[@JohnS916]

I upgraded to the 80D last year from a T4i. Just today I was looking for a kit lens and it was conveniently the same lens as Jared was using. Needless to say, I watched the video carefully and picked up some nice pointers and found the format for this session very interesting too. I found a EFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom IS usm on an astronomy site I frequent in great shape and very good price. Thanks Jered and thanks to the mellow manufacturer as well. Looks like I'll be Googling Norman Porter Jeans, they look high quality. Just one thing Jered I wished you addressed, what settings did you use when confronted with the backlight from the windows?

[@TheSamuraiRonin]

I have this beauty & I couldn't be happier! At first I wasn't into the kit lens but got it for its IS for video & got myself a 50mm STM for walk around shooting lens. Now I'm good for a while on lenses..

[@anton_roos]

This is an awesome video! I will never blame gear again

[@OmegaHPK]

Mad respect for you man. I appreciate you showing the common folk that they don’t need to bankrupt themselves to make art.

[@paulinefollett3099]

I love these videos. It is fascinating to see how you compose your photos and how you get inspiration. Looking forward to more videos like this.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Pauline.

[@SonShine007]

Wow, Mike looks like a natural model! Great job capturing him in his element! I appreciate your detailed & informative video! Good to know about the iPad & cell apps tips! Thanks!!

[@gamerN77]

Fantastic video so far (not quite finished yet, but otherwise I'd forget to comment). These types of videos are second-to-none on KZbin!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks, I think we put out the best real world style videos out there. Meaning actually go out and use the cameras in real situations and get real usable images.

[@RaiderTatum]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the 80D... I have had this camera for a few months and still learning.. PS.... Keep on doing your Awesome - Jon

[@grahamoates2624]

Found your video utterly amazing, so informative and entertaining. Will definitely be watching your videos in future above all others. Many thanks

[@platfilm1398]

I just bought the canon 80d as my first dslr and am learning the basics, didnt plan to watch this whole video but I stayed till the end. I got so much from this, cheers bro. I have subscribed and will be back. Would like to see you do more on video for canon 80d! Thanks. Will.

[@ChickenManok2424]

I always love to watch your 5 min. portrait it shows on how to handle the situation and how to get in the story! :)

[@DriftaBeatz]

Setting the bar again. For another great 5 min portrait episode great work guys!!

[@froknowsphoto]

we try hard to push it higher above the rest.

[@RicardoATBarbosa]

You're awesome Jared! I've been following you on KZbin for some years and your work improved exponentially! Hugs from Brazil.

[@jasonbone5121]

Stellar job guys. Of course I never expect anything less from team fro.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Jason.

[@mosamaster]

just was lost in the photoshoot... did nt notice it was an hour plus video! just awesome.