How to Shoot with Back Light for Perfect Portraits (Real Engagement Shoot BTS)

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[@LensofAlex]

Thank you for the awesome content! Seeing final edits is so discouraging for many beginners though, because when they replicate what you do they will never have that result in camera. Some before and after shots would be HIGHLY appreciated.

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Great idea!

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@odarrien]

Thank you these backlit BTS videos. Really great info.

[@KatelynJames]

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Definitely going to have to shoot several weddings before I can afford that KJ All Access... Don't raise the prices. HAA! I'll be there. Probably next year, after I pay some bills off, but I'd sure love to learn so much more. Thank you for at least giving us these little snippets!! I've still learned a lot from these.

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@serapbutunphotography970]

Thank you for this video! I would love to see a tutorial on your camera settings during this photoshoot (or any other photoshoot), like white balance, autofocus modes, points etc.

[@KatelynJames]

Have you watched this video? It may be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iniwdqCboMhkpbM

[@MarceloFernandez1967]

Positive exposure compensation? Your photos are very bright. I found out with you that I like portraits like that.

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Love you photos and your editing.. Amazing!!

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[@the_orginal_her-ricane]

Great video!! The information was very informative.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it!!

[@bhargavdesai5788]

@5:01 this should result in back lighted dark faced phots, except reflectors or fill flash are used.

[@gohumberto]

Do you spot-meter on the face or just dial in some over-exposure?

[@CFLDumpsters]

Wondering the same thing, I would imagine it’s under slightly to keep the background and rim light from being blown out.

[@CFLDumpsters]

Found another comment she spot meters I’m guessing their faces.

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[@wanneske1969]

Great tips, thanks !

[@KatelynJames]

You bet!

[@D.radventures2021]

Great video and tips Kate! I really appreciate it. I do have a questions, what am I doing wrong I tried taking the same backlit pictures but my subjects always come out dark. A little guidance on camera setting maybe. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@KatelynJames]

I would expose for the skin. Which your camera will likely tell you you are over exposing the background.

[@Martin-US]

Hello Katelyn, I am wondering what measuring light setting you are using on those pictures? I know you shoot manual so I do not know if it really matters but just guessing if you are letting the camera measure light in certain way, Thanks!

[@MrJeffinLodi]

As I told you in another video, I really like your overall approach to the profession, but I I guess I'm old school that I don't like the 'blown out' background technique; high key, if you will, in lieu of fill light. I'm sure it saves a lot of time, but I really don't understand the appeal of it. I'd appreciate hearing your comments on the style. thanks.

[@KatelynJames]

Great idea!

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Thank you for sharing this freebie it's amazing !! How much location did you done that engagement session , or this was only one?

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There are 8 different locations in the full video you can learn more here: go.katelynjames.com/kj-all-access-29-special

[@michaelgaunt6476]

Thank you for this video. Did you use single point auto focus where you moved the focus point to her eye or did you have the camera automatically focus on her eye?

[@CFLDumpsters]

Camera grabs eye very well, and her distance keeps them in focus with bokeh in background. It will grab face/eye, automatically.

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LOVE YOU!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much!

[@alexissolomon6996]

LOVE YOUR WORK!!! Thank you for this! I'm noticing a little chromatic aberration in her hair. This is a constant problem for me and it can be so frustrating. Do you have tips on editing (or shooting) to avoid chromatic aberration?

[@KatelynJames]

Yes that's hard to avoid but it could be reduced in Lightroom!

[@40JoCharles]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@KatelynJames]

You're welcome!

[@JacquiSmithWatson]

Are these with white sky the images they'll receive or will you blue up the sky?

[@johndhudraj3612]

I loved it!! What’s the name of the Camera& lense?

[@KatelynJames]

This was canon 5d mark iv with a 85mm 1.4

[@igormichalski4718]

How do You meter the light ? Did You underexpose those photos or did You put the metering spot on their faces ?

[@KatelynJames]

On their faces and slightly overexposed! Thanks for watching!

[@odarrien]

What metering mode do you usually use for backlit images?

[@KatelynJames]

Spot metering

[@odarrien]

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[@YourDogsCoach]

Love your work - did you say you had a light in front of them as well?

[@KatelynJames]

We did not use any artificial light.

[@tallyattwater]

Katelyn - did you warm up the WB to cater for the potential of green cast from the grass?

[@KatelynJames]

Alot of times YES! And I had to use some split toning in LR to adjust the highlight color as well!

[@cassymeyer881]

In that last image that was too hazy, if you were using a lens hood, would that help reduce some of the haze? P.S. Also OBSESSED with that horizontal image. All the *heart eye* emojis.

[@KatelynJames]

Yes! It totally would! I rarely find myself needing a lens hood so I don't normally bring one but it would have been so nice here!

[@Lousicle]

11 seasons of weddings for me. I have also noticed that this is made very much more difficult when someone uses a kit or other inexpensive lens.

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[@evanmariam4795]

Why you didn’t shoot at the left side which is shade Just wondering

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[@xKellogsx]

I found this instruction a little too confusing :/ Most likely just me. But I came away from it still not knowing where the heck my subjects should be in relation to the light.

[@xKellogsx]

But I don't want to sound too negative because I absolutely adore you and your images in this were stunning - just like your clients. I just wanted to give some feedback incase it was helpful.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!