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[@britt__182]

Can’t believe this happened in 2018 and you never mentioned it!!😂

[@hickyxnicky411]

ikr!

[@scubatuba1083]

Yes I feel betrayed lmfao

[@imjoesan]

Fr

[@Hoo_huu]

Omg lol

[@Menosfilms]

Right???? Like she held out on us all these years

[@SundaiLove]

Omg what hahahah this is amazing love this

[@manonvo8615]

This is cool, but I also can't really take Nigel seriously😂

[@hey.pandora]

He was actually really nice and gave constructive feedback, unlike in ANTM where he’s cruel and creepy AF

[@cuppycakesrawrable]

"oh by the way guys I casually met nigel" you have been sitting on this information for surprisingly long!

[@hickyxnicky411]

I find!

[@ughgowonsscalpandcrunchyvo4926]

not Jessica being in America’s Next Top Photographer 😭😂

[@kobec5036]

crying

[@tinysoulwhispers4011]

Oh I’d watch that!

[@imjoesan]

💀

[@jessecab1243]

@@tinysoulwhispers4011 it's a real show! It's called "Top Photographer with Nigel Barker" and apparently it's an even bigger train wreck than ANTM.

[@ForMyGames-th7dj]

Something we never thought we needed. And it works!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

WAIT THIS WASN’T ON MY 2024 BINGO CARD. Plot Twist for the ages.

[@henryliu2628]

Nigel's critique is much more professional than he was on the ATNM

[@victoriadavislg]

Shows how they probably asked him to be more dramatic in judging

[@ithamarlowe6158]

Entertainment vs professionalism.

[@MayLina]

plus it was cut so much and probably most of the times out of context to fit the narrative. Never trust reality tv, they show the story producers created, not what actually happened in reality

[@Retro-y7p]

Gordon Ramsey was handled the same way when he picked up American film opportunities. If you every watch his stuff before he came to America, he was passionate, but caring. American television really wanted to play up and lean into the dramatic anger- fueled AH. That's what got ratings at the time: shock. It worked, and he made a fortune, such that he can now truly be himself. Sometimes people do what they have to do, so there's finally room for them to be who they want to be.

[@tigersily]

​@@Retro-y7p​ i really like the way you worded this, esp the last line 💚

[@MarioRamirez-gm4vn]

Nigel gonna be like “I have one photo in my hand, and only one person will move forward to become Americas Next Top Photographer, Jessica, you are a survivor, and you can survive this, you are going home…..”

[@JamaicanFlava]

😂🤣

[@faizrahmans5007]

Hahahaha

[@Nekogitsune]

NOT THE TYRA LINE 😭😭😭

[@JessicaKobeissi]

hahahhaaha

[@cathrf88]

😂😂😂❤

[@Bruuuull]

Somehow Jessica is now part of the ANTM universe 😭

[@ReidTheNintendoPainter]

Nigel seemed a lot nicer here than he did on Top Model. I like it! Beautiful photo, Jessica!

[@parasol3561]

According to the contestants; he was actually a lot nicer when cameras weren’t rolling.

[@jamilgotcher365]

Producers of reality tv ask you to play up/make more intense or dramatic your personality lol. Firsthand experience.

[@ReidTheNintendoPainter]

@@parasol3561 That actually makes sense.

[@ReidTheNintendoPainter]

@@jamilgotcher365 Yeah, that checks out. We really need to come up with another name for reality TV, because it's really anything BUT reality!

[@Greybell]

​@@ReidTheNintendoPainterdramatic reality would be closer because people are just improvising in a given situation by the producers.

[@84rinne_moo]

Nigel saying “it doesn’t mean I’m right” about his opinion has me shook! This whole video had me shook tho honestly lol 😂 GIRL!!

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

Maybe because he is surrounded by peers. He is very different around Tyra banks

[@maaretrahkonen7706]

This show was unscripted, so of course Nigel can speak more freely.

[@simpleplanfan011]

Girl, what?! My jaw dropped when I saw this upload lmao

[@noraxbeth]

This wasn’t a judging, this was mentorship. Great job!!!!!!

[@zg0493]

8:00 "BE QUIET JESSICA, BE QUIET! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? STAAHHP IT!... I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU... WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU!..."

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

😂😂😂 definately that moment personified.

[@SabiLewSounds]

I was laughing so hard

[@CHARVYMAX]

The funny thing is I would watch America's Next Top Photography. 😂 The landscape, skyscraper, and model episode would be fire. 😅😊

[@sonablom]

I would too but i watch literally any show like that. The fashion ones, make up, and even the body painting competition, the glass blowing one, the weapons making one.

[@chikensaregood9500]

What in the twilight zone

[@rraaiiyyaann]

you are only sharing this now? this is a treasure .. awesome photo by the way,

[@justaname999]

Prada ad was the first thought I had when I saw that picture! Even down to how the model looks. Great photo!

[@chanwinsern8814]

Could you please invite Nigel into your show? Like how you invite Keenyah. Talk about that workshop experience, his experience on ANTM and his new POV on your work.

[@ChristalJ]

She’s dragged him too much. Them judges are the opps so I doubt it 😂

[@gummy5862]

Yeah no, she’s already criticized him and ANTM way too much 😂. Even if he agreed, it would be way too awkward and he’d probably try to get jabs in at Jessica at any point he could.

[@PandoraStolen]

Never going to happen. The judges on the show have done nothing but backpedal and make excuses for all the horrible things that have happened. They're never going to sit down with someone who has critiqued them or answer questions about the show where they actually have to answer for anything. Even if they are nice off the show

[@elvislinjinhe]

This feels like contents from a different jessiverse

[@walklikearobot]

1) this is a crossover i never expected and 2) the way you've been holding out on us with thiiiis omg. 2018??!?!??!

[@naefirbre]

GIRLL WHAT IS THIS IM CRYING 😭😭IT FELT LIKE A MULTIVERSE

[@arvinnarvaza2436]

Wait...this is a plot twist I didn't expect. 😂😂😂

[@CamilleXCavelle]

The way I jumped, cartwheel, windmilled to this video 😂

[@seaurchin4451]

Aw Jessica I love that he loved your photo!

[@starquilt]

Nigel and all those associated with ANTM creates such second-hand anxiety.

[@StayEmilino]

I’ll be honest I have seen that photo on the internet before I got into your channel and thought it was a high fashion campaign

[@posergrave]

Amazing that you interacted with Nigel, first of all! I'm shook. Secondly, this made me realize how much I'd love to watch a photography competition in the style of antm!

[@zkemsley9466]

Clicked as soon as I saw it!!!

[@firelordamy]

hearing you talk about how proud and accomplished you feel looking back on this is soooo wholesome

[@LorraineRo]

"I guess now I have to go shoot a PRADA campaign... Right after buying cat litter..." love it! 😂😂

[@imaminidonut2792]

It's true that sometimes unintentional photos are the ones that are captured the best. I've got a few shots that I did before without deliberation and they turned out to be my favourite.

[@imaminidonut2792]

And it's always nice to have validation from people in the same industry to recognize your work. It always make people to want to work better and hone the skills into next level..

[@crysmarie6684]

First time seeing this guy, and I like him! I love how he started off saying he is not the "end all be all" judge of the work. So many other teachers try to make you their version of you. It's refreshing to hear the way he talks about the work of others. This is a teacher who can really teach and inspire. I love the image. The "imperfect" parts of it are what make it so beautiful to me. Well done!

[@xandraeon]

The amount of pride that I feel when I see creatives that I admire receiving the validation and positive reinforcement they deserve, is so overwhelming. I feel my chest swell and I’m so happy for them and proud of them, even though I had nothing to do with it. But I feel it every time. I am so happy for you that you got this powerful feedback and thank you for sharing with us Jessica. You fricken rock.

[@andianderson3017]

This is proof that reality TV land warps and ruins people. This was great! It was good to see Nigel in a setting where I didn’t want to punch him. I bet he’s especially careful since ANTM.

[@susanjohnson6276]

Way to break the *fourth wall* , Jess!!! Well done!!!

[@icyphoto]

Jess I have a story with Nigel too ahah!!! Not sure if I have ever told you. 5-6 years ago when I was just starting out I had like a second portrait shoot in my entire life but I was SO PROUD of the photos!!! I used to watch Tony and Chelsey Live shows where invited guests would review the photos and one of them was set to be with Nigel... ofc I sent one of the portraits I took!!! To my surprise he DID review it. He didn't say anything bad (cheers to him) but he also kinda said it's nothing special (which it was tbh) but it gave me such a KICK to start creating more and more! Kudos to him!❤

[@jillvibes_]

Never clicked so fast

[@__LVart]

First picture gave me Europe vibes as soon as I saw it too! Beautiful shot ❤

[@crystalduque7559]

It does look very Prada

[@saradavis4805]

Your reaction at 4:25 is pretty priceless. You are absolutely beaming with pride and it is so well deserved! You should feel very proud! What an amazing thing it is watching Nigel's immediate reaction to your photo after watching you critique so many of his! You have every reason to be proud of yourself!!

[@Usagibunnneh]

Nigel's advice to own your work really sticks out to me. Owning your work is so important, but also so hard to do sometimes, especially as a woman who is a professional creative (I can seriously relate - the imposter syndrome is real sometimes). It's clear that you have a lot of talent and have developed some incredible skills over the years, so I'm glad Nigel recognizing and acknowledging that gave you the validation you needed to know you're killin' it.

[@abby-annpepper1666]

As if you are only showing us now 😂

[@Freakoutnicola]

I'm so traumatized from critiques, your so brave for putting your image in front of him!

[@emilybledsoe1181]

Jessica getting heated over the person coughing is such a mood. How dare they?! 😂

[@andholiday]

You've been hiding this from us all this time?

[@moniquegreen9567]

WOW. Jessica had her work critiqued by Nigel Baker. I am impressed 😎🤯📸💰💸

[@alejandramoz7422]

Oh how the turn tables! 😂

[@lucyfurr777]

GIRL HOW DID YOU HOLD ONTO THIS FOR SO LONG?? I'M LOSING IT OVER HERE! That photo really is so gorgeous💛💛💛

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Congratulations on the positive feedback from Nigel. You are one step closer to your dream.

[@SailorOllieKat]

oh my gosh this is so crazy but awesome! I can't believe this happened before your top model reactions

[@zacgrimaldo]

You need a shirt "Well done you." ~Nigel Barker

[@lilrizq]

Found out about your photography through Irene Rudyk's "LA Vlog" where you, Irene and Ruby shot your "3 Photogs shoot the same model", and been following you and your work ever since 🙌

[@StillNatty]

From your intro I thought he had torn you apart 😂 and he loved it

[@TeddyCavachon]

I learned lighting in the early 1970s assisting Monte Zucker, then one of the top wedding photographer/ teacher / author in the US who wrote a monthly column on wedding photography in the Professional Photographer magazine and taught at the PPofA school and conventions. I got the job by cutting down all my painstakingly printed and matted Zone System prints after he had critiqued each of them in a way I’d never seen before. He took a pair of L-shaped black mat board cropping guides which he pulled in tight on the faces and other focal points in the photos and slowly expanded the frame asking me to tell him when I saw anything which distracted from the focal point enter the frame. It made me realize that when composing the photo and when printing it I had let myself get ‘tunnel vision’ on the subject and tuned out the distractions! My twenty 11x14 prints dry mounted on 18% gray 16x20 mats became a collection of borderless 8x10, 5x7 and for one photo of a disconnected couple two separate 4x5 individual portraits. What I learned about lighting from him was that it is CONTRAST with the background tone that creates a ‘magnetic’ attraction and tunnel vision in photographs and any form of art. What makes a ‘low key’ portrait pull the attention of the viewer to the FRONT of the face is using a lighting pattern which creates a “mask” of highlights on the FRONT of the face and keeps the sides in shadow. Clothing plays a role in this because if it contrasts more with the background than the highlights on the FRONT of the face on background darker than the skin it will DISTRACT. That is why he always had clothing consultation with his subjects and had them wear clothing with tone and color darker than caucasian skin but lighter than the dark background. What to do with a subject in a white dress? Put them on a white background the dress will not contrast with and use a low ratio lighting ratio with key and fill identical strength to avoid dark (distracting) shadows on the face. On a neutral white background COLOR CONTRAST and light neutral or cool-tone pastel clothing becomes the most effective way to make the FRONT of the face the thing that contrasts the most. For a full face portrait I will use a centered ‘butterfly’ pattern with lights as far away as I can get them for soft front-to-back gradients with the higher key light creating the mask pattern of highlights (and specular highlight 3D shape clues) with reflectors on both sides of the face just out of frame to make the FRONT of the face darker and warmer and the sides blend into the background. It is more difficult to shoot ‘high key’ (i.e. white background) portraits in B&W because you lose the ability to create contrast with color. For that reason it is easier to created that ‘magnetic’ attraction and ‘tunnel vision’ on a dark background with a subject in dark clothing using a “short” key lighting strategy with it 45° to the far side of the nose and 90° to the camera axis in an oblique view of the race or 45° from the nose and 135° from camera axis for a perfectly split ‘penny’ profile. In my first professional print competition and the MD State PPofA convention in 1973 I entered a photo of a black stage actor I’d taken in college giving an angry ‘black power’ salute with raised fist. It was very low key but with high compelling contrast on his face and raised fist. I mounted it with three tones of gray construction paper which made it look was mounted on a 3D box and titled it “Stand Up!” One of the judges was Jay Maisel very successful commercial photographer. I took home the trophy for “Most Creative Photo” because of the way the contrast of the highlights on the face pulled the eye to the face then up the arm to the raised fist then back down to the face repeatedly creating “hang time” and a strong impression in the mind of the judges. This was a principle I also learned from Monte about contrast and eye path in photos. If the face contrasts strongly with the background the eye of the viewer will go there first, but where do you the photographer want it to go next and will the attention return to the face or will the viewer decide they’ve seen enough? This is where relative contrast and the use of negative space become factors in composition and ‘hang time’ attention span of the viewer or judge. It is why the Rule of Thirds works so well in art IF the focal point also contrasts well with the background. The contrast pulls the eye across the context in the 2/3 of the frame it takes to get there and then creates so much negative space the eye isn’t tempted to wander off it UNLESS SOMETHING ELSE CONTRASTS and attracts the eye. In my photo of the actor the face and fist created a ‘ping-pong’ linear eye path. Even better is when three elements in the photo which have a contrast gradient between them create a triangular eye path which in a portrait you can create with arms and hands to lead the eye of the viewer form contrasting face, down one arm to the hands - which need to be doing something interesting adding context to the subject; i.e, carpenter holding hammer, MD holding stethoscope, architect holding plans, etc. - then back up the other arm back to the face. The more interesting the stuff in the hands is the more likely the viewer will take a second trip “around the bases” and that’s what makes a composition a ‘home run’ 😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:14 It’s Jessica-ception

[@Br8kz]

I would DEFINITELY love to see some behind the scenes shoots of some professional fashion photography from you. Like you collabing with brands, you gotta get out there and make it happen girl! lol I'm rooting for you :)

[@jaybee2337]

Great photo! To me, it’s reminiscent of a 1960s model in swinging London. Beautiful.

[@hr5641]

This was so adorable to watch. I loved that you showed your emotions and were vulnerable. I’m sure others understand how great it feels to be valued by someone in your field that is very stressful and someone you look up to. Makes you feel proud of all the work you’ve put in all those years. Thanks for sharing Jessica

[@TheRobynj26]

I wonder if he realized you do ANTM reaction videos 😂.

[@lavieenlavande]

This is so cool! I love that you took that awesome photo in my hometown ❤ I really love the way Nigel delivered his feedback and shared his expertise here. What a great critique and unforgettable moment!

[@ellevehaler1758]

I don’t know much about photography, but I love your pictures, Jessica! Like this one, it has a certain mystique to it. I also love the colors, how the ribbon thingie is red (for some reason I love ribbons, they’re so beautiful! 🎀). Such a talented model too. I bet Tyra wouldn’t like it because you didn’t get soaked in the rain and it’d be about 20% more modelesque if everybody who was involved got hypothermia.

[@rachela.campbell5730]

I think perhaps we forget that Nigel probably accentuates or exaggerates or even full on pretends his personality on ANTM for ratings. That is (was) his daily money maker. Job security and all...

[@KoolSeaTurtlez]

THIS IS SO COOL! Long time fan of YOU!! I love how you put yourself out there and that you advocate creative accidents and happy failures! Showing your journey is so encouraging. I draw portraiture (background in conceptual photog) and it helps me rethink the face and the lighting etc. Keep going! You can totally shoot editorial add campaigns! You have such a wonderful color sensibility and the way you shoot!! (You SHOULD be teaching classes on that because of the level of RESPECT you show. The amount of magnificent compositions and poses you are able to capture reflect your process of care and point of view. I hope to have a coffee table book of your work one day :) sorry for the essay, but this was a joy to watch, Ty from the east coast!!

[@delaneyhawley7907]

That has always been my favorite shot of yours! I have always been so impressed with how amazing you captured that lighting

[@anaimaleigh]

Not me seeing my sister in a KZbin video 😅 I remember her telling me she met you in that class!!

[@DontShineForSwine]

Magnifique! *chefs kiss* It truly is a beautiful photograph.

[@Diana030993]

He was actually so nice! And I mean your work is beautiful - hands down, but his words sound so empowering! I’ve been a big fan of your work for many-many years and seeing you also being on the right side of the history warms my heart 🍉

[@MariLiiiiis]

Weird to look at you getting giddy about a person you have now afterwards ranted while doing the ANTM videos..

[@222222ania]

He is so rude and low-key misogynistic

[@nauticalnausicaa7790]

Not to just focus on this, but how is Nigel still a babe in 2024? He does not age

[@janesays1278]

She mentioned in the beginning that this class was from 2018.

[@nauticalnausicaa7790]

@@janesays1278 tbh I wrote it like right at the start of the video lol but still, the man looks great

[@janesays1278]

@@nauticalnausicaa7790 Oh definitely!

[@pau1056]

I’m surprised how professional and nice he is! I almost forgot he is part of the mess ANTM is 😭

[@nikitorres6852]

Girl I’ve been waiting for your to release this story!!! Omg!!!! So proud of you! ✨

[@madinp1177]

That's always been my favourite of all of your photos. Love this for you!

[@Fatima_92]

The way you just casually dropped this info but you haven't brought it up before like what 🤯

[@Stillkicking24]

Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous here.

[@leora_in_london]

Okay, side note, how do you look the exact same as you did 6 years ago?!

[@Coolman1985]

I thought Nigel was gonna burn you 😂his critique turned out alrightt

[@L.Spencer]

It feels so good to get praise for a photo, like winning a local contest or being allowed to show at the local gallery. I can only imagine how amazing it felt to get Nigel's feedback (I get excited for classmates' critique!)

[@calliemyersbuchanan6458]

Another thing you are forgetting Jessica is that you are the only one of the two of you who saw the whole film roll, not to mention the rest of your entire body of work throughout your career. You went through the process of selecting this photo from the others. There are amazing qualities of the other pictures that you know are not present here. You are making mental comparisons that Nigel can't. Nigel couldn't see the stuff you loved about those other photos. He only sees what's good about this photo, not the good stuff that's missing from it. I truly believe it is impossible to demonstrate the best of ourselves and our talents within a single instance. I'm a singer and no single take of a song will ever be a true representation of what i'm really capable of. I think that's why we are so hard on ourselves.

[@pinklori13]

Lol wait you never mentioned this before!!!! Lol 😮

[@kairirose2575]

That is so awesome! He really did give good advice, and it's always nice to see when you are on the right track in your work, and that photo you chose was amazing!

[@GattlingCombo]

Accepting imperfection is a great lesson to learn in any creative field.

[@excellentdriver]

to me the "imperfections" are what make the photo authentic

[@ChristalJ]

Telling us it was before I’m like okay cool cause the way you drag that man in these videos that would’ve been awkward 💀

[@avamorvillo8745]

PLOT TWIST!!!! When you’re the one being judged 😥😅

[@elgenpatterson-caesar4367]

Omg! This is so special. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@cymonearmstrong8764]

Omg how wild!

[@arlevalin]

Jessica, I am so happy for you! Prada campaigns are best when controlling shadows and shades. Your photos also captured that feeling and atmosphere. So proud of you!❤

[@karma-616]

Girl stop, your photos are beautiful. My top 5 photographers fo sho

[@vytuong9425]

Nice video! Out of topic but I love your makeup look and you look beautiful on this video.

[@Sigaricus]

“Look at you Jessica” 😂

[@elchamo8849]

Wait whaaaaaaaat????? 👀👀👀👀 Jessica you have got to ask Nigel to come to your channel for an interview, kinda like how you invited Keenyah and Sundai for a chat

[@nadineclarke9423]

That's fair tht he judges your photo

[@elvislinjinhe]

Wtf when I saw the tittle of this video in my notifications

[@HelloXrancidkitteh]

aw, I actually really like what Nigel said, at the beginning and what he had to say about your picture. congrats on really good feedback! its well deserved!

[@midwestnewsgurl]

I agree with your first instinct of the lighting.. it's obviously very beautiful and her eyes pop, but the lighting contrast doesn't feel intentional. I love you and follow you! Do you girl!

[@blkchoklit]

Hey my dear this is the sweetest thing to watch. And seeing you say that you love photography and you being able to work in the thing that brings you joy. It’s just so exciting. And also as an artist hearing him, say that you need to learn how to re-create this, that had me shook. Because sometimes I think of art as magic. And I’m like, but how can I re-create magic? It was magic! I’m just a vessel! So I’m sitting with that notion of being aware of specifically what I would need to do to re-create what happened on that “magical” night. That is blowing my mind. Thank you for this, my dear.

[@D_R_Martin]

Good work. You are a truly talented photographer. I'm not a portrait or fashion photographer by any stretch of the imagination, but I do appreciate talent and passion as a teacher who wants the best for my students. Again, great job.