Improve your Portrait Photography with Color Harmony

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I can’t stress the importance of this topic enough, because coordinating all of the elements in your shot is ultimately one of the most important things you will do on set as a photographer. So today's video will examine color theory and using a color wheel calculator to match wardrobe, props and backgrounds.
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[@wilsonudeagha2112]

I love how you don't rush things and speak at a moderate pace, which is super helpful to us to whom English is not native. Great video, packed with info. Thanks for sharing!

[@JohnGress]

My pleasure! Thank you so much!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kevinfranklin6382]

Its 2024 and this is one of the best videos I have seen to get a great overview of color harmonies! Thank you greatly John Gress!

[@JohnGress]

Wow, thanks!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Excellent. You will have a billion subscribers soon.

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much 😀

[@maf3695]

The best tutorial I’ve seen in a long while. Thank you very much for sharing this with us! Excellent! F’ing excellent!

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much! That’s great to hear 😁

[@KeysPete1]

Hi John. Your friend from across the pond here. I love this upload. I've been using that webpage for some time myself when I need inspiration for a product that I might be shooting. What a bonus video this is for people. I will be starting to shoot some portrait work to add to my portfolio that I am reworking to expand my avenues and will see what I can do about booking your time for an hour to critique and to learn more about portrait photography. Why anyone wouldn't do this if they are serious about improving, is beyond me. Unfortunately I cannot attend your workshops but would love to learn more. Take care and keep safe.

[@JohnGress]

Happy Saturday Evening Pete! Thank you so much! I have a new option that might be a good choice and its called the Academy with John Gress. Members get access to a twice monthly live Q&A and critique over zoom (I might make them weekly). Right now there are only about 10 people on the call and I would love to critique your work, anonymously if you're interested. There is a three day trial and the next meeting is tomorrow at 10AM CT (UTC -5). johngress.com/academy/

[@robertosaliretoucher8686]

always something interesting to show. future subscribers should find this channel now

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Roberto!

[@benard702]

Thanks so much for this video. It has simplified my understanding of color pallets and how different colors can be combined for visual interest

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Ben! That’s great to hear.

[@MKSingh.06]

Thanks John.. Merry Christmas all of you...

[@JohnGress]

Thank you too! Merry Christmas!

[@davinlee3460]

I had no idea it is so important I've watched many videos you had the best explanation for me thank you sir

[@JohnGress]

That’s great to hear! Thank you and happy shooting!

[@Mssclark]

Wow. Your voice is sooo soothing! Thank you for this good sir you’re very talented 🙏

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Stephanie! You are too kind!

[@yanafridabinaev]

Sooooo interesting. Another video I didn’t know I needed😂thanks!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I am glad you liked it!!

[@smartphoto59]

More wonderful tips, so much enjoy this video, simple concise / wonderful information, Kudos John!

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much Steve!

[@gphotographybyg]

Memories of my color theory class... good info. Pairing colors together makes all the difference.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks!! The little things are big things.

[@ph5740]

John, again you make an amazing educational video. Perfect explanation - not too simple, not too complex

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@jurgenhorwath4559]

Very interesting! I have not seen it in this version yet. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!

[@Isaypreach]

Thank you good brother I truly appreciate this as I needed to learn some color theory and ways to make it applicable to my photography. Bless ur ministry bro

[@JohnGress]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@fraensemeier-fotografie]

Excellent! Thanks again for sharing so much valuable information for free! Greetings from Germany, Peter

[@JohnGress]

My pleasure! Danke!

[@douglasbatistapereira]

Awesome tutorial, hey john, you just gained another subscriber, thanks.

[@JohnGress]

Awesome, thank you!

[@teresamoore6125]

I love this so much! Your really a big help! Excellent information

[@JohnGress]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@kedavis]

Excellent explanation and easy to use website! Thanks John!

[@JohnGress]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@raulakis35]

Excellent as always John !! It helps a lot as I sometimes struggle with combination of colors 👍👍👍

[@JohnGress]

Great to hear. Thank you!

[@lesterandrewjonson]

I love this, thanks John. Nice hair cut by the way! =)

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!!

[@TraitDOlympe]

I have the same pull over 😂 Thank you for your knowledge.

[@JohnGress]

Oh! Bonjour! Zara has all my money. Thanks!

[@studiodonjean]

Thanks .. i think i already work like that ..but more intuitive. Was working long as interior designer

[@JohnGress]

Yeah me too for the most part. I only but it out when I'm stuck or working with something like neon green!

[@bala1000mina]

Very much appreciated John! Another wonderful lesson for me! Good luck man!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Nate!

[@samermoukadem8231]

Wonderful, very inspiring, like the must of your videos ! Thank you.

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!😊

[@chriskapcia1715]

Love, love, love this!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Chris!😊😊😊

[@wwiii7902]

You got a one new subscriber.. Best explanation.. Need more video like that💜❤️😘

[@JohnGress]

Thanks and welcome!

[@zecchinon]

Great content as always! Thanks!

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much Fernando!

[@joshuadelawrence85]

I think this would also work great for food photography. Especially people who are trying to place the right props and background color to match the food. What color flowers to pick for the table if choosing that for decorations. I have a classmate who is working on food photography so I shared this with them. Great information all around. Even with product photography. Say I landed a gig with Nike for example and they handed me red air Jordan's. What color background do I use if I am not using black and white? What if any company specifically states they want the photo of their product in color. What colors do I choose to place in the scene. This would help you choose colors that would work together.

[@JohnGress]

The title is really just for SEO and my POV. Color theory works with all forms of art.

[@nissebjorn9916]

Very interesting! Thanks for another well made video :)

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!

[@arthur3038]

cool Video. and nice explanation in 'John Gress Manner' and indeed an important topic

[@JohnGress]

Ha, thanks Arthur!

[@Jaknasco1975]

Great information, thank you so much for this education sir ✨

[@JohnGress]

No problem! Thank you!

[@melissahall7009]

Thank you!

[@JohnGress]

You're welcome! Thanks!

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Super helpful. Thanks.

[@JohnGress]

Glad to hear it! Thanks Ely!

[@gabrielparedon2509]

Really good video I learned a lot thank you

[@JohnGress]

Glad to hear it!

[@popoolaolabode1239]

Thank you very much John, this video is my eyes open to using colors. Please how can I get the color calculator

[@JohnGress]

That's great to hear! The link is in the bio

[@elizabethlangphotography9652]

Thank you

[@JohnGress]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@surajpatil-rd6ii]

Very helpful this video....& Thanks...

[@JohnGress]

That’s great to hear! Thank you so much!

[@Marzella666]

This is the missing piece I need to get better photos on my work. Thank you!

[@JohnGress]

That’s great to hear!!!

[@GARVEYLion]

Great info.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful!

[@motherless1000]

Thank you for such fantastic channel! Which color calculator are you using?

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! The link is in the description.

[@jamiefraser87]

Another great video John. I have been interested in using more colour harmony for a while now. A couple of questions I've not been able to find the answer to. Do you put the skin tone colour into your mix or is it just the colour of everything else in the frame? And in post, do you adjust the colours to match the exact colour references as the harmony chart you've decided on?

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Jamie! I would look at the color calculations as a guide and not something you have to match exactly. For the most part, I don't consider the skin tone, as I think it would severely limit the color combinations, but I could see an argument as to why you should consider it. I haven't changed colors in post before to specifically to match the color wheels.

[@WTE28]

So where is this color harmony located?

[@curtisclement]

Have you found that these colors need to be exact opposite or I am assuming you adjust them as needed.

[@JohnGress]

Hi Curt. I just you color theory as a guide to help me design the scene. The colors don't have to be exact, just close.

[@curtisclement]

@@JohnGress thank you John

[@JohnGress]

Thank you!

[@whynot6108]

Dope!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks!

[@whynot6108]

Thank you for sharing cool stuff, bro!

[@gabrielparedon2509]

How can I get or download the color wheel calculator

[@popoolaolabode1239]

This is my question too

[@kristiyangoytchev3005]

I have this question.... How to know when to use each color type?!

[@JohnGress]

Whenever it suits you.

[@kristiyangoytchev3005]

@@JohnGress I see.. Thank you!

[@kellyakakells]

This is a Damn good video

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!

[@sanketpatilvlog285]

Can you send me color book s.

[@JohnGress]

I don't understand your question.

[@GajoRomario]

color harmony is 50 of your photo session 30 lights and 20 you and your camera