Master Natural Backlight to Improve your Portrait Photography

[@juliatrotti]

All photos in this video are edited with my Lightroom Preset Packs which you can find here: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/new-amalfi-lightroom-preset/ Thank you so much for watching!

[@evren.chertseyEXP]

I love that she doesn't waste time with an intro, just gets straight into it

[@blues12bar60]

Really? I watched for 4 mins without anything useful.

[@mahteef]

@@blues12bar60 same this is a pretty useless video just about her photos

[@filetmignon9978]

@@mahteef how lol. Ofc shes showing her photos as examples (hint: its what her channel is all about bozo), and explains why to shoot backlit, pros and cons, what it means and how it affects your photos. If you didn't get anything out of this video, you have a learning disability.

[@christ0pherc0lumbus]

Hi Julia, I am a recent graphic design graduate and am helping my partner's sister build up her brand. She asked me for a photoshoot for her website, and I offered to help. I've got the most beautiful native australian park behind where I live, but I've never really done portrait shoots. With just 15 minutes before she arrived, I quickly looked up outshoot photography and landed on this video - such a lifesaver, and I feel that I have some absolutely gorgeous shots as a result of your tips. I have no idea that shooting into the light is the way to go, I would naturally have done the complete opposite! A big thank you - thought i'd just share my story with you, as I know I enjoy hearing it from my clients too :) Have a great day!

[@GrayMartMedia]

I almost never comment on KZbin vids, but you deserve serious kudos for this tutorial. I’ve searched for awhile for tutorials on this subject and everyone always leaves it so many important details. Thank you for being thorough and going over how and where to meter on the subject and then the tip of under exposing and bringing it back in post.

[@markharris5771]

The ability to use backlighting as well as you do is one of the things that makes you stand out from other photographers, the only person I think comes close is Irene Rudnyk. Done wrong it isn’t the best look which I have discovered when photographing wildlife from a hide (blind). For landscapes we often shoot the light source itself with sunsets and sun stars. In those situations, when we want the foreground the be exposed correctly we bracket shots. With seascapes a reverse grad is the world’s greatest invention. Another great video as always and Im really pleased you’ve got a sponsor now. For what I consider to be one of the best channels for understanding photography, talking sense and appreciating light you are massively undersubscribed.

[@benwillis5233]

❤️

[@cindymag5]

You have no idea the happiness and how my day is made when I get a notification that you have uploaded a video! Saturday I spent my day watching every single one of your videos! I remember reading a comment from a year ago that said “how do you only have 2,000 subscribers when you’re so great?” You’re just amazing Julia!

[@juliatrotti]

Ahhh you are amazing, you just made my day! Thank you 💛

[@Danieltrotti]

@@juliatrotti and now we have 357K subscribers LOL🎉😜😎

[@renosvoyage]

You are definitely my favorite female photographer ! Your contents are always improving and you are such a huge inspiration to lots of amateur photographers out there :D

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@normacasto8370]

Reno Moshavi my favourite too 😊Julia tips is so helpful I learn a lot from her 😊

[@tap6943]

Even though other photographers can also create beautiful natural back light images, but to teach it well, you are the one. Thanks for sharing Julia.

[@samchapman4471]

The more I do portrait photography the more I find myself using this backlit technique. Your photos always look so well lit, and I think I’m subconsciously just trying to emulate that lol. Thanks for all your tutorials and keep up the great work!

[@effieskitsa]

I totally agree with you, Julia. I take pictures with backlight and I definitely underexpose at least one stop. Regarding the post-production, I totally agree with you. Thank you for sharing Julia! I am happy to see photographers who use the same technique as I do.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@patrickyk1900]

You are the best photographer for natural light and backlight photos on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@fluximagery6500]

Patrick NY agreed. Just found her and I feel SUPER blessed. Amazing 💕💕💕

[@breannamedek9186]

i LOVE that you put the iso shutter speed & aperture in every example !!

[@AbdullahArRafi]

Seems like one of the most advanced techniques of photography, yet you made it extremely easy to comprehend! This is one of the best videos about photography, EVER!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!!

[@caoileeleazar]

I am thankful to see your channel. I've been working as a portrait photographer for quite some time and your work makes me inspired to go out and shoot more projects. You are so generous to share your amazing talent thanks so much!

[@rinehansen2171]

I just love your tutorials and how to the point they are. Love the before and after shots as well. You’re definitely my favorite photographer to watch & learn from on KZbin! Thank you for sharing!

[@Adventuresover40]

Thank you for this video. I have always loved back lit photos but always felt I needed a fill flash or reflector which is tough since I am usually alone (no assistant). Great tips. I would definitely love to see more videos like this. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE how you include examples when explaining. ❤️👍🏼📷

[@INSTAFLIXMEDIA]

I come to this channel again and again just to hear that soothing voice though I am not even interested in portrait photography. ,😀

[@paullichte]

8:00 yeah i think it is really important to not "destroy" your photo with HDR looks. In my opinion HDR really takes away the mood of a picture. Great work as usual Julia :)

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you 😊

[@ajh5124]

You are a refreshing teacher of your craft. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that is so easy to grasp. I look forward to taking what I have learned from you in this backlighting tutorial and practice, practice, practice!!!🌞

[@Your_Average_Joe.]

Julia, this is exactly what I was looking for less gear and better photos, thank you so much for sharing...

[@yitzchallevi8208]

Julia! You're such a gifted teacher. Thank you.

[@PhotosByPassy]

Thanks, I am going to have a go at backlight photography, and your videos are really well structured and give great information about what needs to be done. I love how you do not over complicate things, and have good simple steps people can try out.

[@thienluong3263]

reflection and opposite light is fantastic

[@julianmclean3869]

Many thanks for posting Julia; some great tips for me / us who are learning and finding our way with still photography !

[@erinreamey]

these past few days i have been watching your videos non stop and i have learned so many things from you. i have tried high frequency/low frequency editing in photoshop for the first ever tome and i have also learned how to focus quickly for moving subjects, and i have learned so much!

[@juliatrotti]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@maricopaoutdooradventures6437]

Wow! Beautiful photos- so great to see that it’s possible to take quality photos during mid day.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@marcocastellano2851]

I love your photography, but your voice is one of my two favorite female photogs (shout out to Irene as the other). I could listen to your channel for hours while I work (and I do)

[@sachingidla4886]

I almost gave up on photography but thanks to you, changed my mind for sure 👍💯... 🔥

[@mummyjohns9994]

I would love to see more videos on how to, especially behind the scenes at photo shoots and lightroom editing!! Great video!!

[@kellen5811]

Agree with you big time in regards to blown out highlights and dark shadows.

[@EARLJEFFRES]

I'm on the same page most of the time. I do shoot for B&W so there are times I need the harsh light to create the edginess in my images. That being said even then I do like to implore back lighting but with some type of reflector so I can get the look I am trying to achieve. AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR YOUR KEEN INSIGHTS! I love your work!

[@sarahx9258]

I‘ve learnt so much from you, Julia! I‘m already experienced with LR and photography but still there are some knowledge gaps that you fill with your videos. Much love from Germany 😇❤️

[@JB_Hobbies]

Great tip about the low sun. So important for that look.

[@romiemiller7876]

Reflectors and natural reflectors work well. I also use a speed light either on or off camera with a defuser manually set correct exposure, or sometimes -1 stop. Whatever works for you.

[@naveenm934]

this is a nice content. easily understandable for one who doesn't know anything about photography

[@SamThingsHD]

I got a 35mm 1.4 because of you! Keep up the great work!

[@jeremygagliardi7063]

Have a photo shoot coming up once we get some green on the trees and I’m totally using this. Thank you for the video and information. I’m newer to photography and your videos are a great resource for me

[@antoniomendez6075]

The Most Beautiful Photographer !!!

[@AndyVNguyen]

You definitely have a great way of explaining concepts to photographers of all levels!

[@May-May-Sue]

Your style is the BEST

[@juliatrotti]

Aw thank you!

[@GuiCoelho21]

I am a Photographer for 9 Years and still could learn from this Well made vídeo. You are beautiful and talented. New subscriber! Thank you

[@juliatrotti]

Aw thank you so much! I appreciate it 😊

[@shwetareddy7847]

You are my favourite photographer,love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@roobie225]

I like your work,so natural and stylish:)

[@tonnyrosenrn1812]

Great video!!! There are so many long photography tutorials on youtube explaining the exact same thing, however you manage to cram both gear, shooting and editing into one video in under 10 minutes and yet it all makes so much sense! Loved it!😊👍🏻

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@david19226]

Thank you, Julia. I learning a bunch of new skills. I am just doing photography as a hobby.

[@AbnerEC1]

You are a great photographer, you hints and techniques make me a envolve in my jobs, thank so much Julia...

[@bvista58]

that was good advice with using natural elements as a reflector for at least the face....I often forget to look around for them, when I am in the zone with some beautiful backlight in front of a good background :)

[@PabloLaraH]

Love your videos, Julia!

[@TheThirdErnest]

I give this video a 9/10 because you didn’t wear the hood up and show the cat ears lol

[@juliatrotti]

😂 The hood is only for those special people who tune into the live stream!

[@arno.claude]

Ayy, love your reactions Ernest

[@iphoneskidad]

Great tutorial as usual. I photographed my classmate with 85mm f/1.8 at 1/100 so her face and background were totally overexposed but it did look cool and dreamy. I see that you use much faster shutter speeds so I'll give it another try thanks

[@mustardfj40]

I saw a few of your video and had questions, this video explains them. Liked and subscribed!

[@raheemaishmael-ramroop4401]

Thank you so much for making these videos, it inspires me every time I watch them and gives me the information I want without it being overwhelming, which I find happens to me when I am watching other photography videos online... and then I get discouraged....but You make it so easy to understand and you share all of your methods and camera information ... definitely gives a novice like myself confidence to continue on the portrait photography journey 💕 thank you so much Julia! Please keep these videos coming! They're truly a joy 🙌🏼

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much! 💛

[@digitallyshelby]

Thanks for the great tips about your favourite lenses to use!

[@siddharthamazumdar1009]

Thanks, Julia. I was struggling with backlight photography for quite some time. Got the clarity and will work on it.

[@juliatrotti]

I'm glad I could help! 😊

[@savedbygracenh-susan8754]

Great video! Love when you explain not only your settings but your thought process. Great job! Thank you

[@rachmatkosasih8829]

Thank you so much for making this (and other) videos available. I learned a lot about back light - natural reflector and post. Please contine your photo work as it is amazing

[@Kthomasritchie]

Love your videos Julia. I learned so much in these 9 and a half minutes.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@amandapowers1692]

Thank you for the guidance! I love your videos!!

[@beeg9214]

Thank you for uploading this video...very helpful!!!

[@SanLuisFishingTeam]

So how do you know when the exposure is right for your subject skin?

[@armenianlola88]

Yes please more videos like this! Love you💕💕💕💕

[@ousswiss7905]

Thanks alot Julia for taking time explaining yr technics and tips. Im a begginer and apperciate yr style and the way explain things. Yr a great photographer and great person.

[@esmeraldallaca1138]

Amazing Video Julia!!!! So useful!!!!!!! I took note of every single thing you said! Thanks a lot for sharing all these information...

[@HazelLouisePhotography]

Beautiful shots!

[@cindymag5]

Also, can you please make a video of wedding photography?

[@juliatrotti]

I have one video about the lenses I use while photographing a wedding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobWdJSApNWGidU but I would love to make more wedding photography related videos soon :D

[@Andrew714oc]

yes please! I second this! I didn't even know you shoot weddings cause I've only seen you shoot models/portrait type work.Have a great day!

[@rorileah2408]

Wow your tips are sooo helpful!

[@julianunez1626]

ahhhh thank you so much julia ❤

[@jeremyscherrer9133]

Julia is awesome 😁🙌

[@TheEquineImage]

Another awesome video Julia. Thank you!!

[@gautamsharma6955]

your photography skills are great

[@view5558]

I like the way you talk...& of course, the naration.

[@snowman7234]

Julia has a new video? *Stops, drops and rolls into the office to watch!*

[@juliatrotti]

Hahaha yess! Thank you :D

[@Apolbis]

I just want yo say that I love that Luna hoodie 🌙 Sailor Moon xx

[@WyvernApalis]

If you’re shooting back lighting, wear black to not affect your subject’s colour and reflection in their eyes. If you wear a bright colour it can make your subject have a slight bit of your clothes’ colour. Only applies to shooting closer up with a wide lens

[@harimaumalaya9134]

I didn't expect to see Linnea Jones in this video 😍

[@ose5226]

I love this video Julia! Thank you for sharing these tips! I'm gonna practice more with them ❤❤ And more vids like this would be awesome

[@GreenRC24]

Excellent video with some great information. Thank you for sharing. This style is not my typical style but now I really want to try it.

[@MarcoACasco]

Very, very, helpful !!!! Thank you so much !!!!

[@BOTTLEDCHEESE]

Great info!!! I love your photography and YOUR AUDIO IS SO CRIPSYYYYYYY Really fantastic content! Thank you for what you do

[@juliatrotti]

Haha thanks so much!!

[@mayl.4564]

Jess Dixon l b bu

[@andrescastillo07]

You have become one of my favorite youtubers

[@kasabov5747]

Hey, Julia! I'm a complete newbie with cameras, just got my first camera like 2 weeks ago, the Canon M50. Took it out for a walk for the first time yesterday and took about 80 pictures during golden hour, and to be honest out of all the 80 pictures there were only 3 really really good, which kind of upset me a little bit. I hope this rate will improve with time, but your content is really helpful, so thank you! Leaving a like and subscribing!

[@luannovaes8709]

you are amazing 🤧🤧🤧

[@shashasukri]

I tried shooting backlight photos after watching your videos.

[@josephphotography4127]

having a reflector is a big plus, not always ur gonna come across natural reflectors, with a reflector you can easily fill out the shadows, especially under the subjects chin and eyes

[@cannotthinkofoneatth]

very honest, straightforward!

[@joashnalzaro1405]

Thank you so much this will help me a lot as an amateur photographer. Keep doing 👍

[@danielandre5058]

Thank you, I really really learning something from this video.

[@RedDoorBD]

You are definitely my favorite female photographer !

[@Iammanuelhernandez]

Very well explained, thanks

[@garysearle2091]

love your video Julia.

[@CareyP]

Loved your Video very well done! You are adorable and your silky smooth voice with that Aussy accent ❤

[@theserulesoflife]

a) you're so pretty- you could be one of those models/photographer combo deals lol b) love these tips and insight c) more wedding photography tips please d) you should be an audio book reader... you've voice/accent is awesome!

[@juliatrotti]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@besisikaphotography3061]

Thanks for sharing. Great tips.

[@karimeldaly1007]

I am a fan of your portrait style! Very useful info thanks👍

[@DouglasPontes94]

I've always wanted to know how this technique works. I will certainly practice on my next photoshoot. You are my favorite photographer Julia, you're such a inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you :) Hope you get some amazing results!

[@armangunpla409]

This is another GREAT tips and advise for outdoor portraiture using natural light without reflector. THANKS!

[@rehman24fps]

Favourite photographer ⁦❤️⁩

[@vilkeLTU]

Very informative, thank you! Helps a lot for an inexperienced photographer to know where to start.

[@jennaammerman9971]

Great video! Very helpful and relaxed. Please keep it up! .Thank you Julia!

[@dulghensphotography]

Love it Julia! Great detailed video!