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.

[@Chubby_Hubby]

Thanks!

[@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🎉😜😎

[@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]

❤️

[@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 💕💕💕

[@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.

[@breannamedek9186]

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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@thienluong3263]

reflection and opposite light is fantastic

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@julianmclean3869]

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

[@SanLuisFishingTeam]

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

[@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!

[@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!!!🌞

[@maricopaoutdooradventures6437]

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

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@amandapowers1692]

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

[@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.

[@beeg9214]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@yitzchallevi8208]

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

[@rorileah2408]

Wow your tips are sooo helpful!

[@CareyP]

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

[@mummyjohns9994]

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

[@digitallyshelby]

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

[@JB_Hobbies]

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

[@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. ❤️👍🏼📷

[@roobie225]

I like your work,so natural and stylish:)

[@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.

[@gautamsharma6955]

your photography skills are great

[@mustardfj40]

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

[@Iammanuelhernandez]

Very well explained, thanks

[@garysearle2091]

love your video Julia.

[@danielandre5058]

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

[@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!

[@Your_Average_Joe.]

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

[@naveenm934]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@May-May-Sue]

Your style is the BEST

[@juliatrotti]

Aw thank you!

[@sachingidla4886]

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

[@antoniomendez6075]

The Most Beautiful Photographer !!!

[@MarcoACasco]

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

[@shwetareddy7847]

You are my favourite photographer,love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@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! 😊

[@besisikaphotography3061]

Thanks for sharing. Great tips.

[@karimeldaly1007]

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

[@kartiknayani6623]

You explained it bang on. I tried the back lit image but I found that my image were not as sharp as the other which I took where the sun was frm the side and thing that I need to look into. My iso was 200 and ss 1/1000

[@view5558]

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

[@esmeraldallaca1138]

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

[@kelbush]

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

[@PabloLaraH]

Love your videos, Julia!

[@MrChristopher0003]

Great tutorial video! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering how you get the right exposure on the model's face.

[@joashnalzaro1405]

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

[@adamn3917]

great info and well explained, thanks for posting

[@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)

[@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.

[@stephengregory6598]

Thank you so much. Very informative and helpful.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Very nicely explained. Love your English.... backlit photos are always very powerful and just beautiful in general....and.... very easy to do as well

[@jeremyscherrer9133]

Julia is awesome 😁🙌

[@Tomerus_NL]

Great great video. Question though, which metering do you use? Is it spot metering? Thank you.

[@migflowers]

My guess is spot metering on the face for correct exposure then she stops down -1 or -2

[@david19226]

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

[@TheEquineImage]

Another awesome video Julia. Thank you!!

[@hayleyconwell]

So glad I found your KZbin channel. My photography is similar to your style and love all your tips and tricks. I also like to use natural reflectors too. I have a white blanket that I bring and lay on the ground sometimes to help light reflect.

[@juliatrotti]

That's such a great idea! Then you have a "natural" reflector - at least a reflector you don't need to hold, anywhere you go :D

[@HazelLouisePhotography]

Beautiful shots!

[@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

[@viviansanchez9377]

Thank you for your tips. Explained perfectly.

[@AbnerEC1]

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

[@cathyny83]

Very nice vid and portrait, I'm personally don't really editing picture makes me like the original version so much..

[@siophawjavier7685]

I really really love your works...

[@Kthomasritchie]

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

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@AndyVNguyen]

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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@stevencottam93]

Was that FullyrawKristina? @ 1:43 I love your work & thank you for all the helpful videos.

[@juliatrotti]

Yes! I used to shoot with her all the time, she is amazing! And thank you :)

[@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!

[@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

[@INSTAFLIXMEDIA]

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

[@saliwanpl1832]

Wow thanks much for this video!

[@Goldenfluffer]

Thanks for the clear tutorial and informative video. I'm going to check out your other videos. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the background sound/music. I was trying hard to concentrate on what you were saying and the extraneous sound was distracting.

[@jennaammerman9971]

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

[@fabinhosiqueira6380]

I really love your portraits

[@rehman24fps]

Favourite photographer ⁦❤️⁩

[@Apolbis]

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

[@luannovaes8709]

you are amazing 🤧🤧🤧

[@pidgepagonis]

Loved this video. Please more like this about your natural light techniques. I find it way helpful. Thanks again for all your great videos.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@kape2377]

Thanks for valuable tips, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️ especially to use natural reflectors, that was a real eye opener for me. Will definitely try it the next time. I have always been a little scared of underexposing the model, afraid I will get a grainy image when trying to lighten up the shadows later. Which usually has left me with a lot of iver exposed skies instead. :)

[@juliatrotti]

Try practicing with some self portraits to see how much you can underexpose an image before you start to lose quality. I've used my cameras for many years so I know how much I can push and pull them, the best advice i can give is to try it out first before you do it at a photoshoot if you're unsure :) good luck!

[@kape2377]

Julia Trotti great advice, Thanks! :)) will do that!

[@RedDoorBD]

You are definitely my favorite female photographer !

[@julianunez1626]

ahhhh thank you so much julia ❤

[@andrescastillo07]

You have become one of my favorite youtubers

[@AbhinavPaulPOLY2563]

Excellent sense of style ... Thank you for the informative content

[@radfollower1]

I really like your videos. Very informative and professional. But, off topic: what genre of music is being used in the background of this?? I really like listening to music while I edit. Thanks!

[@fluximagery6500]

Aaron Wilson is love to know too!!

[@fluximagery6500]

I’d ☺️