Photo & Video For Beginners | TECH TALK

[@rafael661kc]

This is probably the best most down to earth explanation of photography ive ever watched finally someone speaks at my level of intelligence lol

[@TheBluebel95]

You and me both. :)

[@johntakoor1814]

count me in. lol

[@MsBernie84]

rafael661kc Yes, I totally agree!!! Thank God for people like her, that take the time to explain these things.

[@harupanja9816]

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[@Alpha-Omega33]

Same here lol

[@TiffanyMaloneTV]

I'm watchin this video like I'm in class. Got my notebook and pen out! Thanks Maya!

[@rd204606]

+Tiffany Malone Me too! Haha. Love her!

[@theofactoryllc389]

+Tiffany Malone lol

[@tito8016ify]

Tiffany Malone me too

[@shrtonaygregory5217]

The aperture sizing reminds me of are eyes if its to bright your puilps goes smaller and when its dark your puilps goes wide!!!!#

[@yukixu6936]

I barely comment on any video, but your tutorial video is so fun to watch, I was laughing and taking notes down at the same time. I also like how you make the tutorial so practical like you gave examples of how to use slow shutter speed to shoot sparklers and car lights. Cause honestly they are all figures and meaningless to me if you don't give me 1 or 2 examples for what effects they can achieve. I'm just not that smart that I can figure out myself. Anyway, thank you so much and I will keep watching your tutorial!

[@selleisa121626]

You're voice is so pleasant to listen too!

[@twicefluff184]

yeah

[@christie4029]

Ab

[@Daphmine]

Simone Wade amen 🙏!!

[@37Amira]

Girl you FLY! Thank you so much for this video! I'm a beginner photographer and this video helped me understand better what all those terms mean. I appreciate the "Layman's Terms" description! Btw, do you have a video on black and white photography? I'm really into that style right now, and I'd love to learn about light settings for day and night black n white photos. You're a joy to watch Maya! Thanks so much!

[@carmina1602]

My whole life changed after watching this video, thank you!

[@hyacinthdibley]

This was a great video. I know this video is older, and you probably know this now, but....I figured i'd mention it for others watching. My understanding of the aperture labeling is that f-stops are actually labeled as "f/x", where "x" is one of those so-called numbers. So the reason you get a small opening at f22 or a large opening at f4 is because f/22 is smaller than f/4. Example: if "f" were 1, then 1/22 would be smaller than 1/4. But thanks again for this. Needed to refresh myself and your lighting tutorials are superb!!!

[@BettyAlexandriaPride]

I figured it was something like that but i wasn't sure. I'm a music ed major but i want to start filming videos. Did you go to school for film?

[@KyoThomas]

You just saved my life! I love how clear you are in this video.

[@AdeleDusenbury]

THANK YOU for giving me actual information/advice including photos of cameras and settings (and photos that camera takes at various settings) - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. I appreciate how you explain these manual settings with a sense of humor and with a smile....and with language I can understand. You can't believe how many postings tell you nothing except how to buy their "courses."

[@ericagdesigns]

OMG, I love this video! I recently discovered you and now I'm an addict

[@DtRockstar1]

If only school was taught like this. I'm a firm believer in "don't tell me, show me" and this video showed me. I loved how you showed the disconnected lens opening and closing while explaining f-stop.

[@SharonHaber66]

Best photography tutorial ever :)

[@indigomoon7848]

I'm watching this in 2018... after spending the entire day and night trying to find this information in simple terms.... I'm only three minutes in... and I LOVE YOU!!!! The way you explain this is amazing!!! Thank you x1 BILLION!!!

[@SashaFearless]

you are amazing Maya, I am starting my youtube channel and I bought all the right equipment with little knowledge of what to do. Your videos are a blessing thanks a bunch :)

[@cretnotonic]

This remind me when I was in photography class. I love taking photos and I wish I had a great camera to start doing that again.

[@berriesncurls]

I have honestly been trying to figure these out for so long and your video made it so clear. Thanks Maya!!

[@SassySEWer]

OMG! Finally a beginners guide for digital cameras. Thank you so much for explaining these settings. I was clueless until today!

[@SashaLiz]

Thanks for dumbing it down girl lol. I been trying to figure out this lingo fo eva.

[@maansarovar3004]

Ohh

[@AA-ul9qh]

Thank you for the best explanation ever: "Photography is capturing LIGHT!" Balancing the size of the opening for light (apature) & how quickly the opening closes (Shutter speed) is key.

[@gayeglasspie]

so helpful!!! Thanks!

[@the_conskies]

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[@megcutis12]

I just discovered you. I have watch quite a few of your videos this morning. And I really like you. I think that you send a positive message in todays mixed up world. Thank you for being you. I have been quite depressed. My son is in prison. And I have two teenagers at home. I have no friends where I live. All my family and friends live eight hours away. So your draw my life video really helped me. Thank you for being you.

[@thissimplifiedhome1213]

This video is really well put together...informative, but not too difficult to understand. Thank you!

[@AFullerLife]

I can not like this video enough! I search often about camera settings and aperture but most videos say its for beginners but they don't explain what aperture, Iso, and shutter speed, or even depth of field are or even how they work. Thank you for the informative video!

[@NKChole]

i love your videos, I'm finding them very helpful

[@shamelessmaya]

I'm glad!! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@bolajiogunrosoye7053]

Maya. I just want to say i appreciate this video with all my heart. Ive been reading up on photography for months now and have found it hard to comprehend a lot of what is online. But this, this just put about three months of reading into perspective. God bless you for taking time out to put out something so selfless. Thank you and stay shameless! :)

[@nickiminajfollower]

Thank you so much! You explained everything I needed to know, love you boo :)

[@baldheadbasics3225]

As a brand new KZbinr, I have finally taken the plunge and currently in the middle of rewatching all of your videos. thank you for the tips and the courage!

[@user-pz4vb9cu8u]

I know nothing about cameras but I need to purchase one without breaking the bank but most importantly ensuring that I purchase one of great quality. This video was extremely helpful. I love your energy. Gotta subscribe to your channel.

[@cambriatingley]

what camera did you end up getting?

[@Isabellamay]

Thank you, thank you! As a newbie to photography, I've watched quite a few videos now, yet you're the only person to explain it all in simple terms so that a beginner can translate 'why' one changes each setting. I'm going to binge watch the rest of your videos now. x

[@AdamariMedia]

By far the best explanation video

[@MonikaLukunde]

I took a photography class in college. Hands down you are the best teacher. Untill today I wasn't very sure about the ISO aperture situation. All that is history now thanks to you. Godbless

[@HavootuMusic]

funny watching this years later and I understand it better... at first i was like maya idk what the hell... but I get it now... i still dont have a fancy camera but my LG V10 phone has a few manual settings (Really great starter for those of us who know nothing Bout this stuff lol I LOVE THIS PHONE! Record all my videos on this phone, quality is amazing for a phone) And im looking to buy a new camera, and all this info is still amazing thanks maya!!

[@fourtweven]

Jon'Vieve TheInfamous Have you settled for a camera yet?

[@HavootuMusic]

Unfortunately, no... still settling with these bills tho lmaooo

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[@MissDollyDimples]

1. You are GORGEOUS.. 2. That voice!!!! I could listen to you talk forever! 3. Useful info, delivered with originality & personality! Thank you! :)

[@yesreneau]

Crazy helpful :) Thanks!

[@kellymclaughlin9553]

I just came across your channel, I've been interested in Photography for a long time, but I had to sell a camera for personal reasons in 2012. Now, I have finally purchased a mirrorless camera again, and I am getting back into it. This was very helpful, and one of the best in depth videos on the basics

[@Xandria2011]

I took more information away from this video than I did an entire semester of photography. Thank you so much!

[@April-ij2jm]

I currently on your tech playlist haha so sorry if im spamming you with my comments but I'm sooo loving this, I'm just starting my KZbin channel and I don't know anything about cameras lighting filming editing so I'm learning little by little and I'm learning so much by watching this playlist so thank you for making this! And I look forward to more! :)

[@FlairelleNet]

thanks so much I can already make improvements on my work now

[@NaturallyRyan]

I've watched this video a gazillion times over the past few months. It's to the point where I know the introduction song word from word. I started taking photography this semester, and this is an awesome reference for when exposure starts to confuse me

[@cynthykayobi]

thanks so much Maya, am planning on getting a new camera for my channel...

[@madelineDaMiddle1]

Baby Girl,I must be livin right bcuz one of your videos showed up in my you tube recommendations. 6 videos later, I am here getting the basic info I've always wondered about picture-taking. THANK YOU!!! Love and appreciate what you're doing here. You are a gift. Continued blessings!!!!

[@MagnumVideos]

Trying to learn as much as possible. Great explanation.

[@cris_here]

I'm watching this in 2018 and it's so beautiful to see the growth Maya has undergone not just financially, but creatively since 2013. Inspirational.

[@thesportsbar7]

This vid as been the most pint point direct and well explain vid that I hav watch so far, your a genius....mwah!!!

[@rorrt]

I say this as a current final year student for my photography degree. That, first off. Great video. Really simple. Really clear. And i know this isn't strictly relevant. But it would be worth mentioning that you don't want to go lower than 1/60th handheld. You can risk 1/30th, with a wider lense. And, i always use aperture priority. I just figured that if i always shoot wide open (f2.8) and at 1/60th. And just click down the aperture to line up with 1/60th if i need to. I am doing exactly the same equation as my camera on manual.

[@KacieJoy]

Her: "This is where math is important" Me: um, bye!😂💕

[@princesadetodo]

I have watched a billion videos about the triangle and you are truly the most easy to understand thus far. Thank you so much.

[@diannahoney4240]

Literally took notes on this lmao. I just got the lx100 n I am not familiar with photography at all so tysm

[@TiffanyMaloneTV]

+Dianna Honey Me too!!!

[@courtr1588]

+Tiffany Malone LOL so I'm not the only one! I got out my document program and took notes like I was in school!

[@EvaBosh]

This is, hands down, the best photography explanation in the history of you tube! :) Thanks!

[@AndeeAttah]

Omg you are so intelligent! Love LOve LOVEEEE intelligent women! New subbie!!

[@bostonpolicetennisprogram7337]

Thank you for the fun and informative lesson. I am a police officer who runs an inner-city tennis program called Volley Against Violence in Boston. I take the photos but I suck at it. The way you have explained this may help. Thank you and you look great on screen... Frank Williams

[@Imyselfaperson]

WHY DOES FILMING A KZbin VIDEO HAS TO BE SOOOOO CONFUSINGGGGG I THOUGHT ALL YOU NEEDED WAS CAMERA AND PRESS IT TO RECORD AND GET BY THE WINDOW FOR LIGHT. BUT NOOOO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL ASS CAMERA AND LIGHT CIRCLES AND LIGHT BOXES AND WEIRD TERMINOLOGY AND BLAH BLAH BLAH PRESS THIS DO THAT FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS EDIT EDIT EDIT FANCY EDIT OMG OMG OMG sorry for the rant but im frustrated!!

[@andreapineda4065]

Same 😂👍 I thought it was easy

[@lindaanahi1061]

FOREAL! My dreams are fucken crushed.😂😭

[@Plantbasedpakistani]

Lol me too!!

[@megabithero]

That is all you need to do, but as you get bigger and want to do more professional stuff, that's where this video comes in. Jenna Marbles got her million subscribers with a webcam lol. it's all about the content but its just easier to watch if the video and audio is on point.

[@BentleyGordonTheLife1]

+Dahiana BS I have a fancy camera and all I do is put my camera in front of the window, focus it, press record, then edit and upload

[@mars_1214]

This was really amazing.. I saw this video few weeks a go and did not had any idea what you were talking about... but now, I am taking a photography class and all makes sense...Your tips are straight to the point and no too technical, which I love.. Thank you so much.

[@bxboo823]

Totally helpful. Thank you much for the info

[@shamelessmaya]

Thank you! ❤️ I'm glad you liked it!

[@marydyesebil1569]

i'm a newbie in photography and i've been searching for hours here in youtube just to find a very good tutorial and oh my ghad thank goodness i found your channel!!! this is so helpful thank you boo 😘

[@LeahNicoleTarot]

You need to do more vids like this

[@racheltania4498]

You're very good at clear explanations for us newbies. Thank you SO much!

[@22skygazer]

Very informative, and you explained it very well

[@soothingwaters2543]

I have been reading about these three parts of photography little by little grasping more of an understanding of it each time, but the way you explained everything made me really understand it mor clearly and the relationship between the iso, aperture and shutter Thank you so much because i am working on building a portfolio for photography school.

[@MissLoveFrenchie]

You are a fantastic teacher.

[@kryztynawilliams4861]

Thank you Jesus for Shameless Maya!!!!! Ughhh!!! You know how many videos I went through on KZbin to try and understand my Nikon!!! I searched for every single explanation specifically for the Nikon D3100 but couldn't comprehend fast enough!!! Omg! I wish I could kiss your face!!!! Thank you so much for slowing it down for me because this is my first DSR camera and I'm a lost sitting duck!!! QUACK!!!! 🐣

[@webvideochefs]

You know your stuff. Great video. ~Amani

[@mattuda96423]

finally a video for absolute beginners who have absolutely no idea of all those jargons. Thank you! super duper helpful~

[@HeatherLeBas]

Oh my gosh...so helpful!!!

[@cheyennemcgaugh]

Wow, I'm only 3 minutes into your video and I've already subscribed and liked it! The way you explain things is just so much more clear and simple. I've watched so many videos to try and get a better understanding of aperture, iso and shutter speed but after every video I'm still feeling lost. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain to beginners like me! I feel like you've just lifted a weight off my shoulders! You're AWSOME!! xoxoxo much love! -Cheyenne

[@hansdear4878]

Did you go to film school? I'm thinking about applying to a film school but I just want to know if it's necessary.

[@shamelessmaya]

Hans Dear i did not :) self taught

[@checkron2465]

+Shameless Maya Do You Boo. Do You ;)

[@JackieSCraig]

I can really appreciate your ability to simplify and casually talk! I recently watched your video accessing your Sony a5100, and think I am going to buy it! This video is helping me get comfortable with my learning of cameras 101!

[@Biznessfashionista]

Girl! You are bad! (In a good way), LOL! I love your videos and you know your stuff :*)

[@Asantehemaaa]

Looool. Just decided to get a camera and learn. All these setting was giving me a headache until I came across your page. You're actually the best!

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cooool .

[@shamelessmaya]

takoria woods cool!!!

[@chandlerstovall]

Wtf AND ANOTHER ONE FOUND!!😐

[@janae3601]

It is easy but if you want it super professional then you need whatever she is talking about but it is easy ....the filming part sort of

[@willog501]

I want to tell you, I am just getting in to photography as a profession, & your videos are by far the best for info I have seen yet! ... You are absolutely superb in your descriptions & I love your personality! ... You go girl! ... Simply fantastic! .. I hope I can be as good as you one day!

[@ThePrettyPassenger]

does anyone on here use a Canon Rebel t3i??

[@shelbydreesmann]

I do such an awesome camera! i love it!

[@marysmiles4891]

I have a Canon SFX

[@romeo34889]

The Pretty Passenger....I own a t1i and t3i...

[@MemesAreFriendsNotFood]

I have the t3 :/

[@Nivothana]

🙋🏾‍♀️

[@NaturalJournee]

This is the most comprehensive video ever! I just learned soooo much ant how to use my camera, bc I had no idea how othr than basic recording. thanks boo! You're helping new youtubers like me get our lives together!!

[@TheErod1944Channel]

Listening to your background music, I kept expecting to see Madonna at the Super Bowl to appear. Love your instructional videos - Thanks !

[@MyPOVvlogs]

OMG I'm so glad I found your video and channel because I've been so confused trying to figure out these cameras! You are an AWESOME teacher. You explain things in a way that is so easy to understand!

[@MsDups]

You should have been my photography lecturer at university. You said it so simple. It took me a while to figure out the relationship between f stops and shutter speed. Plus I had no idea what iso really did till I watched your video. Thanks.

[@visualisehermemories9296]

For someone who studied Photography for a year, this video made more sense than what I "taught" at college 🙌🏿👌🏿

[@MissNicoleCollins]

1. Thank you for existing. The world needs more people like you who are so inspirational. 2. This video was so helpful and the way you approached this topic was spot on!

[@evakarkaletsi2560]

the more i watch you the more i love you! thank you for being here!!

[@MaggieDickman]

Thank you so much for this! I just had a multi-media lab at college & we learned more about photography. I remembered this video so I knew what my professor was talking about! THANK YOU MAYA! :)

[@TedriaDeniseHunnecook]

She has one of the best videos. Love it! Love the beats. It look like so much work went into the making and editing of that video. I have done a little editing trying to learn and it isn't a simple task😯 It takes time lining things up, doing transitions, and adding vocal. This was excellent.

[@crusitarodriguez5629]

Can you please do some more tech talk they are so helpful!! I love learning from you! You're the only KZbinr I found that makes it easier to understand and you bring life so it makes it fun!! Love you girl!

[@ericaalexandra1214]

I've been reading a lot about photography to gain as much knowledge and skill as can for 6 months, this video has clarified and helped me more in 8 mins vs these 6 months. Lol. Thanks for posting !

[@FancyNancy503]

Thanks Tons!!! I will be watching this a few times... I think you may have finally been the first to make any kind of sense of it all for me!! .. I really have been struggling! I am impressed with the way you teach... You simplified it!! Thank you so much!!!

[@JenKnoedlTravel]

Great explanations! I like that you pointed out that it's not always intuitive.

[@TheResetWithEmi]

I can't tell you how much this video helped. I had tried and tried my hardest to understand how to use my camera which is not even that complicated. Esp for that blurry background effect. I read many blogs, watched many videos but I still could not get it. But today, I finally did!! You would make an amazing teacher really lol. Off to buy my lighting kit from your store now. God bless you! :)

[@eatfirmlove]

Maya, you're a good teacher! I think you would be a good asset in the teaching field... I promise you that students will never fall asleep in your class!

[@jeanettedurant6115]

Great video!!! I got a new camera for Christmas and this was extremely helpful. I love how you explained this and then showed actual examples. Please do more camera tutorials!! :-)

[@missq1502]

Argh! Currently waiting on delivery of my first DSLR cam, and this was crazy helpful! Took a confusing subject and simplified it, I am ever grateful! xo

[@Buttersthegoofygolden]

OMG finally a camera tutorial that makes sense to me!!! All the other ones I see from other people just confuse me even more! Thank you Maya!!!!

[@fantasypaintco]

i have watched so many vidios for years on these basic three, and yu are the first one that has actually given more then one example which is what I need to remember, plus you made it fun so I see your moves and hear you and guess what i'm getting it to work, now to figure out the lens to the photo situation. and making all three work. looks like it does in the lcd but on computor sooo soft and unusable my grand son is 6 I get very few usable pics. very frustrating

[@PaperclipsAndPacis]

Great video! I have been putting off learning how to use my DSLR and I really want to figure it out. I wish you could give me personal lessons, but I'm definitely watching all your techie videos. Thanks for posting these!

[@WordPlayJay620]

I have always wanted to get into photography, but money never works in my favor for it lol. This video is SUPER informative and inspirational. THanks MAYA!!

[@angelapalmer2246]

Thank you Maya for making everything as simple as possible. Love the way you explain things and give/show examples. I love your personality! You make me smile :) Keep doing you boo!!

[@marriotttreasures]

Love this video, your channels on my speed-dial! lol ! I finally upgraded from my canon powershot to the canon T6i, used your other videos to create a home studio and i'm lovin' it, loving shooting my kids & family! Thank you for all your hard work & keepin' it real! Very informative!!

[@dawnetc.6721]

Thank you so much Maya. I'm planning to start a KZbin channel with my Sony Ax6000 camera that my husband gave me this past Christmas. I had asked for either a Canon, or an Nikon. He he said that a mirror less camera was a better value. I plan to video lifestyle (makeup,cooking,design, my dogs) My background is in Interior/exterior Design.

[@AndreaE3069]

She gives me life daily I'm thinking of starting my KZbin channel but I'm clueless on how but now I'm actually out finding this camera because I want to FOCUS...

[@yijingmeng]

You finally got me understood what are the jargon..... thank you, Maya! Love your videos so much!!!

[@TheBizeediva]

Thanks for the info! I just bought a Sony DCS-H300 to photograph my crochet work to sell on my website and create my own art for my site. Im a beginner, and it's great to have some understanding of that terminology. This should help me to get started. I'll check out your other video.

[@i0913]

Your are literally the best techy I have come across!! Everyone's else just makes me move on and find a different hobby