Photography Lighting Techniques To Make Your Life Easy - Save Time Editing

[@esquared.photography]

Thanks for watching! Let us know if you have any questions! Look for the link to our free download in the description.

[@ievgenpozdnieiev5356]

Thank you, this is great and very helpful video!

[@courtneychapman3279]

Look for open shaded areas and invest in a reflector.

[@reneeeasterling9932]

Thanks❤

[@notallaboutmeministry3285]

I like using reflectors

[@nataliatolman8881]

Natural reflectors and even backgrounds

[@ejphoto]

I take advantage of overcast days. Mother nature's softbox!

[@ejphoto]

Sheets of white foamcore board make excellent reflectors! They can be purchased at most art stores.

[@pavlathomas49]

Definitely will try reflector, thank you

[@vahineish]

You look extra identical in this video because you're wearing the same eye makeup (or very similar) :) Thanks for your videos, I've learned a lot watching them.

[@esquared.photography]

Haha!! Awesome

[@jairhernandez9610]

Thank you!!! Great description and teaching!! Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@duckhammer7704]

No spotty locations great tip

[@mildredcintron5499]

Yes

[@karlaellis1345]

Thank you. I did guy senior pics and even though it was 2 hours before sunset, there was still lots of sun, I was not pleased with some of the shots as they had shade clutter.

[@khewer3]

Loveee your channel!!!

[@esquared.photography]

Awww!!! Thanks so much ❤️❤️

[@tomforbes3284]

Thanks, excellent tips! I've never used a reflector before, something to look for now.

[@TiidiiLivingwithSabrina]

Waw! First thing I hear about "open shaded areas". Very helpful tips! Thanks!

[@esquared.photography]

Tiidii Living open shade is key!! Yess 👍👍

[@rachelh8444]

Never used a reflector but amazing tips

[@esquared.photography]

Thanks!!

[@Drostvideo]

Great tips..gotta I often use filter when shooting outside...haven't tried a reflector yet

[@esquared.photography]

Reflectors have been game changers in editing!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnnyreno7200]

Very helpful...thank you!!!

[@esquared.photography]

You are welcome!!

[@stephanied9629]

How do you chose whether to use the silver or gold side? Gold if you need more warmth, I'm assuming?

[@esquared.photography]

You bet!

[@joycedeyoung1036]

I don't see where I could download the editing tips?

[@mildredcintron5499]

I found the look for the shade a true nugget of information. Thanks. That’s going to help a lot.

[@malebel]

I knew about the benefits of using open shade, but learned how important it is to have the background in similar lighting.

[@esquared.photography]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

[@cindys6175]

Not sure how to use a reflector or where to place it to bounce light

[@barbaracarver5678]

Thank you for the amazing videos i love you guys!

[@AlarnaHope]

Open shaded areas, Yes! Otherwise my camera blows out my colours! Thank you for sharing some great advice :) 🌈

[@esquared.photography]

Alarna Hope so true!!! Thanks

[@lindseymiller1934]

Great content for new photographer (me)! Thank you! I will take a reflector with me to my next outdoor shoot. I never thought to use it outside, and it’s brilliant to use it as a shade for the camera. Thanks, again!

[@esquared.photography]

Yay!! You are so welcome

[@MOVEfitnesswellnesslifestyle]

You have no idea how useful this is for me. Great tips!!

[@esquared.photography]

MOVE fitness wellness lifestyle you are so welcome!! Glad to help.

[@barbaracarver5678]

Also Adobe Lightroom has a few packages which one would you recommend?

[@esquared.photography]

We use Lightroom Classic

[@2010valla]

Thank you !! I've never used a reflector but I'm willing to give it a try!

[@jasonbodden8816]

Love using reflectors!

[@barbaracarver5678]

How do you place a reflector and know when to use what reflector?

[@barbaracarver5678]

What is the best way to take photos indoors on overcast days I struggle to get the photos and settings right for these shoots?

[@esquared.photography]

This is a tough one! Window light always. We don’t do a lot of indoor shoots so we aren’t great at suggesting lighting for indoors.

[@chuuko1409]

I love your videos! Super helpful!! I’m learning a lot from your channel. Btw, question for you. I was requested to take group photos (about 60 people) under evening harsh light hours and no open shade area. Time can’t be moved to earlier or later. Would you advise me how I should take pictures in the situation and camera setting?

[@esquared.photography]

Ahhh not fun! The biggest thing is to have their shadows in front of them. I would say ISO 200, F8 and a SS of 1/250+. Good luck!!!

[@chuuko1409]

Thank you very much for your advice!! I’ll try that. Hope I can take some workable images…

[@courtneychapman3279]

No, I have never tried a reflector.

[@ElizabethSampson]

Such great information! I learned so many new things!

[@chengshi]

Nice video as always! For the open shade I always don’t like too much because the bouncing light is coming from below comparing to the light bounced from a wall. One other thing is we could use a fast lens if the background is too mess:)

[@jasonbodden8816]

With *most* open shade, the light comes from multiple directions - left, right, straight ahead, and below. There's something called the shadow line (where the sunlight and shadow meet). You'll see this a lot with open shade. Bring your subject to the edge of that line, then back her up a little bit. She'll be more evenly lit but you'll have to compensate for her being a little darker as a result.

[@GeoffreySetiawan]

These are really great tips! I love the examples you gave -- makes it super clear!

[@esquared.photography]

Thank you! We are glad it was super clear for you. Thanks for watching :)

[@MARIAMARTINEZ-vs3tp]

What do you mean when you say there is a break in the sun when you talk about the shade

[@esquared.photography]

Where the sun harshly meets the shade.

[@kimtimmers5168]

Practice. practice, practice, taking pictures being aware of lighting. I have not used a reflector.

[@BrianaBorten]

Great techniques in this video! Thank you for sharing this :)

[@DebbraLupien_AkashicRecords]

That was a real education for the eyes. So many things I wasn't aware of. Definitely going to have the two of you in mind next time I get some new photos. Thank you!

[@jessicasullivan2955]

Will you do a video just how to, when, and which one for using reflectors and umbrellas and such ? I have reflectors but I’m clueless and generally I am solo when at a session …… you ladies are Outstanding!!! Appreciated-from Syracuse,NY

[@patjuliana7922]

no

[@samanthaanz]

Nope