Photography Tutorial Nikon D3100 D7000

[@froknowsphoto]

@jpbnto I have, i have done 1600 at concerts usually it goes black and white and i dont take noise out or use reduction of any kind in my images.

[@froknowsphoto]

@s1ky19 large groups in low light wont really work because there will be terrible shadows on their face unless you have flashes.

[@pleasantcrew]

i have to admit...u have some of the most in-depth tutorials on youtube

[@froknowsphoto]

@jameslcr I do not like the kit lenses ever keep that in mind. The big zoom is big but the F stop does not let enough light in for you. I recommend for your 5 year plan starting with the 50 1.8 and growing your better glass from there.

[@froknowsphoto]

@aerosoladdiction Well if you have a camera with focusing motor on the nikon end the 1.4 afd is amazing and less expensive. The 1.4 lenses are built better and I like the color that comes out of it.

[@froknowsphoto]

@Bowlerguy92 i usually move the points and than still I re compose from there. With the D3000 its easier to leave the point than recompose. In the D3s I select between 51 points and go from there.

[@rzr82]

Your best video yet, Jared. Delightful to watch how you work and how you do your compositions. And as always, Lil is just adorable and some really great pictures. Very educational!

[@froknowsphoto]

@Madwand1 What you have to remember is I am looking at the back of a d3000 screen, what looks like blown out on a 3 inch screen may not look that way later in the computer. At this point I try and wait until I see the images in the computer to give my thoughts about them. In terms of your girlfriend thinking my shots are not great, if you would like to base that off of this quick photo shoot than by all means please do so. If you want to look at my portfolios feel free to check them out.

[@froknowsphoto]

@eltronjesus I am looking at focus when I zoom in, thats the most important to me, if the focus is locked i wana see it.

[@rm3541]

For me i really don't mind how long your videos go, i just appreciate the fact you are helping me with my photography learning. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@froknowsphoto]

@TheGuyTakingPictures when you recompose after locking in your focus its licked in. But if you move to recompose your focus in af c will keep going and miss where you really wanted to focus. I will have to do a video showing that.

[@FabienMathey]

I really like those long videos as I'm starting off to get into DSLR photography and I tend to miss a lot of angles and ideas on how to shoot. These videos is almost like doing an internship where I can look at someone that is experienced and learn from that. It will help me definitely improve much faster. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, keep up the good work, cheers

[@froknowsphoto]

One of the keys to photography other then understanding the fundamentals is understanding that better glass has to potential to help you capture what you really want to capture. So many people me included started with kit lenses and quickly saw how they did not give us what we wanted. I simply want to hammer home how important glass is from day one. I have also proven that you can get great images with any lens you put on your camera if you know what you are doing.

[@morattileo]

These long videos are VERY GREAT! Really! Explaining that way is much better for us to understand how you think and we start to figure things we haven't noticed before! So, more like these please [2].

[@itscaseplace]

Hello to the Fro, I love these long and very informative videos. The thing i like about your Photography tips is you use the gear that we as beginners have or have access to. You show us that you can take amazing photos with the d3000 and 35mm f1.8

[@froknowsphoto]

@SeptemberLynnDesigns I use lightroom to process all of my raw files. It is designed for photographers where CS5 is more for graphic designers in my mind. The work flow and organization is easier in lightroom but both will edit the raw files the same way.

[@froknowsphoto]

@NikonNewb I love the nikon one back when i owned it.

[@froknowsphoto]

@lorikzzz probably because the d3s is only 720 than i put it in to something that exports it at 1080 like the screen flows.

[@froknowsphoto]

@NikonNewb Do you own a 70-200 yet? This is tough on a d90 as the 27-70 really isnt wide enough for most things. If you are going to stick with the d90 or DX sensor for a while il say 17-55 as you will still be able to sell i for 1100-1200 when the time comes.

[@froknowsphoto]

@setosail canon makes a 50 1.8 which is a killer little lens.

[@macinthings]

I am a recent subscriber and new to digital photography. I wanted to let you know that this video was great and actually did a lot for me to see you actually go through your workflow from start to finish. Great Job!! Also, thank you for the time you take out to share your experience.

[@froknowsphoto]

@sjw1871 I went from 1/60th f1.8 to 1/50th at 2.0 . The rule of thumb is you do not hand hold less than the focal length of the lens. So if its a 50mm dont hand hold below 50. Now this a rule I break all the time. Wider lenses can be hand held at slower shutter speeds where longer lenses are hard to hand hold unless VR kicks in and again thats only wen subjects are still. So a 300mm lens should not be shot below 1/250th or so.

[@froknowsphoto]

@NikonNewb it could be a lens thing but i would need more details on whats up.

[@davidj4568]

I enjoy these 15 min course. For me it's a refresher course. We were taugt. One center of interest. What do you see. All the good stuff. Now with digital It is the same thing. Most of the pictures I took were eyes, hands etc. You do a great job Jared. Thanks.

[@froknowsphoto]

@ChilliTeardrop the 1.4 is a better built pro lens you will get better color with that hands down and sharpness as well!!!

[@froknowsphoto]

@cookiepwnsU what is that?

[@froknowsphoto]

@fantomkaustubh ive used them with fast lenses and still hate them.

[@froknowsphoto]

@analyticalw of course if its on a d3000 you will just have to worry about the focus yourself.

[@froknowsphoto]

@MrRhysSir look into a sigma 18-50 2.8

[@froknowsphoto]

@TheWooYou yup, somewhere in-between.

[@GadgetAddicted]

Sir Fro, this is quite possibly one of the most eloquent Photography videos I have seen on youtube. Subscribed and kind of getting addicted to your videos :-P

[@froknowsphoto]

@petvrg Yup always raw or at least raw and jpeg and save the raws for when you can open them.

[@froknowsphoto]

@bigspk99 A DSLR would be the next step up.

[@froknowsphoto]

@PartTimeNinja94 yes

[@froknowsphoto]

@jpbnto not really, i seem to do very well with it at 800

[@Pettingson]

20:19 "... she found a word" -Sees the word FOUND- "I don't know what word it is but she found it!" Thats an awsome picture/coincidence. Love your videos Jared, started watching them due to a Nikon 3100 purchase but been watching em since!

[@froknowsphoto]

@DanKPhotography sigma 70-200 is $799 and than you can pick up the sigma 18-50 2.8 for $420 and your set in your 5 year plan for a little while.

[@froknowsphoto]

@ChickenLegs1997 if you are looking to do macro you would want to look at the fixed macro lenses they are true 1 to 1.

[@froknowsphoto]

@So0001me your welcome.

[@froknowsphoto]

@4DSquad Not to sure why that would happen, it wouldnt happen in manual though.

[@froknowsphoto]

@supercandy yup i would.

[@meatwad4900]

I like the long format. It gives me some insight on how a photographer really works.

[@froknowsphoto]

@nickknutson In my contract I have two options, hair up in fro or down in jesus curls.

[@earliozz]

definitely want to see more of these longer videos Jared! im learning so much with the hands-on approach. Good work brotha! - Earl

[@shaunmad87]

dude that was great, i just bought the D3100 and have been playing around with it like crazy. This video and you others have been fantastic learning experience. Thanks for the time and effort mate. Vid good length.

[@steveolson1075]

This was very helpful. Timing was just right as well as the tempo -- kept it moving with clarity and good info. Nice work, and THANKS.

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

Hey Jared - love the long format videos. Nice to see A-Z like that.

[@froknowsphoto]

@ferrarisucks53 new 35 1.8 is a killer one not to expensive either.

[@markba13]

Extremely helpful from my viewpoint-watch this many times. GREAT work and would like to see much more like this.

[@artawesome]

love seeing you in action, would love for you to do more videos like this!

[@petvrg]

@supercandy supercandy, I bought Nikon D5000 and I shoot with the same 35mm 1.8 lens that you are considering. You get D5000 with 18-55 VR kit lens but I prefer using the 35mm, as it is much better. the photos are great

[@labarbovent]

I want more videos like this Jared. Love to see you shoot & edit. Learn a lot!

[@dddaaz]

I love your format and lessons, the longer the better! Fro really does know photo!

[@petvrg]

nice video, a lot to learn. one question: should I shoot in raw even though I process pics on my modest laptop, my monitor is not calibrated and I see that they don't mach their paper prints. is there any solution other than buying a better monitor or calibration? is my D5000 screen more reliable to see white balance and exposure? Thanks for teaching me so much

[@Rakatwork]

Great video and very helpful. Would love to see another one of these for the newbie (me) using the D3100 and the kit 18-55mm lens. And if the post editing could be on Aperture 3 that would be a bonus!

[@froknowsphoto]

@deedf101 save up for the bigger lens, no need for the 35 u have the 50.

[@froknowsphoto]

@10540ikq I was in single focus so i licked in an recomposed.

[@Karthy18]

Mannnnn... That was really good video. I was bit confused after placing an order for a Nikon D3100. But this video gave me a good confidence. Thanks and i would like to see more the entry level DSLR (D3100).

[@ramanan86]

awesome video Jared!!! this was very helpful...would love to see more of these as I felt like this will help people train their eyes to shoot better...

[@chrszie]

Hey Jared, I'm a new follower for about a week or so. I have really enjoyed all that I have seen so far. The instruction is nice a clear. Keep up the good work. Chris Los Angeles.

[@ronyabdul]

Jared, this is the firts video of yours i´m watching, just got a D3100 18-55mm kit, and getting used to Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO, your video (and the others i will certainly watch) are great, just got LR 3.3 as well, need to start using it. anyway, thanks for the help and keep up the good work! Rony Abdul from Brazil!

[@hewlettorama]

Great video, Jared! More of the long form videos. I'm really looking forward to the promised flash-videos you talked about doing. When can we expect those?

[@stama9]

I've watched a few of your tutorial videos now. They're really informative, especially your d7000 vids. Thanks, man, Looking for ward to more of your videos.

[@gognmagog]

I like the longer videos. This gives me a better understanding of your work flow. Thanks for the tutorials.

[@arsenalchampions]

Dude you're awesome, I love these kind of videos, I'm getting my first Nikon D3100 and I'm really learning a lot from your videos

[@ferrarisucks53]

Hi Jared, firstly your awesome and an amazing photographer, I was wondering if you cld give me advice on the 35mm f/1.8 lens? Taking into account im a photography student taking my A levels, so later down the line im going to be investing in a FX camera, is the older 35mm f/2 a better choice than the 35mm f/1.8? Thanks

[@Mas7erChief117]

quick question, have you used Apple's Aperture program and if yes, which do you prefer Adobe Lightroom or Aperature? Love the videos Jared, the longer videos are great.

[@dasmyt2682]

Awesome vid, motivated me to take the plunge off Aperture priority and experiment with Manual. Quick ques, after I've made my setting and shoot I notice my settings are different. My settings aren't fixed where I set them after I take a picture? What am I missing? More of these vids, they are very educational to hear your thought process.

[@So0001me]

hey Jared, really really nice and informative video, the tips are more connected and understandable than the short tips videos, so yes, I agree this is much better...! I was very attracted and concentrated in the video, even my wife joined me !! thank you very much Jared for trying to help always, and lightening the folks selfish-lessly "if it's right to be said like that" thumbs up !!

[@fantomkaustubh]

liked it....! what do u think about teleconverters?? they ofcourse slow down the lens..but what if you are using em with a fast lens? like 70-200 F2.8??

[@mondfinsternis]

Nice video Jared! Greetings from Brazil... Lil and all of her patience! Question: Any f2.8 lenses shall do this kind of DOF and that sharp, i question that because I`ll buy a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, have you ever heard about it?

[@BIGE2333]

Yea Jared these videos are great and informative for a newcomer like me, I am aspiring to use photography as a means of income and eventually take it on full time along with video editing and stuff, more videos like this one get me on track everyday thanks bro!

[@froknowsphoto]

@jhcentrl ha nope, i didnt even notice it until someone pointed it out.

[@almubeeb]

Great video! The 20+ minutes flies by when the information and presentation style is so good. Superb to see the whole work flow and hear your thinking on shooting and processing live as you do it. And the word Lil found was "found" :P

Excellent tutorial ... I hope to see in the future a super secret project with the Nikon D7000 ... I will keep an eye on your publications, Greetings from Venezuela!

[@mossyd]

first, the long video is way better! Next, what lense were you working with there? I have a D3100 and am undecided on which 35mm f/1.8 lense to get. Any recommendations (considering price)?

[@Dombowerphoto]

those pencil shots were briliant!

[@orimaor1]

Great video Jared!! Please do more like this one, very helpfull. If possible to do same kind of detailed video on sports like basketball or vollyball it whould be great. Thanks again for your efforts

[@froknowsphoto]

@Mas7erChief117 i have not but adobe has been in the game a long time.

[@duanemcclun]

Jared: I really enjoy your videos as they have been very helpful to me (even if I had taken pictures for 20 + years) My question is you were using the Nikon D3100 for this video and I see that you were using Lightroom for editing the photos have you ever used Nikon's Capture NX program? I use a Nikon D80 but am getting a second camera body and leaning more towards the D3100 instead of the 5100 because I want to use the difference and put towards better glass. Thanks again! photo_man75

[@aaaarredondo]

which program is tht one that u use to edit ur pictures? i like it! and i like the picture of the hand and the pencil!

[@hifoo45]

Great video, appreciate the fact that you didn't cut this into 2 different videos just for a higher view count. I wish more youtubers did this.

[@sherrylynn7771]

Love the video, I see you kept using the general sharp preset. Where can I get this preset? Thanks

[@s1ky19]

nice vid. one question though. how would you handle groups in low light situations? is this setup applicable ?

[@s1ky19]

nice vid. one question though. how would you handle groups in low light situations? is this setup applicable ? in terms of focusing

[@Bullybeef972]

Awesome Video Jared...I'm new to SLR, just got a D7000 and now ready to learn and take much better pics....I wanna learn more on RAW.....will have to buy the Apple Aperture since i use an iMac. Please keep sharing your expertise...Good job man :)

[@DanKPhotography]

Interesting great photo shoot inspired me shoot some things in my house. I have a canon rebel t1i and my lenses are the kit 18-55 and a 55-250. Thinking about selling these cause i feel i have out grown them and want to upgrade now i hve the money. What is a well versatile lens for canon for around 800-1100$ Would like a lens with a high aperture to would be nice for sports photography. One more questions if you had a choice of a macro lens or a fisheye lens as a fun lens which would u carry?

[@henryee]

I like the long format!!!!! I learnt a lot! Thanks a million!!! Keep them on!

[@StephanieBaxterMI]

I love your videos, actually learn more here than in my college classes. I noticed you use Lightroom. CS5 is used by most of the students I know. I am a mom with 4 kiddos and I have just can't decide for next semester which program to buy. I like your results with Lightroom and believe less is more. Do you always use one or both? Thanks for your videos! Fro Knows Photo! :)

[@solidstream13]

I like the longer video. One of your best. I will have to show it to my wife who has a D40 and 35 f/1.8. Could you do a video on how you import and back up you photos from camera to import to back up?

[@nicholascummins]

Hey Jared,thanks for the great tips and advice,More long videos would be great 15 - 20 min ,I just watched your vid with 100 year old Lil,what was so great was it was a real life situation and Lil wasn't really following a script so much so it was very natural and how people really are,secondly watching You edit after the shoot was very important,being able to see how others edit was a great.Thanks again,I even made a website to show my photos I taken thanks to You.

[@cadman97756]

Like the long video format as well as showing us how you actually do your editing. Thanks!

[@MEtAlDRiCh0689]

this is a great video Fro.. hope to see more very informative videos like this from you.. and how about a D7000 with 35 f/1.8? show me some tricks with that setup please.. thanks

[@flmejikano]

@JaredPolin Just wanted to add that groups are harder to deal with in terms of focus for low light, since you will be using larger apertures. It is best to stick to single subjects. If you must do groups get some lights. Great vid Jared...

[@BodDude]

Great video Jared. I do like the long formal videos, better than waiting around for more!

[@chefhgc]

Men you rock.! Amazing photoshoot.! This video help me a lot with my pictures.! Saludos desde México.!

[@Wagsization]

Another superb, informative video. I like the long format. More of the same please!

[@WeHaveGoneGlobal]

Excellent video! Such a pro! I like the longer videos! Seems like I get more out of em! I'm sure you know this but, you do know that in LR their is a button the toggles before and after edit. Its on the bottom left hand side of the image that you'd be editing.

[@froknowsphoto]

@AdamoMoreno almost slipped.

[@FIBBLENUGGET]

I reaaaaally like these long informative videos!!!!! I've learned so much and I still have yet to buy my camera.