We Critique Our OWN Photos

[@MangoStreet]

what are your plans for the week, hmm?

[@HeyThisIsAndrew]

My plans - I will take at least 3 good photos a day this week and post this to Instagram. My focus will be on practicing patience and making sure to get the shot right. An excuse of mine is that I don't have anywhere nice to shoot but I'm just going to find beauty in the mundane. Aside from that I won tickets to see the JOKER Movie! So that is happening for sure!

[@masomamakes2004]

Assignments assignments assignments and I have a shoot on Thursday but I have to make sure I plan things out and have a specific end result in mind, kuz I realized recently that when I put even just a little bit more thought into my shoots, the end result are remarkable better

[@jenniferclaudio8937]

Try not let my boss catch me rolling my eyes at her 🙄

[@petrakakytch4809]

Pitcures, 26th bday, pictures 😊✌

[@mackenzieevans4102]

I love how this whole video they are talking about feeling rushed and uninspired but the pictures are still awesome! When I’m rushed and uninspired my photos are horrible

[@yosephjaphar]

Would love to see behind the scene when you fight the security guards.

[@HeyThisIsAndrew]

I loved this video! Social Media makes it easy to doubt myself and always feel like you two and other photographers are at an unattainable skill level. I find myself getting frustrated, rushing, stressing out, feeling self conscious and all the negative feelings when out taking photos or video... but this video helped. It allowed me to see that you two also make mistakes in fact Rachel pointed out all the mistakes I make which made the video even more relateable. A problem I have is that I rush and then I look back and say "had I just done this one thing" or moved over just a little bit and then I just delete the photo... anywho I am rambling the point is that this was a great video and it helped quite a bit with my issues around self doubt and feelings of self doubt towards trying to pursue photography Sorry this is not a coherent thought need more coffee!

[@writsidecars]

Me too

[@HeyThisIsAndrew]

@@HelloFriend365 Thanks for sharing this!

[@Jasmine_Sangma]

This is me exactly! I feel I am always in a rush when I am shooting outdoors with a model and then feelings of frustration and self conscious arise.

[@jessicafernanda8282]

“Thanks for joining our therapy session” same

[@TheHolyFlipsterTHF]

It 's nice to know that photographers at the top of their game can still find flaws in their own work, you guys are awesome!

[@CalvinHicks1]

Jasmine is amazing! Great captures guys, I really enjoyed your thorough critiques and perspectives.

[@dannyantolini2188]

The splitting line between before and after seems like the wire of the mic: it's at the same time cool and disturbing

[@TheLittleFangirl]

I personally really liked the unedited versions of the photos as well! The blue hues gives the photo a great mood

[@shizotypical]

I actually really like the first photo! the only thing that bothers me is lighting but it can be fixed with editing

[@Foolish_huan]

You two are so adorable, while you are critiquing yourselves you support the other person . So cute

[@bethanyvillero6900]

Love this. I relate a lot with the need to slow down on my shoots and be more thoughtful about all the elements of my photo instead of going trigger happy. Your videos never fail to make me feel inspired and excited to do my job well.

[@xAnicsi]

You are such amazing role models. And I mean that in a completely non-pressure kind of way haha Like, I love how you know what your weak points are, and you're not afraid to admit to them and encourage everyone to do the same. Although I am not a professional photographer, not even an amateur, it's really just a hobby (mostly travel photography), I always feel like I need to get the photographs right without editing them. I love love love your style of work, but it's somehow immensely reassuring to see how there's nothing wrong with fixing things in post (even though, of course, we all dream of getting that shot JUST right). So, thank you for being so open and honest about your work. You guys rock!

[@FrenchWanderers]

Really good video! We want more of those personal critiques: perfect way for us to learn from you guys 😍

[@iamkrishn]

Jasmine is the perfect model to photograph! You Guys Rock!

[@luciawilliams1602]

I love this! Great reminder that you never stop learning as an artist ❤️

[@TinoTre]

I’ve been following you guys for a year now, loving everything I see and learn from your experiences. This video by far is one of your best! I loved your honesty and judgement of your work. It felt you guys were “Being John Malkovich”-ing me when I’m working on my photos and understanding what I can do better. Superb work! Cheers.

[@jaredgotcher]

Strip-doors. The plastic things are called strip doors. My first job was as a stockman, and these stupid things would get wrapped around my neck and knock my hat off all the time. It was fun to see you guys critique your own work. Super helpful to see how you think through the process.

[@MangoStreet]

what a sexy name for an unsexy thing

[@jaredgotcher]

Mango Street Right? They’re supposed to keep a barrier between the inside of the container & the outside when the main door is open. Those strip doors were missing a bunch of strips. If those are food containers, then that’s a major health code violation. 😬

[@TheJadynbp]

Love the ideas you guys have. Totally inspired to get out and shoot this morning now 🥵

[@JaredLichtenberger]

I love the photos with the plastic dangling things! Thanks for the great content!

[@rayyancr]

I think we should all do this more often. Keep improving ourselves

[@morebaklavapls3637]

i honestly thought the mic came all the way down from top of the video XD

[@morganjournal9391]

All of the yesses to your three things at the end. I'm exactly the same. Need to slow down & shoot more for fun to rediscover what inspires me. Oh, and definitely fixing how crooked I can be.

[@Sunnyd1200]

Thank you for making my Mondays better ! I hope to see some Halloween theme photos from you guys 🎃

[@writsidecars]

Listening to you guys speak about your process and like sort of your weaknesses just gives me plenty of courage and confidence that I can be better. Arigato!

[@davy_grvl]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@karamveer95]

Really enjoyed this video and is very honest for you to share with us! Thanks so much :)

[@Creative7inc]

there is some stunning value that B/W adds to some photos. Really interesting to see the BTS of how you work with the model to get those shots

[@iancodilla5342]

I think I'm in love with this post. Really makes me want to dig into my back catalog and do a compare and contrast from then till now. #ThanksForEverything

[@rhernandez1221]

Finishing photos from an event from last week. Maternity session and local photographers and model meetup. Planning future sessions

[@karenwong3021]

Love the photo of model in raincoat standing in shipping dock over the #1 -- especially love the post-processed color. What preset are you using?

[@MangoStreet]

the portrait preset from our classic collection 👍

[@miraihp]

you guys inspire me so much to shoot more. i love the photos by the way, creative as always :)

[@mat_nova]

Hey guys a way I would recommend you to slow down is to shoot using the view finder not the display, it forces you to understand your framing better and also it trains you in understanding your exposure as well.

[@MangoStreet]

when you shoot from extremely low or high angles like i often do, the lcd screen is a handy tool!

[@ngeowngeow]

i love all of your photos they turned out really great

[@jona.vagabond]

I like this video idea guys! Ps keep shooting enough just for fun ;) lately I've been doing so much commercial work that I don't have time for personal projects, but I often have to remind myself also to do some personal projects to keep the fire and passion 🔥

[@eugeneglazman]

Great work guys! 9:41 How do you get Lightroom to compare before/after including the change in cropping? The standard behaviour is to display the original next to the edited version but with the same crop as the edited version... Does anyone know?

[@brianasealy6257]

I’d love to know the settings you were using for these at such low light!

[@sethradmall2002]

Great video gang! Is there any reason you decided to go black and white with some of these shots? I never know when black and white is appropriate?

[@luigi9659]

When your senseis raw pictures look better that your edited ones 😭

[@petrakakytch4809]

Can I just say how i love the monochrome edit you did! 😍

[@em-oh-ji3853]

Hi, in 4:19 i like your bag. Where did you get it from? i hope you can provide us link thank you

[@mariamelagrosa2802]

Omg. Road to one million sub 😍😍😍 dope!

[@RiazOozeer]

that's really cool!!!!! :D loved the therapy today Dr.

[@LindsayDaly]

Definitely adding a set of scrouches to my next workout 🏋️‍♀️

[@ziyingtan7668]

As for the 8:14 one, what if you guys rotate the image till the fence is horizontal? Then the model will be like floating above ground LOL

[@lemessycafé]

Keep on growing! you got dis

[@natedoeswork]

fire escape shot was fire

[@alexjcorona2605]

You guys are so sick at what you do. To just walk around and find these dope little comps. Love the chaotic inspiration and how you always want to improve.

[@mesmer-eyes2721]

need a new tripod, am broke. recommendations? (big boy not tabletop please)

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

If anything, this just made me want to buy your new presets.

[@josealga]

Thanks for this therapy session

[@josealga]

15:47

[@regimonxaviour9980]

We want more object photography ideas ... just photographing things @princlet

[@blainebutler9507]

Hi i purchased your preset pack a few months back and forgot to download them. Now they are not available anymore. I was looking on your website in hopes of finding a better way to get in touch. I can provide a proof of purchase. Please let me know if there is anything you can do. Thanks in advance for your time.

[@MangoStreet]

email us at [e-mail]!

[@understvtement3618]

yall should do a model interview and allow them to give tips towards the photographers

[@MangoStreet]

we do that in our live workshops 💁🏻

[@Morespizzle]

12:20 was my favorite but I wish you would've done an adjustment to her fingers. Her chest was fine cause its sort of shaded by her coat but my brains like why is her face so well lit but her fingers so desaturated?

[@catherinemagan4722]

Wow, I never been this early to your channel. ❤ It's like roasting yourself. I missed the critique videos.❤

[@bwexperiences]

Great video 👍🏼😀

[@mateusp55]

i love this video!

[@harvseguilos]

I always wondered if Mango Street retouch their models' face/skin

[@Vizible21]

Skin probably...

[@KobinaMars]

Exactly, how do they go about it in Lr?

[@MangoStreet]

Not a whole lot, but if needed we generally bring it into Photoshop.

[@harvseguilos]

@@MangoStreet I see. I would love to see your workflow when it comes to retouching portraits!

[@Obergeniesser]

I really like the unedited before images more somehow 🤷

[@lukasvanderlende]

can you guys teach Kanye to release on time?

[@Andwave]

Nice video

[@AkinBascombe]

Wow.

[@arjunupadhya2631]

😍🔥 you guys are the best

[@theoddorange5084]

Hi

[@ilickspam]

where do you develop your film?

[@MangoStreet]

Gold 1 Hr Photo here in LA

[@dwg8084]

Every time you think it can be fixed in post punch yourself!

[@yosephjaphar]

Where's the LG sponsored video?

[@MangoStreet]

coming to you in october!

[@TevfikFikretBakan]

The girl is more creative than the boy.

[@zethiel]

I really like that Jasmine was feeling the chill... ;) ;)

[@syne5738]

Not gon lie, love your guy’s work, but I feel like yall kept saying “im under the weather” “didint have much time” seems like an excuse to me. Imo.

[@MangoStreet]

sure, but when critiquing our own work we're going to ask ourselves "why do we feel rushed" or "why weren't we feeling inspired" to find the cause and solution. just giving you the whole picture for what it's actually like for us to shoot photos for a youtube video.

[@syne5738]

Mango Street nothing but respect for that. Keep doing what you guys do. We all appreciate yall and your transparencies 🙌🏽