Whoever is reading this, let me tell you how freaking amazing you are today. And omg let's not forget about how beautiful you are on the inside and outside. Keep being the magnificent person that you came here to be.❤❤
I know Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the account password. I love any help you can give me!
Newbie photographer here. Like everyone else said the explanation is on point! You giving a lot of free knowledge and usually photographers don’t do that. Thank you!
I second all the suggestions calling for more "For Beginners" content! I've been booking steady castings with the headshots I took by myself following your advice - and I'm a total amateur when it comes to photography 😁 Thank you thank you!
I take photos outside a lot and have only used natural light but I now have access to a studio and felt lost. This video was short and sweet but VERY informative. I feel more confident going into the studio now. Thank you for doing this.
I'm 100% self taught, and I have no idea what really any of this stuff is (I mean I know what lights and backdrops are LOL) but.. You explain things so well, and thoroughly. I just wanted to say thank you for being so helpful!
More content. There are very few POC who are photogs and even fewer that create content. Beginner vids will get you more views. Did I say MORE CONTENT. 5 months is too long.
Tommy said beginning at 5:14 he likes to "shoot in the dark to make sure there's no other light around, but the lights he is pointing at his model". I didn't hear him say if he uses the modeling lights on his strobes. Auto focus needs light to focus. Also, shooting in darkness will dilate the model's pupils. Our pupils dilate in a dark room, but they don't react fast enough to the flash of a strobe light. Dilated pupils look unnatural in photos. I'm assuming he uses the modeling lights, but I didn't hear him talk about them. Great video, thanks Tommy!
Thank you! I just purchased the Sony A7iii & the 85mm 1.8 & I have been trying to figure out which lighting to use in studio- So your video is a GOD SEND for real! Thank you for your advice. Subscribing to your channel NOW!!!
Your tips worked so well. I went up stairs and set up my lighting and camera and took pictures of myself and they came out great. Keep the videos coming. Thank you
This was extremely informational. It’s not often I find other POC that are creatives showing content of models that are POC. Please keep posting videos because this helps other photographers trying to grow in their craft. 📸✊🏾
Thanks for the video but some kin part was skipped that's the part where you took the photo with the settings u mentioned without turning off the light and without the reflector
Hey can you do a video on what you did when you were a beginner photographer and didn’t have a studio? Where would you take your clients if they wanted an indoor shoot
This would be really helpful! I am a boutique owner just starting out and I use areas inside my house for the photos. I need recommendations for lighting equipment (beginner)
@@Tommy4k hello there I came across your TH-cam channel and I love the fact that your using the same studio strobes that I use Alien bees and your absolutely correct those lights will work forever and I’ve also got an Alien bee ABR800 ring light and that ring light is a beast and also a workhorse. Keep up the awesome amazing photography work, and also keep these informative video tutorials coming. Oh and I am also a Professional Photographer located in New Orleans. And now I am a fan of your and your model’s work. I just started following you and her on instagram. God bless you both. And you can find me on instagram @leonardmclendon
@@Tommy4k well, it's a 300, but when I see most photographers on TH-cam they use 600 and up. That's my concern. Maybe I won't get the same results. So far I have only worked low key, but I want to try new stuff. I'll see if it works with my 300.
So i just picked up some backdrops with widths of about 5 ft only. I didnt have access to wider ones due to geographical limitations. Is it possible to do full length portraits with that size of backdrop? I'm just getting into commercial fashion photography and i would appreciate some input. thanks bruh
"Imma show you how you can make it softer... Or harder.." bwahahahaha 😂😂😂 way to commit to finishing the statement. I still laugh at describing the "hardness" of light! 🤷🏾♂️
I love this video brother. This is the best photography lesson i have ever seen on TH-cam. You just explained what I have been looking for on youtube. Nice one. I am a big fan. How can I follow you on Facebook and Instagram? Or WhatsApp?
Whoever is reading this, let me tell you how freaking amazing you are today. And omg let's not forget about how beautiful you are on the inside and outside. Keep being the magnificent person that you came here to be.❤❤
I know Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly lost the account password. I love any help you can give me!
Hi there, thanks. I am a serial killer and will be executed tomorrow, so your words are quite uplifting! Thanks and have a nice day!
On top of having a great day, reading this made it even better. Thank You! You have a great day as well.
💜💜💜💜💜
This made my day, thank you
Newbie photographer here. Like everyone else said the explanation is on point! You giving a lot of free knowledge and usually photographers don’t do that. Thank you!
Yes, this!! Everything he teaches is something most charge out the wazoo for 🥺♥️
Self taught photographer like me needs more photography vids! 😄
Yessss same !
In the same boat! I've been all over TH-cam University lol
I also had this same issues
And this has really affected me to reach out to get clients
Well me too..
Same here😹
Love how you're so casual and candid during your video. Keep it up!
I second all the suggestions calling for more "For Beginners" content! I've been booking steady castings with the headshots I took by myself following your advice - and I'm a total amateur when it comes to photography 😁 Thank you thank you!
I take photos outside a lot and have only used natural light but I now have access to a studio and felt lost. This video was short and sweet but VERY informative. I feel more confident going into the studio now. Thank you for doing this.
Any tips I’m in same situation c
I'm 100% self taught, and I have no idea what really any of this stuff is (I mean I know what lights and backdrops are LOL) but.. You explain things so well, and thoroughly. I just wanted to say thank you for being so helpful!
Yo this is a great video, most people on TH-cam don’t get into detail like you do. Keep it up bro
Model sittin there soaking it all up, finna be correcting her photographers LMAO
Love your detail and ability to have a sense of humor!! Explanation is great. Hope to see more detail from step one to end.
More content. There are very few POC who are photogs and even fewer that create content. Beginner vids will get you more views. Did I say MORE CONTENT. 5 months is too long.
Completely agree with everything ✔️
Definitely glad I came across ur page bro 🔥🔥🔥 you talking and breaking down everything
Great job to you and the model. Real people teaching photography skills. Love it!
Tommy said beginning at 5:14 he likes to "shoot in the dark to make sure there's no other light around, but the lights he is pointing at his model". I didn't hear him say if he uses the modeling lights on his strobes. Auto focus needs light to focus. Also, shooting in darkness will dilate the model's pupils. Our pupils dilate in a dark room, but they don't react fast enough to the flash of a strobe light. Dilated pupils look unnatural in photos. I'm assuming he uses the modeling lights, but I didn't hear him talk about them. Great video, thanks Tommy!
yessir I use model lights in studio
I'm a beginner and can say I learned a lot from you already. Taking all the advice I can get lol
Light is the amazing thing about photography! Learn the business about photography! To become a pro like MR Tommy 4K love the knowledge brotha!
Thank you! I just purchased the Sony A7iii & the 85mm 1.8 & I have been trying to figure out which lighting to use in studio- So your video is a GOD SEND for real! Thank you for your advice. Subscribing to your channel NOW!!!
thank you, im gonna make sure these videos keep coming!
This is amazing as you showed what what bad looks like and what good looks like
Your tips worked so well. I went up stairs and set up my lighting and camera and took pictures of myself and they came out great. Keep the videos coming. Thank you
Thank you, I dont own a studio but am gonna start soon as soon as I get my equipments and sure to learn more from you.
Happy to help!
You explain everything so well, it's so helpful! Thank you!! Binging your videos.
Glad you like them!
Excellent advice for sure! Thanks Tommy K.
This is great. All the key info without a bunch of fluff. Thanks! Very helpful as I figure out studio photography.
My boy tommy keep killing it 🥇🥇
You’re all amazing, especially the camera guy filming. We couldn’t see him but he kept making you guys laugh 😆
Really dope. Solid info Tommy. I took a studio lighting class and you covered everything in a nutshell down to the settings.
This was extremely informational. It’s not often I find other POC that are creatives showing content of models that are POC. Please keep posting videos because this helps other photographers trying to grow in their craft. 📸✊🏾
OMG! Precise and straight to the freaking point! I love it! New subbie here!
thank you!
Very helpful when trying to figure out what to use and how to use it. Simple and perfect. With some funnies :)
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 can’t wait to apply it in the field
In my opinion, the ‘before’ also looked really good, too!
Thank youuuu for this ! I can’t wait to upgrade my lens cause my lil 55mm isn’t doing it for me right now 😩
SO good and helpful, and funny too :) just getting started in studio photography and this was just what I needed. thank you!
Loved this vid and your chill energy! Excited to see more from you. :)
You popping on my recommend feed made me so happy 🥲
ayy thank you!
Amazing content bro! So much helpful,
Also that quote “ I’m going to show you how to make it softer or harder” got me killed 🤣🤣
I been shooting studio for a few years now and nobody ever told me any of this, thanks fam 🙏
No problem!
Very informative video,im one week in studio photography and it is a mess because im used outdoor shoot but im going to get on your level brother.
Nice portrait photography tips. Enjoyed the video. Thanks 😊
I keep coming back to this video, amazing content.
thank you!
Thanks for sharing your settings. Dope content.
Great video sir. I really like the video. Can you make a video on how to use the reflector or light bouncer?. Thanks
Thanks for the video but some kin part was skipped that's the part where you took the photo with the settings u mentioned without turning off the light and without the reflector
Mary Chege I see you. Much love from Kenya. Of course I don't know you but your name is straight Kenyan ❤❤❤
More videos like this ✨✨ loved this
Coming soon!
TH-cam looks good on you 4K! Very thorough with the tips🤘🏾dope video!!!
I just found your channel and I love it! Your videos are super easy to follow and are so helpful! Keep the videos coming, please!
Thank you! Will do!
This actually really helped me a lot, thank you
thank you!
I wanna know more about backgrounds, you should show us where we can buy it
savage universal
Awesome video, super easy to follow along and understand!
So so helpful!!! Thank You!
A1 video just started getting into photography, and the details and specs were percise! keep them coming. Just subed.
You are a good teacher. Please make more videos. Thnks
Can I use those camera settings for Nikon d4s
yep
MR.4K wit the 🔥🔥
I've never heard of a "REFLECTOR" being referred to as a "bounce board." Thanks for that. I really had a great laugh.:)
No worries!
That boi a teacher!!!!
Udiggwhatimsayin!
Please more video! its hard to find video like this! for beginners
Great video brother. Good lessons
Setting up the trigger, i could not remember, so i went back and watched again. lol
Awesome! can you do a tutorial on the flash and remote flash on the set up and how it sync with camera? hope i made sense. lol
Solid tips brother! Thanks so much for sharing. Never thought of pointing at feet rather than head. Cheers!
-Tuan
thanks man, glad this helped!
NIce tips mate👏🏽 Feeling the model's look!🔥
Hey can you do a video on what you did when you were a beginner photographer and didn’t have a studio? Where would you take your clients if they wanted an indoor shoot
yes I might do a Q&A because this is a good question
This would be really helpful! I am a boutique owner just starting out and I use areas inside my house for the photos. I need recommendations for lighting equipment (beginner)
Any tips on shooting with kids? I have a mom & a 5 year old coming in.
Thanks for the video, I really appreciate you for this 💯
Do you have a video editing. How do you achieve that glow skin and image?
Absolutely awesome ❤️❤️❤️
Glad to see those Alien Bees are working out so well for you:) The images are lovely!
thank you! if you guys want me to review any products id be more than welcome!
@@Tommy4k hello there I came across your TH-cam channel and I love the fact that your using the same studio strobes that I use Alien bees and your absolutely correct those lights will work forever and I’ve also got an Alien bee ABR800 ring light and that ring light is a beast and also a workhorse. Keep up the awesome amazing photography work, and also keep these informative video tutorials coming. Oh and I am also a Professional Photographer located in New Orleans. And now I am a fan of your and your model’s work. I just started following you and her on instagram. God bless you both. And you can find me on instagram @leonardmclendon
What size umbrella is that? LOVE how the colors turned out on the photos btw!
I think between 60 and 72 inch not sure
Thank you! Love your work and how beautifully you edit melanated skin!
Thank you for your wisdom - keep up the great work!
I just discovered this channel. Thanks for the tips. I have an MS300 as my main light. Do you think that's enough for studio?
I’ve never used it before, do you think it is a powerful light?
@@Tommy4k well, it's a 300, but when I see most photographers on TH-cam they use 600 and up. That's my concern. Maybe I won't get the same results. So far I have only worked low key, but I want to try new stuff. I'll see if it works with my 300.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Tommy
His smile is 🔥
Much appreciate it 🙏🏾 definitely helped me out
Glad to hear it
I apparently I have watched all the videos on this channel.. please post more, thank you
new videos coming soon!
What is the size of that reverse umbrella?
So i just picked up some backdrops with widths of about 5 ft only. I didnt have access to wider ones due to geographical limitations. Is it possible to do full length portraits with that size of backdrop? I'm just getting into commercial fashion photography and i would appreciate some input. thanks bruh
yes it is tough but it is possible, you would have to edit the rest of the backdrop to make it wider
Very very useful and lovely content!!✌️✌️🇳🇵🇳🇵
Let's goooooooo TOMMY!
You are so direct to the point
Now share your editing skills
This was shot at media production studios in tucker lol
Amazing!! l was looking for this video for years!!!!!
Glad I could help!
Appreciate your insight King
Good Job...The model is beautiful
Glad you like it!
"Imma show you how you can make it softer... Or harder.." bwahahahaha 😂😂😂 way to commit to finishing the statement. I still laugh at describing the "hardness" of light! 🤷🏾♂️
Thank you so much for Sharing the most important Information
Glad it was helpful!
I love this video brother. This is the best photography lesson i have ever seen on TH-cam. You just explained what I have been looking for on youtube. Nice one. I am a big fan. How can I follow you on Facebook and Instagram? Or WhatsApp?
This was actually so helpful!
Hey tommy..what camera are you using and why is it efficient for a studio shoot.
for this I used Sony a7iii
@@Tommy4k wow..too expensive for a beginner
I absolutely love your photos
Is the link to the reverse umbrella for just the diffuser or the whole kit?
How did you make her skin look so clear
Would love a tutorial or preset to achieve those skin tones 👀
presets might be a great idea 👀 or I might do both
@@Tommy4ktutorial to promote the presets 👏🏾
Aw hey Tommy! Great video 🙌🏽
thanks cam!
This was so helpful. Thank you!!
Glad this popped up in my feed! Subbed!
I only have a big room lmao, i use lightring as lighting and iphone 10 for camera and a long fabric as a backdrop omg i need to upgrade tho fr 😌😆😆
How did you smoothie your background paper
Did you use frequency separation or what
to smooth out backgrounds I just use the mixer brush tool
Super helpful!! Love!
Great video!!!