A teacher once told me the best way to learn photography is to start out in black and white. All the color schemes disappear and the only thing left to focus on is the light and shadows. Excellent advice Roman! Just discovered your account and I've been binging your videos since :) Great content!
I've mostly always shot in bnw the past few months, it seems more lifelike to me for some reason, so much can be conveyed without the distraction of the color
One of the most simple yet informative video i’ve seen explaining light. You’ve done a great job explaining this and I think more people need to understand it
This is possibly one of the best 10 minute videos on photography I have seen. Of course, it's bleedin' obvious when you think about it...but sometimes we (or certainly, I) need the bleedin' obvious pointed out! Thank you Roman!
"A good photograph is knowing where to stand" - Ansel Adams Not sure if he was necessarily speaking of the light, but I'm guessing that was part of it. As always enjoyed, and I know you guys don't celebrate Thanksgiving... but happy thanksgiving anyway!
This has got to be one of the most simple yet eye opening photography videos I've watched. Thanks so much for sharing, your shots look absolutely amazing 😍
The way you present things is the best. I've watched all the "mainstream" photographers on YT and they couldn't explain this particular topic to me. All of the had at least one tut video on this subject. Good job dude.
As an amateur who's just getting into photography, this succinct advice about side and back lighting is just what I needed to hear. I'm just in the point of my (street photography) learning journey where I'm beginning to pay attention to light sources. Thanks for the helpful video.
Thank you! This really helps so much. I guess, I’ve always been drawn to capture images with a certain tonal quality but never quite understood what it was that made them that way. It was normally dumb luck when I came across scenes that looked appealing. This kind of puts the power back in my hands to make the images happen rather than stumble upon them
Thank you so much, Roman! I'm a beginner in photography, and I need to literally teach my class about it for an assignment! I've been into it for about 2 years, but because I'm in middle school, I haven't had much time, or the camera... until now from my mother, because she used to be a photographer. You helped so much!
This is absolutely amazing. Since I've been following your photography I started noticing how light can actually help frame a subject and bring a boring composition to life. Great stuff as always Roman! Thank you.
I came across Mr. Fox's video by chance and I am glad I did. Roman speaks clearly and the material he presents are well structured and organized. I surely have greatly benefited from learning from him.
Excellent explanation, busts a lot of myths on having the light behind you for good photos. Love the lock stock reference quote at the end! DG New Forest UK
Excellent video Roman. I guess that puts to bed the old adage "never shoot a picture into the sun". I really like the advice from photographer Bryan Petersen. - All photographs are just contrast. I have tried to use this and look for contrasting light or color to bring out my subject. I like your practical tips a lot. Thanks for sharing 😃
If these are all your photos that you've showcased... I think you might be the best photographer I've ever checked out, and you are a huge inspiration to my work
Another wonderful video about making sense of the most important part of photography, light. No hip language, no gimmicks, just plain logic and common sense yet still very interesting and entertaining too. Well done young man. Thanks.
I agree that you can learn a lot about photography by watching films from experienced teams. Thank you for sharing your experience with us here for free. I appreciate it very much. Without people like you I would never have become such a good hobby photographer.
Probably the best, most concise discussion of light with the most impact that I've ever heard. So simple it hurts but stunningly effective. A real 'ah-ha' moment for me!
Absolutely fantastic video. I’ve heard people say that light is the most important thing, but it never clicked, until this video. I’ve been on the hunt for creating the most amount of 3D depth in my photos and your video put the most important piece of the puzzle in for me, in an understandable way!
Haha Roman - I Watch all your videos and to be honest I thought at the beginning. There can’t be anything new for me. And now I had the same „aha“-Moment like your Workshop member. I think my photos are quite okay. Some are great. Many not so great in comparison to good photographer. But now I think I had understand the difference where the light have to come. Thank you .....Greetz from 🇩🇪
Excellent advice. I always try to think of a 90 degree or equilateral triangle when positioning myself, the subject, and light. It's a good starting point and you can adjust from there.
Awesome video Roman, thank you! I'm actually always so oblivious in regards to light I never even pay attention to where its source is - now the whole way it works is much more clear. Very excited to try this in practice and also the idea of contrasty images looking sharper is such an epiphany tbh.
Great video, I had slowly started to think about how lighting affects subject separation because I got into portraiture recently. For some reason didn't think about how that would apply to street photography. This video made everything click!
Spot on Roman! Subscribed. When I can carve out time to do photography I tend to find myself in the forest. And 99% of the keepers are images captured toward the light. Keep up the good work!
A teacher once told me the best way to learn photography is to start out in black and white. All the color schemes disappear and the only thing left to focus on is the light and shadows. Excellent advice Roman! Just discovered your account and I've been binging your videos since :) Great content!
Thank you for this comment. Will give it a shot at black and white
100% agree.
I've mostly always shot in bnw the past few months, it seems more lifelike to me for some reason, so much can be conveyed without the distraction of the color
I really like the way you explained everything without coming off super arrogant/egotistical like some of these other photography youtubers
which ones are you talking about specifically?
One of the most simple yet informative video i’ve seen explaining light. You’ve done a great job explaining this and I think more people need to understand it
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is possibly one of the best 10 minute videos on photography I have seen. Of course, it's bleedin' obvious when you think about it...but sometimes we (or certainly, I) need the bleedin' obvious pointed out! Thank you Roman!
Same here! Great vid.
"A good photograph is knowing where to stand" - Ansel Adams Not sure if he was necessarily speaking of the light, but I'm guessing that was part of it. As always enjoyed, and I know you guys don't celebrate Thanksgiving... but happy thanksgiving anyway!
thank you Judy! likewise I hope you had a good one
I’ve learned more from this video than I’ve learned at University in the past three months.
And I study fine art photography
Looking at my old photos and I couldn't understand what made some images stand out more than others. A true aha moment today!
Such an underrated channel. Great job Roman!
This has got to be one of the most simple yet eye opening photography videos I've watched. Thanks so much for sharing, your shots look absolutely amazing 😍
The way you present things is the best. I've watched all the "mainstream" photographers on YT and they couldn't explain this particular topic to me. All of the had at least one tut video on this subject. Good job dude.
Focal point can make a difference too, that and or course aperture setting. That's been my experience.
Making photography since 8 years. And u teached me now so much new in ten minutes! Great video and thank u!
this was literally the most informative and simple video on lighting
As an amateur who's just getting into photography, this succinct advice about side and back lighting is just what I needed to hear. I'm just in the point of my (street photography) learning journey where I'm beginning to pay attention to light sources. Thanks for the helpful video.
I'm so thankful towards you.
Photography... write with light.... So yes, I agree that lighting's the most important thing of photography. Excellent video!
Thank you! This really helps so much. I guess, I’ve always been drawn to capture images with a certain tonal quality but never quite understood what it was that made them that way. It was normally dumb luck when I came across scenes that looked appealing. This kind of puts the power back in my hands to make the images happen rather than stumble upon them
I knew of the importance of lighting in principal but it never made real sense until this video. Thankyou!
I am SO glad I found your channel!!! Such clear and actionable advice, I genuinely feel smarter now than when I walked into this video! Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Roman! I'm a beginner in photography, and I need to literally teach my class about it for an assignment! I've been into it for about 2 years, but because I'm in middle school, I haven't had much time, or the camera... until now from my mother, because she used to be a photographer. You helped so much!
Very well said with clear examples!
I often close one eye to flatten 3D scenes when looking about.
This is absolutely amazing. Since I've been following your photography I started noticing how light can actually help frame a subject and bring a boring composition to life. Great stuff as always Roman! Thank you.
Best explanation I’ve found on this subject. Thanks Roman
I came across Mr. Fox's video by chance and I am glad I did. Roman speaks clearly and the material he presents are well structured and organized. I surely have greatly benefited from learning from him.
Excellent explanation, busts a lot of myths on having the light behind you for good photos.
Love the lock stock reference quote at the end!
DG New Forest UK
Cheers :)
Excellent video Roman. I guess that puts to bed the old adage "never shoot a picture into the sun". I really like the advice from photographer Bryan Petersen. - All photographs are just contrast. I have tried to use this and look for contrasting light or color to bring out my subject. I like your practical tips a lot. Thanks for sharing 😃
This is really helping my photography to get to the next level.
One of the most useful tutorials I've seen. Thank you!
Best video on light that I've seen so far. Thanks Roman!
If these are all your photos that you've showcased... I think you might be the best photographer I've ever checked out, and you are a huge inspiration to my work
I didn't notice this until you pointed this out. Thanks!!!
Another wonderful video about making sense of the most important part of photography, light. No hip language, no gimmicks, just plain logic and common sense yet still very interesting and entertaining too. Well done young man. Thanks.
The most important video for me, thanks Roman
This is the video of the year. Thank you so much for explaining this! It’s going to make mw better.
Definitely some useful information mate, thanks!
Cheers!
Thank you Roman for this short yet important video! Great examples too. Love your work.
Thanks Roman for these tips, it helps a lot. (we never stop learning about photography).
I agree that you can learn a lot about photography by watching films from experienced teams.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us here for free.
I appreciate it very much. Without people like you I would never have become such a good hobby photographer.
One of the most helpful and informative videos on the subject I've seen in a while
Probably the best, most concise discussion of light with the most impact that I've ever heard. So simple it hurts but stunningly effective. A real 'ah-ha' moment for me!
Absolutely fantastic video. I’ve heard people say that light is the most important thing, but it never clicked, until this video. I’ve been on the hunt for creating the most amount of 3D depth in my photos and your video put the most important piece of the puzzle in for me, in an understandable way!
Great video Roman. I will watch more of your photography tutorials from now on. Thank you.
What a brilliant and useful video! I’m already thinking my photography is gonna change now! Thanks a lot and keep them videos coming
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge! Looking back at my favourite pictures you are certainly right about the lighting.
Fotoğrafçılığa dair izlediğim en iyi ikinci video budur. Çok teşekkür ederim.
Excellent video, loved the part on colour contrast. Kudos.
Love it…and I’m only half way through!
thank you! this makes so much more sense now!
This subject can be brought up over and over again :) Always relevant, yet usually neglected. Thank you Roman, as always!
Really good explanation! You're teaching people what matters.
Great video. One of my photographic passions is street photography. I use light all the time and cinematic crops to add drama and life.
This is so informative. Thanks Roman!
Such a simple concept, yet, I’ve never actually ran it through my head. Thanks man subbed!
Amazing video! Well explained and directed to the point.
this video is what i've been looking for, thanks!
subscribed..lighting is critical so the thumbnail message stood out...great topic to cover
This video is a game changer! Thank you!
I have gone through quite some yt tutorials about photography but I didn't come across this advice. Very helpful, thanks for sharing 😃
Very helpful and simply explained. Thanks a lot for this!
Fantastic video - your diagnosis at the beginning hit home, and the info you shared is so helpful!
I've been looking for a video like this and this is so simply explained and easy to understand. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for your work!
Thnx for sharing your thoughts and secrets. If I'm able to capture a small part of this I'll be delighted
I agree 100% with all you said
really appreciative ...thank you for sharing
This is a gem. Well explained and easy to grab. Nice job.
Perfect delivery. Great video!
Haha Roman - I Watch all your videos and to be honest I thought at the beginning. There can’t be anything new for me.
And now I had the same „aha“-Moment like your Workshop member.
I think my photos are quite okay. Some are great. Many not so great in comparison to good photographer.
But now I think I had understand the difference where the light have to come.
Thank you
.....Greetz from 🇩🇪
amazing advice brother. thank you!
Great video. Thank you. You have inadvertently challenged me to be more conscious of the light, its quality and its direction.
More videos about light needed
very interesting indeed and I will try this out asap if I can still remember it after this bottle of wine
Excellent video, thank you. Really articulate and informative.
This is an unbelievably fantastic video. Very simply explained with great examples. Top stuff!
Such a valuable piece of information.
Thanks again, mate! 📷 As always nice and simple explanation!!
Excellent advice. I always try to think of a 90 degree or equilateral triangle when positioning myself, the subject, and light. It's a good starting point and you can adjust from there.
Super interesting and useful video, thank you for sharing 😊
Awesome video Roman, thank you! I'm actually always so oblivious in regards to light I never even pay attention to where its source is - now the whole way it works is much more clear. Very excited to try this in practice and also the idea of contrasty images looking sharper is such an epiphany tbh.
Practical ans simple tips....the best
Pelajaran yang simple tapi bermanfaat
Langsung saya subscribe 👍👍👍👍
Loved this video - really well put together
Great video, I had slowly started to think about how lighting affects subject separation because I got into portraiture recently. For some reason didn't think about how that would apply to street photography. This video made everything click!
Awesome, thank you!
So helpfull! Why has Nobody ever taught me That?! Thanks for sharing!!!
Great tips, thank you so much for sharing🎉
Amazing post. Thank you.
This was a great one 👌🏽 Just have to say I’ve really been enjoying your channel… keep up the great content 🙏👍🏽
Earned a sub...deeply informative for someone new to this.
Precise and well explained..kudos
Great explanation mate, really well said.
Spot on Roman! Subscribed. When I can carve out time to do photography I tend to find myself in the forest. And 99% of the keepers are images captured toward the light. Keep up the good work!
Excellent video. Well done and concise. I’ve already started to notice light differently
Very good lesson on photography, thanks.
Your most fulfilling video so far Roman! And it feels like very well prepared :)
Thanks for the knowledge!!
Fantastic breakdown. Thanks for the video 👌🏻👌🏻🍻🍻
Ok now I can't stop looking for the light source in every photo or media I look at haha
Best video on your channel!
Watching it on 123123. Last Day of the year, I’m glad to cross your account Roman. Happy New year everyone.
Im going to have to watch this more than one to fully understand.