Master Natural Backlight to Improve your Portrait Photography

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  • I hope you all enjoy today's video on an in depth explanation on how you can master my favourite natural lighting technique of backlight! Let me know if you want to see more of these "how to use natural light" videos in the comments :)
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    Thank you so much for watching! xx
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  • @juliatrotti
    @juliatrotti  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All photos in this video are edited with my Lightroom Preset Packs which you can find here: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/new-amalfi-lightroom-preset/
    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @evren.chertseyEXP
    @evren.chertseyEXP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    I love that she doesn't waste time with an intro, just gets straight into it

    • @blues12bar60
      @blues12bar60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Really? I watched for 4 mins without anything useful.

    • @mateef2109
      @mateef2109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blues12bar60 same this is a pretty useless video just about her photos

    • @filetmignon9978
      @filetmignon9978 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mateef2109 how lol. Ofc shes showing her photos as examples (hint: its what her channel is all about bozo), and explains why to shoot backlit, pros and cons, what it means and how it affects your photos. If you didn't get anything out of this video, you have a learning disability.

  • @Adventuresover40
    @Adventuresover40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for this video. I have always loved back lit photos but always felt I needed a fill flash or reflector which is tough since I am usually alone (no assistant). Great tips. I would definitely love to see more videos like this. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE how you include examples when explaining. ❤️👍🏼📷

  • @GrayMartMedia
    @GrayMartMedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I almost never comment on TH-cam vids, but you deserve serious kudos for this tutorial. I’ve searched for awhile for tutorials on this subject and everyone always leaves it so many important details. Thank you for being thorough and going over how and where to meter on the subject and then the tip of under exposing and bringing it back in post.

  • @yitzchallevi8208
    @yitzchallevi8208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Julia! You're such a gifted teacher. Thank you.

  • @caoileeleazar
    @caoileeleazar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am thankful to see your channel. I've been working as a portrait photographer for quite some time and your work makes me inspired to go out and shoot more projects. You are so generous to share your amazing talent thanks so much!

  • @tap6943
    @tap6943 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even though other photographers can also create beautiful natural back light images, but to teach it well, you are the one. Thanks for sharing Julia.

  • @rachmatkosasih8829
    @rachmatkosasih8829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for making this (and other) videos available. I learned a lot about back light - natural reflector and post. Please contine your photo work as it is amazing

  • @breannamedek9186
    @breannamedek9186 ปีที่แล้ว

    i LOVE that you put the iso shutter speed & aperture in every example !!

  • @savedbygracenh-susan8754
    @savedbygracenh-susan8754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Love when you explain not only your settings but your thought process. Great job! Thank you

  • @ARA-03
    @ARA-03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your work gives me this raw yet inspiring impression.

  • @samchapman4471
    @samchapman4471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The more I do portrait photography the more I find myself using this backlit technique. Your photos always look so well lit, and I think I’m subconsciously just trying to emulate that lol. Thanks for all your tutorials and keep up the great work!

  • @AbnerEC1
    @AbnerEC1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great photographer, you hints and techniques make me a envolve in my jobs, thank so much Julia...

  • @PhotosByPassy
    @PhotosByPassy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, I am going to have a go at backlight photography, and your videos are really well structured and give great information about what needs to be done. I love how you do not over complicate things, and have good simple steps people can try out.

  • @ose5226
    @ose5226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this video Julia! Thank you for sharing these tips! I'm gonna practice more with them ❤❤ And more vids like this would be awesome

  • @kellen5811
    @kellen5811 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Agree with you big time in regards to blown out highlights and dark shadows.

  • @sarahx9258
    @sarahx9258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I‘ve learnt so much from you, Julia! I‘m already experienced with LR and photography but still there are some knowledge gaps that you fill with your videos. Much love from Germany 😇❤️

  • @AndyVNguyen
    @AndyVNguyen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You definitely have a great way of explaining concepts to photographers of all levels!

  • @jeremygagliardi7063
    @jeremygagliardi7063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have a photo shoot coming up once we get some green on the trees and I’m totally using this. Thank you for the video and information. I’m newer to photography and your videos are a great resource for me

  • @armangunpla409
    @armangunpla409 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is another GREAT tips and advise for outdoor portraiture using natural light without reflector. THANKS!

  • @rinehansen2171
    @rinehansen2171 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just love your tutorials and how to the point they are. Love the before and after shots as well. You’re definitely my favorite photographer to watch & learn from on TH-cam! Thank you for sharing!

  • @ajh5124
    @ajh5124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a refreshing teacher of your craft. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that is so easy to grasp. I look forward to taking what I have learned from you in this backlighting tutorial and practice, practice, practice!!!🌞

  • @35effie
    @35effie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I totally agree with you, Julia. I take pictures with backlight and I definitely underexpose at least one stop. Regarding the post-production, I totally agree with you. Thank you for sharing Julia! I am happy to see photographers who use the same technique as I do.

  • @nailntoothfairy
    @nailntoothfairy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite photographer, great helpful tips! thank you

  • @christ0pherc0lumbus
    @christ0pherc0lumbus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Julia, I am a recent graphic design graduate and am helping my partner's sister build up her brand. She asked me for a photoshoot for her website, and I offered to help. I've got the most beautiful native australian park behind where I live, but I've never really done portrait shoots. With just 15 minutes before she arrived, I quickly looked up outshoot photography and landed on this video - such a lifesaver, and I feel that I have some absolutely gorgeous shots as a result of your tips. I have no idea that shooting into the light is the way to go, I would naturally have done the complete opposite! A big thank you - thought i'd just share my story with you, as I know I enjoy hearing it from my clients too :) Have a great day!

  • @marinewife12201
    @marinewife12201 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video! Thank you for sharing it. Yes please make more videos that go into depth of your shoot process. Very helpful!

  • @esmeraldallaca1138
    @esmeraldallaca1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Video Julia!!!! So useful!!!!!!! I took note of every single thing you said! Thanks a lot for sharing all these information...

  • @ousswiss7905
    @ousswiss7905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks alot Julia for taking time explaining yr technics and tips. Im a begginer and apperciate yr style and the way explain things. Yr a great photographer and great person.

  • @david19226
    @david19226 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Julia. I learning a bunch of new skills. I am just doing photography as a hobby.

  • @andrescastillo07
    @andrescastillo07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have become one of my favorite youtubers

  • @JB_Hobbies
    @JB_Hobbies 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip about the low sun. So important for that look.

  • @ZdenkaDarula
    @ZdenkaDarula 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely explained. Love your English.... backlit photos are always very powerful and just beautiful in general....and.... very easy to do as well

  • @ChristianCampo
    @ChristianCampo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful video, well explained no questions left open...thanks a lot. definitly I am looking forward for more videos of this type.

  • @sachingidla4886
    @sachingidla4886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I almost gave up on photography but thanks to you, changed my mind for sure 👍💯... 🔥

  • @Your_Average_Joe.
    @Your_Average_Joe. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Julia, this is exactly what I was looking for less gear and better photos, thank you so much for sharing...

  • @thienluong3263
    @thienluong3263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    reflection and opposite light is fantastic

  • @julianmclean3869
    @julianmclean3869 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for posting Julia; some great tips for me / us who are learning and finding our way with still photography !

  • @armenianlola88
    @armenianlola88 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please more videos like this! Love you💕💕💕💕

  • @cynthiagarza385
    @cynthiagarza385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for always sharing! I love watching your videos.

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The ability to use backlighting as well as you do is one of the things that makes you stand out from other photographers, the only person I think comes close is Irene Rudnyk. Done wrong it isn’t the best look which I have discovered when photographing wildlife from a hide (blind).
    For landscapes we often shoot the light source itself with sunsets and sun stars. In those situations, when we want the foreground the be exposed correctly we bracket shots. With seascapes a reverse grad is the world’s greatest invention.
    Another great video as always and Im really pleased you’ve got a sponsor now. For what I consider to be one of the best channels for understanding photography, talking sense and appreciating light you are massively undersubscribed.

  • @vilkeLTU
    @vilkeLTU 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thank you! Helps a lot for an inexperienced photographer to know where to start.

  • @GreenRC24
    @GreenRC24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video with some great information. Thank you for sharing. This style is not my typical style but now I really want to try it.

  • @cindymag5
    @cindymag5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You have no idea the happiness and how my day is made when I get a notification that you have uploaded a video! Saturday I spent my day watching every single one of your videos! I remember reading a comment from a year ago that said “how do you only have 2,000 subscribers when you’re so great?” You’re just amazing Julia!

    • @juliatrotti
      @juliatrotti  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhh you are amazing, you just made my day! Thank you 💛

    • @Danieltrotti
      @Danieltrotti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@juliatrotti and now we have 357K subscribers LOL🎉😜😎

  • @jennaammerman9971
    @jennaammerman9971 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very helpful and relaxed. Please keep it up! .Thank you Julia!

  • @mummyjohns9994
    @mummyjohns9994 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see more videos on how to, especially behind the scenes at photo shoots and lightroom editing!! Great video!!

  • @julianunez1626
    @julianunez1626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ahhhh thank you so much julia ❤

  • @MarcoACasco
    @MarcoACasco 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very, very, helpful !!!! Thank you so much !!!!

  • @viviansanchez9377
    @viviansanchez9377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your tips. Explained perfectly.

  • @gabrielezubaviciute1449
    @gabrielezubaviciute1449 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your photos, never miss any of your videos! ❤️So interesting and explained really well. Can’t wait for the next video and more tips! Also, would like to see a video on cameras, your favorites and why? 😉

  • @AbhinavPaulPOLY2563
    @AbhinavPaulPOLY2563 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent sense of style ... Thank you for the informative content

  • @TheEquineImage
    @TheEquineImage 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another awesome video Julia. Thank you!!

  • @shwetareddy7847
    @shwetareddy7847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are my favourite photographer,love you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @digitallyshelby
    @digitallyshelby 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great tips about your favourite lenses to use!

  • @rehman24fps
    @rehman24fps 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favourite photographer ⁦❤️⁩

  • @giuliopugliese8356
    @giuliopugliese8356 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, and yes I want to learn more about the use of natural light

  • @thenickbw
    @thenickbw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very well explained and showcased. Many thanks got the info!

  • @GilbertTV
    @GilbertTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are great... great explanations ...im pleased becuse i seem to be doing it all the right way... amazing being able to bring back the shadows etc in post these days with the amazing cameras out there...

  • @PabloLaraH
    @PabloLaraH 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, Julia!

  • @INSTAFLIXMEDIA
    @INSTAFLIXMEDIA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I come to this channel again and again just to hear that soothing voice though I am not even interested in portrait photography. ,😀

  • @roobie225
    @roobie225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your work,so natural and stylish:)

  • @orangekabrown
    @orangekabrown 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love shooting in backlight the most and I would love to hear more in depth information from you:)

  • @amandapowers1692
    @amandapowers1692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the guidance! I love your videos!!

  • @karimeldaly1007
    @karimeldaly1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a fan of your portrait style! Very useful info thanks👍

  • @renosvoyage
    @renosvoyage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    You are definitely my favorite female photographer ! Your contents are always improving and you are such a huge inspiration to lots of amateur photographers out there :D

    • @juliatrotti
      @juliatrotti  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so much!

    • @normacasto8370
      @normacasto8370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reno Moshavi my favourite too 😊Julia tips is so helpful I learn a lot from her 😊

  • @joashnalzaro1405
    @joashnalzaro1405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much this will help me a lot as an amateur photographer. Keep doing 👍

  • @junqi1767
    @junqi1767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips. Would definitely want more of such video..

  • @mustardfj40
    @mustardfj40 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a few of your video and had questions, this video explains them. Liked and subscribed!

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful, good photos, thank you Julia!

  • @raheemaishmael-ramroop4401
    @raheemaishmael-ramroop4401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making these videos, it inspires me every time I watch them and gives me the information I want without it being overwhelming, which I find happens to me when I am watching other photography videos online... and then I get discouraged....but You make it so easy to understand and you share all of your methods and camera information ... definitely gives a novice like myself confidence to continue on the portrait photography journey 💕 thank you so much Julia! Please keep these videos coming! They're truly a joy 🙌🏼

    • @juliatrotti
      @juliatrotti  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 💛

  • @erinreamey
    @erinreamey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    these past few days i have been watching your videos non stop and i have learned so many things from you. i have tried high frequency/low frequency editing in photoshop for the first ever tome and i have also learned how to focus quickly for moving subjects, and i have learned so much!

    • @juliatrotti
      @juliatrotti  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes me so happy to hear!

  • @rorileah2408
    @rorileah2408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow your tips are sooo helpful!

  • @beeg9214
    @beeg9214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for uploading this video...very helpful!!!

  • @HazelLouisePhotography
    @HazelLouisePhotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful shots!

  • @AbdullahArRafi
    @AbdullahArRafi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like one of the most advanced techniques of photography, yet you made it extremely easy to comprehend! This is one of the best videos about photography, EVER!

  • @tonnyrosenrn1812
    @tonnyrosenrn1812 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!!! There are so many long photography tutorials on youtube explaining the exact same thing, however you manage to cram both gear, shooting and editing into one video in under 10 minutes and yet it all makes so much sense! Loved it!😊👍🏻

  • @dulghensphotography
    @dulghensphotography 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it Julia! Great detailed video!

  • @siddharthamazumdar1009
    @siddharthamazumdar1009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Julia. I was struggling with backlight photography for quite some time. Got the clarity and will work on it.

    • @juliatrotti
      @juliatrotti  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad I could help! 😊

  • @garysearle2091
    @garysearle2091 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your video Julia.

  • @sidhup77
    @sidhup77 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please more video with explanation are awesome :)

  • @Apolbis
    @Apolbis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want yo say that I love that Luna hoodie 🌙 Sailor Moon xx

  • @charmaineroseenot7990
    @charmaineroseenot7990 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    MY INSPIRATION! 💖💖💖

  • @adamn3917
    @adamn3917 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great info and well explained, thanks for posting

  • @gautamsharma6955
    @gautamsharma6955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your photography skills are great

  • @fabinhosiqueira6380
    @fabinhosiqueira6380 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your portraits

  • @patrickyk1900
    @patrickyk1900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best photographer for natural light and backlight photos on TH-cam. Keep it up.

    • @fluximagery6500
      @fluximagery6500 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patrick NY agreed. Just found her and I feel SUPER blessed. Amazing 💕💕💕

  • @luannovaes8709
    @luannovaes8709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are amazing 🤧🤧🤧

  • @antoniomendez6075
    @antoniomendez6075 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Most Beautiful Photographer !!!

  • @pidgepagonis
    @pidgepagonis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. Please more like this about your natural light techniques. I find it way helpful. Thanks again for all your great videos.

  • @maricopaoutdooradventures6437
    @maricopaoutdooradventures6437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Beautiful photos- so great to see that it’s possible to take quality photos during mid day.

  • @bvista58
    @bvista58 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was good advice with using natural elements as a reflector for at least the face....I often forget to look around for them, when I am in the zone with some beautiful backlight in front of a good background :)

  • @besisikaphotography3061
    @besisikaphotography3061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. Great tips.

  • @jeremyscherrer9133
    @jeremyscherrer9133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Julia is awesome 😁🙌

  • @JDenim88
    @JDenim88 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes very informative. Thank you

  • @StVicArt
    @StVicArt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips!!! You've got yourself a new fan ;)

  • @ivy5579
    @ivy5579 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super enjoyed this video! I'm hoping I can try the backlighting with my new lens. Let's just hope the backlight exists in the UK tomorrow :D Thank you for the pointers.

  • @lunarisdawn4543
    @lunarisdawn4543 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    More like this please! ☺️

  • @jodicook6435
    @jodicook6435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so glad I found you! I love this back lighting video.... it really sums it all up and I plan to watch every video of yours. I already started a play list and started adding your videos..... please keep the videos coming.....
    I haven’t watched all of them so I’m not sure if you cover this but if you could explain how you get your settings.... sometimes when I shoot wide open at F2 and maybe 200 iso, I can’t get my shutter speed to go up past like 1/60. What can I be doing wrong? Do I have a setting wrong on my camera? I’m shooting in full Manuel mode and that shutter speed is a big pain

  • @cpinch73
    @cpinch73 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, great help!

  • @siophawjavier7685
    @siophawjavier7685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really really love your works...

  • @Divineshot
    @Divineshot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Backlit is my favorite! 😊
    Awesome tips 📸