Improve your Portrait Photography with Color Harmony

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    I can’t stress the importance of this topic enough, because coordinating all of the elements in your shot is ultimately one of the most important things you will do on set as a photographer. So today's video will examine color theory and using a color wheel calculator to match wardrobe, props and backgrounds.
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  • @kevinfranklin6382
    @kevinfranklin6382 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its 2024 and this is one of the best videos I have seen to get a great overview of color harmonies! Thank you greatly John Gress!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow, thanks!

  • @wilsonudeagha2112
    @wilsonudeagha2112 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love how you don't rush things and speak at a moderate pace, which is super helpful to us to whom English is not native.
    Great video, packed with info. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure! Thank you so much!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @MarkBennettCameraCrisis
    @MarkBennettCameraCrisis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent. You will have a billion subscribers soon.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @maf3695
    @maf3695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best tutorial I’ve seen in a long while. Thank you very much for sharing this with us! Excellent! F’ing excellent!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! That’s great to hear 😁

  • @ph5740
    @ph5740 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, again you make an amazing educational video. Perfect explanation - not too simple, not too complex

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you liked it!

  • @benard702
    @benard702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for this video. It has simplified my understanding of color pallets and how different colors can be combined for visual interest

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ben! That’s great to hear.

  • @Isaypreach
    @Isaypreach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you good brother I truly appreciate this as I needed to learn some color theory and ways to make it applicable to my photography. Bless ur ministry bro

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! Thank you!

  • @gphotographybyg
    @gphotographybyg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Memories of my color theory class... good info. Pairing colors together makes all the difference.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!! The little things are big things.

  • @raulakis35
    @raulakis35 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent as always John !! It helps a lot as I sometimes struggle with combination of colors 👍👍👍

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear. Thank you!

  • @teresamoore6125
    @teresamoore6125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this so much! Your really a big help! Excellent information

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks!

  • @melissahall7009
    @melissahall7009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Thanks!

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina ปีที่แล้ว

    Very much appreciated John! Another wonderful lesson for me! Good luck man!

  • @smartphoto59
    @smartphoto59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More wonderful tips, so much enjoy this video, simple concise / wonderful information, Kudos John!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Steve!

  • @MKSingh.06
    @MKSingh.06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks John.. Merry Christmas all of you...

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you too! Merry Christmas!

  • @chriskapcia1715
    @chriskapcia1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love, love, love this!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Chris!😊😊😊

  • @samermoukadem8231
    @samermoukadem8231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful, very inspiring, like the must of your videos ! Thank you.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!😊

  • @kedavis
    @kedavis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent explanation and easy to use website! Thanks John!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear! Thank you!

  • @KeysPete1
    @KeysPete1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi John. Your friend from across the pond here. I love this upload. I've been using that webpage for some time myself when I need inspiration for a product that I might be shooting. What a bonus video this is for people. I will be starting to shoot some portrait work to add to my portfolio that I am reworking to expand my avenues and will see what I can do about booking your time for an hour to critique and to learn more about portrait photography. Why anyone wouldn't do this if they are serious about improving, is beyond me. Unfortunately I cannot attend your workshops but would love to learn more. Take care and keep safe.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy Saturday Evening Pete! Thank you so much! I have a new option that might be a good choice and its called the Academy with John Gress. Members get access to a twice monthly live Q&A and critique over zoom (I might make them weekly). Right now there are only about 10 people on the call and I would love to critique your work, anonymously if you're interested. There is a three day trial and the next meeting is tomorrow at 10AM CT (UTC -5). johngress.com/academy/

  • @yanafridabinaev
    @yanafridabinaev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sooooo interesting. Another video I didn’t know I needed😂thanks!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I am glad you liked it!!

  • @zecchinon
    @zecchinon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content as always! Thanks!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Fernando!

  • @jurgenhorwath4559
    @jurgenhorwath4559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting! I have not seen it in this version yet. Thank you for the suggestion.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @douglasbatistapereira
    @douglasbatistapereira 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tutorial, hey john, you just gained another subscriber, thanks.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @davinlee3460
    @davinlee3460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had no idea it is so important I've watched many videos you had the best explanation for me thank you sir

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s great to hear! Thank you and happy shooting!

  • @robertosaliretoucher8686
    @robertosaliretoucher8686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    always something interesting to show. future subscribers should find this channel now

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Roberto!

  • @Mssclark
    @Mssclark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Your voice is sooo soothing! Thank you for this good sir you’re very talented 🙏

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Stephanie! You are too kind!

  • @elizabethlangphotography9652
    @elizabethlangphotography9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Thank you!

  • @fraensemeier-fotografie
    @fraensemeier-fotografie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! Thanks again for sharing so much valuable information for free! Greetings from Germany, Peter

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure! Danke!

  • @lesterandrewjonson
    @lesterandrewjonson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this, thanks John. Nice hair cut by the way! =)

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!

  • @nissebjorn9916
    @nissebjorn9916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting! Thanks for another well made video :)

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @studiodonjean
    @studiodonjean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks .. i think i already work like that ..but more intuitive. Was working long as interior designer

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah me too for the most part. I only but it out when I'm stuck or working with something like neon green!

  • @Jaknasco1975
    @Jaknasco1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information, thank you so much for this education sir ✨

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem! Thank you!

  • @ThePhotographerGuy
    @ThePhotographerGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful. Thanks.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it! Thanks Ely!

  • @arthur3038
    @arthur3038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool Video. and nice explanation in 'John Gress Manner' and indeed an important topic

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, thanks Arthur!

  • @gabrielparedon2509
    @gabrielparedon2509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good video I learned a lot thank you

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it!

  • @joshuadelawrence85
    @joshuadelawrence85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this would also work great for food photography. Especially people who are trying to place the right props and background color to match the food. What color flowers to pick for the table if choosing that for decorations. I have a classmate who is working on food photography so I shared this with them. Great information all around. Even with product photography. Say I landed a gig with Nike for example and they handed me red air Jordan's. What color background do I use if I am not using black and white? What if any company specifically states they want the photo of their product in color. What colors do I choose to place in the scene. This would help you choose colors that would work together.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The title is really just for SEO and my POV. Color theory works with all forms of art.

  • @wwiii7902
    @wwiii7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got a one new subscriber..
    Best explanation.. Need more video like that💜❤️😘

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and welcome!

  • @surajpatil-rd6ii
    @surajpatil-rd6ii 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful this video....& Thanks...

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s great to hear! Thank you so much!

  • @GARVEYLion
    @GARVEYLion 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I hope it was helpful!

  • @jamiefraser87
    @jamiefraser87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video John. I have been interested in using more colour harmony for a while now. A couple of questions I've not been able to find the answer to. Do you put the skin tone colour into your mix or is it just the colour of everything else in the frame? And in post, do you adjust the colours to match the exact colour references as the harmony chart you've decided on?

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jamie! I would look at the color calculations as a guide and not something you have to match exactly. For the most part, I don't consider the skin tone, as I think it would severely limit the color combinations, but I could see an argument as to why you should consider it. I haven't changed colors in post before to specifically to match the color wheels.

  • @TraitDOlympe
    @TraitDOlympe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same pull over 😂
    Thank you for your knowledge.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh! Bonjour! Zara has all my money. Thanks!

  • @popoolaolabode1239
    @popoolaolabode1239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much John, this video is my eyes open to using colors. Please how can I get the color calculator

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great to hear! The link is in the bio

  • @Aries777
    @Aries777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John , what colour paint do you suggest for the studio walls? I don’t prefer pure white as it looks plain but leaning towards light grey with duck egg blue ( light blue undertones) . Do you think it can cause colour cast on subjects? Appreciate your input

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure thing. I had my last studio and my new studio painted neutral gray. My current one is off white, not my choice.

  • @kellyakakells
    @kellyakakells 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a Damn good video

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @motherless1000
    @motherless1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such fantastic channel! Which color calculator are you using?

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! The link is in the description.

  • @whynot6108
    @whynot6108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dope!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

    • @whynot6108
      @whynot6108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing cool stuff, bro!

  • @Marzella666
    @Marzella666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the missing piece I need to get better photos on my work. Thank you!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s great to hear!!!

  • @WTE28
    @WTE28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So where is this color harmony located?

  • @gabrielparedon2509
    @gabrielparedon2509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I get or download the color wheel calculator

  • @curtisclement
    @curtisclement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you found that these colors need to be exact opposite or I am assuming you adjust them as needed.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Curt. I just you color theory as a guide to help me design the scene. The colors don't have to be exact, just close.

    • @curtisclement
      @curtisclement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnGress thank you John

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @kristiyangoytchev3005
    @kristiyangoytchev3005 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have this question....
    How to know when to use each color type?!

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whenever it suits you.

    • @kristiyangoytchev3005
      @kristiyangoytchev3005 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnGress I see.. Thank you!

  • @sanketpatilvlog285
    @sanketpatilvlog285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you send me color book s.

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't understand your question.

  • @GajoRomario
    @GajoRomario 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    color harmony is 50 of your photo session 30 lights and 20 you and your camera

  • @Aries777
    @Aries777 ปีที่แล้ว

    John , what colour paint do you suggest for the studio walls? I don’t prefer pure white as it looks plain but leaning towards light grey with duck egg blue ( light blue undertones) . Do you think it can cause colour cast on subjects? Appreciate your input

    • @JohnGress
      @JohnGress  ปีที่แล้ว

      Neutral gray is my preference too!