Jason you have driven me to create a successful photography business and a youtube channel..my photography has only gotten better watching you and you keep delivering great videos thank you
Good to see you preaching a healthy mentality to the photographic community. Unlike some other TH-cam photographers who are flash nazis encouraging people to be solely natural light photographers. Keep up the great work Jason.
I've watched a bunch of Jason's videos, this is the first one I haven't been annoyed with. This is the first one where I felt like he actually knows what he's talking about. I see him in a completely different light now.
I struggle like mad with natural light, so many people claim to be only natural light and their stuff looks flat and horrid which just about describes my attempts. I need more practice and try to make it to a shop sometime. You're work is amazing.
Some of my favorite show to come back and practice about my lighting :) Thank you Mr. Lanier and your Team are the best inspiration to us.... We want more :) God bless you and your Team
Awesome Jay. I think most photographers don't know the difference between natural light and available light I am greatful someone out there is teaching people how to harness light
Your last few videos have been really good Jason. I am loving how you are teaching a balance of photographic styles. You seem to have a great professional relationship with Maddie as well, the images you make together are epic.
Jason does an amazing job of breaking things down, and really explaining photography and the photography business. I was one of those natural-light only photographers for years. It wasn’t because I was a natural light snob, but I was intimidated by flash and artificial lighting. But recently, partly because of Jason’s videos and work, I’m taking steps to learn how to incorporate flash and artificial light. Thanks Jason!
As someone who is new to photography and I received my dslr camera for Christmas 2 years ago I'm so happy I found Jason on TH-cam/Facebook There are so many people out there that are giving out bad advice or misinformation There are others who overload you with specs and technicalities that'll make your head come off (my head was spinning OMG) Even though my gift is a Canon Rebel T5(training wheels) I shoot RAW & Manual because why would you want to pick up nasty habits?😉 At this point I'm limited to shoot natural light or indoors However I am willing to learn and master them both to the best of my ability I hope that one day I'll meet you Thanks again for everything you do Lots of Love to you, Mrs Fedora & your family❤
I'm not sure if its suppose to be a touching video, but i felt really touched by the messages in this video, especially at the end when you said that the top photographers in the world understand the value you of business without abandoning the artistic side. Its something I'm facing right with marketing. Appreciate this video very much!
That switch from model to parking lot... GREAT trick at really showing the BTS on this shoot, great work!! These videos have been super useful, THANK YOU!!!
This is a superb video jason , amazing demonstration and explaining the natural and artificial differences and their needs respectively!!! Salute to u!!!i used to be a natural light shooter only before but thanks to ur vids it made me much better , using natural and artificial makes u that damn good!!
Maddi's so cool!!!! What an exceptional dramatic model. Maddi has the greatest expressions for any situation along with the hand and body expressions to match the mood that the photographer (in this case Jason)is trying to capture.OH, and you're peretty cool to Jason. Haha
Excellent video it was very inspirational. I'll never be a pro photographer and I don't want to be one. What I want to be is a good photographer and to do that it's important to be able to use all light sources available meaning natural light or OCF. You said something in the video that hit home with me and that was "to make yourself important" that is something that I lived by when I was in the job market and I did it by making myself an expert in my field of endeavour.
I have been busy... so haven't haven't watched much. I made time today (tonight) after I cooked pizza and wings for the whole town. Great video on many levels. I'll see you in a couple of days.
Natural light is what photography is. L.e.d.s, off camera flash, strobes, etc, they are what enhance your individual style. A photo in it's simplest form is light, camera, and a vision. The most basic light is natural light. Ancient hieroglyphics, arguably the first "images", are viewed, created, and inspired by natural light... it's the fundamental basic element. The creator saw something, wanted to express it, and used light to make a facsimile thereof. As civilization progresses, so do the tools we use. But the simple basic elements remain. Master them and you are equipped with what you need to develop your own style and make a name for yourself. But it all starts with the basics.
All photographers should have to work with film in a darkroom and learn how light works with film. When you have a limited amount of exposures, and every shot means $$$$, then you learn really fast what light does. Learn how to manufacture IN CAMERA. When you get it right in camera, you don’t have to worry as much about what needs to be edited because not that much will have to be!
Watching all your videos great lessons, I feel like I should be paying you. Just getting into Sony now debating over the A7II or the A6500. What a great problem to have!
Hello Jason, this is a great video. Talking about ambient light, can you talk about focusing with the sony in low light/night photography? There nothing out there about that topic. Keep up the good work. Saludos
Great stuff Jason. Im holding off buying any lighting... for now. Its so easy buying gear only to find out there were better option's out there. I need to get more experience in natural light. I've put my money in glass so far :), 24-70 2.8 & 70-200 2.8 ( love this bad boy ). Love your style, HSS etc. And going forward I don't want to be limited in what and when I can shot.I should've come to Vancouver, I'm so close.:)
Maddie is your finest model. That lady has the moves and can turn any venue into a great setting. I don’t think there’s anything that girl won’t do In order to get the shot. She’s truly a pro. And does she ever have, “ The Look.”
Good stuff man. I"ve seen a few of your videos and I got a cocky jerk vibe (Just throwing it out there, no offense) but you seem really sincere and helpful here. Good to see many sides of people.
@Jason Lanier I truly appreciate your work both in photography as well as what you do here with your videos. Less than a week ago, I found your channel and subscribed. You look rather familiar to me or maybe you look like someone I know with the same last name. Obviously you could refuse to answer the question I want to ask, and I would understand that; but if I wanted to ask you a personal yes or no question, where would be the best venue to ask online?
A good informative video on natural light and flash. Though I did think there is a lot of reference to Irene who only shoots natural light at particular 2 hours in the day. Hence the comment time is money, a pro tog can not just work 2 hours in a day ! Also a pro tog needs to learn all types of light not just natural or just rely on natural light.
Great comparison. But how do you get most of your photos to look....(i dont know what to call it) cartoonish lol. Is that clarity in post or something else?
I love the no BS approach to teaching! This is what makes jason so great!!!
Jason you have driven me to create a successful photography business and a youtube channel..my photography has only gotten better watching you and you keep delivering great videos thank you
Good to see you preaching a healthy mentality to the photographic community. Unlike some other TH-cam photographers who are flash nazis encouraging people to be solely natural light photographers. Keep up the great work Jason.
I love your energy in your last couple videos. Keep it up. Its like you are not trying prove anyone wrong anymore. Love it
I've watched a bunch of Jason's videos, this is the first one I haven't been annoyed with. This is the first one where I felt like he actually knows what he's talking about. I see him in a completely different light now.
I struggle like mad with natural light, so many people claim to be only natural light and their stuff looks flat and horrid which just about describes my attempts. I need more practice and try to make it to a shop sometime. You're work is amazing.
Some of my favorite show to come back and practice about my lighting :) Thank you Mr. Lanier and your Team are the best inspiration to us.... We want more :) God bless you and your Team
Awesome Jay. I think most photographers don't know the difference between natural light and available light I am greatful someone out there is teaching people how to harness light
Your last few videos have been really good Jason. I am loving how you are teaching a balance of photographic styles. You seem to have a great professional relationship with Maddie as well, the images you make together are epic.
Jason does an amazing job of breaking things down, and really explaining photography and the photography business. I was one of those natural-light only photographers for years. It wasn’t because I was a natural light snob, but I was intimidated by flash and artificial lighting. But recently, partly because of Jason’s videos and work, I’m taking steps to learn how to incorporate flash and artificial light. Thanks Jason!
As someone who is new to photography and I received my dslr camera for Christmas 2 years ago I'm so happy I found Jason on TH-cam/Facebook There are so many people out there that are giving out bad advice or misinformation There are others who overload you with specs and technicalities that'll make your head come off (my head was spinning OMG) Even though my gift is a Canon Rebel T5(training wheels) I shoot RAW & Manual because why would you want to pick up nasty habits?😉 At this point I'm limited to shoot natural light or indoors However I am willing to learn and master them both to the best of my ability I hope that one day I'll meet you Thanks again for everything you do Lots of Love to you, Mrs Fedora & your family❤
I'm not sure if its suppose to be a touching video, but i felt really touched by the messages in this video, especially at the end when you said that the top photographers in the world understand the value you of business without abandoning the artistic side. Its something I'm facing right with marketing. Appreciate this video very much!
That switch from model to parking lot... GREAT trick at really showing the BTS on this shoot, great work!! These videos have been super useful, THANK YOU!!!
i love natural light but i will definitely learn lighting
Best most balanced so far mate...
This is a superb video jason , amazing demonstration and explaining the natural and artificial differences and their needs respectively!!! Salute to u!!!i used to be a natural light shooter only before but thanks to ur vids it made me much better , using natural and artificial makes u that damn good!!
Beautifully done video with great info. Thanks, Jason!
high quality information right here. Well done Mr Lanier
A good photographer should be able to shoot with natural and artificial light.
Great video as ever.
That forest set.... just wow!
kingalias thank you brother
Maddi's so cool!!!! What an exceptional dramatic model. Maddi has the greatest expressions for any situation along with the hand and body expressions to match the mood that the photographer (in this case Jason)is trying to capture.OH, and you're peretty cool to Jason. Haha
Love the voice over! Great video Jsun! Matty is amazing love her modeling skills.
Another fantastic video, Jason, filled with insight and common sense. Thanks for all you do.
Your model Maddi is excellent....a really talented model
Great thinking jason.. You are such an Inspiration.. Thank you.. :)
Love your advice. Very valuable to me. Thank very much...
Enjoying the increased production quality on this vid.
Thanks man!
I just found your channel. The best tutorials I have ever seen. And so vibrant and interesting. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks.
Jason thank you so much for your video's on lighting. Lighting is my hardest thing but I am getting better thank you. Keep making these videos plz.
Excellent video it was very inspirational. I'll never be a pro photographer and I don't want to be one. What I want to be is a good photographer and to do that it's important to be able to use all light sources available meaning natural light or OCF. You said something in the video that hit home with me and that was "to make yourself important" that is something that I lived by when I was in the job market and I did it by making myself an expert in my field of endeavour.
That was well done - balanced perspective
Man. What an amazing video. Thanks man.
I have been busy... so haven't haven't watched much. I made time today (tonight) after I cooked pizza and wings for the whole town. Great video on many levels. I'll see you in a couple of days.
Natural light is what photography is. L.e.d.s, off camera flash, strobes, etc, they are what enhance your individual style. A photo in it's simplest form is light, camera, and a vision. The most basic light is natural light. Ancient hieroglyphics, arguably the first "images", are viewed, created, and inspired by natural light... it's the fundamental basic element. The creator saw something, wanted to express it, and used light to make a facsimile thereof. As civilization progresses, so do the tools we use. But the simple basic elements remain. Master them and you are equipped with what you need to develop your own style and make a name for yourself. But it all starts with the basics.
Sorry about your loss JL
All photographers should have to work with film in a darkroom and learn how light works with film. When you have a limited amount of exposures, and every shot means $$$$, then you learn really fast what light does. Learn how to manufacture IN CAMERA. When you get it right in camera, you don’t have to worry as much about what needs to be edited because not that much will have to be!
Nathan Waters no, they shouldn’t.
photography hipster
Yes they should. Otherwise you don’t know jack.
That was a lovely dedication at the end.
On all your videos, she's one heck of a model! creative
Exceptional video! I'm so glad I found you! Thanks for always providing amazing content. 💖
To bad Vanden was not still around, the amazing stuff he could do with the new drones they have now would be pretty cool.
Thank you, so informative as always. 🤙🏽
I think you explained the pros and cons very well
sorry to hear about vanden its hard to find good people like that anymore god speed mr King
Loving your videos. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!!
Very true and honest video.
Espectacular me encanta saludos
Madi madi madi the perfect
What a fantastic outfit
Você é o melhor, fantástico trabalho, um grande artista de nosso tempo. You are th best, fantastic job, a great artist in our time.
Watching all your videos great lessons, I feel like I should be paying you. Just getting into Sony now debating over the A7II or the A6500. What a great problem to have!
Michael Czahur a7ii because of lens options
video is fire !
Thank you man!!
great video jason, im still lost with lighting and still messing around with it
Hello Jason, this is a great video. Talking about ambient light, can you talk about focusing with the sony in low light/night photography? There nothing out there about that topic. Keep up the good work. Saludos
Great stuff Jason. Im holding off buying any lighting... for now. Its so easy buying gear only to find out there were better option's out there. I need to get more experience in natural light. I've put my money in glass so far :), 24-70 2.8 & 70-200 2.8 ( love this bad boy ). Love your style, HSS etc. And going forward I don't want to be limited in what and when I can shot.I should've come to Vancouver, I'm so close.:)
Fantastic video Jason. Thanks!
Mr. Lanier, can you make a video on budget friendly lights, flash, and off camera flash for beginners? Please.
Solid facts!
I love shooting portraits with a 500mm. Good to see you do similar.
u r great Sir....
Maddie is your finest model. That lady has the moves and can turn any venue into a great setting. I don’t think there’s anything that girl won’t do In order to get the shot. She’s truly a pro. And does she ever have, “ The Look.”
The best tutorial I have seem!
Please get you hands on the Sigma 105 f1.5 E mount and the Tamron 28/75 f2.8 E mount for review
Great vid. Thanks mate
awesome videos...
Amazing lesson, Jason !
Wonderful video Jason.
Good stuff man. I"ve seen a few of your videos and I got a cocky jerk vibe (Just throwing it out there, no offense) but you seem really sincere and helpful here. Good to see many sides of people.
Mad die really works it. She really has a flair.
Amazing video I love your honesty very inspirational xx
Nice 👍
Great :)
Love
omg, you were in vancouver :)
@Jason Lanier I truly appreciate your work both in photography as well as what you do here with your videos. Less than a week ago, I found your channel and subscribed. You look rather familiar to me or maybe you look like someone I know with the same last name. Obviously you could refuse to answer the question I want to ask, and I would understand that; but if I wanted to ask you a personal yes or no question, where would be the best venue to ask online?
I just saw your duo shoot with Irene Rudnyk and although I like her style, I miss the catchlights in the backlit pics as she never uses flash
Hey Jason! Id love to join you for a training session next time your in Vancouver
Good video.
Are there artificial Maddi's too ?
I'll have 3
Omg his voice in this vid !
Awesome lalunetta scene how do you shot that beautiful photo without flash???
Is it me or do a few of the images that are natural light look like they are HDR?
So Jason What steps did you take to become a Master of light?
A good informative video on natural light and flash. Though I did think there is a lot of reference to Irene who only shoots natural light at particular 2 hours in the day. Hence the comment time is money, a pro tog can not just work 2 hours in a day !
Also a pro tog needs to learn all types of light not just natural or just rely on natural light.
i shoot natural light portraits and get amazing photos!!!! mostly
What is this hand held device you holding flash thing with what looks like adjustable k amd power
RIP Honeysuckle
Great comparison. But how do you get most of your photos to look....(i dont know what to call it) cartoonish lol. Is that clarity in post or something else?
It gives like HDR feel weird isn't it?
Sbayo9 yes but i love it tho. I need to learn that post technique
@@kendrickcontent It is the curves, he is pulling the shadows up.
Jason, is there a place we can see the images outside of the video? Like a blog post or something similar?
How do you edit your photos?
Please can anyone tell me @ 5:08 time, what is the title of soundtrack?? =) very inspiring.
Outdoors, unmodified, natural light is very limited.
I wanna use lights but I think I’ll just grab a flash until I get to have a car lol
Am I a superstar yet ?
Sorry about your brother.
Sir Shaka laka i will come your workshop sir
Boring