If anyone's on the fence about Martin's masterclass, I've learned sooo much from the studio portrait editing alone, well worth the cash!!!! Nicley put together course, not alot of "filler" content if any.. especially helped my post lighting game
I’ll definitely be buying his outdoor portrait masterclass in a couple of weeks. Martin is the best photography RUclipsr, and I’ve watched them all. Love this channel.
"Simple portrait lighting for outdoor shooting" would be what I would wish for. Maybe even split up into several videos "... on sunny days" - "on cloudy or overcast days" - "in low light / blue hour / street style". It shouldn't require me to buy a 700 $ mobile flash light with a stand. Thanks so much for listening to us!
Wow! What an excellent video. So very practical. Stuff I sort of know, but have never put together in such a cohesive way, like how to find light sources for your subject. So simple, yet probably overlooked by many...especially me! 😅
Awesome breakdown of natural light techniques. Would be cool if you did a behind the scenes video at a photo shoot where you demonstrate these techniques in action. Thanks for all you do.
Very interesting. Im working on high contrast moody black and white portraits. I would like to watch a video with your take on this style please. Thanks
Great advice on finding the proper natural light for portraits, thank you! Perhaps a video for dealing with different light in landscapes, that can at times get complex. Many times I have learned to just camp out and wait for the light to happen.
Most of my shoots are natural light. My only flash is a speedlight. I find natural light photos are my favorite! Time of day, and subject placement are critical!
7:10 Just as I was about to ask this question, Martin goes ahead and covers it. Many of the photographers that I follow on social media create some great portraits in nature. Are they avoiding color casts because they're shooting in overcast weather? Are they evening out the skin tones in post-production?
I find that the color cast will go away if the background is not green so if you’re shooting on grass and you get down a little low and the sky is in the background it’s going to be fine, but if you’re shooting on the grass and behind them is a bush or close by is a very green tree you’ll have more problems
Sir, can you make a video about Canon EOS 1DX MK3? I would like to know if i should start with the best of the best that canon can offer for a DSLR or just settle to learn for a more affordable camera? Im not really a beginner but i want to get back again to Photography after 10 years being inactive, i used to own a Canon 50D so i do know a bit of photography.
@@MartinCastein Learnd a lot from yout channel especially in using a 85mm differently. That gave me my best shot of 2024. Are you open for feedback on photo's? Because I like to share that particular shot.
Nice video. How about doing videos on shooting different editing styles , and the best natural light or exposure required to achieved those different styles - light and airy, dark and moody as well as natural styles. It may even include editing techniques , to achieve these styles.
If anyone's on the fence about Martin's masterclass, I've learned sooo much from the studio portrait editing alone, well worth the cash!!!! Nicley put together course, not alot of "filler" content if any.. especially helped my post lighting game
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!
Yes I absolutely agree. It's very good. I've often found myself going back to it and rewatching segments. Thank you, Martin!!!
@ thank you Nick!
I’ll definitely be buying his outdoor portrait masterclass in a couple of weeks. Martin is the best photography RUclipsr, and I’ve watched them all. Love this channel.
@@USMCvet32 Hope you will enjoy it, i think its a good workshop!
Natural light reflected from trees often comes with a strong green tint, and can keep you busy in post to get the skin tones right...
yes this is a good point and worth remembering.
"Simple portrait lighting for outdoor shooting" would be what I would wish for. Maybe even split up into several videos "... on sunny days" - "on cloudy or overcast days" - "in low light / blue hour / street style". It shouldn't require me to buy a 700 $ mobile flash light with a stand. Thanks so much for listening to us!
Overcast especially feels like a pain to shoot with. Landscape more so than portraits though.
As always, packed with sound practical advice. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Wow! What an excellent video. So very practical. Stuff I sort of know, but have never put together in such a cohesive way, like how to find light sources for your subject. So simple, yet probably overlooked by many...especially me! 😅
hahah well im glad it was still useful, sometimes things like this just point out what we know but arent always conscious of
Awesome breakdown of natural light techniques.
Would be cool if you did a behind the scenes video at a photo shoot where you demonstrate these techniques in action.
Thanks for all you do.
Thank you for these tips, will try some of them next week, if its not raining.
Always a fantastic source of genuinely useful information, thanks Martin
Thank youn❤
Very interesting. Im working on high contrast moody black and white portraits. I would like to watch a video with your take on this style please. Thanks
Sorry using only natural light
Really helpful and common sense advice. Keep it coming!
Great advice on finding the proper natural light for portraits, thank you! Perhaps a video for dealing with different light in landscapes, that can at times get complex. Many times I have learned to just camp out and wait for the light to happen.
Well said as always , thank you for sharing Martin & wishing you a happy new year .
Most of my shoots are natural light. My only flash is a speedlight. I find natural light photos are my favorite! Time of day, and subject placement are critical!
7:10 Just as I was about to ask this question, Martin goes ahead and covers it. Many of the photographers that I follow on social media create some great portraits in nature. Are they avoiding color casts because they're shooting in overcast weather? Are they evening out the skin tones in post-production?
I fix it in post, but getting rid of a green tint can be demanding at times...
Great video - thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Would love to see a behind the scenes of one of your shoots. So we could see you work.
Happy New Year :) and thank you for the video :)
Great video. Natural light can be so beautiful
Absolutely!!
Happy New Year.
Great stuff keep it up.
Loving the images!
Most helpful, thank you!
Thank you Martin!
Danke!
Bitte!
It's called 'available light' if you're including artificial sources
Yes I’ve never been particularly good with name conventions. I tend to just say things unfortunately.
I find that the color cast will go away if the background is not green so if you’re shooting on grass and you get down a little low and the sky is in the background it’s going to be fine, but if you’re shooting on the grass and behind them is a bush or close by is a very green tree you’ll have more problems
The young woman with the short hair is stunning!
I agree!
Great points, thank you.
Thanks, this is really helpful
No problem!
Sir, can you make a video about Canon EOS 1DX MK3? I would like to know if i should start with the best of the best that canon can offer for a DSLR or just settle to learn for a more affordable camera? Im not really a beginner but i want to get back again to Photography after 10 years being inactive, i used to own a Canon 50D so i do know a bit of photography.
Get a regular camera and get going. Once you get going again you might not want a 1dx even. Most important thing is to get started again.
@@MartinCastein Aye! thank you!
would this work for Black and White also?
Yes for sure
@@MartinCastein Thanks, I am asking this because I shoot predominantly BNW
@@MartinCastein Learnd a lot from yout channel especially in using a 85mm differently. That gave me my best shot of 2024. Are you open for feedback on photo's? Because I like to share that particular shot.
Nice video. How about doing videos on shooting different editing styles , and the best natural light or exposure required to achieved those different styles - light and airy, dark and moody as well as natural styles. It may even include editing techniques , to achieve these styles.
Love your videos! What do you think of the canon 5dsr? Have you ever used one? Got one in brand new condition with 1500 clicks for $650!!
they are superb, enjoy it
Beautiful photos.
It’s uncanny how the woman in number six could be Dolores O’Riordan reincarnated if not her daughter.