Thanks for critiquing my images of the fabulously bearded Gary! Will keep the comments in kind for the next shoots I do with him! Great images from the rest of the submissions too!
Of all the photo critiques I’ve watched, this conversation was both informative and opened my mind to a different point of view. More conversations like this would be great!
This is the video I've needed! So many tutorials tell you how to set up lighting to achieve a look. What is left out, is that the "look" is what the photographer wants at that moment and is not necessarily the look everyone needs to duplicate. Around the 13:30 mark, you teach that good photography is about intent and that, based on John's conversation with the "author", the intent is achieved with the hot rim light on the image you were critiquing at the time. I've caught myself several times becoming dissatisfied with one of my portraits after watching a tutorial on how I "should have" lit it. But when I lit it, I had an idea in mind and captured the mood I wanted at the time. I understand that there are certain standards when doing commercial/corporate work, but it is a nice reminder that those standards should not restrict all of our vision.
Thanks Jake! Its nice to hear that it resonated with you. I was on the fence about whether or not I wanted to make another one of these videos, but now I am pretty sure I will.
My favorite kind of video. Having Gary was a great idea too. It's so interesting to hear different photographers comment on the same images and elaborate on what they would be looking for shooting or editing them. This is about skills, experience and taste. Real world photography. Great stuff, thanks for doing this. I hope you will make more videos like this in the future. Best regards and stay safe
This is a nice format for showing the work of photographers of various skill levels (not just the ultra-pros like yourselves) and offering many useful, every day suggestions and tips that can be applied to all of our work/play. Thanks!
Fantastic video of critiques. I learned a lot of new things, and I really appreciate that the images weren't just young, beautiful models with perfect features. I learn more when the subjects are more everyday people because that's who I shoot. And the variety of images was good too. Thank you!
I know these videos are a few years old at this point but I appreciate the content and feedback that you guys gave for portraits that were submitted at the time. I found your co-hosts video 1st and then watched yours. I question though, if in your opinion that its possible to be so technically perfect that it kills the character of the photo? I have seen very technical "perfect " pictures that are just boring and then others that may not be lit or posed perfectly that are just striking . What matters more in the end?
I don't recall what I said, but I would say that you have to have both to be truly great most of the time. You can't just ignore one side and expect to capture lightning in a bottle.
9:50 yeah, pretty much never go over f/11 because that is generally where diffraction sets in reducing the sharpness of the lens. In most cases f/8 is going to be the sharpest aperture.
A good talk overall. I am surprised nobody asked the 2nd image-lady-to tilt a little more down. I think that would have helped with her face shape. Just my opinion and what I would have asked for on set.
I really like you guys together. Very different personalities and the occasional awkward moment ends up being really funny. Great info too!
Ha! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks!
Amazing professional critique. Elegant and informative. Thanks
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for having me on your channel!
Any time! Thank you!
Thanks for critiquing my images of the fabulously bearded Gary! Will keep the comments in kind for the next shoots I do with him! Great images from the rest of the submissions too!
Thank you so much for participating! I really appreciate it!
Of all the photo critiques I’ve watched, this conversation was both informative and opened my mind to a different point of view. More conversations like this would be great!
Great to hear!
This is the video I've needed! So many tutorials tell you how to set up lighting to achieve a look. What is left out, is that the "look" is what the photographer wants at that moment and is not necessarily the look everyone needs to duplicate. Around the 13:30 mark, you teach that good photography is about intent and that, based on John's conversation with the "author", the intent is achieved with the hot rim light on the image you were critiquing at the time. I've caught myself several times becoming dissatisfied with one of my portraits after watching a tutorial on how I "should have" lit it. But when I lit it, I had an idea in mind and captured the mood I wanted at the time. I understand that there are certain standards when doing commercial/corporate work, but it is a nice reminder that those standards should not restrict all of our vision.
Thanks Jake! Its nice to hear that it resonated with you. I was on the fence about whether or not I wanted to make another one of these videos, but now I am pretty sure I will.
@@JohnGress please do John. I love it
My favorite kind of video. Having Gary was a great idea too. It's so interesting to hear different photographers comment on the same images and elaborate on what they would be looking for shooting or editing them. This is about skills, experience and taste. Real world photography. Great stuff, thanks for doing this. I hope you will make more videos like this in the future.
Best regards and stay safe
Thanks Michael! I will probably find a new partner next month!
This is a nice format for showing the work of photographers of various skill levels (not just the ultra-pros like yourselves) and offering many useful, every day suggestions and tips that can be applied to all of our work/play. Thanks!
Thank you so much Jim! We can all work to improve our skills no matter how much experience we have 😁
more of these please - very informative
Thank you so much!
Loved this video and conversation. Rather informative.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video of critiques. I learned a lot of new things, and I really appreciate that the images weren't just young, beautiful models with perfect features. I learn more when the subjects are more everyday people because that's who I shoot. And the variety of images was good too. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear it helped!
That was a critique from another level that I am used to watch.
Great next level insights!
Thank you so much!!
I'm a bit late to the party, what a great video. There are lot of photographers on RUclips, but few professionals. Great stuff!
Thanks Marc. I really appreciate it and welcome!
Just discovered your channel and work John, fantastic work, love your presentation style !
Thank you so much and welcome!
I know these videos are a few years old at this point but I appreciate the content and feedback that you guys gave for portraits that were submitted at the time. I found your co-hosts video 1st and then watched yours. I question though, if in your opinion that its possible to be so technically perfect that it kills the character of the photo? I have seen very technical "perfect " pictures that are just boring and then others that may not be lit or posed perfectly that are just striking . What matters more in the end?
I don't recall what I said, but I would say that you have to have both to be truly great most of the time. You can't just ignore one side and expect to capture lightning in a bottle.
Love this video idea 👍🏽
Glad you liked it!!
9:50 yeah, pretty much never go over f/11 because that is generally where diffraction sets in reducing the sharpness of the lens. In most cases f/8 is going to be the sharpest aperture.
Grate video! are you going to do another critique video? and if so where can I submit one of my pictures...
Thanks! I am pretty sure I will. Please send submissions to john@johngress.com =)
Thanks
No problem! Thank you!
great content, this is really helpful, keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
A good talk overall. I am surprised nobody asked the 2nd image-lady-to tilt a little more down. I think that would have helped with her face shape. Just my opinion and what I would have asked for on set.
Thank you!
definetly worth repeating ;-)
Thanks! Maybe soon.
Thanks guys! Do let us know if you would ever open up for submissions for you to critique in the future!
Thank you! I think I will be doing more of them with other photographers, so please DM images to john@johngress.com!