I know that you know and you don't need me to say it, but I’m going to say it anyway because this is America and I can say whatever I want, you’re very good Omar, really good.
Please do more of these videos! I don’t know anything about professional photography and it’s so interesting seeing you explain how some of these photos could be better.
Ehi Omar, cheers from Italy 🙏🏼 18:55 That's my photo! Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate it! I had no reflector, I shot it in the shadows and she was standing on a white blanket so that's what maybe reflected the light. I really appreciated the comment on the white of the eye, I'll pay attention to it! Sometimes it's just a bit difficult because my girlfriend gets shy ahah. Great video! Loved all the tips and tricks.
Hey Omar! The photo at 9:02 was my dog! Thanks for the review and the tips. I was just lucky he loves looking out that window to find his mom which gave me the good lighting. I was worried I wouldn’t get the eye and nose in focus but next time I’ll give 2.8 a try. Ps. You are my favorite RUclipsr. Many thanks from Canada
@@ogonzilla how do you get rid of all the light coming from different directions when there are lights , can't turn everything off and put a tripod light in front all the time,.
This video is three years old, so no one will see this, so this is just me commenting into the vapor of the night. I totally understand where Omar is coming from. However, as a portrait artist (oil painter) the added shading depth and color from the environment of the "bad" photo in the thumbnail is exactly what I want, and what I go for when I shoot reference photography. The "good light" image is incredibly flat, to the point where I wouldn't paint from it. It would be a bad painting. The setups that Omar is going for appear to minimize the aspects that a painter wants to capture. I thrive on those subtle color changes that bother Omar. If a figure is in shadow but I can discern a blue cast from the sky I get giddy. A bounce light from green grass or a red brick path? Oh my god, hold me back! What I think it amounts to is that having a lower contrast image may be the goal or byproduct of a portrait photographer's style or workflow, but that end goal is exactly what portrait painters will point out in novice's work as something that needs to be fixed. I find that interesting. Perhaps the higher contrast image is not preferred by the photographer because they cannot - without serious photo editing - easily change the harshness or contrast of shadows and the painter can. Personally, I prefer the contrast and color variations in all cases, be it photography or paintings, but that's just me. Enjoy this three year old comment, nobody. :)
Just excellent - I'm not particular into portraiture, but watched it because I love your presentational style....and I picked up a lot of useful tips for the odd time I do portraits. Another super vid
The "Bad" picture is much better than the "good" one, because the girl looks better. It is a confusion of the mind, because you have to understand what you are photographing, whether you are photographing a girl or whether you are trying to catch good light. well, you can't get both. It's a problem for photographers, because photographers see it technically and then forget what the goal is. You can end up with very bad pictures, thinking those are good , if you think too much about the light.
Can I just say , I love your creative way of constructive criticism. You give amazing feedback and I’ve only watched 2 videos and I’ve learned so much from you .
Thank you for not selecting my submission. Yikes I feel like I committed most of the errors mentioned. But guess what? We don’t really know the intent of most of the submissions shared here, so for the ones like mine where a treasured snap is “a success” to the picture-taker (not maker ... ) it’s all good to me. These were some nice images shared, technical issues aside. You’ve given me a lot to think about here, most of it depressing / overwhelming LOL but I get that the point of it is to be aware first so that we can act next. I think I’d feel better about it if I could get to a place where everything wasn’t a run-and-gun quick family snap type of deal for me. Maybe I’ll be able to practice on my out-of-school kids during Covid Break with some ideas shown. Thanks again Omar, this really was great!
Omar Gonzalez Photography and of course that’d be fine. Wondering if you might also go old skool, for a different series of videos ... and hand out photo assignments. Not everyone would be able to participate necessarily where certain gear is involved, but that’s Ok I think.
What an amazing video. In addition to your photography skills, you have great teaching chops. Your strategy of talking about a skill (using good light), what you see in the photo and also what might be next for the person in their growth is superb teaching. Bravo!
Wonderful video. I love how you give comments on the photos. As you point out what should be improved in the photos, I kinda understand more about lighting
Greets from Germany, Bavaria, Munich. I am in Homeoffice for about 7 Weeks, because of Corona. I am disabled and my son too. So, we are in danger they say. I thank you for your always positive vids, you bring so much joy in my home in this bad times. THANK YOU and all the best for your wonderful family. Greets from my whole 4 persons and one dog family.
I really loved this video and would love to see more critiques and tutorials. I'm learning so much and especially loved watching the adjustments you did in Lightroom. I'd love to maybe see you expand on touching up skin, etc, that you mentioned here. Love the channel! Only been watching for the last month or two but watching many from your catelog!
Wow, this Video is amazing. These Infos help me a lot for my Future portrait photographing to keep in Mind. I like, that you are Not talking about a lot of theoretical stuff but give Short and precise suggestions and Tips how to improve Light, frame or model compositions. Keep Going!
I just found your channel and I glam thoroughly enjoying your videos and even better still I’m learning. Im binging you now and spreading the word! 😀 thank you!
I think skin color and shades in a photo is a matter of preference. I mean, I could see nothing wrong with the first photo of the girl with reddish light reflection. It looked fine to me. Both of them actually looked good to me. Light is good as long as photo shows what you want to see and bad if it does not what you want to see. Thank you for the video. I learned something new today.
Very helpful video, Omar. I love natural light and try to utilize it as much as possible. You have taught me a lot about maximizing that. Big thanks to you and those who submitted work.
Mine at 19:54 yes I had very bad harsh light that day (mid day) I did even try what you had said but this was the better shot. Brightening the photo a little, yes I'll work on that.
Hi Omar, i’ve been a “fan” of yours following all your tutorials. I am a satisfied owner of an xt20 and have been enjoying it. May i know what post processing application are you using in this Good Light/Bad Light tutorial? Thank you in advance.
I see what you are referring to; however even the first picture I like it because it reminds me of the film that offers you kind of reddish, pink. I know that is not usually suggested for white skin; however it is nice because it is different, but using reflector looks nice, too what changes the context between cool and warm light. I think is all matter of personal preference for each one individually.
This was a fantastic video! I'm new to photography and love these videos far more that fanboy gear reviews!! You are easily becoming my favorite RUclipsr! More vids like this please. Also I loved how you fixed that picture of the girl with heart hands. A video on how to recover/touch up almost good pictures would be great. Thanks!
Thank you, and its the first time I learnt that the model eyes, head and shoulders should not be in the same direction. And I see the importance for the object's face lit up properly.
Oh man. That picture with the man from Pakistan... I really love it! I love how those collors combine and their contrast. I love that shadow on the man face which is aslmost like a scar on his face, but at the same time suggest that is somewhere in the nature in his own element. It is a photojournalistic photo and all of this elements to me sugest reality and not a pose. GREAT ONE! Blue sky, orange fields, green jaket, redish turban and tone of the face. Amazing!👍👍👍
oh Omar, you hit the nail on the head. Like me, you have two not so old kids. Brutal. Our schools are closed for 3 weeks and I bet they don't go back this year. What a mess. Stay strong, chaver
I know that you know and you don't need me to say it, but I’m going to say it anyway because this is America and I can say whatever I want, you’re very good Omar, really good.
Please do more of these videos! I don’t know anything about professional photography and it’s so interesting seeing you explain how some of these photos could be better.
I hope you do another one of these but for landscape photos!
Hi Omar. I know you said great composition for the baby picture, but we don’t even know what he was playing...
Harold Bernard 😂
Damn, that's good.
@@ogonzilla 😂😂😂😂
You are a portrait pro. One of the best critiques I have seen.
YO...that's crazy nice
Ehi Omar, cheers from Italy 🙏🏼
18:55 That's my photo! Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate it! I had no reflector, I shot it in the shadows and she was standing on a white blanket so that's what maybe reflected the light. I really appreciated the comment on the white of the eye, I'll pay attention to it! Sometimes it's just a bit difficult because my girlfriend gets shy ahah. Great video! Loved all the tips and tricks.
Hey Omar! The photo at 9:02 was my dog! Thanks for the review and the tips. I was just lucky he loves looking out that window to find his mom which gave me the good lighting. I was worried I wouldn’t get the eye and nose in focus but next time I’ll give 2.8 a try. Ps. You are my favorite RUclipsr. Many thanks from Canada
Cute dog!
@@ogonzilla how do you get rid of all the light coming from different directions when there are lights , can't turn everything off and put a tripod light in front all the time,.
Omar, thank you for doing this series on lighting with humor and clarity.
That's the BEST lecture about light I've ever seen on YT. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
This is one I’ll want to watch again.
Damn. So nice of you. Feedback really helps. Thanks!
Brilliant. Instructive and entertaining, TVM.
TYVM!!!!!
This video is three years old, so no one will see this, so this is just me commenting into the vapor of the night. I totally understand where Omar is coming from. However, as a portrait artist (oil painter) the added shading depth and color from the environment of the "bad" photo in the thumbnail is exactly what I want, and what I go for when I shoot reference photography. The "good light" image is incredibly flat, to the point where I wouldn't paint from it. It would be a bad painting.
The setups that Omar is going for appear to minimize the aspects that a painter wants to capture. I thrive on those subtle color changes that bother Omar. If a figure is in shadow but I can discern a blue cast from the sky I get giddy. A bounce light from green grass or a red brick path? Oh my god, hold me back!
What I think it amounts to is that having a lower contrast image may be the goal or byproduct of a portrait photographer's style or workflow, but that end goal is exactly what portrait painters will point out in novice's work as something that needs to be fixed. I find that interesting. Perhaps the higher contrast image is not preferred by the photographer because they cannot - without serious photo editing - easily change the harshness or contrast of shadows and the painter can.
Personally, I prefer the contrast and color variations in all cases, be it photography or paintings, but that's just me. Enjoy this three year old comment, nobody. :)
Your thoughts on how to improve each of these shots are priceless! Very pragmatic, easy to understand, it really helps !
Thank you. University of Omar. 👍😊
Thanks. Please do more of these.
Wow portraiture is a whole different ball game. It's what intimidates me the most about photography. A lot of great tips in this video
Just excellent - I'm not particular into portraiture, but watched it because I love your presentational style....and I picked up a lot of useful tips for the odd time I do portraits. Another super vid
The horizon stare hooked me to see all your other videos!!! Great great great tips...
The "Bad" picture is much better than the "good" one, because the girl looks better. It is a confusion of the mind, because you have to understand what you are photographing, whether you are photographing a girl or whether you are trying to catch good light. well, you can't get both. It's a problem for photographers, because photographers see it technically and then forget what the goal is. You can end up with very bad pictures, thinking those are good , if you think too much about the light.
Omar, for color temperature using the temperature color checker on the white of the eye of your subject , gives usually an accurate temperature value
Very helpful video at a time when so many of us are locked indoors!
Great video Omar, looking forward for another one
Can I just say , I love your creative way of constructive criticism. You give amazing feedback and I’ve only watched 2 videos and I’ve learned so much from you .
Thank you for not selecting my submission. Yikes I feel like I committed most of the errors mentioned.
But guess what? We don’t really know the intent of most of the submissions shared here, so for the ones like mine where a treasured snap is “a success” to the picture-taker (not maker ... ) it’s all good to me. These were some nice images shared, technical issues aside.
You’ve given me a lot to think about here, most of it depressing / overwhelming LOL but I get that the point of it is to be aware first so that we can act next.
I think I’d feel better about it if I could get to a place where everything wasn’t a run-and-gun quick family snap type of deal for me. Maybe I’ll be able to practice on my out-of-school kids during Covid Break with some ideas shown.
Thanks again Omar, this really was great!
Oh we might get you in there for Part 2!! lol... Thanks man.
Omar Gonzalez Photography and of course that’d be fine. Wondering if you might also go old skool, for a different series of videos ... and hand out photo assignments.
Not everyone would be able to participate necessarily where certain gear is involved, but that’s Ok I think.
I'd love to see more videos like this!
You're a great teacher Omar. It's all about the light dude.
Crap ! I love the video but missed the opportunity to send you one ! How do se send you photos and what’s next ? Great tips in here thanks 😊
are there more of those videos? excellent anyway
I love all your notes... They're specific, to the point and helpful
They're one of their kind...
Thank you!
Great video. I will definitely use the tip about posing and SS being double the focal length.
This was very helpful seeing the critique with examples.
More videos like this please! I'm still working on how to find good light;)
Great video.............as usual! Learnt a lot.
Thank you omar for the critique i appreciate it, soon i will submit some photo using my Fuji xt30.
leave time stamp and instagram if you like. Thanks!
Man, that "3 elements" technique for posing. I will never forget it. Thanks
Thanks Omar, I loved your subtle tips on posing and lighting. Do you have more videos like this?
Really enjoyed watching this. This should be a series.
What an amazing video. In addition to your photography skills, you have great teaching chops. Your strategy of talking about a skill (using good light), what you see in the photo and also what might be next for the person in their growth is superb teaching. Bravo!
I'm an introvert too, and I don't mind being endorsed! Ahem!
These videos where you go through a bunch of pictures and comment are very helpful. Thanks.
this was very helpful, i really appreciate the tips and im going to be working on them on my days off!
Super helpful video. Learning a lot from how you analyze these.
Wonderful video. I love how you give comments on the photos. As you point out what should be improved in the photos, I kinda understand more about lighting
Greets from Germany, Bavaria, Munich. I am in Homeoffice for about 7 Weeks, because of Corona. I am disabled and my son too. So, we are in danger they say. I thank you for your always positive vids, you bring so much joy in my home in this bad times. THANK YOU and all the best for your wonderful family. Greets from my whole 4 persons and one dog family.
Superb video. Waiting eagerly for part II
Loved your little nuggets of wisdom! Thanks so much.
Awesome tips! Would love to see more of them!
2:48 I prefer the bad light photo :D
Are you doing any more of these good light / bad light videos?
The concept of "QUALITY OF LIGHT" is something I learned from your previous videos. I am still learning.
Thanks Omar for the critique! Enjoyed your feedback on the photo I submitted. Please stay safe!
Sorry to ask what might be obvious, but where should we send our photos to? Is there a e-mail? Tx
@@irise_flow I announced it in a community post. Click my little bell for the next one.
I really loved this video and would love to see more critiques and tutorials. I'm learning so much and especially loved watching the adjustments you did in Lightroom. I'd love to maybe see you expand on touching up skin, etc, that you mentioned here. Love the channel! Only been watching for the last month or two but watching many from your catelog!
Hey Omar, thanx for all the great tips! Just starting out with my Z6ii here, but for now I really love the images.
Loved this presentation. I love all your videos. Thank you.
You are the best
Please make the part 2
So many tips and tricks for an amateur like me to unpack here. I need to watch it a few times.
Amazing tutorial! I really like that you are giving tips based on actual photos, not just talking. It helped a lot and thank you so much!
Loved this one, please do more critiques they are interesting and helpful.
Wow, this Video is amazing. These Infos help me a lot for my Future portrait photographing to keep in Mind. I like, that you are Not talking about a lot of theoretical stuff but give Short and precise suggestions and Tips how to improve Light, frame or model compositions.
Keep Going!
I just found your channel and I glam thoroughly enjoying your videos and even better still I’m learning. Im binging you now and spreading the word! 😀 thank you!
I am lost for words, you are very good!
This was really interesting! So it is a good saying.. bring your own light..
Thanks. I hope for one more edition of "portrait critique"
Amazing and well done! discovering you late but enjoying you!
that before and after is amazing!
Budding hobby photographer here- loving these very easy to understand videos
Thank you so much for these insightful critiques!!! I watched it many times !
I think skin color and shades in a photo is a matter of preference. I mean, I could see nothing wrong with the first photo of the girl with reddish light reflection. It looked fine to me. Both of them actually looked good to me. Light is good as long as photo shows what you want to see and bad if it does not what you want to see. Thank you for the video. I learned something new today.
Very helpful video, Omar. I love natural light and try to utilize it as much as possible. You have taught me a lot about maximizing that. Big thanks to you and those who submitted work.
Thanks Gisele!
Loved this video, lots of pics reviewed and quick critiques
Soooo cool!! I definitely want to participate in the next one! 🐣🐣🐣
THX Omar, great discussion & learning points for us to see & adapt ..
Omar, you can't get any better!
Excellent elaborated educating presentation. Thank you.
That was really helpful for a newbie like me. Thanks a lot!
yes it was very very helpful, thank you so much!
Nicely done, good comments. Learned from it!
Looove this and your sense of humor!
Mine at 19:54 yes I had very bad harsh light that day (mid day) I did even try what you had said but this was the better shot. Brightening the photo a little, yes I'll work on that.
I loved your shot! Thanks for submitting!
Awesome Omar, love it when you teach man!
I love when you comment and show the love! Thank you!!!
Thanks Omar, a few pros do what you do. Much appreciated!
I love your energy and humor. Haha. Your analysis is so spot on i learnt a lot thankssss
Hi Omar, i’ve been a “fan” of yours following all your tutorials. I am a satisfied owner of an xt20 and have been enjoying it. May i know what post processing application are you using in this Good Light/Bad Light tutorial? Thank you in advance.
I see what you are referring to; however even the first picture I like it because it reminds me of the film that offers you kind of reddish, pink. I know that is not usually suggested for white skin; however it is nice because it is different, but using reflector looks nice, too what changes the context between cool and warm light. I think is all matter of personal preference for each one individually.
helpful? this was probably one of my favourite video of yours..... stay safe.... now back to editing....
This was a fantastic video! I'm new to photography and love these videos far more that fanboy gear reviews!! You are easily becoming my favorite RUclipsr! More vids like this please. Also I loved how you fixed that picture of the girl with heart hands. A video on how to recover/touch up almost good pictures would be great. Thanks!
Thank you soo much! That was really interesting. I am a beginner and would like to know more of that!
Thank you, and its the first time I learnt that the model eyes, head and shoulders should not be in the same direction. And I see the importance for the object's face lit up properly.
I spit my coffee all over my desk when you made the posing face!!!
Massive thanks, Omar.
Really enjoy your work Omar!
I loved the fisherman pic, wouldnt have wanted him to change it!
Thank you so much - this was great and I learned quite a lot. PLEASE do more of these. Much appreciated.
Oh man. That picture with the man from Pakistan... I really love it! I love how those collors combine and their contrast. I love that shadow on the man face which is aslmost like a scar on his face, but at the same time suggest that is somewhere in the nature in his own element. It is a photojournalistic photo and all of this elements to me sugest reality and not a pose. GREAT ONE!
Blue sky, orange fields, green jaket, redish turban and tone of the face. Amazing!👍👍👍
Great video! I would love one of these videos again and get some feedback on my photos. Any chance you will do this again?
Do you have posing for family photography? Great tips in this video
Yes. Search Omar Family Posing. You’ll find it
This video was so fun to watch, I learned a lot, good tips. Hope I can improve my photo skills. Regards from Chile.
oh Omar, you hit the nail on the head. Like me, you have two not so old kids. Brutal. Our schools are closed for 3 weeks and I bet they don't go back this year. What a mess. Stay strong, chaver
Hang in there!
Thank you for sharing. I learnt a lot.
Super helpful! Thank you…now following you.
would like to have one pic looked into if there will be one again