Hey Maya, I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend who is Caucasian and just wondered if you had any tips for taking pics natural lighting or sunny places?
Thanks Maya, Erica, and Mariam!!! I wish more photographers knew this!!! I’m a youtuber and photographer and it’s sooo important to have appropriate lighting and to know how the light source affects your subjects from things that cast shadows, to having sufficient lighting for each complexion, to how to use reflectors. White boards can really help - and silver gold can be really helpful for reflectors as well 👌🏾 And different color clothes and backdrops are so impactful👏🏾 I’ve never heard of sharegrid, thanks for sharing; I’ll look it up. Natural light is everything. Thank you for always teaching us! Your tech tips have taught me sooo much! God bless you 👏🏾❤️😘 I’m in SHOCK that those lights are portable - I’m in LOOOOOOOVE!!! I have two umbrella lights that suck but I can’t afford anything better so I’m entering your awesome giveaway now! 🥰🙏🏾😘 Thank you so much!!! ❤️ Fernelle
Shameless Maya exactly!!! Or Santa photos - where Santa looks great, but our kids look so dark you can’t even see their facial features (literally). Lighting is crucial to having good quality images and video. 😘👏🏾❤️ I love your honesty and energy Maya 😘 Fernelle
Love love love love this. So helpful! I usually shoot natural lighting, so my easiest way to compliment people's skin tone is by using a gold reflector on brown skin, and a silver reflector on white skin. I love how it compliments each one.
You have to acknowledge undertones though. I'm brown skin with a cool undertone so gold doesn't work for me. Silver is best for me. I'm not trying to argue or anything; I'm just sharing and hoping that I am helping.
Hi!!!! I have been following you for years now and you have inspired me in a multitude of ways including how to be me, stay true, and be shameless!!! But I’ll cut to the chase, my boyfriend and I are trying to start a RUclips channel very soon and we’re working on some stuff like content, music, video and audio, and especially lighting and what’s so crazy is that this video could not have come at a more perfect time! We’ve decided to start a RUclips channel for a couple of reasons but one of the main ones is that when we go on RUclips, we don’t see enough couples that represent a couple like ours, we are a gay interracial couple and we want to share our lives with others on platforms such as RUclips and Instagram so that when young kids, teens, adults look at our channel, they are inspired to love and live authentically just as they are. We both needed a RUclips channel like the one we are in the process of creating when we were little and still figuring things out, but it’s never too late to be hope for others. These lights would be the most perfect edition to our dream channel, thank you for providing this content that honestly no one really talks about because I know that we weren’t even thinking about the lighting and how it’s going to hit both of our complexions differently, we’re like a chocolate chip cookie, he’s the chocolate part and I’m the cookie part☺️🍪 I have watched all your videos and I cannot wait to implement all that I have learned from all your tech talks videos into our upcoming channel, thank you for everything😁
Awesome tips! Lighting is so fascinating as an architecture student we're always thinking about how light will play in spaces - too much light and placement of light can affect mood, work ethic, circadian rhythm etc, and even in video/filmmaking we're thinking about how light can be shaped in images. One of my tips for lighting would just be to have fun with it and experiment learn what looks best with your face and depending on what look you're going for it can be dramatic or not! Fingers crossed to the give away need a new lighting setup for my college apartment/studio!
Dear Maya, I don't know if anyone has told you but I think you should create online courses for photography and video! You're a great teacher who is engaging to watch and listen to, and I would love to see you soar as an educator. You give your audience so much and I think it's only right for you to have additional income streams for your hopes and dreams :) I just started learning photography and your older tutorials are definitely a go-to when I forget or can't understand something. Thank you for using your gifts to bless others. Prayers for more success and opportunities to shine and share your wisdom and expertise. xoxo.
Love how you quickly and effectively give great how to tips! I've heard such great things about Aputure from a ton of videographers. Looking forward to trying it one day on personal projects! Would have been great to have for this impromptu dance video my friend and I did the other evening.
You can always buy used on amazon if you don’t have the equipment. But I was just trying to see if an off white background would be better for darker skin.
This is so helpful! Cause then when I begin recording I can have options on how to do so. I get afraid to do videos at night because of the lack of lighting.. but now I know. Thanks for this & hosting the contest!
Wow! Thanks! This was very...enlightening! LOL!!! Sorry for that pun! But, shooting on the go a lot(music videos, skits, weddings, clubs...etc.,) I am always at the mercy of other people or things controlling my lights! So, I normally focus on my lens and finished up on post! I might just have to invest in lights! That'll be a game changer for me!!
Oh man, I would LOVE to win these lights😩😩😩 I’m currently figuring out different filming spaces, but my lighting is the main problem. 🙏🏽🙏🏽this is what I need💓
OMG Maya!! This is excellent advice, especially the stuff about reflecting light using a board (as a college student, I'm on a budget, so anywhere where I can save is a Godsent 😂😩). I appreciate this so much ❤️ I was wondering if you had any advice on the best lighting for filming videos that have rapid movement i.e. dance videos?
I don’t know if you did a tech talk on audio recording, but if have maybe can we get an updated one? Thanks for always being amazing!! Also where do you get your backdrops from?
You can rent equipment, including professional cameras from the library! Maybe not all libraries, but many have all kinds of stuff you can check out, including sewing/embroidery machines, crock pots and even gaming systems. Most people rarely go to the library anymore, so this isn't really common knowledge. 😒
There is an interesting article about lighting for dark skin. If you have the time, it may be worth the read www.mic.com/articles/184244/keeping-insecure-lit-hbo-cinematographer-ava-berkofsky-on-properly-lighting-black-faces
Great work guys, but Shameless, can I ask where you get your background music from? I've heard popular free music channels here on youtube who allow folks to download their music for free now can someday sell their rights to a bigger companies and boom! "copyright strike!", he will be chilling in the Caribbean someday(retired) while he makes away with a vault of youtube content provider's lifelong hardwork. Check the guy at Think Media out, he mentioned falling a victim of this once.
Photography advice: I want a better light situation. Soon after I finished this. I pulled up amazon. But $750 is not feasible for me. Anyone have any advice.
Shameless Maya Oh, believe me; I entered. All the ways I could. But I may not win, which is understandable. I’m still going to need lighting advice though.
Maya, you clearly have a gift for teaching
Dont even need this advice because i dont film anything but still its great!
Soraia Sacramento 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks so much for all the love boos! Glad it is helping some of you light your subjects better. Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY! 🙌🏾
Hey Maya, I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend who is Caucasian and just wondered if you had any tips for taking pics natural lighting or sunny places?
Thanks Maya, Erica, and Mariam!!! I wish more photographers knew this!!! I’m a youtuber and photographer and it’s sooo important to have appropriate lighting and to know how the light source affects your subjects from things that cast shadows, to having sufficient lighting for each complexion, to how to use reflectors. White boards can really help - and silver gold can be really helpful for reflectors as well 👌🏾 And different color clothes and backdrops are so impactful👏🏾 I’ve never heard of sharegrid, thanks for sharing; I’ll look it up. Natural light is everything. Thank you for always teaching us! Your tech tips have taught me sooo much! God bless you 👏🏾❤️😘 I’m in SHOCK that those lights are portable - I’m in LOOOOOOOVE!!! I have two umbrella lights that suck but I can’t afford anything better so I’m entering your awesome giveaway now! 🥰🙏🏾😘 Thank you so much!!! ❤️ Fernelle
NurtureInChrist I got you! Imagine weddings with interracial couples
Shameless Maya exactly!!! Or Santa photos - where Santa looks great, but our kids look so dark you can’t even see their facial features (literally). Lighting is crucial to having good quality images and video. 😘👏🏾❤️ I love your honesty and energy Maya 😘 Fernelle
It was super hard finding poc lighting videos. Ty so much for your info. It really helped a lot.
The brown skin beauty glowed on all the backgrounds.
I love how your break it down and I’ve been searching to up my lighting game for my business! Thanks Maya!
This is a great tip. I can never seem to get my lighting right.
Loved them on the orange background!
Right? It pops!
I definitely learned how to light from the old tech talks... love this!
YAY!
I have been looking for a video like this for YEARS! Thank you so much! You're the GOAT!
Maya thanks so much for this segment on lighting. It's very informative and easy to understand. Be well.
Leza1121 I got you boo!
Just today I was talking about box lighting but I LOVE LOVE the portability of these. Can’t wait to check them out. Thx for the lighting tips too
You just don’t know how right on Time this video is for me!!! I’ve been trying to fix my lighting!!
JFairOnAir What was it that needed fixing?
Love love love love this. So helpful! I usually shoot natural lighting, so my easiest way to compliment people's skin tone is by using a gold reflector on brown skin, and a silver reflector on white skin. I love how it compliments each one.
You have to acknowledge undertones though. I'm brown skin with a cool undertone so gold doesn't work for me. Silver is best for me. I'm not trying to argue or anything; I'm just sharing and hoping that I am helping.
Thanks for the advice! Definitely will apply.
Thank you for the advice great lightning and angles are my struggles for now.
Thank you for these amazing lighting tips✨
I got you, boo!
Omg 😮 I really needed this video. I have been trying to decide on lights for the longest and you just made it easier for me. Love ya girl. 🥰 ❤️
I always come back to your tech vids for knowledge and inspiration! Love it
Hi!!!! I have been following you for years now and you have inspired me in a multitude of ways including how to be me, stay true, and be shameless!!! But I’ll cut to the chase, my boyfriend and I are trying to start a RUclips channel very soon and we’re working on some stuff like content, music, video and audio, and especially lighting and what’s so crazy is that this video could not have come at a more perfect time! We’ve decided to start a RUclips channel for a couple of reasons but one of the main ones is that when we go on RUclips, we don’t see enough couples that represent a couple like ours, we are a gay interracial couple and we want to share our lives with others on platforms such as RUclips and Instagram so that when young kids, teens, adults look at our channel, they are inspired to love and live authentically just as they are. We both needed a RUclips channel like the one we are in the process of creating when we were little and still figuring things out, but it’s never too late to be hope for others. These lights would be the most perfect edition to our dream channel, thank you for providing this content that honestly no one really talks about because I know that we weren’t even thinking about the lighting and how it’s going to hit both of our complexions differently, we’re like a chocolate chip cookie, he’s the chocolate part and I’m the cookie part☺️🍪 I have watched all your videos and I cannot wait to implement all that I have learned from all your tech talks videos into our upcoming channel, thank you for everything😁
Awesome tips! Lighting is so fascinating as an architecture student we're always thinking about how light will play in spaces - too much light and placement of light can affect mood, work ethic, circadian rhythm etc, and even in video/filmmaking we're thinking about how light can be shaped in images. One of my tips for lighting would just be to have fun with it and experiment learn what looks best with your face and depending on what look you're going for it can be dramatic or not! Fingers crossed to the give away need a new lighting setup for my college apartment/studio!
That's what I've been waiting for... I love your Tech Talks Maya! Thank you for sharing your tips with us
Always love these tech videos!!!!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom
As someone who is planning to get in the industry this is such valuable information.
OMG thank you so much boo!
I needed this!!! I just moved into a new place and the lighting is not consistent
Thanks Maya your tech videos were very useful to me reviving my you tube channel 😊
Dear Maya, I don't know if anyone has told you but I think you should create online courses for photography and video! You're a great teacher who is engaging to watch and listen to, and I would love to see you soar as an educator. You give your audience so much and I think it's only right for you to have additional income streams for your hopes and dreams :) I just started learning photography and your older tutorials are definitely a go-to when I forget or can't understand something. Thank you for using your gifts to bless others. Prayers for more success and opportunities to shine and share your wisdom and expertise. xoxo.
Thanks for the great tips and thank you for giving the community a chance to win a solid light kit.
Believe it or not I ALWAYS come to maya for tips. I struggle with lighting. Thanks for making it simple. I’m always over thinking . 🤦🏽♀️
Love how you quickly and effectively give great how to tips! I've heard such great things about Aputure from a ton of videographers. Looking forward to trying it one day on personal projects! Would have been great to have for this impromptu dance video my friend and I did the other evening.
I’m so happy it’s A MOTHAFREAKING TECH VIDEO !!!!!!!
DomoNation 🤣🤣🤣
Can you do a video on how to edit pictures? Like how to edit headshots? Love your videos!!
You can always buy used on amazon if you don’t have the equipment. But I was just trying to see if an off white background would be better for darker skin.
I always appreciate these tech videos maya :) helping us be more tech savyyyy
This is so helpful! Cause then when I begin recording I can have options on how to do so. I get afraid to do videos at night because of the lack of lighting.. but now I know. Thanks for this & hosting the contest!
Tech talk has been my only guide since I’ve began recording on YT! THANK YOU😻😍🥰😘
Thanks Sweet Maya, for sharing your expertise with us...there Should be more like here t
That is great my friend
I love this informative video. I only film for fun but I learned so much from you.
Loveeee this!!! I miss your tech videos
Thank you Maya! The tips are very helpful.
awesome!!
Super helpful!
I genuinely don’t understand how you only have a million subscribers. I consider you one of the OG RUclipsrs, so that makes no sense to me.
Beautiful models 🥰
Thanks for these lighting gems, I’m still trying to figure it out 💕
Wow! Thanks! This was very...enlightening! LOL!!! Sorry for that pun! But, shooting on the go a lot(music videos, skits, weddings, clubs...etc.,) I am always at the mercy of other people or things controlling my lights! So, I normally focus on my lens and finished up on post! I might just have to invest in lights! That'll be a game changer for me!!
Awesome tip Maya, thanks again.💞
Thanks for this awesome tutorial :)
This was an awesome video!!!!! Great information!!!! As always!😍💖💕
This is so great! Thank you! I'm gonna check out those lights!
Edit: you can use fatllama to rent equipment too~
Thank you for the tips, you are the best 🥰😘♥️🤗
Thank you for the tips Maya! 😁
Can you please do some hair tutorials, you always have such cute creative styles. I only know how to wear my hair down or in a puff.
Pulling out the Reynolds Wrap 😂
this video should go viral
Oh man, I would LOVE to win these lights😩😩😩 I’m currently figuring out different filming spaces, but my lighting is the main problem. 🙏🏽🙏🏽this is what I need💓
OMG Maya!! This is excellent advice, especially the stuff about reflecting light using a board (as a college student, I'm on a budget, so anywhere where I can save is a Godsent 😂😩). I appreciate this so much ❤️ I was wondering if you had any advice on the best lighting for filming videos that have rapid movement i.e. dance videos?
What is ur skin care routine or makeup routine
I don’t know if you did a tech talk on audio recording, but if have maybe can we get an updated one? Thanks for always being amazing!!
Also where do you get your backdrops from?
Awesome keep coming more videos like this. Beginner RUclipsr here 😊👌
Enjoyed watching this video, Maya! I'm a photographer and videographer. Most times you can find a local tech store to rent lights or gear. :)
Where you brought your shirt from????
do you have any tips for when to use warm versus cool lights? i’ve used similar lights before but sorta struggled with the color temperature
Great question. I want to know, too.
Love this as it is soooo important
Thanks Maya!
Where can I get those word animations? Those are cute :)
Thank you foot the tips.
Just gonna.. *_clicks subscribe_* yyeaaah ❤
Asking the Universe to Win this Giveaway...I’ve been wanting some LED Panels 🙏🏿💞
I love the orange backdrop! Is it linked on your Amazon list?
Somebody PLEASE! tell me where I can get that exact Beautiful color backdrop I LOVE IT!!!!!
you look like Elle Varner .. the lady that sing "CAN I GET A REFILL" lol
Video is Genius Thanks Shameless ❤
Yes! I needed this!
Awww!!!! You out here!!!!
Can you show us how to get those large white frames you use for a Instagram photos.
Can you use aluminum foil as the reflector
I remember watching you when I was about 11.. wow.
Yasss tech talk!!💕💕
Can I do videos on my iPhone xr
I miss TechTalk🥺
You can rent equipment, including professional cameras from the library! Maybe not all libraries, but many have all kinds of stuff you can check out, including sewing/embroidery machines, crock pots and even gaming systems. Most people rarely go to the library anymore, so this isn't really common knowledge. 😒
THANK YOU!!!!! OBI ONE :) do you have just a teach me maya utube channel? I just want to know all things photography
what lense is she using? ANYONE?!?!??!?!?!
I would love to win as I’m a 17 year old new youtuber❤️
Hey, Maya. Can you make a video on how you make such quality videos for Instagram? I’ve tried everything but my resolution always comes out blurry. 😩
Yes, i am agree with you
But I want ask a question to you
If LIFE PARTNER is not getting according to me what should do then.
Love!
There is an interesting article about lighting for dark skin. If you have the time, it may be worth the read
www.mic.com/articles/184244/keeping-insecure-lit-hbo-cinematographer-ava-berkofsky-on-properly-lighting-black-faces
I'm an online English Teacher. I would love to win this.
💕💕💕
Great work guys, but Shameless, can I ask where you get your background music from? I've heard popular free music channels here on youtube who allow folks to download their music for free now can someday sell their rights to a bigger companies and boom! "copyright strike!", he will be chilling in the Caribbean someday(retired) while he makes away with a vault of youtube content provider's lifelong hardwork. Check the guy at Think Media out, he mentioned falling a victim of this once.
Can you do an “how to do an Intro”
Loving that messy bun
i love it love from Pakistan
Hi Beautiful
Thanks Beautiful
Much Lov
You still in Crypto??
Photography advice: I want a better light situation. Soon after I finished this. I pulled up amazon. But $750 is not feasible for me. Anyone have any advice.
TheDomoniqueharris I’m literally hosting a giveaway 🤣
Shameless Maya Oh, believe me; I entered. All the ways I could. But I may not win, which is understandable. I’m still going to need lighting advice though.
Love this
Ebay is a great place to find cheap light boxes and a ring light until you get the coin to buy better.