Hi guys. I stumbled across your RUclips channel about a month ago and have been busy binge watching since. Peter, your work is amazing, and Bec your modeling is amazing as well, but what I love is your friendship. I used to do a lot of shooting as a hobbyist photographer, and I met my best friend through photography. Or age gap was very similar, and she too was my muse. We would shoot at the drop of a hat. And while I would never compare the quality of my work to yours, she did help me reach a point where I was satisfied with some of my images. Five years ago, she moved a thousand miles away for a new job opportunity, and a year after that, was the victim of a senseless homicide. When that happened, I stopped shooting entirely. Watching the two of you interact has reminded me of the good times, and your incredible work has inspired me to want to shoot once more. I'm sorry about the long comment. I just wanted you to know what your channel means to me. I wish you both the best. And, thank you.
One can tell the two of you are working together for a long time. The trust. Ore better yet, the lack of distrust when directed and the straight look in the camera with. Two professionals working together. I love it. Love the pictures too though.
I go back a long way, Peter, longer than you for sure, but I'm loving this look Bec puts out and csptured by yourself. She really reminds me of Jean Shrimpton in Melbourne for the Cup in the mid-60s. Thanks for this presentation. Loving it.
I can't stop watching these mostly because of the vocabulary you use to guide the model es amazing and the use of simple tools is killer. thanks for everything you guys do Perer and Bec always on spot where she needs to be.
Basically bouncing light of the white foam board which makes it softer and adding negative fill either side with the black side of foam board. Easy way to make a clamshell V flat... 5, 10 or 20mm foam board. Keep 1 side white, spray or paint matte black another side or stick black material. There are foam board hinges, but black and white gaffer tape work pretty well. Amazing work Peter and Bec!
I wasn´t really interested in photography that much until I came across this channel. I like this style and the approach that makes it. Who do you guys like/ look up to? I don´t mean just other photographers but people who make cool stuff in general.
I am impressed with and in awe of the skill, the planning, the playfulness, the experimentation, and attitude of both the photographer and the model. It's no wonder that a photograph can have such a hold on the viewer. 🌸
Fantastic! And yes, very fun trying to see if I could pretend to be Mr. Coulson for a moment and not miss any poses. I also loved the practical example of the lighting/shadowing from the panels as you could definitely see the effects.
What I love is the subtle details, although what makes me think I need to improve is in being able to see them and understand what you are looking for. Seams easy but I find it difficult sometimes to see those subtle changes which is my telling that I have to experiment more and try and see if I can find those subtle details in my own work.
cool. i really like how the black v-flats (or any black surface) subtracts light. if i thought i could understand the math and the physics behind it, id think id like to know why that happens... i loved Bec's 'overposing'. very good job as always
Bec's posing wasn't so stupid and overposing. I try to do the same with my models. I tell them all the time that you have to change a pose after each flash. And think a bit less. If I don't like the pose, I just reshoot with some minor adjustments. Thanks for the video, Peter. It was useful as usual. ANd, yes, I'd like to see the video of making V-flats in your way. Cheers from Bashkortostan
Many thanks for this new video. @B: I think the first clothing is the best one. Let’s play this fictitious role: first you show up in full body, as a disciplined student (0:25), and then you reveal your real identity, with a (plastic) gun (0:26), as a tough girl, if you just replace the smartphone; you nail it. Again, just a ficticios role. @P: This is a vivid example of the “factory“ I have already mentioned in previous videos. It comes to my mind those big mechanical machine. @P: I would like to add vignette to my BW photographs. I think this is a very pro-advanced lighting configuration. @P: It is true that clothing (and no-clothing) can deviate the attention. @P: I like a lot when B over-poses (that is not stupid at all), as femme fatale. It is true that holding specific poses, regardless how good they are, may not work. From the two reference BW photographers, HN and PL, I have seen basic videos with opposite approaches; the former one seems to be more comfortable with static poses, the latter one seems to prefer dynamic poses. I would like to know: 1) what Models prefer, 2) what photographers prefer, 3) is there any relation with exposure (e.g. slow equipment vs fast equipment)?
Excellent thanks. I do predominately video capture/storytelling but have decided to delve more into capturing stills. I see you mostly use the Hasselblad Phocus software to post process with interesting features like over exposure, etc... Would you consider doing a brief comparison overview using Lightroom? Does Lightroom have similar features, etc. I realize there are tons of Lightroom tutorials out and about but your unique perspective I feel would be valuable.
If I would take portraits like these, I would be definitely told to crop the image and keep just the "important part". With sensor like that I would be still tempted to use the camera in portrait position and get more detail. Maybe for closeup crops.
@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer I noticed that our work process has two technical similarities. I have Olympus M1x with M43 sensor, but apparently it was made by Sony, as in case of your camera. Second similarity is that we both use photo software made by camera manufacturer. If I am not mistaken, most people would opt for Lightroom instead. So I acted out of curiosity. I took one portrait shot from last few weeks - the one where I was finally happy with my lightning work. I set custom B/W profile with virtual orange filter and tried similar curve as you use. Then I cropped it as I described. Thank you for few important hints and how can I share the result?
Instead of all this "coolcoolverycool" it would be nice to get some variations of the light. What happens if you make the v-flat narrow or wide. What happens if you put the light deeper into the v-flat or pull it out.
Hi guys. I stumbled across your RUclips channel about a month ago and have been busy binge watching since. Peter, your work is amazing, and Bec your modeling is amazing as well, but what I love is your friendship. I used to do a lot of shooting as a hobbyist photographer, and I met my best friend through photography. Or age gap was very similar, and she too was my muse. We would shoot at the drop of a hat. And while I would never compare the quality of my work to yours, she did help me reach a point where I was satisfied with some of my images. Five years ago, she moved a thousand miles away for a new job opportunity, and a year after that, was the victim of a senseless homicide. When that happened, I stopped shooting entirely.
Watching the two of you interact has reminded me of the good times, and your incredible work has inspired me to want to shoot once more. I'm sorry about the long comment. I just wanted you to know what your channel means to me. I wish you both the best. And, thank you.
wow thanks so much
The thumbnail for this video is one of the best shots I've seen of Bec. Awesome.
Wow, thanks!
One can tell the two of you are working together for a long time. The trust. Ore better yet, the lack of distrust when directed and the straight look in the camera with.
Two professionals working together. I love it.
Love the pictures too though.
Thanks heaps
I go back a long way, Peter, longer than you for sure, but I'm loving this look Bec puts out and csptured by yourself. She really reminds me of Jean Shrimpton in Melbourne for the Cup in the mid-60s. Thanks for this presentation. Loving it.
I can't stop watching these mostly because of the vocabulary you use to guide the model es amazing and the use of simple tools is killer. thanks for everything you guys do Perer and Bec always on spot where she needs to be.
Thanks heaps
Basically bouncing light of the white foam board which makes it softer and adding negative fill either side with the black side of foam board.
Easy way to make a clamshell V flat...
5, 10 or 20mm foam board. Keep 1 side white, spray or paint matte black another side or stick black material.
There are foam board hinges, but black and white gaffer tape work pretty well.
Amazing work Peter and Bec!
thanks
I wasn´t really interested in photography that much until I came across this channel. I like this style and the approach that makes it. Who do you guys like/ look up to? I don´t mean just other photographers but people who make cool stuff in general.
Quentin Tarantino
I am impressed with and in awe of the skill, the planning, the playfulness, the experimentation, and attitude of both the photographer and the model. It's no wonder that a photograph can have such a hold on the viewer. 🌸
Thanks
That was fun. I felt Bec was acting versus posing. As always, I love seeing you two work together.🙏❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
A really interesting set of quirky poses. Bec did a great job.
Inspired to play with V-flats ,Respect to Peter and Bec
Thanks
"That's so cute", true words out of Peter's mouth. Love watching you work Peter and Bec makes me feel human even at my age.
Thank you
Wow, Bec was on fire! Awesome job explaining the setup.
Thanks!
Fantastic! And yes, very fun trying to see if I could pretend to be Mr. Coulson for a moment and not miss any poses. I also loved the practical example of the lighting/shadowing from the panels as you could definitely see the effects.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really nice lighting technique !
Love the lil tips and tricks about posing too !
Thanks
This was a fun looking photo session. Bec can deliver the looks. Panel color and lighting part was enlightening. (Pro-level *tip* sharing).
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great work 😍 Bec is best model for Peter.
There is a sync between you two 👍
Wow, thanks!
What a pace, great !
What I love is the subtle details, although what makes me think I need to improve is in being able to see them and understand what you are looking for. Seams easy but I find it difficult sometimes to see those subtle changes which is my telling that I have to experiment more and try and see if I can find those subtle details in my own work.
Totally agree!
Nice! Double - nice!! Triple - nice!!! Thank you for video!
Thank you too!
been waiting for something fun like this, loving the quality of light, need to grab a model and give it a go as well
Go for it!
Little tips and weight like gold! Thank you 🙌
Thanks
Excelente Peter!
Nice Clean light!.
Thanks
More fun stuff for me to try! Thanks!
Have fun!
cool. i really like how the black v-flats (or any black surface) subtracts light. if i thought i could understand the math and the physics behind it, id think id like to know why that happens...
i loved Bec's 'overposing'. very good job as always
Thanks
Bec's posing wasn't so stupid and overposing. I try to do the same with my models. I tell them all the time that you have to change a pose after each flash. And think a bit less. If I don't like the pose, I just reshoot with some minor adjustments.
Thanks for the video, Peter. It was useful as usual. ANd, yes, I'd like to see the video of making V-flats in your way.
Cheers from Bashkortostan
📸 amazing as always
Thank you so much 😀
"I'm hiding these from Bec" Proceeds to put it on youtube 😂 great video again! :)
Thanks heaps
experimenting can give some of the best shots.
YES
so cute.
‘I’m hiding these from Bec’. Right. I bet Bec knows his password. Pro tip: it starts with ‘cool…’
Suggestion: A how-to video on making v-flats 🤞
Great suggestion!
Many thanks for this new video.
@B: I think the first clothing is the best one. Let’s play this fictitious role: first you show up in full body, as a disciplined student (0:25), and then you reveal your real identity, with a (plastic) gun (0:26), as a tough girl, if you just replace the smartphone; you nail it. Again, just a ficticios role.
@P: This is a vivid example of the “factory“ I have already mentioned in previous videos. It comes to my mind those big mechanical machine.
@P: I would like to add vignette to my BW photographs. I think this is a very pro-advanced lighting configuration.
@P: It is true that clothing (and no-clothing) can deviate the attention.
@P: I like a lot when B over-poses (that is not stupid at all), as femme fatale. It is true that holding specific poses, regardless how good they are, may not work. From the two reference BW photographers, HN and PL, I have seen basic videos with opposite approaches; the former one seems to be more comfortable with static poses, the latter one seems to prefer dynamic poses. I would like to know: 1) what Models prefer, 2) what photographers prefer, 3) is there any relation with exposure (e.g. slow equipment vs fast equipment)?
Excellent thanks. I do predominately video capture/storytelling but have decided to delve more into capturing stills. I see you mostly use the Hasselblad Phocus software to post process with interesting features like over exposure, etc... Would you consider doing a brief comparison overview using Lightroom? Does Lightroom have similar features, etc. I realize there are tons of Lightroom tutorials out and about but your unique perspective I feel would be valuable.
light room is very similar. It just doesn't have an accurate overexposure warning. Are use light room when I'm using my leica cameras.
Great vid
Thanks
...40 years experience ;-)
Thanks
If I would take portraits like these, I would be definitely told to crop the image and keep just the "important part".
With sensor like that I would be still tempted to use the camera in portrait position and get more detail. Maybe for closeup crops.
and that's what you would do, so our work would always look different 😁
@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer I noticed that our work process has two technical similarities. I have Olympus M1x with M43 sensor, but apparently it was made by Sony, as in case of your camera. Second similarity is that we both use photo software made by camera manufacturer. If I am not mistaken, most people would opt for Lightroom instead.
So I acted out of curiosity.
I took one portrait shot from last few weeks - the one where I was finally happy with my lightning work. I set custom B/W profile with virtual orange filter and tried similar curve as you use. Then I cropped it as I described.
Thank you for few important hints and how can I share the result?
Where are you located Peter and can I have my 15 year old daughter put through a photographic shoot? She is an aspiring model/actress.
Instead of all this "coolcoolverycool" it would be nice to get some variations of the light. What happens if you make the v-flat narrow or wide. What happens if you put the light deeper into the v-flat or pull it out.
That's what we do on inspire.peter-coulson.com.au
A bit weird all the macarena, but amazing results 🙂
Is that what the kids are calling it now?
Im wondering if you put one low and one high
Try it 😁
@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer yes, best answer
what's that knockout looking reversed shadow? Looks like a mask from a different frame... see it about 4:11
it was just screen lag
Yep OK, but why not full length?
That's not the shot I wanted 😁
2nd
Do you ever shoot color? B&W is so limiting
not much I prefer the timelessness of B&W