It was great to see my work given a stern looking at. Only been shooting for 3 years and my early work shows that in full. The XT-3 and the good lenses i got with it has unlocked my shooting ability. Jared was very fair in saying most of those shots don't work.
In the beginning, every photo expands your experience exponentially, and when things click and start to make sense it does become like two photographers. But with the Cannon, most of what you were shooting looked like a full-frame lens on an ASP-C camera. Although that can work in some instances it is not the ideal all the time. With the Fuji, it looked like you had a better selection of lenses that better matched the camera. But overall great improvement!
***NOTE 1*** We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor to the audio, thus making it way too loud compared to where we normally have it. ***NOTE 2*** SUBMIT Your RAW FILES RIGHT HERE @t ***NOTE 3*** Before I posted this video I called the photographer and spoke to him about the title. I didn't want him to see the title and his photos and think I was tearing him apart. Yes the title is harsh in saying these are the worst photos i've ever critiqued but.....Halfway through they became some of the best.
I can definitely resonate with the photographer here. Personally, I went from hating my work, then one day everything I did was considerably better. But I also have scrubbed all of my old stuff off the internet.
I found no problem with the video and could hear Jared just fine. Great critique and great advice. I take a lot of photos too realize I either edit better or take better photos. I also hope we all continue to improve in photo qualities.
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
Audio levels are one of the most difficult things to set for everyone's taste. Every listening environment is different as is every viewers audio preferences and settings. Unless your sound designing for a specific environment, such as a particular theater or sound setup that does not change, The best you can shoot for is middle of the road.
That shot of the guy sitting against the goal post thingy (don't know what it's called) works for me without the crop. The crop places us closer to him, and a subject doesn't always need to be filling a frame (or be totally isolated from the background, for that matter) for it to be a good shot. So I like the distance created by the extra ground in the foreground of the shot. He's listening to music, isolating himself from others, maybe getting in the zone, and the distance from him exaggerates that isolation. It wouldn't work for me cropped in the way Jared showed. Only thing that takes anything away from that shot is the person walking directly behind the subject. The photographer should have waited a little longer for that guy to pass then took the shot. Otherwise this image is one of my favourites shown in this video.
I partly agree but would have cut off more of the black padding he's leaning on. That doesn't add anything to the image and puts him dead center which is a little boring.
@@exerciserelax8719 I'm okay with him being centered. I think that's something that people often try to avoid, yet look at Wes Anderson movies; he often frames people centrally on screen and manages to create a really unique look with it. So I think center-framing is a little underrated. In the case of this photo it adds more to his isolation for me, to have space around him on all sides of the photo. Kind of puts him on his own little mood island.
love these, learned a lot with Jared relaxing andjust riffing at the camera for a few minutes, covered lots of different topics that can genuinely help me think about my shots in the future.
I think so, that's why having a "fun" camera can make as much or MORE of a difference vs specs. That's why I got the EOS-R over the A7III; it's just much more fun for me to use! The A7III has good specs, but it didn't feel great, and the menus were like using an android phone or windows... very unintuitive.
It’s the same photographer. I love Jeff, he was a sophomore at the NWC photographic communications when I was a freshman. We used to harp on him about his m50 but when he went to uw and got his Fuji things did change. I can’t wait to send you my 50 best when I have 50 to send.
Honestly I would love Jared to be as "harsh" as he can if he ever looked at my photos how would I expect to learn and get better if everyone sugar coats and is afraid to "hurt" my feelings
Maybe it reflects your audience (and your own usual genres), but you critique mostly portraits, events, and sports images. I shoot mainly nature and landscape. Any chance I'd get a Critiquey Critiquerson?
For the love of photography and the passion and expense many put in including myself this is an awesome video! Super helpful, down to earth no bs critique. Learned at lot from listening to what you were saying. I get so hyped to capture the image I sometimes forget to check off these excellent points, isolate, expose properly. I fear losing the image ,but now I see don’t fear losing a bad image😉. Be set to take a good one, glad I subscribed!
May we critique your video? The background music was very distracting and loud and didn't add anything useful to the video. Perhaps picking a different sound and definitely lowering the volume or no music at all would help.
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
This is how I widdle down my shots. Its a great way of sorting through as some you think you like you end up looking at again and cut. It improves you as a photographer. Only keep your best not your medium shots.
I really enjoy watching your reviews and can relate to every comment you make. Loved that bw image with the reflections on the ground. Surely a keeper. Tight crops of sports are always a bit tricky, but in the right moment if they're really tight and concentrate on the emotion rather than the action they can be awesome. Plus I sign everything you say about premium glass. While you can take great pictures with a kit lens, the difference still shows when you go for the higher grade lenses.
having spoken with and worked with AP, UPI and other news outlet photographers and having worked for Gannett (albeit probably before you were born) i was taught for sports Shoot Tight, Crop Tighter. not sure that some of your critique was wholly warranted unless it was in reference to the overall image ratio?
that one concert shot ... around 11:41 with the telecaster... i dont like it personally . i hate shots that cuts the guitar off.... can you comment on that jared? surprised you thought that was a good shot.
I’m not a photographer at all, but the actual photographer happens to be one of my nephews, and believe me, it is the same guy. And he’s learned a lot over the last several years, in and out of formal, classroom, dedicated training for his chosen career. I think the constructive criticism will be well received and be part of his learning process. Anyone who can’t take intelligent, constructive criticism like this needs to either get so good at what he/she does that nobody can criticize (rare), or find a career where fraud and lying is rewarded (politics, most financial advisors...).
Not sure what you mean with it slowed down quicker ? guessing you are in uncompressed ? but even then i just tested the R4. 69 shots in 23 seconds ..so 3 per second. compressed will provide 91 (in my test) at mid speed gave me 103 shots in 19seconds (5.4 per second). My guess is compressed and setting you had the R4 in af confirm so it seemed to 'hold back' a little put it in af release and it will shoot consistent even if its not 100% sure it has focus.
Eke van der Zee ah yes, because all of my subjects are squares. NOT. So when I have a car for example, and the background is too sharp, you’re saying I should crop it? Nope
Really like these critiques, help me route the good shots out of the hundreds I have taken that sit wasting space on my machine and charged cloud storage. Would never send my photos for review there sxxt by comparison to those that are prepared to be reviewed.
Hi Jared - Yes I liked this video. Sports photography is what I am working on now. I will go into settings and be notified when you have added a new video
{Long response with no offense intended to anyone...Happy New Year!} I agree with allot of things that Jared said in the video (focus, chopped off parts, etc..). I love Jared’s channel and everything that he provides the photography community, his services are much needed; and I can’t wait for the next episode. With that said, I think he made a mistake in this critique about personal context. I said I think because I don’t know the photographer he is critiquing. Based on the images and the info, I see a 50 f1.4 from Canon (A.K.A the Chromatic Aberration Master) and a 55-200 EF-M Telephoto. The confusion comes in when Jared says “F/5.6=amateur-ish”, with one image then the next image f/5.6 got him a “winner, winner, winner” in Jared’s book despite the lack of background blur. Chances are, if this person has a fast 50, but a “slow” telephoto 55-200, they are working their way to faster glass. Money is mainly the issue in that regard, and I can relate. At 125 mm I’m not surprised that 5.6 is all you get on the fast end with that lens. Judging by those,TV and M, mode shutter speeds, I know this person has experience, I wasn’t shocked. We need more context on their gear and when it can be used. Despite Canon’s massive lens selection, the EF-M series lenses are in short supply. Dwarfed by the L-series and RF Series right now. This means that person must adapt an EF Lens (Converter) and get a fast telephoto which is expensive (assuming the converted lens operated as intended)!! Since they have the 50 1.4 from Canon on there, it already seems to be adapted; just lacking the 1 to 3 thousand for a fast lens right (To get what Jared’s proposing). This person can’t change the settings to 2.8 or 1.8 if the lens doesn’t allow it. Canon EF-M native Lenses: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF-M_lens_mount I’m surprised Jared didn’t mention this. Then, when they upgraded their lens and camera to Fuji Jared is surprised at the photographer? It’s so hard to critique someone without knowing full context. I’m still wondering things myself. What do I know lol, I’m not perfect and maybe I’m wrong? We’ve all made these mistakes, so critiquing someone else is hard as far as our temperament is concerned. Jared could have mentioned more context like this surrounding his critique I guess lol.
I'm just getting started. I want to do some stills but I want to do video more. I have a Nikon D3300 DSLR. It has 2 lenses. A 55-200mm and an 18-55mm. I have an old Sunpak 444 D flash and a Manfrotto Bogen 3030 tripod. I also have a DJI Mavic Mini drone with all the trimmings. I would like to get a camcorder too. Oh, I also have a backup camera which is the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS. Then I have my Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 which I can use to edit. Any tips for someone just getting started? What should my focus be on? (My focus not the camera). I've watched a few videos and a lot seem to say different things.
I just have to question the photo of the band members. Was she yawning or was she yelling at somebody? I don't think it is fair to critique photos from sports photography, the photographer has no control over what facial expressions are made unless the photographer is willing to machine gun the shutter.
But there is the option of not including it to be reviewed with your supposedly best shots. We all understand there is culling involved and perhaps more with sports than on a studio portrait session.
14:24 sadly some people still don't understand that you can move the AF points closer to the edge on mirrorless cameras and still rely on center point AF. I think that's what did it here but could be wrong.
I think I learn a some bit about subject placement crop, depth of field, and character expression. I mostly shoot flower or foliage photos with my Canon 5D Mark II.
I moved from Nikon to Fujifilm, and my photography totally changed like this. Much better glass, much nicer cameras to handle. This is s great video for showing how a different camera really does make a difference.
Looks like photos from a high school kid as he progresses into College. I would say the same person took these photos just they reveal a massive evolution with time and the introduction of new gear.
I liked the video, I’ve been watching some of your videos and it’s helping me think when I take photos about setting it and what I capture, the angles of things and stuff. It think it helps. Still far from skilled and talented but I don’t do photography for a living but it’s certainly nice to have good family, vacation or event photos.
So, quick question - you mention numerous times that some of the sports photos are "no good", so to speak, because of the expressions on the player's faces. However, I have yet to go to a game where the players smile simply for photographer's sakes! As another photographer, I think catching players with the intensity in their face adds to the photo. As such, it would appear that the expressions on player's faces would be simply a personal opinion rather than a standard by which to judge a photo, don't you think?
I feel like the the photos from the first batch were done years ago, while the better photos are the ones from the present. A lot of improvements were made, including the use of filters - this could also mean that the person got a lot better using LR or PS. Maybe the photographer found his real passion in sport events. Also, gear can make a difference even if it's just a camera that suited better for specific needs. Overall quite a useful video!
Ignore my dumb user name, i was 14. but these are my shots. I went to college in 2017 for photo, and all the basketball shots were from those days. Ive only been shooting for 3 years and before that i had never picked up a camera. Today i work for my campus paper. Getting a better camera and good lenses has unlocked my shooting ability. Good Glass makes a whole world of difference.
Ehhh. It’s not harsh in saying that photography isn’t for everyone. If he is shooting for fun, that’s one thing. If this guy is trying to make a living off of photography... he could be in the wrong realm. Some of the images have *potential* but basically all of them are, in Jareds words, simply a “No”. Even a blind squirrel finds his nut once in a while.
@@froknowsphoto Have you ever done videos on that topic? I think that would be a great video/series - why you don't, what are the benefits of not doing it? what is the approach to shooting cropless (not topless...)
Ok, obviously this has been spinning in my head. Don’t you crop for Instagram? Also, one of the things that I love about the Sony A7R4 is the ability to crop shots, especially landscapes. I need a video! :)
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
Question: when setting everything manual and getting the exposure right, is losing 1 stop of light because zooming in or out with the lens a big issue?
Depends where the stop is... if, like you said the exposure was right and you "shoot raw", then you an easily recover a stop in post. Probably better this way then a stop over when zoomed out. Shasows are generally more recoverable (?) Than blown highlights.
Damnit! I missed out on Fro-Pack 1! I tried to buy them the other day but they were SOOOOOLD OUUUUUUUUUT!!! Good for you! Ah! Bad for me! I just started shooting a few weeks ago after hundreds of hours of The University of RUclips! I’m not a pro, I’m not a anything I the world of photography. I’m just fascinated by it! I watch as many videos of you because your critiques are REAL! Helps me learn what looks good! I won’t even tell you what I’m shooting with...a lens on a sensor with a button. Looking to buy a Nikon D600 with an 85mm prime and an f/4 70-200 tamron. Ahhhh! Get it! I’m nuts, it’s ok. I Know that I have to shoot a lot to learn, but let me know if you think this is stupid: I am trying to find my eye so, I’m not shooting loads of photos and discarding the crap. I know that as a beginner, most of my photos will be crap. My goal in the beginning is to find a few interesting shots per day and only shoot those. If they come out like crap, ok. But if I get an interesting composition and the focus or exposure sucks, I’ll chalk it up as a win. Getting the technical will come, it’s the eye that has to be trained. I could be stupid, but I don’t know. I could be doing something smart. Don’t know, haven’t a clue, but I’m having fun. I’m at a really cool point because I’m JUST starting. If I screw up, who cares! You probably won’t, but would you be interested in seeing where I’m starting, a few pics from my first week “thinking” about photography as opposed to taking pictures. You’ll probably think everything is crap, but it might be cool for you too. Ya never know. And all of you photographers reading this, I know you will probably turn your nose up at this post, but if you had the opportunity (and the balls) to do this when you started, you would have too. Jared, what do you think? Do you want to see some of my first photos? I’m cool with “No”, it isn’t gonna change anything I’m doing.
a joking new concept for a JP merch shirt: " I subscribed to Jared Polin's Channel and all he did was shit all over my photographic dreams, hopes, and aspirations but at least he was nice enough to explain why." I keep watching because I keep learning from your content.
To understand the crop, a lot of people crop square so they know what their instagram cover image will look like on the profile feed. I do the same thing, but I would never send in a funky crop for a review
It was great to see Jared crop to make a good shot better, but then he just had to resort to his smug, superior self by saying he wouldn't do it. If it makes the shot better, and it helps overcome the limitations of the situation, what is the bug in your arse about cropping, Jared? I now shoot 42mp full frame. I shoot wider than I think makes the best shot to accommodate different formats down the line. You don't always know how the shot will be used. I have been going back over really old photos, to re-use them for a website, and when I composed the shot perfectly for the best composition, it means I can't now put it into the format I need without extending the canvas in photoshop, or some other time consuming and 'fake' method. I really can't let this 'I don't crop' thing go. I've really come to respect Jared as a photographer, but this 'no crop' bullshit annoys the hell out of me!!
Not sure why youre mad? It makes sense. He's just trying to get the composition right in-camera so theres no need to crop in post. Most people i see crop their images, so i was actually relieved the first time i heard Jared say he doesnt believe in cropping cause i thought i was the only one lol. In my defense though i have always been a filmmaker first and in filmmaking it really is all about getting every single thing down correctly in-camera because you cant really "crop" in filmmaking unless the film is specifically stylized that way. So maybe Jared just also has a filmmakers brain when he is taking photos too
@@MoncoField Whether you can crop or not depends on the source and the delivery format. If you're shooting 4K but only have to deliver the same ratio in 720p, then you CAN crop. If you have to deliver for a vertical phone format then you HAVE TO crop. If you shoot stills and want to print an 8"x10", then you HAVE TO crop. Any blanket rule like "I don't crop, that's just me" won't ever be completely true, and it's one of the things Jared does that continues to irk me. I don't think it's irrational, but it's not really worth worrying about either, so at least a little irrational!
@@cadmus777 Those are valid points I see what you mean. I should have been more specific when i said filmmaking. I dont film on my phone or vertically or any of that. I meant like actually movie making; shorts & feature films. You dont crop while making movies. Maybe documentaries could get away with that but for the most part narrative films do not do that. So thats what i mean when i say we have a filmmakers brain, trying to get the absolute best shot all in-camera. But youre totally right too. Cropping does happen alot in the video world as well
Cropping happens all the time in film, literally why there's a safe area overlay because there so many different screen aspect ratios out there. If you do any software image stabilization that's mainly rotating the image a bit and cropping in
Great video! Jared, I’m convinced from watching this video twice that these are two different photographers. In the first batch, the photographer seemed more intent on capturing the depth, if that’s the right word, of people’s situations and expressions, be it sports or otherwise. In the second batch, it seemed more about the scene as a whole. I wonder if your excellent points about why photographers should be sitting at basketball games where that girl was standing turned out to be the other photographer. Maybe it’s a stretch, but the styles of the two batches just seemed different enough that imho there were two different photographers involved who only had so many images among them and just decided to combine them, especially given the different camera, but mainly due to the difference in styles. I don’t know. Just saying
Heh, i can see where you would think that. but i assure you they are all my photos. going to college for photo after never holding a camera is bound to have some bad shots to show for it. After getting my xt3 and good lenses, it unlocked my shooting ability and graduating with my photo degree also helped
Jeff Codevilla That’s great Jeff, and you’re a good sport. And as I’m sure you could tell, I was simply playing umpire, i.e. I called it the way I saw it
I just want to say one thing: BACKGROUND TO FOREGROUND AND SUBJECT SEPARATION! Why won't he mention it, it's the most important rule that is being broken in most images that don't work. Photographers don't only sit to make basketball players feel bigger, they also do it because it gives the ability to position brightly lit colorful figures on a dark background and create a strong silhouette.
i dont think they are two different photographers, maybe the same guy got an upgrade started thinking more before taking a shot, watched couple videos on angles and compositions, seen the same change with my brother, he was a decent photographer and now when i look at his photos eventhough im not a photographer i know when something looks like it has been thought out instead of just Aim & Shoot
You know, I have never even gotten a response from anything I have submitted to anyone over the 8 plus years I have submitted stuff. Why spend all the time and effort to find the photos when I have never gotten any response from any channel or person? It is exhausting to put in that much work and never even get a dishonorable mention much less a critique.
WOW.....haven't watched in a couple years.....You haven't even come up on my recommendations. Was looking at a camera in Amazon yesterday and BOOM......FRO TOP LEFT! Scary shlt
Solid review. I rather liked the two cowboys image, though it'd have been slightly better if it would have been a hair wider of a shot. I'd love to have you critique 50 of my photos.
That's good to hear. I totally thought the same thing. I am curious what happened that made this "Light Switch" difference. He went from truly average, to really damn good shots.
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
Jared reviews a bunch of entirely average photos. I'm not sure I'm learning anything and I prefer the old "photographer's best 10 photos". This feels like padding/filler.
No it doesn't. There are some explanation about composition and advices how to take certain type of shots. Well, It's a pleasure to watch these videos to check if I have the same opinion about good / bad shots shots.
@@shotbyburba Your opinion and of course that's just as valid as mine. We can disagree. If you haven't seen them, watch some of Jared's older videos where he took a photographer's 10 best photos and critiqued them. I preferred that format as it was more concise and really drew out the subjective elements of a "good" photo. The problem with recording an entire first cull of 50 or 100 photos is that there are clearly going to be some images that everyone will agree are sub-standard. That doesn't need screen time - it would be the same as including photos that are out of focus or have motion blur. I'll continue to watch all the other output from Mr Fro but this format doesn't work for me. Like I say, that's my opinion - it doesn't have to be yours.
@@95-sub-zero well yeah I mean we can disagree and it\'s all good, just to clear my point, not all photo enthusiasts are at the same level so some of these video could help, and yes, I believe there are more in depth material as well. I haven't checked all the videos. P.S. It's nice to have a discussion:) and thanks for a reply.
It was great to see my work given a stern looking at. Only been shooting for 3 years and my early work shows that in full. The XT-3 and the good lenses i got with it has unlocked my shooting ability. Jared was very fair in saying most of those shots don't work.
That's amazing self assessment. Respect brother!
Respect!!!
In the beginning, every photo expands your experience exponentially, and when things click and start to make sense it does become like two photographers. But with the Cannon, most of what you were shooting looked like a full-frame lens on an ASP-C camera. Although that can work in some instances it is not the ideal all the time. With the Fuji, it looked like you had a better selection of lenses that better matched the camera.
But overall great improvement!
yeah those later photos were so good! Great job!
Taking the crit like a boss
Can we appreciate the fact he critiqued an innocent bystander in a picture for their photography?
. . . and it was the wrong critique. See my note posted a few seconds ago.
Steven Georges cool bud but did I ask
Epic.
***NOTE 1*** We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor to the audio, thus making it way too loud compared to where we normally have it.
***NOTE 2*** SUBMIT Your RAW FILES RIGHT HERE @t
***NOTE 3*** Before I posted this video I called the photographer and spoke to him about the title. I didn't want him to see the title and his photos and think I was tearing him apart. Yes the title is harsh in saying these are the worst photos i've ever critiqued but.....Halfway through they became some of the best.
Jared, there is no link to submit raw files. Can you please post it :)
Thank you And sent. Keep up the good work.
Where to post photos ?
Ever since I started watching your videos, I’ve developed a pet peeve for cutting off limbs in pictures lol.
“He has a gotee and it looks like she has one too” 😂😂😂
Hahaha I was hoping he would comment on that .
lmfao
It wasn't just the line, but the delivery. I definitely LOL'd.
rofl...yesss! :D
I was gonna comment on that..but I see someone else knows humor..lmao
I can definitely resonate with the photographer here. Personally, I went from hating my work, then one day everything I did was considerably better. But I also have scrubbed all of my old stuff off the internet.
I found no problem with the video and could hear Jared just fine. Great critique and great advice. I take a lot of photos too realize I either edit better or take better photos. I also hope we all continue to improve in photo qualities.
Hey Jared. Thanks for this video. Can I suggest eliminating the background music? It’s very distracting and repetitive
Agree. Or make it much quieter at least.
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
Audio levels are one of the most difficult things to set for everyone's taste. Every listening environment is different as is every viewers audio preferences and settings. Unless your sound designing for a specific environment, such as a particular theater or sound setup that does not change, The best you can shoot for is middle of the road.
I didn’t even notice the music was there until I read this comment
Fox and ESPN do that annoying shit all the damn time!
That shot of the guy sitting against the goal post thingy (don't know what it's called) works for me without the crop. The crop places us closer to him, and a subject doesn't always need to be filling a frame (or be totally isolated from the background, for that matter) for it to be a good shot. So I like the distance created by the extra ground in the foreground of the shot. He's listening to music, isolating himself from others, maybe getting in the zone, and the distance from him exaggerates that isolation. It wouldn't work for me cropped in the way Jared showed. Only thing that takes anything away from that shot is the person walking directly behind the subject. The photographer should have waited a little longer for that guy to pass then took the shot. Otherwise this image is one of my favourites shown in this video.
I liked the original composition better as well. I feel there's more of a solitary feeling with him further away. Tells more of a story.
I partly agree but would have cut off more of the black padding he's leaning on. That doesn't add anything to the image and puts him dead center which is a little boring.
@@exerciserelax8719 I'm okay with him being centered. I think that's something that people often try to avoid, yet look at Wes Anderson movies; he often frames people centrally on screen and manages to create a really unique look with it. So I think center-framing is a little underrated. In the case of this photo it adds more to his isolation for me, to have space around him on all sides of the photo. Kind of puts him on his own little mood island.
love these, learned a lot with Jared relaxing andjust riffing at the camera for a few minutes, covered lots of different topics that can genuinely help me think about my shots in the future.
The guy is maybe getting more inspiration from his fuji than his canon. That's why it's so important to shoot with a camera that please you...
Fuji love all the way 🤟
I think so, that's why having a "fun" camera can make as much or MORE of a difference vs specs. That's why I got the EOS-R over the A7III; it's just much more fun for me to use! The A7III has good specs, but it didn't feel great, and the menus were like using an android phone or windows... very unintuitive.
77dris I’m just starting but I really enjoy my G7. The two big dials for ss and aperture make a huge difference Imo
This is amazing, thank you for letting us see the settings of each photo. I am a newbie and learning everyday from guys like you. I appreciate you!
It’s the same photographer. I love Jeff, he was a sophomore at the NWC photographic communications when I was a freshman. We used to harp on him about his m50 but when he went to uw and got his Fuji things did change. I can’t wait to send you my 50 best when I have 50 to send.
Honestly I would love Jared to be as "harsh" as he can if he ever looked at my photos how would I expect to learn and get better if everyone sugar coats and is afraid to "hurt" my feelings
Amen!
The explanations are much appreciated. It gives us amateurs an idea of what you’re looking at. Thanks Jared!
Maybe it reflects your audience (and your own usual genres), but you critique mostly portraits, events, and sports images. I shoot mainly nature and landscape. Any chance I'd get a Critiquey Critiquerson?
Jared may not be the best person to critique landscapes.
@@GreenRC24 you're probably right.
For the love of photography and the passion and expense many put in including myself this is an awesome video! Super helpful, down to earth no bs critique. Learned at lot from listening to what you were saying. I get so hyped to capture the image I sometimes forget to check off these excellent points, isolate, expose properly. I fear losing the image ,but now I see don’t fear losing a bad image😉. Be set to take a good one, glad I subscribed!
May we critique your video? The background music was very distracting and loud and didn't add anything useful to the video. Perhaps picking a different sound and definitely lowering the volume or no music at all would help.
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
this man switched to fuji and went god mode
I mean i would be ok with being a demigod
I've come to really appreciate your style. I think the criticism you gave was helpful....that's a key word.
This is how I widdle down my shots. Its a great way of sorting through as some you think you like you end up looking at again and cut. It improves you as a photographer. Only keep your best not your medium shots.
Whittle* just so you know. Theres not a way to correct someone online that doesnt seem rude. Sorry.
Laythas the Paladin 🤣🤣 I do my sorting while widdling lol its a real skill 👍
Jared, there is no link to submit raw files. Can you please post it :)
here you go SUBMIT Your RAW FILES RIGHT HERE bit.ly/2NtiQQ5
Jared Polin thank you I love you
I really enjoy watching your reviews and can relate to every comment you make. Loved that bw image with the reflections on the ground. Surely a keeper. Tight crops of sports are always a bit tricky, but in the right moment if they're really tight and concentrate on the emotion rather than the action they can be awesome.
Plus I sign everything you say about premium glass. While you can take great pictures with a kit lens, the difference still shows when you go for the higher grade lenses.
I’m excited for fropack 2. Fropack 1 has stepped up my editing game 200% and I appreciate you for that Jared
having spoken with and worked with AP, UPI and other news outlet photographers and having worked for Gannett (albeit probably before you were born) i was taught for sports Shoot Tight, Crop Tighter. not sure that some of your critique was wholly warranted unless it was in reference to the overall image ratio?
that one concert shot ... around 11:41 with the telecaster... i dont like it personally . i hate shots that cuts the guitar off.... can you comment on that jared? surprised you thought that was a good shot.
I’m not a photographer at all, but the actual photographer happens to be one of my nephews, and believe me, it is the same guy. And he’s learned a lot over the last several years, in and out of formal, classroom, dedicated training for his chosen career. I think the constructive criticism will be well received and be part of his learning process. Anyone who can’t take intelligent, constructive criticism like this needs to either get so good at what he/she does that nobody can criticize (rare), or find a career where fraud and lying is rewarded (politics, most financial advisors...).
Not sure what you mean with it slowed down quicker ? guessing you are in uncompressed ? but even then i just tested the R4. 69 shots in 23 seconds ..so 3 per second. compressed will provide 91 (in my test) at mid speed gave me 103 shots in 19seconds (5.4 per second). My guess is compressed and setting you had the R4 in af confirm so it seemed to 'hold back' a little put it in af release and it will shoot consistent even if its not 100% sure it has focus.
If you have a shot that’s so close to being good, would you suggest selectively blurring the background?
Or crop it. 😉
Eke van der Zee ah yes, because all of my subjects are squares. NOT. So when I have a car for example, and the background is too sharp, you’re saying I should crop it? Nope
Great video, it honestly feels like there were two total different photographers. But then again he might’ve upgraded gear and learned a lot more.
Really like these critiques, help me route the good shots out of the hundreds I have taken that sit wasting space on my machine and charged cloud storage. Would never send my photos for review there sxxt by comparison to those that are prepared to be reviewed.
“Just a snapshot of out-of-focusness” 6:24 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Jared - Yes I liked this video. Sports photography is what I am working on now. I will go into settings and be notified when you have added a new video
When will you be doing the video with our submitted raw files?
I'm learning so much when I watch these critiques
Hello,waiting for Tamron 70-200 mm f2.8 vs Sigma 70-200 f2.8 canon comparison....
Thank you always for your videos, great way to learn about gear and photography.
{Long response with no offense intended to anyone...Happy New Year!}
I agree with allot of things that Jared said in the video (focus, chopped off parts, etc..). I love Jared’s channel and everything that he provides the photography community, his services are much needed; and I can’t wait for the next episode.
With that said, I think he made a mistake in this critique about personal context. I said I think because I don’t know the photographer he is critiquing. Based on the images and the info, I see a 50 f1.4 from Canon (A.K.A the Chromatic Aberration Master) and a 55-200 EF-M Telephoto.
The confusion comes in when Jared says “F/5.6=amateur-ish”, with one image then the next image f/5.6 got him a “winner, winner, winner” in Jared’s book despite the lack of background blur. Chances are, if this person has a fast 50, but a “slow” telephoto 55-200, they are working their way to faster glass. Money is mainly the issue in that regard, and I can relate. At 125 mm I’m not surprised that 5.6 is all you get on the fast end with that lens. Judging by those,TV and M, mode shutter speeds, I know this person has experience, I wasn’t shocked. We need more context on their gear and when it can be used.
Despite Canon’s massive lens selection, the EF-M series lenses are in short supply. Dwarfed by the L-series and RF Series right now. This means that person must adapt an EF Lens (Converter) and get a fast telephoto which is expensive (assuming the converted lens operated as intended)!! Since they have the 50 1.4 from Canon on there, it already seems to be adapted; just lacking the 1 to 3 thousand for a fast lens right (To get what Jared’s proposing). This person can’t change the settings to 2.8 or 1.8 if the lens doesn’t allow it.
Canon EF-M native Lenses: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF-M_lens_mount
I’m surprised Jared didn’t mention this. Then, when they upgraded their lens and camera to Fuji Jared is surprised at the photographer? It’s so hard to critique someone without knowing full context. I’m still wondering things myself.
What do I know lol, I’m not perfect and maybe I’m wrong? We’ve all made these mistakes, so critiquing someone else is hard as far as our temperament is concerned. Jared could have mentioned more context like this surrounding his critique I guess lol.
The chick on the horse riding around the barrel is my favorite.
would love to know what you think of a portfolio of street and candid photography. I know its not your thing but would be interesting.
I'm just getting started. I want to do some stills but I want to do video more. I have a Nikon D3300 DSLR. It has 2 lenses. A 55-200mm and an 18-55mm. I have an old Sunpak 444 D flash and a Manfrotto Bogen 3030 tripod. I also have a DJI Mavic Mini drone with all the trimmings. I would like to get a camcorder too. Oh, I also have a backup camera which is the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS. Then I have my Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 which I can use to edit.
Any tips for someone just getting started? What should my focus be on? (My focus not the camera). I've watched a few videos and a lot seem to say different things.
I just have to question the photo of the band members. Was she yawning or was she yelling at somebody?
I don't think it is fair to critique photos from sports photography, the photographer has no control over what facial expressions are made unless the photographer is willing to machine gun the shutter.
But there is the option of not including it to be reviewed with your supposedly best shots. We all understand there is culling involved and perhaps more with sports than on a studio portrait session.
14:24 sadly some people still don't understand that you can move the AF points closer to the edge on mirrorless cameras and still rely on center point AF. I think that's what did it here but could be wrong.
His images totally changed when he moved to Fuji X-T3 ... Almost all the keepers are from that chunk
I think I learn a some bit about subject placement crop, depth of field, and character expression. I mostly shoot flower or foliage photos with my Canon 5D Mark II.
I moved from Nikon to Fujifilm, and my photography totally changed like this. Much better glass, much nicer cameras to handle. This is s great video for showing how a different camera really does make a difference.
Looks like photos from a high school kid as he progresses into College. I would say the same person took these photos just they reveal a massive evolution with time and the introduction of new gear.
I liked the video, I’ve been watching some of your videos and it’s helping me think when I take photos about setting it and what I capture, the angles of things and stuff. It think it helps. Still far from skilled and talented but I don’t do photography for a living but it’s certainly nice to have good family, vacation or event photos.
How do I send pictures for review????
Do I use Instagram or email.......
Not the raw image
So, quick question - you mention numerous times that some of the sports photos are "no good", so to speak, because of the expressions on the player's faces. However, I have yet to go to a game where the players smile simply for photographer's sakes! As another photographer, I think catching players with the intensity in their face adds to the photo. As such, it would appear that the expressions on player's faces would be simply a personal opinion rather than a standard by which to judge a photo, don't you think?
its was good to learn what was bad from the photos so I can improve me photos.
thank you!
I feel like the the photos from the first batch were done years ago, while the better photos are the ones from the present. A lot of improvements were made, including the use of filters - this could also mean that the person got a lot better using LR or PS. Maybe the photographer found his real passion in sport events. Also, gear can make a difference even if it's just a camera that suited better for specific needs. Overall quite a useful video!
Ignore my dumb user name, i was 14. but these are my shots. I went to college in 2017 for photo, and all the basketball shots were from those days. Ive only been shooting for 3 years and before that i had never picked up a camera. Today i work for my campus paper. Getting a better camera and good lenses has unlocked my shooting ability. Good Glass makes a whole world of difference.
Jeff Codevilla Great! I am happy for You! A whole video about Your own work is something unforgettable as well! Keep shooting!
Ehhh. It’s not harsh in saying that photography isn’t for everyone. If he is shooting for fun, that’s one thing. If this guy is trying to make a living off of photography... he could be in the wrong realm. Some of the images have *potential* but basically all of them are, in Jareds words, simply a “No”. Even a blind squirrel finds his nut once in a while.
Still not a follow up video to these submitted raw files. Jared!
4:40 the picture of the girl yawning made me 🥱 HOW
I forgot to post the link to submit your RAW files to. SUBMIT Your RAW FILES RIGHT HERE bit.ly/2NtiQQ5
Jared, do you not crop your images?
Nope
@@froknowsphoto Have you ever done videos on that topic? I think that would be a great video/series - why you don't, what are the benefits of not doing it? what is the approach to shooting cropless (not topless...)
Ok, obviously this has been spinning in my head. Don’t you crop for Instagram? Also, one of the things that I love about the Sony A7R4 is the ability to crop shots, especially landscapes. I need a video! :)
background music?... Nooooo
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
How did he get that M50 image so clear at ISO2500? (4-5th image of basketball players in black shirt).
My m50 is almost unusable above ISO800.
Noise reduce and cut corners. Thats a big reason why moving to the fuji was so nice cause it can be pushed far further
Awesome video.. I learn so much from you as a watch more and more of your videos.
Jared, will you release Fro Pack for Capture One in the future?
Question: when setting everything manual and getting the exposure right, is losing 1 stop of light because zooming in or out with the lens a big issue?
Depends where the stop is... if, like you said the exposure was right and you "shoot raw", then you an easily recover a stop in post. Probably better this way then a stop over when zoomed out. Shasows are generally more recoverable (?) Than blown highlights.
Noob here, when you say you wouldn't crop, does that mean after in editing or a setting on your camera
Damnit! I missed out on Fro-Pack 1! I tried to buy them the other day but they were SOOOOOLD OUUUUUUUUUT!!! Good for you! Ah! Bad for me! I just started shooting a few weeks ago after hundreds of hours of The University of RUclips! I’m not a pro, I’m not a anything I the world of photography. I’m just fascinated by it! I watch as many videos of you because your critiques are REAL! Helps me learn what looks good! I won’t even tell you what I’m shooting with...a lens on a sensor with a button. Looking to buy a Nikon D600 with an 85mm prime and an f/4 70-200 tamron. Ahhhh! Get it! I’m nuts, it’s ok. I Know that I have to shoot a lot to learn, but let me know if you think this is stupid: I am trying to find my eye so, I’m not shooting loads of photos and discarding the crap. I know that as a beginner, most of my photos will be crap. My goal in the beginning is to find a few interesting shots per day and only shoot those. If they come out like crap, ok. But if I get an interesting composition and the focus or exposure sucks, I’ll chalk it up as a win. Getting the technical will come, it’s the eye that has to be trained. I could be stupid, but I don’t know. I could be doing something smart. Don’t know, haven’t a clue, but I’m having fun. I’m at a really cool point because I’m JUST starting. If I screw up, who cares! You probably won’t, but would you be interested in seeing where I’m starting, a few pics from my first week “thinking” about photography as opposed to taking pictures. You’ll probably think everything is crap, but it might be cool for you too. Ya never know. And all of you photographers reading this, I know you will probably turn your nose up at this post, but if you had the opportunity (and the balls) to do this when you started, you would have too. Jared, what do you think? Do you want to see some of my first photos? I’m cool with “No”, it isn’t gonna change anything I’m doing.
a joking new concept for a JP merch shirt: " I subscribed to Jared Polin's Channel and all he did was shit all over my photographic dreams, hopes, and aspirations but at least he was nice enough to explain why." I keep watching because I keep learning from your content.
What would you say is a solid number of pictures for a portfolio?
I really enjoy your video’s everything you say is Raw I love it 💯
To understand the crop, a lot of people crop square so they know what their instagram cover image will look like on the profile feed. I do the same thing, but I would never send in a funky crop for a review
It was great to see Jared crop to make a good shot better, but then he just had to resort to his smug, superior self by saying he wouldn't do it. If it makes the shot better, and it helps overcome the limitations of the situation, what is the bug in your arse about cropping, Jared? I now shoot 42mp full frame. I shoot wider than I think makes the best shot to accommodate different formats down the line. You don't always know how the shot will be used. I have been going back over really old photos, to re-use them for a website, and when I composed the shot perfectly for the best composition, it means I can't now put it into the format I need without extending the canvas in photoshop, or some other time consuming and 'fake' method.
I really can't let this 'I don't crop' thing go. I've really come to respect Jared as a photographer, but this 'no crop' bullshit annoys the hell out of me!!
Not sure why youre mad? It makes sense. He's just trying to get the composition right in-camera so theres no need to crop in post. Most people i see crop their images, so i was actually relieved the first time i heard Jared say he doesnt believe in cropping cause i thought i was the only one lol. In my defense though i have always been a filmmaker first and in filmmaking it really is all about getting every single thing down correctly in-camera because you cant really "crop" in filmmaking unless the film is specifically stylized that way. So maybe Jared just also has a filmmakers brain when he is taking photos too
@@MoncoField Whether you can crop or not depends on the source and the delivery format. If you're shooting 4K but only have to deliver the same ratio in 720p, then you CAN crop. If you have to deliver for a vertical phone format then you HAVE TO crop. If you shoot stills and want to print an 8"x10", then you HAVE TO crop. Any blanket rule like "I don't crop, that's just me" won't ever be completely true, and it's one of the things Jared does that continues to irk me. I don't think it's irrational, but it's not really worth worrying about either, so at least a little irrational!
@@cadmus777 Those are valid points I see what you mean. I should have been more specific when i said filmmaking. I dont film on my phone or vertically or any of that. I meant like actually movie making; shorts & feature films. You dont crop while making movies. Maybe documentaries could get away with that but for the most part narrative films do not do that. So thats what i mean when i say we have a filmmakers brain, trying to get the absolute best shot all in-camera. But youre totally right too. Cropping does happen alot in the video world as well
Cropping happens all the time in film, literally why there's a safe area overlay because there so many different screen aspect ratios out there. If you do any software image stabilization that's mainly rotating the image a bit and cropping in
MY BOY JEFF! COME SO FAR!!
Glad I watched this video today!
Great video! Jared, I’m convinced from watching this video twice that these are two different photographers. In the first batch, the photographer seemed more intent on capturing the depth, if that’s the right word, of people’s situations and expressions, be it sports or otherwise. In the second batch, it seemed more about the scene as a whole. I wonder if your excellent points about why photographers should be sitting at basketball games where that girl was standing turned out to be the other photographer. Maybe it’s a stretch, but the styles of the two batches just seemed different enough that imho there were two different photographers involved who only had so many images among them and just decided to combine them, especially given the different camera, but mainly due to the difference in styles. I don’t know. Just saying
Heh, i can see where you would think that. but i assure you they are all my photos. going to college for photo after never holding a camera is bound to have some bad shots to show for it. After getting my xt3 and good lenses, it unlocked my shooting ability and graduating with my photo degree also helped
Jeff Codevilla That’s great Jeff, and you’re a good sport. And as I’m sure you could tell, I was simply playing umpire, i.e. I called it the way I saw it
1:09 im 15 and was feeling worried about my work. Looked at what other kids were doing and how do you say anything else but no?
Hey jared when will you review the submitted photos?
Let's go, Wyoming photographer!!!
What do you do with a portfolio after you've created it?
New to the channel... what does this guy have against cropping?
Religiously against it.
I just want to say one thing: BACKGROUND TO FOREGROUND AND SUBJECT SEPARATION! Why won't he mention it, it's the most important rule that is being broken in most images that don't work. Photographers don't only sit to make basketball players feel bigger, they also do it because it gives the ability to position brightly lit colorful figures on a dark background and create a strong silhouette.
Yep, Fro is a rock star!! Thanks Fro!!
i dont think they are two different photographers, maybe the same guy got an upgrade started thinking more before taking a shot, watched couple videos on angles and compositions, seen the same change with my brother, he was a decent photographer and now when i look at his photos eventhough im not a photographer i know when something looks like it has been thought out instead of just Aim & Shoot
14:16 I like that one as is, the tighter crop didn't do it for me, the 'as is' version runs lines across the thirds and feels cool. I can diggit!
Dude was way better outside than indoors.
You know, I have never even gotten a response from anything I have submitted to anyone over the 8 plus years I have submitted stuff. Why spend all the time and effort to find the photos when I have never gotten any response from any channel or person? It is exhausting to put in that much work and never even get a dishonorable mention much less a critique.
i mean somehow he jumped from photographing high school basketball to college football..
Knowing the right people and going to college for photo was a big help as far as getting opportunities to shoot
WOW.....haven't watched in a couple years.....You haven't even come up on my recommendations. Was looking at a camera in Amazon yesterday and BOOM......FRO TOP LEFT! Scary shlt
10:24 I totally LOVE this photo, looks awesome!
Hey jared, what about a review on the Nikon Z 85mm 1.8?
Solid review. I rather liked the two cowboys image, though it'd have been slightly better if it would have been a hair wider of a shot. I'd love to have you critique 50 of my photos.
yea me too.
I know the photographer and I assure you those are all his images. Great critique!
Same
That's good to hear. I totally thought the same thing. I am curious what happened that made this "Light Switch" difference. He went from truly average, to really damn good shots.
Dan Archer in reality, he had all the knowledge but he went from a consumer based camera to more of a pro level camera. He’s a friend of mine.
Would you shoot video also from down low???
Am I being harsh? Yes, Should I be harsh? Yes. Love it. He is becoming self aware.
Jared sports god how would you shot table tennis?????
Tight or with the table in view more ??
Please help🙏🙏🙏🙏
Jared, at risk of sounding like Seinfeld, what’s the deal with cropping? Why are you so against it?
Jared, what are situations that cropping is acceptable to you?
He understands the rationale but emotionally gets the shivers when considering doing it himself. Even with a future 500 mp sensor...
Eke van der Zee Oh I know how much he hates cropping, but I just wonder if there are any circumstances he would crop.
you ever notice that the ones he picked later were shot in better light?
The music....? I prefer to listen to you rip apart people’s portfolios and dreams In a silent room.. that being said great video! As usual.
You're right!!! We made a mistake in editing and forgot to add the compressor thus making it way too loud compared to what we like to have it at. We will try and not let that happen again.
Sports photography? moments come and go quick! so time to re-compose isn't going to come with ease :)
Gibson Weasel I think the points he was making were in reference to the pictures being portfolio worthy.
Jared, having out of focus background is not a tip.
It is for some people. LMAO!
@@GreenRC24 what do you mean?
@@doronpaz Some people do not realize that the background should be out of focus.
Jared reviews a bunch of entirely average photos. I'm not sure I'm learning anything and I prefer the old "photographer's best 10 photos". This feels like padding/filler.
No it doesn't. There are some explanation about composition and advices how to take certain type of shots. Well, It's a pleasure to watch these videos to check if I have the same opinion about good / bad shots shots.
@@shotbyburba Your opinion and of course that's just as valid as mine. We can disagree.
If you haven't seen them, watch some of Jared's older videos where he took a photographer's 10 best photos and critiqued them. I preferred that format as it was more concise and really drew out the subjective elements of a "good" photo. The problem with recording an entire first cull of 50 or 100 photos is that there are clearly going to be some images that everyone will agree are sub-standard. That doesn't need screen time - it would be the same as including photos that are out of focus or have motion blur. I'll continue to watch all the other output from Mr Fro but this format doesn't work for me. Like I say, that's my opinion - it doesn't have to be yours.
@@95-sub-zero well yeah I mean we can disagree and it\'s all good, just to clear my point, not all photo enthusiasts are at the same level so some of these video could help, and yes, I believe there are more in depth material as well. I haven't checked all the videos.
P.S. It's nice to have a discussion:) and thanks for a reply.
Please don't laugh at me but I don't understand why something good for Instagram isn't portfolio validated?