Hi Omar. I like when you make this kind of videos, like those about lightning. Not so many views as with gear, so, thank you for keeping on doing them! :)
This is a seriously good video Omar as was another instructional video you made called `Getting Beautiful Lighting from just 3 Speedlights! Temple Shoot.' You're actually a really good teacher man and would love to see more of these. You'd be a great teacher in a photography school is what I'm thinking. You should consider it because your hands on teaching is really very good. Practical classes with you would be very popular, I imagine. I just imagine if I had you as a tutor back in photography school you'd be my dead set fave man. Love the respect you show for other people too.
I seriously smile during every video of yours. Thank you for being you and enjoying what you do....it shows!!! Not to mention you are awesome at what you do!!! Have a great day ; )
Interesting and useful ideas here. Thank you Omar. I suppose it’s best to scout the area a day or two before the shoot so as to advise the subjects what colours they might wear if/when strong colours are in the background.
Oh my gosh, Omar. You had me laughing hard at least 3 times during this video, I had to rewind a bit because I couldn't concentrate on what you said next. ("Omar from the future", cracked me up) Anyway, you offer such valuable information and I learn a ton by watching you. Thanks for making the learning experience super fun.
I am a believer in "better to apologize than ask permission". But thats because i am quite seflish and have characteristics of barbarism...but i don't really care, not everyone is perfect and its ok to be unaware and just be very sorry...people will get over it
Thanks once again for a splendid video - appreciate all of them them so much in my own "education programme" as an amateur :) .. Pls keep on continuing .. I need to learn a lot more.
Great stuff here. Also, I tend to lean on the side of permission ahead of time. I don't want to be "that photographer" that ruins it for everyone else.
Loved all of this. I was torn between commenting on your kid asking politely (good parenting) and how awesome your eye is for seeing textures. Can't wait to use these tips with my mini tomorrow! Thanks as always.
I need help - I was taking pictures of a group of teenagers for homecoming - sometimes using the back button focus and sometimes not - but either way my problem is with this camera is changing where the focus is takes too long - should I just switch to face recognition? I am afraid to set the focus and keep taking pics - I am afraid if I set it wrong I will get a bunch of pics focused on the trees or something. Doesnt help that at this point in my life I need readers to change the menu setting. :(
What lenses would you use for manly indoor events-sports with an fuji xt3? Highly appreciated enjoying your trusted and educated videos. I started fuji cause of you as i brought a xt20 with 27mm and 35mm f2.
This is such an amazingly helpful video. So cram packed of great tips and adding your gorgeous photos in there so helpful!!! And it goes without saying , the comedic faces and voices. 😂. “Just shoot…and RUN!” 🤣
Asking permission - in my country, "public space" never needs permission. Objects related with national security may be forbidden. Even private persons have no title to complain about you taking their photo in public space. "Publication" of your shots is another matter. Here, subjects might be able to prevent a photographer from publishing a photograph because "a reasonable interest of the subject would be damaged". There have been emergency court cases about this. In the case of the hairdresser's facade in public space, we need no permission and I cannot imagine any reasonable interest being involved. These are fundamental rights closely related to freedom of news gathering, freedom of press, etc., and we should be careful to maintain these rights. In recent years, the Western world has become protective of minors, though, and this takes away from our "rights". Some of Henri Cartier-Bresson's street photography might have parents fuming today if it involved their kids. The fundamental law-philosophical question here is which of the two rights is more important. I understand both and it's not easy.
Another great video, Omar. I always pick up a few tips. Love your sense of humor and that you don't take yourself too seriously. Just curious, the boy leaning against the the short concrete columns/wall on the train platform at 9:43...South Orange?
Great! Super interesting and creative sample shots. Gratulation from a german fan 👏🏻😊 Omar: one of world -wide top five RUclips channels regarding photography 👋🏻
Hey Omar! Great content! I always seem to end up in a park-like setting. I've been playing catch-up on your videos since discovering you. Jersey guy as well, so same sense of humor! Keep up the great work!
This is wonderful, Omar. Understanding the thought process of an established photographer really helps budding photographers. Thanks for the video. Cheers.
Omar, I love your videos!!! I would very much like seeing a video in the style of "a day in the life"- a shoot from the choosing the locations, the composition, the raw picture, and then the edit after (if there is any)!
For merch you could print out that pop-up Omar and sell it as a cutout. Just call it "compositional aid". Maybe pair it with one of those composition frames.
Your son is right. I scout locations often but when I shoot band EPK's or whatever "edgy" portraits , I have my small area in downtown Orlando with lots of options within a block. So, when I scout new locations , thats what I am looking for, easy access, safe and minimal walking to keep everyone involved comfy.
Hi Omar. I like when you make this kind of videos, like those about lightning. Not so many views as with gear, so, thank you for keeping on doing them! :)
13+ minutes of really helpful and practical advice. Greatly appreciated, Omar.
Depped? Lol
You are talking a lot about debt. Are you in trouble and need us to help you out in any way?😇
This is a seriously good video Omar as was another instructional video you made called
`Getting Beautiful Lighting from just 3 Speedlights! Temple Shoot.'
You're actually a really good teacher man and would love to see more of these. You'd be a great teacher in a photography school is what I'm thinking. You should consider it because your hands on teaching is really very good. Practical classes with you would be very popular, I imagine. I just imagine if I had you as a tutor back in photography school you'd be my dead set fave man. Love the respect you show for other people too.
How do your clients come dressed and how do you find a scene that matches the color of clothing they wear?
Awesome video. The sample images at the different locations is a nice touch.
I seriously smile during every video of yours. Thank you for being you and enjoying what you do....it shows!!! Not to mention you are awesome at what you do!!! Have a great day ; )
*FUN FACTS*
The Model-Omar POP-UP 7 times in this video 😂
Interesting and useful ideas here. Thank you Omar. I suppose it’s best to scout the area a day or two before the shoot so as to advise the subjects what colours they might wear if/when strong colours are in the background.
‘0:58 texture. Loved that shot… and all your talking and walking it through. So enjoyable, helpful and engaging to watch. 🙏🏽
Long time viewer first time commenter... Great video any advice on posing? I find that is my weakness when it comes to taking portraits.
I guess this is a struggle of every hobbyist photographer :)
Still looks like a lot of "walkabout" between locations. Loved the "shoot and run" advice. Enjoyed the video.
WOW I'm thinking of hiring you! :) Beautiful unique portraits!!!!
Thanks again for the amazing tips Omar.
Great Video Omar Gonzalez. Learning by doing and learning from your stories. Thank you. Wonderful Pictures.
Excellent Video. Thank you!
As a hobbyist, I learned a lot from this video. Thank you Omar!
Oh my gosh, Omar. You had me laughing hard at least 3 times during this video, I had to rewind a bit because I couldn't concentrate on what you said next. ("Omar from the future", cracked me up) Anyway, you offer such valuable information and I learn a ton by watching you. Thanks for making the learning experience super fun.
I am a believer in "better to apologize than ask permission". But thats because i am quite seflish and have characteristics of barbarism...but i don't really care, not everyone is perfect and its ok to be unaware and just be very sorry...people will get over it
Lovely video full of good shots and inspirations. Thanks Omar!
Great video, Omar. Your videos are not just useful but diverting. Keep it up!
9:53 Can you get this saturation in camera or must post-processing be used? Great tips! Thanks.
Love this so much! Gonna go out and find some locations to shoot. Love watching your videos, funny and very helpful 😊
Thanks once again for a splendid video - appreciate all of them them so much in my own "education programme" as an amateur :) .. Pls keep on continuing .. I need to learn a lot more.
I'm big into the Fujifilm system and method. I'm guess a Fuji film fan boy.
Great informative video. Well done and I will be using some of your tips tomorrow!!
Great stuff here. Also, I tend to lean on the side of permission ahead of time. I don't want to be "that photographer" that ruins it for everyone else.
What about holding objects? Does it harm photos?
I love love love your videos!!! Im learning so much already.
OMG… The pop up Omar’s….😝😝😝
beautifully done, great work as always,
Now I have all your secrets!! Boohahaha!! The Portrait World is mine!!!!
Great video Brother. Love Popup Omar lol
Your clarification of asking for permission was spot on. Especially with a client (or clients parent) it’s just more professional.
Genius.
Great vidéo, thanks ! Love your work.
Tech us Fujifilm simulation recipe.
Would be cool if you filmed one of yor shoots. Is that possible? :)
So how wide were the lens you were using to get the feet and full body in focus?
Very helpful tips. Thank you.
I want to come shoot with you sometime.. Great vid 👍🏾
"Wow! Look at that guy!" "Wooooowww! Oh my gosh...." I rewound that three times. I did much laughing.
Just shoot and run! Hahahahaha i like that 😆😆😆🤣
Loved all of this. I was torn between commenting on your kid asking politely (good parenting) and how awesome your eye is for seeing textures. Can't wait to use these tips with my mini tomorrow! Thanks as always.
Was this the video shot on the zv-1?
Shot and run. Best advice ever! 😅
NOO I LIVE IN MONTCLAIR I WANT TO JOIN YOU ON A SHOOT AND LEARN 😭
Great video. Thank you
I need help - I was taking pictures of a group of teenagers for homecoming - sometimes using the back button focus and sometimes not - but either way my problem is with this camera is changing where the focus is takes too long - should I just switch to face recognition? I am afraid to set the focus and keep taking pics - I am afraid if I set it wrong I will get a bunch of pics focused on the trees or something. Doesnt help that at this point in my life I need readers to change the menu setting. :(
What camera?
Great stuff. Ty
got it! shot and run!!! LOL
I bet the kids love you.
Thanks for the tips.
Sneaky photographer…pff. And apologizing for it…ha. Great video, Omar. Just messing with you🤣👍
Great video Mr. Omar
What lenses would you use for manly indoor events-sports with an fuji xt3? Highly appreciated enjoying your trusted and educated videos. I started fuji cause of you as i brought a xt20 with 27mm and 35mm f2.
Honestly for indoor low light sports, I'd grab my Sony. For Fuji I have used the 56mm 1.2 to keep ISO low. But I keep my Fuji's outdoors. 😊
@@ogonzilla what sony cameras would you recommend? Isn't the colours a bit off then the fuji? Thanks
Super helpful info and perspectives from a clear professional! Omar! This was a great video!
Shoot and run 😆😆😆
Omar, this is awesome…REALLY AWESOME! What an inspiration ! Bravo! 👏 👏 👏
What a great video!
Great advice
This is such an amazingly helpful video. So cram packed of great tips and adding your gorgeous photos in there so helpful!!! And it goes without saying , the comedic faces and voices. 😂. “Just shoot…and RUN!” 🤣
Montclair, New Jersey looks so much nicer than Montclair, California. Great video.
Another GREAT video Omar! 👌👍🔝 I would like to see a follow up with your ways to set up lighting in the streetphoto scene
Hey Omar, Can you recommend an online photography course that you know is good? My 18 yo son is asking so I am tapping my favourite Photo site.Yours.
just shoot & run :D
Asking permission - in my country, "public space" never needs permission. Objects related with national security may be forbidden. Even private persons have no title to complain about you taking their photo in public space. "Publication" of your shots is another matter. Here, subjects might be able to prevent a photographer from publishing a photograph because "a reasonable interest of the subject would be damaged". There have been emergency court cases about this.
In the case of the hairdresser's facade in public space, we need no permission and I cannot imagine any reasonable interest being involved. These are fundamental rights closely related to freedom of news gathering, freedom of press, etc., and we should be careful to maintain these rights. In recent years, the Western world has become protective of minors, though, and this takes away from our "rights". Some of Henri Cartier-Bresson's street photography might have parents fuming today if it involved their kids. The fundamental law-philosophical question here is which of the two rights is more important. I understand both and it's not easy.
Great video, 🙏
Great video. Lots of good ideas and advice. Looking forward to more like this. I enjoy watching your training videos. Thanks
Great video! What would you say your percentage is for shooting natural light vs OCF? Do you take all those pieces of equipment with you just in case?
Hey Omar! Will you be getting the new 23mm f1.4 any time soon?? Haven’t seen any vids on it yet
Another great video, Omar. I always pick up a few tips. Love your sense of humor and that you don't take yourself too seriously. Just curious, the boy leaning against the the short concrete columns/wall on the train platform at 9:43...South Orange?
Nice video! I scout location days before my shoot, I sometimes hate that lol it's my ocd lol
This is so great; such helpful, practical advice, and a total pleasure to watch as always. Thank you!
Very helpful. I always struggle with backgrounds and this provided some good suggestions for how to think about it and to make better choices.
Great advice, Omar! Thanks for your videos, that you always make with a sense of humor. 👍🏻
"Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission"
-Omar
And my Dad told me this too.
Great! Super interesting and creative sample shots. Gratulation from a german fan 👏🏻😊 Omar: one of world -wide top five RUclips channels regarding photography 👋🏻
Hey Omar! Great content! I always seem to end up in a park-like setting. I've been playing catch-up on your videos since discovering you. Jersey guy as well, so same sense of humor! Keep up the great work!
Can't stress enough about arrive early. I can't imagine going in blind for any photoshoot.
Great video! The reviews are good but really appreciate these type of tips and example videos. Makes me want to go out and shoot portraits. Thanks! 👍
This is wonderful, Omar. Understanding the thought process of an established photographer really helps budding photographers. Thanks for the video. Cheers.
Omar, I love your videos!!!
I would very much like seeing a video in the style of "a day in the life"- a shoot from the choosing the locations, the composition, the raw picture, and then the edit after (if there is any)!
Some very interesting, and helpful, ideas.
Thank you!
I have been struggling with finding places for environmental portraits, thank you so much, this was extremely informative and very helpful!!
That was great thank you ... I can never get too much portrait shooting advice !
Man Omar, your videos always have this uplifting vibe to them!
For merch you could print out that pop-up Omar and sell it as a cutout. Just call it "compositional aid". Maybe pair it with one of those composition frames.
Great video, plenty of tips and nice shots. I will replay this one a few times later !
The doorway at 9:54 is amazing! Wish I could find a place like that too shoot.
Some really good advice, thanks Omar!
I love your work, thanks for sharing your process.
Brilliant vid!
Lots of good ideas and information here Omar. Thanks.
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Omar, some great advice in simple locations, love it!
Your son is right.
I scout locations often but when I shoot band EPK's or whatever "edgy" portraits , I have my small area in downtown Orlando with lots of options within a block. So, when I scout new locations , thats what I am looking for, easy access, safe and minimal walking to keep everyone involved comfy.
Omar has good gene in look and grey matter. Good and informative video. Keep it up Omar 🙏
Great video, so useful Omar!
Omar from the future looks like a cool guy