10 Tips HOW to PHOTOGRAPH HORSES - Camera Settings & SURPRISING BONUS tip from Pro Equine shooter...
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2020
- This video is to help anyone who is unfamiliar with photographing horses to get a head start in this highly challenging & rewarding sector of photography, with 10 great tips that are good solid information.
I describe what to look for, what NOT to do, and I share my camera settings as a guide to a starting point for you.
This is NOT an in-depth discussion on Equine Photography - that would be a very, very long video... this is an introduction to the subject, but I am happy to answer questions on the subject, just leave a comment for me.
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Music - (outro): Wistful Harp (Royalty free) by Andrew Huang.
To Photograph Horses With Flash SAFELY- First Understand The Horse - ruclips.net/video/K6fVhIqGBTU/видео.html
Just wanted to add that some horse owners have specific competitions they participate in, such as dressage, reining, jumping, eventing, working cow horse etc. Each discipline generally has a certain way of going that is important to highlight. For example, in dressage, the head carriage, leg positions, extensions in trot or collection in trot and canter. It is important to become familiar with all of these and know what your client is going to be looking for. Have a look at other photographer's work in that specific discipline and go to a few shows to get a feel for what is expected of the horse and rider.
JL Kay - very valid points, many thanks. I agree.
Bingo! Been looking for straight forward guidance on this for months (and months) - clear, concise, simple, great work. Found you through your EOS 7D vids (they were great also). Hope you keep content coming. Thank you .
Insane good advice. No blah blah, straight forward. Instantly liked, subscribed and hit the bell. Priceless.
Grazie per questi consigli, cervavo proprio un video come questo. Chiaro e conciso! ✌😀
This guy is so payed back love it
Awesome video man, glad to find it after 3 years
I’ve been looking through a number of equine photography videos, specifically barrel racing and this one has been the biggest help. Well done! Thank you.
Terrific tutorial and very practically explained. Also, what a cracking image at 06:03 Thanks so much for this.
Thanks for this brilliant video. I have found getting good shots of horses really challenging. I'm getting there slowly but this is like gold dust. Thanks so much.
Your images are stunning. Thank you for the tips on photographing these amazing creatures.
Invaluable information here! ,,,exactly what we need to begin our adventure in equine photography. Thank you for this.
Glad it was helpful!
I have to say I am just blown away man!
Are you frkn kidding me! I live is Saratoga two blocks away from the Race Course (oldest continuous running course in the States).
And I have never had an interest in horses, let alone photographing them. But now…
The thing is my man, it’s the feeling. You have the feeling! Holy beejeezzzus.
Okay, ok, ok. But here is the twister Jack, your video production is off the hook too. What the heck is going on over there at the lone shootr ranch.
As for my newfound wish, please, please, please point me in the direction of how you make your videos. I am looking for that feeling. As a complete noob I have no camera. No SLR, no DSLR, no video/filmaking camera. And the thing is, it don’t matter. You have have stealthily helped me to realize that first, I need to have the feeling, give me the feeling.
Alright brother, or sensei, I need to go now. Gonna pour a shot from that ol’ number seven. Oh wait I don’t do that no more. I’ll just go ahead and kid myself with a glass of Kombucha and just call that progress for another day…but first let me just go ahead and subscribe.
EJ my brother, thank you so very much for your kind and beautiful comment. I'll try... I say try... to answer your questions. A comment like yours deserves the respect of a fulsome answer:
Video production:
If I remember rightly I was using a cheap Canon SL2 kit at the time of this video - but it really isn't important, a half decent phone will do a fine job.
The whole vibe is created by lighting. I use a cheap Godox SL60 video light with a 2ft softbox diffusion, and a cheap 5-in-1 reflector.
Back when I made this video I was new to video making and didn't realise the importance of the backdrop in creating a vibe and not being distracting from the subject. These days I mostly film outdoors if the weather is good.
Feeling/vibe...:
I may be misunderstanding your meaning here, forgive me if I have. I'm guessing you might mean my demeanour?
If so, then all I can say is - when making a video I talk to one person, I'm not talking to you tube if you know what I mean, and I never EVER try to be anything other than who I am. It's not important whether folk like what they see in me or hate it - there will always be both - it just doesn't matter. I just talk to YOU.
I owe much of my attitude to the study of ancient stoic philosophy! I've always tried to live and behave with equanimity- it tends to also make for a peaceful character...
Unfortunately there is very little equine photography on this channel these days. The pandemic killed my photography business, forced me to sell all my equipment in order to pay the bills and eat.
My other half left and I got pretty low and at one point I was thinking about things which no person should think about, and I knew I had to find my strength again. My hair turned white in 18 months!
Stoic philosophy, the mindset, once again saved my life.
(If you at all interested in such things, I made a short playlist of my personal journey through the psychological and economic challenges of the pandemic which has apparently been useful to some folks:
ruclips.net/p/PL-MrFcx7aIlerpOtuImfnJJmFgIXUXB8w
I'm here if you have any other questions about photography or anything else my friend.
Drew.
Wow! Wonderful instruction on how to shoot horses! You explained well, quick and to the point and giving the examples of what you meant (either the wrong way or the right way of shooting the horse and rider) was excellent! I love informative videos with no guff! Thank you!
Danni Irene - Thank you! More horsey videos in the making at the moment... Is there anything in particular that you'd like to see?
Thank you . Appreciated . waiting for my next outing and applying your tips 👍
Super vlog and really enjoyed it. Thank you. Also thank you for taking the time to reply to each comment on here it means a lot and not something you see very often on vlogs.
Thank you Joe. I can't reply to every comment unfortunately these days due to time limitations - but I try to.
Drew
Fantastic, I think I’ve discovered what I’ve been doing wrong snapping my dogs running at speed, thanks for being inspiring.
Great video. Great tips 👌
Just wanted to say thank you, very nice video, straight talking. Explained easily, exactly what I was looking for. Great tips.
I love back button focus, use it all the time. I wouldn't have thought about Auto ISO, capping at 800. Great information.
Again, thank you,
Debbie
Deborah Mountain - Thank you for your kind comment!
Best video about photographing horses I have found. Thank you for such valuable tips, Mr. Ford. Greetings from Brazil.
Wow, thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you, this was awesome, Ill be able to make a lot of owners happy now 😁🧡
So many good tips ! Thanks Drew for the video, and respect for making it for that guy (Brian ) asking you tips on your 7D video, which you already had given great written ones, replying to him then. Very nice of you, and great for all others...
My pleasure!
Superb video. Very informative. I’m now feeling more comfortable going out in the field. Thank you.
Thank you kindly - and wishing you every success😎
Drew
I watched this video and it was so helpful! Thank you for covering what to look for what makes horses look good and not so good. Grew up around horses but never really tried to photograph them and your video helped so much understanding what to look for. Going to try and photograph horses for the first time today…
I hope it went well Jena 👍 It can be frustrating but it's great when it all comes together.
Thank you.
WOW another flipping great vid, love your photos dude. This is why I love your channel because smashing stills and a real honest way to explain the concept of taking the pic.
Thank you kindly Paul! I'm surprised that anyone can sit through my chaotic ad lib rambling... I should script it really but time is the issue for me at the moment.
@@loneshootr Your chaotic ad lib rambling was what endeared me to your video! Probably because I do the same! HaHa!! As Dad used to say, “Time is money.” ;)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge absolutelybrilliant❤❤
Great information thanks.
Very helpful. Thank you
Beautiful images, thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you Carmen.
Drew
Wow these are amazing tips! Thank you
You're so welcome!
What a brilliant channel, so glad I've found you
Welcome aboard!
Great video. I’ve never photographed horses and don’t know that I will. You made many points I would never have thought about. Also some of the points you make here do transfer to sports/action of any kind. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Garrett, and thank you for your kind comment - I appreciate it.
This is so uplifting to my style. Brilliant guy so down to earth. love this video. thank u
Thank you Stephen.
Beautiful work and wonderful video 🌺 Just found your channel today searching "equestrian photography" I love horses and so appreciate the straightforward explanation, especially the do's & don't. Going to thumbs up 👍🏽 & subscribe Thx
I realised that this video is 3 years old, but incredibly useful and covering everything. Really good. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
As a horse owner you have me as a new subscriber 🤩
Thank you! Brilliant video, broke it down and made it easy to understand. 👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
Great video and really liked the bonus tip. Just got a Z9 with 20fps and going to badminton XC so appreciate "feeling" the cadence and rythm versus edit of 3000 images ! 🙂
Great tips for settings as a relative beginner looking at equine photography.. Love your channel. Keep up the good work and best wishes. Vince
Thank you Vince, I'm always around to help if I can - remember that.
Brilliant video, thankyou so much!
Kate Anderson
- Thank you for your kind comment!
Great information!
Thank you 😎
Ive never photographed horses before, so very much appreciate this pro advice.
Thank you Stephen. I wish you good fortune and great images.
Drew
Gorgeous images and thank you for the teachings
Thank you Ana.
I'm wanting to get back into equine photography after years away from it. Thank you for the wonderful tips! I remember all the time I'd put into learning the timing of my camera with getting the right point in the horse's gait or jump. There was many a day of turning the old mare loose in the outdoor arena and letting her go wild while I clicked away.
Yomu Youkai - yes indeed, it takes practice - it's great to have a horse to practice on for sure.
thank you
10 points for the Indian shirt!! Thx for the tips…
Best in the west can't compare with the rest
Thank you
Alam Dwiprahara - 😎
Love horses. Love photography. Loved this video. You are funny and informative for this not young beginner. :)
Kimberly Miracle - thank you for your kindness!
Quite possibly the best video ever! 😬
Ulrica Diamond - Quite possibly the nicest comment ever - thank you
Thanks a mill for this, very helpful!
You're very welcome!
wow! cant wait to get out and try it! thx man
Good luck!
Hi Lone Shooter! Great Tips! I had no idea there was so much behind Equine photography! I guess its true. You don't know what you don't know! Thanks for sharing!
and thank you Ted for watching and taking the time to comment!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Really enjoyed this video love your manner, funny and informative 👍
You're very kind! Thank you.
I love your emphasis on getting the "feel" for the timing to hit the shutter, not just spray and pray to have 500 images.
I remember shooting concerts when TriX and 36 frames were all you had. Back then the ONLY thing saving you was to develop a feeling "to see into the future", planning 1-5 seconds ahead of time. You better have your settings + focus right as well, because there was no "Auto this or that" available back in those days. To make matters worse, you were kicked out of the arena after the 3 initial songs... so the pressure was on.....
Actual Counterfactual - thank you - and your comment really resonates with me, the 36 exposures especially.
I regularly get comments from people who question even the possibility that I can shoot equine action with old 7D's and 5D's. Man I used to do just fine with a Nikon F801...
@@loneshootr
We seem to be on the same wavelength... whatever people say or think is irrelevant, if you deliver good quality photos on a 7d that the customer is happy with... Then you have proved by your actions that it CAN be done with "inferior" gear... Whatever argument they might imagine the have up their sleeves they still ended up with pie in their face 😂
Thank you ,invaluable info. learnt a lot .
Tony Quinlivan - and thank you for your kind comment.
You sir have earned yourself a subscriber and fan.
J 3 - Thank you kindly, I appreciate that.
Extremely valuable information. Gratitude. Is it possible to see more of your equine photography?
I like the cut of your jib!
Thanks so much for this video it was really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
re: burst mode
Similar to some sports such as tennis. You listen for the cadence of the shots to learn when the ball will appear in the frame, and trip the shutter accordingly. Waiting to see the ball = failure. I would imagine bird photography still benefits from bursts however.
Thank you for your time
John Nevin - and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Finally, just what I've been waiting for. Thanks a million, Drew. However ,don't quite understand why you recommend single focus point when there's 51 at my disposal: what's the advantage, and what's the point of chosing just one at the risk of missing nailing a goodun?
You obviousy know shomething that I don't.
Cheers, mate and I look forward to your next offering.
Hello Brian - single focus point... I use it for the very reason you mentioned - I don't want to risk missing the good'un, and with single point I never miss - and I mean never.
For me personally, no other setup can be better.
I used every permutation when I started equine work, and learned quickly that this is the most reliable way to never drop a shot - D800, 1Dx, 5Ds, D7100, and 7D all the same.
Maybe it's because I still shoot film cameras so I'm happy working that way - it's possible.
It's just my personal experience though - everyone has their favourite way.
Thank you so much! This video is so helpful. I hope your recovery is going well.
Thank you Roy.
@@loneshootr you are welcome. Your advice has been invaluable. I've been photographing clinics and learning the timing is quite the challenge. You've been a great resource on equine photography and your sense of humor on the subject helps a bunch.
I passed a big riding stable on a recent road trip and stopped in for a look. They kindly gave me access to a barn full of stunning white horses. I've always fancied a lovely print of a white horse. It is NOT as easy as you make it look. Wish I'd seen this video before I went there!
Tara, honestly, I have always found white/grey horses to be the hardest to photograph well - but I keep on trying!
Hahaha this video is so funny! Thank you for the advice
So supprised about burst mode
Headed to the beach!
MU Investments - excellent plan 😎
I sat and watched all your videos again last night. I was wondering if you might do something a bit different in one of your future videos? I love the way you make your images so dark and moody and it would be awesome if you could do a tutorial on how you achieve that look. That's if you don't mind sharing your post processing secrets. I especially like the way you isolate horse portraits on the black background and want to try that with my dog portraits. Thanks 😊
Thanks Carl - yes indeed I can put something together along those lines.
My god your images at the end are stunning, what dedication. How do you make the background black with the horses so alive and bright. Cracking channel thank you.
deane9050 - thank you for your very kind comment! I get black background by using speedlights (or more powerful strobe & HSS in sunlight). I have a video planned on the technique 😎
@@loneshootr look forward to it thank you
Love your videos and absolutely in love with the work you create! 😍 do you have a website or another social media where I can view more of your work?
katie bell - Thank you for your kindness Katie. I have a few images on Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/156420261@N07/
- but I don't share much online these days. My website has been neglected since the pandemic finished my business unfortunately, but we'll see what the future brings...
Thanks again.
OK, Here goes. I have watched this video 4 times now and its still too much for my brain. I know you have taken it slow , There is a lot to think about. You say " the beat of the horse " is that something that you learn over time ? I feel like ive just won a million pounds finding you. This video is simply the smoothest and gentliest 13 mins thats is out their for equine ..Thankyou for taking the time to video, edit, edit again, upload and share. Now to watch it again.
Tosh twentythree - The rhythm of the hoofbeats is just something you mentally lock into really - it doesn't take more than a few seconds to 'learn' - there's no trick or secret to it at all.
It doesn't even take time to perfect - all you need to do is turn off drive mode and concentrate.
If there is anything to learn, it is to identify your own personal reaction time - and predict accordingly.
Get into this psychological mode and you'll thank me when it comes time to edit 🙂
It works for animals because their action is predictable and regular - but not for human sports. That's when I would use drive mode, but I can't honestly say as I have no experience in that type of work.
Thank you so much for your kind comments on this and other videos - I genuinely appreciate your time.
If I might add a little help here for Tosh..
A walk, is a 4-beat gait (each foot has its own step to take)
A trot, is a 2-beat gait, where diagonal legs move as a unit (some horses trot slow, “one...two, one...two”, some smaller pony size critters have a faster “one-two”
, one-two” rhythm (more staccato!)
A canter, is a 3-beat gait (watch the movement while thinking of a waltz, “one-two-three,.. one-two-three”!)
And a gallop, is a 4-beat gait (where one moment in time you have all four hooves off the ground!)
In the 3-beat canter gait, you have 4 legs, but only THREE beats. That is because, only one hind leg will carry all the weight of the horse. For example, in LEFT LEAD canter, the RIGHT hind is on the ground, then the LEFT HIND & RIGHT FRONT move forward as a unit, then, the LEFT FRONT is the up and out LEADING leg, which is how you determine what lead they are in!
In RIGHT LEAD CANTER, the LEFT HIND bears the weight, and the RIGHT HIND AND LEFT FRONT move together as one moment of the stride, and finally the RIGHT FRONT is the leading leg that moves UP & out and shows the jump.
Hope that helps!
I train horses at upper levels of dressage, so if you have questions feel free to ask!
I volunteer at a horse rescue and long story short last year a lame mare was rescued. She was very abused previously and I am the only one she allowes to touch her freely. She surgery on the knee that is causing her lameness. Sadly the vet said she will never be ok and within 6 months her knee will be even worse. She also is no longer letting me touch her because of the pain in her knee from the surgery. We are looking at euthanasia due to how nasty and down right dangerous she has become. I understand and accept the logistics of euthanasia in her case. It doant make it easier hiwever. So I want to do a beautiful picture of her. It will go on my bedroom wall so I can always have her by me. Thank you for this video ❤
Little Misfit Zoo - I feel for you. It is so hard in the rescue business... seeing how a beautiful animal can be ruined by human hand - and it doesn't get any easier either. The fact that she allowed you in, allowed herself to put her trust in you - that says so much about you, and it also means she had good times again. You can be proud of that connection long after she's gone.
Such a shame there is no treatment. It sounds like she would've come right for you if it wasn't for the knee.
Bute is good but obviously it's a short term treatment, what with the gastrointestinal problems it causes. Maybe it'd be good for her final days though, so she can feel some joy before she leaves you.
Bless you for the work you do, and I hope you get a beautiful picture of her.
They all deserve to be remembered ❤️
@@loneshootr thank you. We just got snow here and she is a blue roan. I think a picture of her in frong of some snow covered trees will look wonderful
so many garbage videos out there but this one was actually helpful. now im horsed up to speed. Danke
Glad it helped
Wonderful video and outstanding photos! 😍 Do you have a website sir?
skazzi tl - sorry for late reply - I missed your comment.
Thank you for your kind comment.
Website - I closed my website in 2020 when the covid lockdowns finished my business unfortunately.
Good news is I'll be starting a new business in March 2022, and a new website, and I will be making videos going through all the steps to starting a photography business on this channel.
Incredible useful video, thanks! I use a 135mm f/1.8 for dogs (Sony's version has a quite fast autofocus). Is a prime also useful for horses or should I rather go for the 70-200?
a fast 70-200 is a really great all round worker, although a good fast 135 is perfect if space allows. I used an EF 100mm f2 a lot with horse portraits to good effect.
Hey great video - do you have a website or any way to contact you directly?
Very instructive! I'm invited to photograph some horses and what I would like to know more is: do you use flashes (can you?) cause the subject really stands out from the background. I suppose that the clarity slider has something to do with it as well? Some are very painterly like. (filters?)
Intruder Grid - yes, for some images I used a strobe (Godox AD600BM) to balance the exposures. For the 'painterly' interpretations - I simply aim to bring tones down into more muted or pastel colors. No filters though, I never found one I liked - plus I have a very strong idea of how I want a shoot to look before I shoot it, taking into account the quality of light on the day.
@@loneshootr Thank you for the info! The upcoming shoot involves a young woman with her horse! First time around for that! The few weddings I did may be helpful ! The posing is bit a problem though! (As in weddings).
Hey, thanks for the video!
Is it okay to use a speedlight with soft box near horses? I have an idea to photograph a horse rider next to a horse.
Ibrahim Alarimi - I'm actually in the process of making a video which includes this subject - should be out within a week.
It's wise to follow a certain process when using speedlights - part of which is to set up lights and stands before bringing the horse to the set.
If a horse arrives on set before you set up, then the horse has to re-evaluate all the new possible threats...
The problem with speedlights is low power, requiring them to be very close. I have used them with no problem (so far).
The best light are strobes - I use Godox AD600BM's which are powerful enough to keep away from the horse's personal space.
There's a lot more to it (for the sake of safety), and much depends on the handler. I'll go into detail in the upcoming video.
@@loneshootr thanks a lot for this information im looking upto to see this video 😍
Hey man, I'm in the horse business and am mostly video, but sometimes photo. My girlfriend is a top dressage trainer so I'm the "boyfriend" hahah of horse women. You are the only one online that knows what the hell they are talking about when it comes to horses and proper rules that all the pro riders want to see. "pushing off from the outside hind" is all I get from the clients and girlfriend. so today, she was telling me that the top pros use mirrors when shooting, for reflectors. I have been in the horse biz for a long time, and I have never seen it, but I'm always shooting at shows and super busy farms, where no one has time for that kind of thing,. What are your thoughts that? my experience is that even soft reflectors will spook a lot of horses, and if the rider/owner is not liking it, then the horse picks up on the human's stress, and gets stressed. She owned a large equestrian rider wear company, and insists the the "top" photog's use mirrors. I've never seen it, but I have not done super high end gallery and catalog shoots either. Thoughts?
Never considered mirrors - got enough to carry with strobes and modifiers...
If the photographer knows more about horses than just which is the front end and which is the back end - high power strobes and 6ft modifiers/c-stands/reflectors etc are safe and absolutely fine.
I made a video on how to use strobes with horses (if you haven't seen it) -
ruclips.net/video/K6fVhIqGBTU/видео.html
Hope it clears up any doubts for you.
@@loneshootr right on bro, I'll send you a link or 2 of some of the shoots I deal with. thanks for the link.
What if you ios is way down but photos always come out to white and bright
If your shutter speed and aperture are correct - then check to make sure you haven't accidentally set exposure compensation +3
It can happen.
What câmera do you advice for A Beginner. My daughter started show jumping and I am done with my iPhone! Lol
Maria - thanks for your question. For me to advise, I'd need to know what sort of money you are prepared to spend on a camera and lenses really.
Let me know and I can answer your question properly.
@@loneshootr $400 but I heard just today that for me that is surely not a professional at all that the cameRA GOPRO is much better. new technology etc.
Hi there! I've watched your video three times now and I've already noticed some improvements in my photos so Thank You so much! I need some advice on lenses...I'm going to a Women Photographers Retreat on a ranch in Wyoming to shoot horses, cowboys, and cowgirls and whatever else I fancy. All of the other 20 women are professional equine photographers..... I am not. Do you think you could advise on the equipment I should take especially the lenses? I have many lenses but I can always rent if I don't have what I need. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Sorry about your dog. I'm a dog Mom and I felt your pain. Oh, I have Nikon D850 and Nikon D500 and Nikon D7200. Thanks!
Hi Linda, thank you for your lovely comment. Yeah.. lenses... not easy for me to advise someone definitively on lens choices due to fact we all have different approaches and different styles - but, for myself - I found that a good 70-200mm f2.8 zoom on one camera body and a fast 50mm on the second camera body got me all I needed.
Have a great time there in Wyoming!
Thank you so very much! I have both of those lenses so all set.😊
You sound like you are from my part of the world.. Not Essex , a bit posher than that maybe Kent ...lol
haha South London :)
The owner DEFINITLY wants to see extension 💅
Kc Hansen - Yep! Rule number 1.