Katelyn James
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The SECRET to Taking Wedding Day Photos in Harsh Light
We’re bringing back an old series today, behind the image! In this series we show you behind the scenes footage from real wedding days and then I break down some images from the shoot and explain my thought process behind them. Today we’re looking at a bridal party shoot in harsh light where a…
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What a G ! So simple, so effective. this was so good thank you
I liked this . Thank you.👍
its takes a special kind of energy and personality to do wedding photos
Top tip from a automotive point, turn the wheels inwards, the lines of the car would compliment the photo, also less negative area and a better stance.
May I ask a question, why don't you like to use a good for lens? If it solves that problem without trying to find something that blocks the sun. It's pretty often is there is nothing there. I'm not trying to judge I'm just trying to understand for myself, is there any disadvantages of using a hood?
I understand that you like light and airy edit, but those photos are overexposed.
How did you get everybody's faces in focus with f/2.5?? at 1:21
Just curious, why do you hold the camera, left hand, over the lens vs underneath and tucking the elbow in.. Just a curious question as, for me and many others I know, tucking the elbow in gives more stability.. Enjoyed the video and explanation of your thought process in this situation..
I just threw all my lens hoods in the trash!!! LOL.
Not! Great video and channel. You got a new subscriber. Thanks
It amazes me why people don't use lens hoods! Try it!!
the shadows in front of them were cool
Or you could've used a Lens Hood. Just Sayin'!
Thank you for this! I learn so much from you and your hubby
Katelyn… I love this video. Thank you for sharing. I think we all sometimes get into doing the safe thing. Being creative and taking carefully crafted chances, broadening our bag of tricks so to speak. Thank you
Thank you! So helpful!
Your videos are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Katelyn for sharing your talents!!
I cracked up how Ty flashed the date up on the screen in post-production (Katelyn and Michael's wedding anniversary)
Interesting video, thanks. One thing that I have done when shooting a similar situation is to bring a large collapsible reflector and I have someone hold that over my head to block the sunlight and precludes lens flare. I think you mean Lens Flare rather than Haze (haze is a result of Lens Flare). And, after 55+ yrs of professional shooting I always use a lens hood because I have noticed that it really does reduce flare and reflections that degrade the quality of the lens. I use a hood that fits (reverse) over the lens and is somewhat hidden until needed.
Love it when you let me into your head Katelyn! 😂❤
So they are standing in open shade but their eyes are facing the sun?
Excellent video. Very real. Well done. Thank you.
The one thing i don't understand is why you don't use the lens hood, it would help a lot with flare and haze in this situation, and it also protects the lens.