Friends? Party? Imagine having those and being invited to anywhere.

@6ix5ifty91

Жыл бұрын

mann this vid don’t help, my population is 300, we don’t even got ppl for a get together

Dude…. this is honestly the ONLY helpful video I’ve watched about flash photography at events. Wow. Thank you. It’s sad that now with a sea of creators and content, I’ve just had to sift through a plethora of copy and paste content that’s been mostly unhelpful people saying “shoot in TTL and uuhhhh you never want to direct the flash at the subject guys uhhh just bounce the flash off the wall guys yeah uhhh make you sure bounce the flash off the wall guys uhhh it’ll make a lager light source larger light source LARGER LIGHT SOURCE” IT’S DRIVING ME NUTS. ACTUALLY INSANE. The internet is fucking huge and increidble and no matter how much I LOOK for GOOD content I can actually LEARN real TECHNIQUE from, I just keep finding mediocre basic information that really does very little but explain the most fundamentals of using equipment. That being said, brilliant video. Subbing and watching all your other content now.

@JesseDeyoung

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad to help. The bounce quote 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching I’ll be back with another event photography video soon.

@usernamehandle

2 жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung YEAH

@Tobizz3

2 жыл бұрын

But bouncing flash is a great way to create dynamically lit photos? It's a bit more difficult than pointing flash straight at your subject, but not by much.

@chrismancini3781

Жыл бұрын

I will add to this convo and say setting your aperture & ISO is critically important overall to the flash setting. Example, shooting couples in daylight with a mounted speedlite requires you to set your cameras aperture and ISO to mainly expose your background, while the flash fills the foreground. Keen to practice this technique to perfect more true exposures. Setting the ISO to expose your couple may result in flash hot spots and blowout backgrounds. Diffusers are great for both day and night as they can soften and diffuse your flash more naturally. I always use a diffuser on and off camera when shooting portraits. I recommend master shooting great photos without flash before moving to it. Learn your camera and it’s amazing technology. In the end it will make you a better photographer. Stay focused!!

@usernamehandle

Жыл бұрын

@@chrismancini3781 That is good advice, thank you. I am still struggling to get a handle on my speedlight, but I really do need more practice.

Honestly, this was SO helpful! I feel inspired to get started ☺Thank you so much for this video!

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Perfect timing with all the holiday events coming up! 📸☺️

Most helpful video ever! Thank you

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And you’re welcome ☺️

Thank you for taking time to do this

@JesseDeyoung

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hopefully it helps

These are some awesome tips thank you for being so true and helpful!!

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome! Glad to help!

Great content and explanations. Thank you

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️ good luck on your next shoot! 📸

Thank you very mucb for this video. I have done my third beginner event cover and this vid made me realized a lot to improve. Thank you very much. Now I know what to do on my next event. Keepsafe and more power!!! 💯❤️🤙🏻

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad to help!

Thank you man ❤

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope the tips help you on your next shoot☺️

loved this video man, very helpful

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you got something from it! 📸😊

This is helpful! Thank you 😊

@JesseDeyoung

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Good luck capturing some events!

Everything in 5 steps!! ❤️

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

That’s right! :)

These tips are so helpful, thanks for sharing 🙂

@JesseDeyoung

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome glad to help:)

This was really helpful. I am a begginer. You convinced me using manual mode with not too large speedlite power. With TTL my camera had to take 6 seconds to recharged and now I can flash with every shot. AMEN!

@JesseDeyoung

8 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Yes 6 seconds between shots is way too long! I bet your battery is lasting longer too:) thanks for watching!

Awesome video including even the sharing side

@JesseDeyoung

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love this info! Thanks. Subbed and liked.

@JesseDeyoung

6 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching and your support 🙏🏻😊

For anyone that hasn't realized this yet walking in with a big expensive rig immediately commands respect. I'm amazed how people just look at it and assume oh let me pose for you.

GREAT INFO! As an urban photographer in Chi-Town, this video is REALLY helpful! :)

@JesseDeyoung

10 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for your comment:)

Jesse my guy just saved me. I suck with on camera flash lol but this helped alot

@JesseDeyoung

2 жыл бұрын

Ah glad to help!! Just keep practicing it gets easier!

I love your videos…great quality content and information. To the point! Keep going.🙏🏽 also do you have any recommendations for an affordable speed light that is still good quality. What is your go to light? Thanks!!!

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ive heard good things about the Godox speed light as an affordable option. I used the canon 430ex ii for 9 years you can get them used for less than $100 right now. The quality is great on both the light it produces and the build. I would recommend getting the cheap $15 diffuser on that one.

@cechernandez

Жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung thank you! I’m starting off with Godox now and will eventually work my way up to the canon one! Your photos looks great. 🙏🏼

Thanks

@JesseDeyoung

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

subscribed!

Good video, but maybe an intresting point to mentions. How do you diffuse your light? Do you bounce, use a diffuser?

@JesseDeyoung

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the situation. I rarely bounce the flash but do use a diffuser at some events and point the flash directly at the subject. I just got the $15 frosted diffuser off Amazon for the 430ii

This very good information .. that you for spreading the knowledge ... I am going to subscribe to your channel ...

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got something from it! Thanks for the comment and sub ☺️

I take my camera to the club and shoot the djs, so tough but definitely a learning lesson!

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Nice!! That’s a great place to practice and learn :)

Thank you for this video. I am facing the situation, that I've alredy pohographed many sport, school and outdoor events, but I am invited to do the photodocumentation of "stužkova"(a Slovak version of prom) and (as far as I have no further experience in that) I found many answers and helpful ideas in your video. Despite this, I would like to ask, whether it is so different from other events (especially daytime) or I should give it a try. Thank you very much.

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

You’re going to need an on camera flash for that event! Make sure to practice using it a few times before the event if you don’t have a lot of experience using one.

@michal6315

Жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung Thank you very much :)

4:18 I don’t have a kit lens, but I just so happen to have gotten a 50 and 24 as my first two lenses?

Thank you for this video! I’m trying to practice at family gatherings, but I find that sometimes my photo taking annoys them. 😬 (And especially when I use my on camera flash.) I also love candids and rarely ask for poses. I kind of just want to blend in. I’m thinking I might need to try more with a longer focal length so I don’t have to get too close and a wide aperture to skip the flash as much as I can.

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Yes I’ve heard this before and have actually seen the annoyance this Christmas when I let my brother take over shooting. Family events can be tougher then friends events. Two things to keep in mind are how long are you spending with a camera shoved (in the nicest way) in their face and are you interacting /directing something small will go a long way. Thanks for your comment and keep shooting!!

@angela-r

Жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung Ha - I can imagine! Thanks for the tips! 😊

Great video! Very down to earth. Thanks! May i ask what gear you use? As i want to begin shooting small family events and birthdays . Thanks ❤

@JesseDeyoung

4 ай бұрын

Thanks and you’re welcome:) I use a canon R5 with a 24-70 which is overkill if I was just shooting events based on file size and price. Ive been testing out the EOS R out for exactly what you are interested in shooting and have been getting great results! I’m most likely going to make a video on it soon:) thanks for watching and I wish you your photo journey😊📸✨

@olasegev9516

4 ай бұрын

@JesseDeyoung It would be great if you could do a video on that 😀 and how one should not run after the equipment he or she necessarily needs😉 bcz we all want the new and the best but it's not always needed. I'm looking forward to more of your content.💙

@JesseDeyoung

3 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea! Thank you:)

great video!! I have a question, do you lock in the white balance to 5600 or do you use auto white balance, or do you use another setting for white balance? Thanks!

@JesseDeyoung

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I usually lock it in to 5600 because AWB bounces around too much which makes the edit a pain! I will adjust from 5600 if the color feels off in the test shots though

Have you tried TTL over manual? I use to be a manual flash shooter. TTL has been great benefits.

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

I used to use TTL only but found having control over the flash made the batteries last longer and the flash stays cooler throughout the event.

I appreciate the good information. I just wanna say. IF your camera has two card slots, you're a fool to but shoot redundant. Clearly you've never had a card fail or a dog eat your card! I literally had a dog eat my SD card after shooting an irreplaceable event. ALWAYS shoot redundant cards and put the back up card in a safe location. Ideally have enough cards for at least two events. Do not reformat a card until you absolutely have to. I have been doing this for decades and I have had too many hard drives and/or cards fail. Also, if you're charging money always shoot raw

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment and your insight! Sorry about all of your card failures :(

What are some exact flash settings lol🙂

Hi Jesse! Great video, I found it really helpful. Would you recommend using a lens with a zoom rather than a fixed focal length for event photography? I heard fixed focal lengths have some advantages when it comes to quality, so just making sure before I go ahead and purchase a new lens. So far, I've been using a 60mm focal length and found it to be a little too close. In smaller rooms, it's basically impossible to get full body shots...

@JesseDeyoung

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad this was helpful! Great question:) I think primes are the way to go in the 24-35mm range on full frame sensor. You definitely get more for your money on the less expensive options. I agree 60mm can be challenging to use if you don’t have a lot of space to move back.

@nailsies

4 ай бұрын

@@JesseDeyoungStupid question - what are primes? 😅

@JesseDeyoung

4 ай бұрын

A prime lens is just a name for a fixed focal length lens :)

do you have any videos on the settings like Single Point or 50-point settings

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

I don’t but can make one!

Number one is actually what I started doing. I never really thought about the feeling comfortable or how to feel comfortable. I guess that part came naturally to me. That's odd to say and I don't mean it in a weird way. I just mean that the fact that I don't feel like it was a big deal tells me how comfortable I am with it and I don't see that from the inside if that makes any sense. To backtrack I got new gear for work work bought it for me. It's awesome and I'm learning it and that's why I wanted to go to new places to force myself to take new pictures and learn the new equipment.

@JesseDeyoung

5 ай бұрын

Nice! Feeling confident with your gear is definitely part of the equation:) good on you for taking the time to practice

I bought the battery extender. I think it came with the kit for my R5 so 2 batteries. Can last me? 500 plus photos just offering that as a reference. Even with that I'll probably never exceeded but it's smart to have back a batteries so I'm looking to order then soon

@JesseDeyoung

5 ай бұрын

That should last you for 4-5 hrs depending on how much you’re shooting. I usually carry 2 extra batteries with my R5 and rarely use the second one. If it’s an all day shoot I bring a charger and keep one charging onsite

Do you have any flash suggestions? Thanks

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

I used the 430ex ii for years it’s great! The newer flashes now have rechargeable battery packs though so I recently upgraded to the profoto A1 which is also great! I would recommend both of them. The canon is really affordable now you can get them used for $100

Hi bro...thanks for the video but I didn't understand if you only used one flash which is mounted on your camera. Because I've seen many photographers using two. I'm a bigginner aged 20...love from Zim 🇿🇼 Africa

@JesseDeyoung

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zim! I just use one flash mounted on my camera sometimes diffused sometimes not☺️ depends on the event space.

@anesudylan865

2 жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung okay thanks very much. Will definitely try that one

Do you use a flash defuser for indoor events at night ?

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Yes I use a defuser and point my flash directly at my subjects. I linked the defuser that I used for years in the description. I recently upgraded to the profoto flash and use the defuser that came with it.

06:22 Pierson??? i didn't expect her lol😂❤

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Yep that’s her :)

You can litteraly upload photos to mega or mediafire and share link and that can stay active for a time u choose or forever so u dont have to think about that.

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’ll look into them

Do you prefer direct flash or are you bouncing flash and/or using mods?

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Most of the time I’m pointing the flash straight at my subjects using a diffuser. It’s very rare for me to bounce my light off of anything. I’m going to make a video on flash soon since I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it!

@KeeksSecretGarden

8 ай бұрын

I would use bounce flash where ever possible. Nothing more annoying than having a direct flash in someone's face, plus bounce flash gives less dark heavy shadows

If anyone doesn't know rechargeable batteries recharge the flash way faster. It was a slow learning process for me first. I got those fast Rechargeable double a's which made an improvement and then I got a new flash with a dedicated Rechargeable battery. Incredible difference in the transfer of power from the battery to the flash. I didn't know that was an issue with regular Brand new Non rechargeable. batteries. With rechargeable batteries the flash is ready many times sooner.

@JesseDeyoung

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this info! I tried rechargeable batteries years ago and they would get really hot during use so I just used disposables with a low flash power output.

are you pointing bare-flash direct for those shots?

@JesseDeyoung

9 ай бұрын

I usually have a diffuser on the flash and point it at my subject

Wasn't expecting much but not bad decent info

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Your iso is 1600 Eve with the flash and f4?

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Yes sometimes I go higher than 1600 but that’s usually my starting settings. Every event space is different lighting wise so there might be some differences. I try to stay at f4 though for focusing reasons.

@arbull7264

Жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung what is your speed light settings for that?

I also rent another flash because of the overheating problems on flashes...

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever had one overheat? I haven't had one overheat yet but noticed higher temperatures while using rechargeable batteries.

How do i get rid of red eyes when flashing? I use the in Camera flash of my x100v and its pointing Directly onto the subjects. They always get red eyes 😭

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried using the red eye removal setting? It’s in the main menu in flash settings. I do get red eyes in my photos sometimes too but don’t mind it..

@maxm4852

Жыл бұрын

​@@JesseDeyoung omg, thanks a lot. I was thought I was using the setting, but I didnt.

No diffuser?

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

I do use a diffuser. I prefer that over bouncing the flash because there isn’t always things to bounce off of.

@imagecircus1655

Жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung Which diffuser do you use? 👍

When you buy a Canon camera you'll have Digital Photo Professional fro FREE! It can do EVERYTHING to correct your photo's!

Stupid question - what are primes? 😅

@JesseDeyoung

4 ай бұрын

Fixed focal length lenses :)

@MarillMau5

Ай бұрын

Lenses that you can't zoom and usually are sharper and can open up more like f 1.4

I shoot community and family events. I never shoot posed photos, boring, I like to capture people as they really are in real life. I cringed at the end when you mentioned doing stuff via your phone. You are a true millennial. I hate tiny phone screens, hence desktop computers with big screens. I was hoping for some tips on shooting the event, not so much gear or setting (I don’t use flash, as people will ask you to stop shooting them). More along the topic of composition. Thanks for the video.

@goat2503

Жыл бұрын

You find you get enough ambient light to suffice even in dimly lit situations without flash?

@josebrivera1716

Жыл бұрын

@@goat2503 I find that if it's too dim, the photos will come out noisey. Thankfully, I don't shoot those events. For instance at my family gathersing, if they turn down the lights, then I stop shooting. I have purchased a flash, though I don't like using it anymore than using a tripod. LOL.

I never use flash to photograph events.

@JesseDeyoung

Жыл бұрын

Why?

@renestaempfli1071

Жыл бұрын

@@JesseDeyoung Because my cameras are sensitive enough in low light situations.

@guyphoto9437

Жыл бұрын

Then you've never photographed an event with black, or very dark, walls at night with extremely low lighting. Try doing that with no flash. I been in this business a long time and I know no camera will yield an acceptable image in that situation and I've had many events and receptions in conditions like that.