What would you say is a challenging modelling style for a model to pull off?
@forgottenamericana5 сағат бұрын
I guess Sony won’t be flying you around for free to attend product events and free gear. lol. Great video!
@ml.27709 сағат бұрын
Never believe a photographer with hundreds of thousands in gear when they tell you it isn't the gear. It's a little bit the gear.
@poti73210 сағат бұрын
Hey peter, Im always hearing that “its not about the gear “ and that is true to some sort of degree. I would argue tho that gear is 5x more important for videography . First of all , you need good audio which you cant do without a good mic, you need some sort of stabilization like a shoulderrig, gimbal , dolly , crane, the footage wont be stable even if you try your hardest without the gear. IF you want stable footage you NEED to have xyz. There are workarounds for some things, but if you compared a video of a street where the dynamic range of the given camera is 8 stops and its 8bit , the footage in its core fully different than a 18 stop arri , because the shadows would fully cover the streets, the black will be pitch black , lot more contract than wtih the arri, if there is a homeless person forexample in the shadows on the rainy street, the arri will see that, it gives + dramaturgy in the footage, where as the cheaper cameras will have totally different effect on the viewer . Same with using anamorphic lenses, stabilizations, cine lenses w crazy flares. All of these can be a creative decision and if you dont have xyz gear…. You cant make those decisions at all. It influences your story telling. Someone with no prior knowledge wont be able to make use of these gears, so for them gear does not matter, but for experienced professionals gear really pushes those images in a totally different creative direction Ofc your point is true as well that having too much gear makes you think on what to use instead of just creating something.
@TheFilmCouple_14 сағат бұрын
Firstly great light makes a shot better quality by far. Secondly, using these primes or pro lenses makes the shoot and quality a pleasure, allowing you to work better and get a high quality baseline.. then the talent, location and asthetic bring it all together. But lighting imo is first :) Personally, I shoot 90% of my work on the RF 50mm 1.2, which transformed my business because I could achieve the look and quality I wanted, however I already had a decade of knowledge regarding photography, lighting etc. The gear does make the difference, but mainly if you have the other components soundly in your knowledge.
@TravvyMedia18 сағат бұрын
I didnt know you needed a shirt to make boobs look good
@orpaztron22 сағат бұрын
Kudos for having the courage to touch on an explosive topic that many avoid dealing with. I must say that most of the implied nudity or semi- erotic I see from photographers on Instagram are embarrassing and it shows on the model's face. As someone who mainly shoots FTP and meets a lot of women who are not professional models, I like the process and the trust and intimacy that is created by the hours. for me, the facial expression and the feeling from the look in the eyes are more influential (artistic value) than how much skin area is seen. I do shoot implied nudity and even in a sexy ways but it always comes from the models after the first photo session - not from me. good video- thanks!
@orpaztronКүн бұрын
this model is pro- very helpful and knowing.
@tsieglieh2 күн бұрын
Are those real? Beautiful!
@shawtravis73842 күн бұрын
dull presenters
@PeterCoulsonPhotographerКүн бұрын
troll
@jamesarmy32 күн бұрын
My stepdaughter is a fashion model and its surprisingly more complicated and skilled than i thought. The poses, taking direction, keeping the look and really having confidence in yourself. Most models are not just a pretty face either. They are quite intelligent.
@Chris_SheridanКүн бұрын
.. models are intelligent? Seriously! Lol! There's a novelty.
@neilwilliams12772 күн бұрын
Peter. I’ve been following your channel for quite some time now (love it) and have a question regarding shooting in portrait mode verses landscape mode. I noticed that you very rarely shoot in portrait mode so I’m curious as to why you pick landscape over portrait?
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer2 күн бұрын
my eyes see in in Landscape
@ArtBertram2 күн бұрын
Great reel! My favs were from the 135 f2, absolute gem. Thanks!!
@elpepitopagadoble2 күн бұрын
La mas linda del mundo
@vladzaritsky37603 күн бұрын
I'll share my thoughts, as usual, in case someone is interested ;) And it's probably good for your channel. I agree, a lot of lenses in a backpack can be dead weight. That's because if you don't make an effort, you'll constantly come across scenes that require a full set of optics and spend more time replacing them than working on the scene. It's really distracting and interrupts observations and thoughts. That's why when shooting street scenes, my friends and I practiced focusing on one lens. And it really works. This means that with a 200mm lens, I can't see anything at all at my feet and look into the horizon far ahead, while someone else is looking under their nose because they have a 24mm lens. With mechanical optics, I still had a habit of keeping my hand on the focus ring and turning it according to the distance I was looking at. This gives you seconds to gain, and in many street situations, the scene lasts no more than a few seconds. When I started shooting portraits under controlled lighting conditions and with planned poses, I came to the conclusion that for thin girls, an 85mm is enough, but if the model has curves, I need a wide-angle lens and time to find the best angles and lighting. The usual professional task of choosing a model is completely inverted in my case. There is a girl standing next to me, and I need to take beautiful photos so that she can show them to her friends and so that she herself will like these pictures. And she has never posed for the camera, except for selfies on her phone. So now I've practically given up on fixed lenses and get more out of two zooms, the 70-210/4 and 24-70/2.8. Thank you for good topics and shots with beautiful models ;)
@truthsayers87253 күн бұрын
these are great images. of course thats par for the course. do you think, the push for sharpness might be driven by the same mentality, of more power in a hi-fi system? you dont have to USE all that power (and maybe the images can be softened) if needed but you cant really make an image sharper without more 'damage' so to speak? i dont have enough knowledge with Lr or Ps to know for certain but it seems you can always dial something down or back easier or better than trying to dial it up. i dont know. i cant afford to get new gear every time something is released. im still shooting a mkI EF70-200f2.8 on a 5D3 (for my sports work)...
@b9912283 күн бұрын
It seems like the main difference between lenses was in the difference in aperture and depth of field. In this case you wanted to keep in mind the special rock background you were using. The sharpness or softness of the background would be something you wanted to be aware of. You could have pulled that off with any of the lenses.
@1991mikey913 күн бұрын
i dont know if it's just me but the shots v/s live view comparing the shots looks way to blown white? maybe its my screen but still like the style
@UHDStudio3 күн бұрын
This video is the reason why your channel is by far the best photography channel on YT. Thank so much for great teachings 👏
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@sangeetharani31473 күн бұрын
Is she shy in real life to do pose in her underwear without bra or was she comfortable
@WAPhoto3 күн бұрын
Absolutely so true! People want to look good in their portraits, headshots etc. Razor-sharp images aren't flattering in most cases.
@fineartviewfotografie37423 күн бұрын
Absolutely the best understanding of light video. Keeping it simple with stunning results. I have been experimenting with this lighting setup in my studio and has become my most favourite lighting setup. Most models I have photographed, never experienced this lighting setup with other photographers than by me. And all want to come back because of who I am,how I work and the results. You are my greatest inspiration source for this Peter, thank you so much. I still have to sign up for Inspire😉.
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Wow thank you so much
@gerardshorticultureculture75793 күн бұрын
thank you you for this !! I usually have a go to 50mm 100mm
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Happy to help!
@wolf.staedter3 күн бұрын
Hey Peter it was nice meeting you and Bec at Tomorrowland. Thank you for the little chat we had. For my portrait work I only use my Voigtländer 35mm lens. It's all I need. For my style I never have the feeling that I need a wider/tighter lens or a different bokeh. For me it's more about the light.
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
It was awesome catching up with you too, thanks for coming to say hi to us :) checked out your channel and it looks awesome, keep it up
@wolf.staedter3 күн бұрын
@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer thank you so much. I hope you had a great weekend!
@johnmarkhatfield3 күн бұрын
some grade A perkiness.
@SamFigueroa3 күн бұрын
Sell all your lenses an just buy a Tamron 35-150 mm f/2.8
@FreedomCompatriots3 күн бұрын
God I had this issue just two days ago. I have all this awesome glass and when I get there to shoot, the country side was rugged and to get anywhere picturesque it would take some hiking. So I just opted for the zoom and called it good! If I had a bunch of guys helping me lug C-stands and strobes around it'd be cool but I'm just one guy pushing 50. I think camera gear is the obsessive compulsive's dream addiction. There is always something else to get and like a virus, it continues to multiply out of control! It takes a disciplined mind to overcome some of these spontaneous buying urges. I'm not sure if I am there yet unfortunately.
@zappa06093 күн бұрын
AMEN!
@zappa06093 күн бұрын
@Peter, most of the time I react under my FineartView account, but per accident I used this account. I love classic lenses for my portraits, mainly in black and white. My favourites now are my Zeiss Planar 85/1.4, and Distagon 35mm. still on the hunt for other character lenses.
@AK-hk2pd3 күн бұрын
Thank you Peter, Bec and RaRa, my takeaway is “keep it simple” ❤
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Thanks
@gregshawphotography88283 күн бұрын
I think I need to go sell a bunch of lenses now. In the beginning I thought I needed a 135mm, but I find myself shooting the 70-200 way more.
@Mortenthorpe-DK3 күн бұрын
Model shoots are, as almost directly implied by the word “model” - product photography! It is super boring, photographically- because: there’s no personality being delivered in the images! If you want to take better photos- beyond gear - take photos of people who you know well, and they trust you to act naturally in front of the camera. Knowing them, will also mean that the photos have a value to tou specifically- because this is a friend or family member in the image- which you together created! So way beyond gear, and way more important than gear - take photos of people with shared confidence and friendship.
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Yes I get the best photos out of models I have known and worked with for a long time
@AndrewBassonZA3 күн бұрын
2:16 - 2:17 the photo with the hand down by the jeans, i like that one personally, for my own work though I have a couple lenses though so far, the most fun one has been the 50mm f1.2 from TTArtisan, lovely little lens plus the manual focus on it is great to use, used it for the entire last session I did and was rather pleased
@klauseder34173 күн бұрын
I can recommend you the Tamron 35-150 2.0-2.8 . It's my ToGo Lens for the most Shootings
@1redgate83 күн бұрын
Have to 100% agree, hence been selling some gear recently. Collected way too many vintage lenses...for no other reason than their relatively good price, and being vintage, solid build, and getting back into film for a while. And thanks for another great vid BTW.
@RS-Amsterdam3 күн бұрын
What a great video Peter, I totally agree. First of all thanks for showing untouched photos to show the difference between the lenses (I mean comparing lenses with edited photos has no use at all, let stand applying presets !!! ) To substantiate your point, look at all the "behind the scenes" videos of Peter Lindbergh (IMO the best of the best) he almost always use the same camera and lens, under any circumstance ! Wonderful, thanks for sharing !
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@DaytonaShooter3 күн бұрын
Thank you, Peter. 📸🌞
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
You are very welcome
@petervives70333 күн бұрын
Love how she just moves just right for each exposure, more impressive is the working relationship you both have, magnificent results Sir!!
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@timrosenthal463 күн бұрын
I love my 70-200 , it's my preferred lens for an outdoor portrait shoot ( 85, 105, 135 and 200 mm ) and very rarely comes off of the camera. I carry a 50mm 1.4 if I need that look in my bag as well. Great info as usual Peter ..
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Thank you
@camcappe3533 күн бұрын
I only have 3 lenses, w zooms and one prime for macro shots. I may get a 50 or 24mm prime for videos on my gymbal but thats it. If I buy a new lens its always to upgrade to a new version, so I sell the old one. Great as always thank you!
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Sounds great, thank you
@electricj53 күн бұрын
Amen Peter. Truth.
@emanuelbief70883 күн бұрын
I may not be a very expert in photography but anything that obstructs the successful completion of the work, including the equipment, is counterproductive.
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Yes exactly
@TOMODES73 күн бұрын
Peter amazing background. Resourcefullness gets depleted with too much.
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Thank you
@blakegirouxphotography4 күн бұрын
I have a lens that I love to use for portraits, my 85mm f/1.8. I dont care as much for sharpness. As long as its in focus and the image tells a story im happy. Through all of your videos its always about the eyes and i think thats the most important
@PeterCoulsonPhotographer3 күн бұрын
Yes exactly, thanks so much
@eflanagan19214 күн бұрын
Overexposed ? Film or model?
@garyc61834 күн бұрын
I quit shooting models over a year ago. In the end, I found myself using only my 85mm. Even though I have a boat load of lenses, it was always the 85. Zooming in and out was just me moving closer or farther away from the model. I love that lens.
@CarlosDavidFoto4 күн бұрын
Very well said. For me the Nikon 24-120 is my locked and loaded lens 85% of the time. Nothing I hate more than fussing with the camera or lens during the shoot. Completely kills the vibe and doesn't improve the shot.
@Barzyz014 күн бұрын
as usual, a very smart video. thank you for sharing that. for that very reason I have only a few lenses that I like to use. And those are mission specific. If I'm doing this, I use this one. If I'm doing that, I use that one. etc. Cheers!!
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What would you say is a challenging modelling style for a model to pull off?
I guess Sony won’t be flying you around for free to attend product events and free gear. lol. Great video!
Never believe a photographer with hundreds of thousands in gear when they tell you it isn't the gear. It's a little bit the gear.
Hey peter, Im always hearing that “its not about the gear “ and that is true to some sort of degree. I would argue tho that gear is 5x more important for videography . First of all , you need good audio which you cant do without a good mic, you need some sort of stabilization like a shoulderrig, gimbal , dolly , crane, the footage wont be stable even if you try your hardest without the gear. IF you want stable footage you NEED to have xyz. There are workarounds for some things, but if you compared a video of a street where the dynamic range of the given camera is 8 stops and its 8bit , the footage in its core fully different than a 18 stop arri , because the shadows would fully cover the streets, the black will be pitch black , lot more contract than wtih the arri, if there is a homeless person forexample in the shadows on the rainy street, the arri will see that, it gives + dramaturgy in the footage, where as the cheaper cameras will have totally different effect on the viewer . Same with using anamorphic lenses, stabilizations, cine lenses w crazy flares. All of these can be a creative decision and if you dont have xyz gear…. You cant make those decisions at all. It influences your story telling. Someone with no prior knowledge wont be able to make use of these gears, so for them gear does not matter, but for experienced professionals gear really pushes those images in a totally different creative direction Ofc your point is true as well that having too much gear makes you think on what to use instead of just creating something.
Firstly great light makes a shot better quality by far. Secondly, using these primes or pro lenses makes the shoot and quality a pleasure, allowing you to work better and get a high quality baseline.. then the talent, location and asthetic bring it all together. But lighting imo is first :) Personally, I shoot 90% of my work on the RF 50mm 1.2, which transformed my business because I could achieve the look and quality I wanted, however I already had a decade of knowledge regarding photography, lighting etc. The gear does make the difference, but mainly if you have the other components soundly in your knowledge.
I didnt know you needed a shirt to make boobs look good
Kudos for having the courage to touch on an explosive topic that many avoid dealing with. I must say that most of the implied nudity or semi- erotic I see from photographers on Instagram are embarrassing and it shows on the model's face. As someone who mainly shoots FTP and meets a lot of women who are not professional models, I like the process and the trust and intimacy that is created by the hours. for me, the facial expression and the feeling from the look in the eyes are more influential (artistic value) than how much skin area is seen. I do shoot implied nudity and even in a sexy ways but it always comes from the models after the first photo session - not from me. good video- thanks!
this model is pro- very helpful and knowing.
Are those real? Beautiful!
dull presenters
troll
My stepdaughter is a fashion model and its surprisingly more complicated and skilled than i thought. The poses, taking direction, keeping the look and really having confidence in yourself. Most models are not just a pretty face either. They are quite intelligent.
.. models are intelligent? Seriously! Lol! There's a novelty.
Peter. I’ve been following your channel for quite some time now (love it) and have a question regarding shooting in portrait mode verses landscape mode. I noticed that you very rarely shoot in portrait mode so I’m curious as to why you pick landscape over portrait?
my eyes see in in Landscape
Great reel! My favs were from the 135 f2, absolute gem. Thanks!!
La mas linda del mundo
I'll share my thoughts, as usual, in case someone is interested ;) And it's probably good for your channel. I agree, a lot of lenses in a backpack can be dead weight. That's because if you don't make an effort, you'll constantly come across scenes that require a full set of optics and spend more time replacing them than working on the scene. It's really distracting and interrupts observations and thoughts. That's why when shooting street scenes, my friends and I practiced focusing on one lens. And it really works. This means that with a 200mm lens, I can't see anything at all at my feet and look into the horizon far ahead, while someone else is looking under their nose because they have a 24mm lens. With mechanical optics, I still had a habit of keeping my hand on the focus ring and turning it according to the distance I was looking at. This gives you seconds to gain, and in many street situations, the scene lasts no more than a few seconds. When I started shooting portraits under controlled lighting conditions and with planned poses, I came to the conclusion that for thin girls, an 85mm is enough, but if the model has curves, I need a wide-angle lens and time to find the best angles and lighting. The usual professional task of choosing a model is completely inverted in my case. There is a girl standing next to me, and I need to take beautiful photos so that she can show them to her friends and so that she herself will like these pictures. And she has never posed for the camera, except for selfies on her phone. So now I've practically given up on fixed lenses and get more out of two zooms, the 70-210/4 and 24-70/2.8. Thank you for good topics and shots with beautiful models ;)
these are great images. of course thats par for the course. do you think, the push for sharpness might be driven by the same mentality, of more power in a hi-fi system? you dont have to USE all that power (and maybe the images can be softened) if needed but you cant really make an image sharper without more 'damage' so to speak? i dont have enough knowledge with Lr or Ps to know for certain but it seems you can always dial something down or back easier or better than trying to dial it up. i dont know. i cant afford to get new gear every time something is released. im still shooting a mkI EF70-200f2.8 on a 5D3 (for my sports work)...
It seems like the main difference between lenses was in the difference in aperture and depth of field. In this case you wanted to keep in mind the special rock background you were using. The sharpness or softness of the background would be something you wanted to be aware of. You could have pulled that off with any of the lenses.
i dont know if it's just me but the shots v/s live view comparing the shots looks way to blown white? maybe its my screen but still like the style
This video is the reason why your channel is by far the best photography channel on YT. Thank so much for great teachings 👏
Wow, thank you!
Is she shy in real life to do pose in her underwear without bra or was she comfortable
Absolutely so true! People want to look good in their portraits, headshots etc. Razor-sharp images aren't flattering in most cases.
Absolutely the best understanding of light video. Keeping it simple with stunning results. I have been experimenting with this lighting setup in my studio and has become my most favourite lighting setup. Most models I have photographed, never experienced this lighting setup with other photographers than by me. And all want to come back because of who I am,how I work and the results. You are my greatest inspiration source for this Peter, thank you so much. I still have to sign up for Inspire😉.
Wow thank you so much
thank you you for this !! I usually have a go to 50mm 100mm
Happy to help!
Hey Peter it was nice meeting you and Bec at Tomorrowland. Thank you for the little chat we had. For my portrait work I only use my Voigtländer 35mm lens. It's all I need. For my style I never have the feeling that I need a wider/tighter lens or a different bokeh. For me it's more about the light.
It was awesome catching up with you too, thanks for coming to say hi to us :) checked out your channel and it looks awesome, keep it up
@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer thank you so much. I hope you had a great weekend!
some grade A perkiness.
Sell all your lenses an just buy a Tamron 35-150 mm f/2.8
God I had this issue just two days ago. I have all this awesome glass and when I get there to shoot, the country side was rugged and to get anywhere picturesque it would take some hiking. So I just opted for the zoom and called it good! If I had a bunch of guys helping me lug C-stands and strobes around it'd be cool but I'm just one guy pushing 50. I think camera gear is the obsessive compulsive's dream addiction. There is always something else to get and like a virus, it continues to multiply out of control! It takes a disciplined mind to overcome some of these spontaneous buying urges. I'm not sure if I am there yet unfortunately.
AMEN!
@Peter, most of the time I react under my FineartView account, but per accident I used this account. I love classic lenses for my portraits, mainly in black and white. My favourites now are my Zeiss Planar 85/1.4, and Distagon 35mm. still on the hunt for other character lenses.
Thank you Peter, Bec and RaRa, my takeaway is “keep it simple” ❤
Thanks
I think I need to go sell a bunch of lenses now. In the beginning I thought I needed a 135mm, but I find myself shooting the 70-200 way more.
Model shoots are, as almost directly implied by the word “model” - product photography! It is super boring, photographically- because: there’s no personality being delivered in the images! If you want to take better photos- beyond gear - take photos of people who you know well, and they trust you to act naturally in front of the camera. Knowing them, will also mean that the photos have a value to tou specifically- because this is a friend or family member in the image- which you together created! So way beyond gear, and way more important than gear - take photos of people with shared confidence and friendship.
Yes I get the best photos out of models I have known and worked with for a long time
2:16 - 2:17 the photo with the hand down by the jeans, i like that one personally, for my own work though I have a couple lenses though so far, the most fun one has been the 50mm f1.2 from TTArtisan, lovely little lens plus the manual focus on it is great to use, used it for the entire last session I did and was rather pleased
I can recommend you the Tamron 35-150 2.0-2.8 . It's my ToGo Lens for the most Shootings
Have to 100% agree, hence been selling some gear recently. Collected way too many vintage lenses...for no other reason than their relatively good price, and being vintage, solid build, and getting back into film for a while. And thanks for another great vid BTW.
What a great video Peter, I totally agree. First of all thanks for showing untouched photos to show the difference between the lenses (I mean comparing lenses with edited photos has no use at all, let stand applying presets !!! ) To substantiate your point, look at all the "behind the scenes" videos of Peter Lindbergh (IMO the best of the best) he almost always use the same camera and lens, under any circumstance ! Wonderful, thanks for sharing !
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you, Peter. 📸🌞
You are very welcome
Love how she just moves just right for each exposure, more impressive is the working relationship you both have, magnificent results Sir!!
Thank you so much!
I love my 70-200 , it's my preferred lens for an outdoor portrait shoot ( 85, 105, 135 and 200 mm ) and very rarely comes off of the camera. I carry a 50mm 1.4 if I need that look in my bag as well. Great info as usual Peter ..
Thank you
I only have 3 lenses, w zooms and one prime for macro shots. I may get a 50 or 24mm prime for videos on my gymbal but thats it. If I buy a new lens its always to upgrade to a new version, so I sell the old one. Great as always thank you!
Sounds great, thank you
Amen Peter. Truth.
I may not be a very expert in photography but anything that obstructs the successful completion of the work, including the equipment, is counterproductive.
Yes exactly
Peter amazing background. Resourcefullness gets depleted with too much.
Thank you
I have a lens that I love to use for portraits, my 85mm f/1.8. I dont care as much for sharpness. As long as its in focus and the image tells a story im happy. Through all of your videos its always about the eyes and i think thats the most important
Yes exactly, thanks so much
Overexposed ? Film or model?
I quit shooting models over a year ago. In the end, I found myself using only my 85mm. Even though I have a boat load of lenses, it was always the 85. Zooming in and out was just me moving closer or farther away from the model. I love that lens.
Very well said. For me the Nikon 24-120 is my locked and loaded lens 85% of the time. Nothing I hate more than fussing with the camera or lens during the shoot. Completely kills the vibe and doesn't improve the shot.
as usual, a very smart video. thank you for sharing that. for that very reason I have only a few lenses that I like to use. And those are mission specific. If I'm doing this, I use this one. If I'm doing that, I use that one. etc. Cheers!!