Finding Beautiful Nautral Light For Portraits

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2 жыл бұрын

We have jumped outside to answer what we are most often asked - to show more of Peter working on location. Natural light is Peter’s favourite, and a lot of the time he finds stunning light in the ugliest locations - like car parks, as he is able to get a direction of light from all the different railings and concrete blocks. In this tutorial, Peter demonstrates how he finds and sees natural light around a local carpark, proving that you really do not need a huge studio to creat gorgeous beauty portraits.
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Model: Julia
Instagram: @juliavogl_
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Lighting: Natural Light
Camera model: Sony a1
Lens: Zeiss Otus 100mm, Zeiss Distagon 50mm, Sony 70-200mm
Lens Adaptor: Voigtlander VM-E Close Focus Adaptor
Shutter-speed: varied
Aperture: f/1.4, f/1.5 & f/2.8
Iso: varied
Filmed on:
Sony A7c with Zeiss Batis 18mm on a DJI Ronin-CS Gimbal
Sony RX100 V
The RAW software Peter is using: Phocus www.hasselblad.com/phocus/
Can process RAWs through this program with any camera on a Mac, but you will not be able to tether or use certain sliders. Alternatively, he recommends CaptureOne (not Lightroom)
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@MiaogisTeas 2 жыл бұрын

4:03 Rembrandt lighting in front of a Coles. Now I've seen everything 😂

@ikigomez1407 2 жыл бұрын

Julia is absolutely gorgeous! 7:20 LOVED her natural beauty in this pic!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@OhMyEnglish-dk3dt 7 ай бұрын

Who'd have thought, a photoshoot in a Coles trolley bay?! Fantastic. Great video and tutorial. Thank you, Peter.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@izgil7541 11 ай бұрын

Unbelievable way to use "ugly locations" to create fabulous photos. Very inspiring too.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@christopherrodriguez7223 2 жыл бұрын

Man give Peter a disposable camera and watch the magic happen. What a glorious class this was. Thank you Peter & Bec team.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher :)

@arneheeringa96 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer you can do your own crappy camera challenge. Those vids were pretty cool with Sean Tucker, Zack Arias etc.

@bobwarren263 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best lighting talks I have ever seen. Absolutely spot on!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Bob

@SteveMillerhuntingforfood 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, that was so instructive. Thank you Peter and staff.

@everydaypatriot1083 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful model in a little black dress... classic!

@LukaszFrankowski Жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow! One of the most informative videos on light. That's how you create art in a car park. Thank you!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@rdmckeever7645 2 жыл бұрын

This video has all my favorite elements; an artist who understands light, a confident model, and a mirrorless camera with a manual lens. Made my day!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@markvman4287 2 жыл бұрын

The camera loves Julia.

@davidjones8070 2 жыл бұрын

This is truly what every natural light photographer should be spending there time doing is recognizing these types of lighting scenerios. I’m constantly looking at beautiful light even when I’m not carrying a camera. Through in an occasional reflector for a bit more control and you have some great photos. Thanks guys.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@Jackbrsp 2 жыл бұрын

I'll never complain about sunny days ever again. Thank you so much for this, Peter! ❤️ from Brazil

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack

@ianjohnstone1061 2 жыл бұрын

Carpark, Light, Camera, Model and GREAT Results.. So Good Peter & Bec

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@honestpat7789 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a real masterclass. From the way you set up in the light, to how you interact with your model-how they respond to you is priceless to watch

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@jonasmagnusson2099 Жыл бұрын

Those photos of the face, in black and white! Wow!🙏👍👏

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@philipgeorge7516 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the UK and started watching you because my brother lives in Melbourne. I am so glad I found you. Excellent masterclass on lighting. Five stars.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard thanks :)

@renatopedro6999 24 күн бұрын

I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this video, i just love your knowledge, thanks for sharing

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 23 күн бұрын

You are very welcome

@j777 2 жыл бұрын

Talent vs gear, this is talent, you win ❤️

@EricSnydereasphotography 2 жыл бұрын

STUNNING Peter!!!

@m1ch4Lko 2 жыл бұрын

Really great to see your thought process and how you see light. Thank you!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Michael-ow1oq 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the way you explain the shots and the light. This was my favorite one so far most of us aren’t blessed with a studio and all the lighting equipment. Being able to understand how you choose your locations and the insight to what you see is awesome. Thank you!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much

@redharvest100 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Peter. Another killer session full of ideas and helpful instruction. The ugly outdoors definitely a winner along with Julia's banging footwear.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@jamesmonahan9408 2 жыл бұрын

Love learning from Peter & Bex.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MLunenborg 2 жыл бұрын

I am stunned, I have always avoided these types of locations when someone asks me for a photoshoot. As well as the harsh sunlight on midday. I will no longer avoid these hours and / or locations. Just look for the shadow, put your subject in there and watch as the world provides soft light via reflections of asphalt or brick walls. I learned heaps from this video, thanks! If I could, I would go to inspire and pay you all some money per year to learn more...

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@terryandrews49 11 ай бұрын

Master craftsmen alway make the difficult look so easy. Well done sir. All about seeing and light.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@watersignphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - carparks here we come!!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@marek_vanco_photo 2 жыл бұрын

Peter know very well lighting. With DOF he can hide and create abstract background. Also he know how to place model. Peter is constantly thinking about background also. Julia is very good model and she know how to have clear look. Thanks you very much for this nice shooting.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@lensman5762 2 жыл бұрын

Masterful use of natural light. Stunning photos of a Very attractive woman. Thank you.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks

@robstorm8359 2 жыл бұрын

Steep learning curve here! Stunning results in ugly locations. A real masterclass. Thanks Peter!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@alexugljesic 2 жыл бұрын

Peter this is masterclass in reading natural light and finding those fine differences and sweet spot! Well done, as usual...

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@bkloppt 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Julias shoes @6:00

@johnsnow7616 2 жыл бұрын

Julia is a piece of art

@mirkoschlender402 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful work, it is a pleasure watching the movie

@lancepolcyn3444 2 жыл бұрын

Peter this is fabulous! Thank you!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@genesly Жыл бұрын

Wow! OMG! this video was such an inspiration! I constantly struggled in my head trying to find a awesome location to shoot. And after watching this, we'll for the first time I actually understand the term "chasing the light ". This is the very best example I have ever seen. Also how Peter used his hand to confirm where the light was coming from kinda blew my mind. Meaning I have never thought of that before. Thank you again for sharing your craft. You are truly an artist.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps

@alexanderpons9246 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, great images you made Mr. Peter Coulson! Thanks for stepping out of the Studio and show us the way nature can offer many Light Modifiers and for showing us how a shallow depth of field can help an image have better impact. Again thank you for all you share through your wonderful channel!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Thanks Alex

@unclemick-synths Жыл бұрын

This is nothing less than a masterclass in lighting.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@michaelcorrigan5232 2 жыл бұрын

Light magic, casting your creativity.. Ausum.. 🤗 💜 Great work.. All

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@kristofspaey6016 2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video, Peter! I would love to see you do plenty more of these outdoor shoots with natural light. Your tips and knowledge are invaluable! ❤️

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@photographynerd5639 2 жыл бұрын

Peter, you have a good eye for light. I found this video inspiring.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@crissignori7482 Жыл бұрын

This stuff is just tremendous!!! I love the use of the hand to really see the direction of the light source! This gives plenty to think about and practice.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Giuseppe9486 2 жыл бұрын

Great shots in a location very ugly!!! You are a great photographer and Julia is simply stunning!!!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TWCH 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous Peter! Thank you.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@jean-claudemuller3199 2 жыл бұрын

Nice master reference with Stanley Kubrick's "tunnel effect", adding Coulson's white handrail vignetting like Peter Lindberg's music stand for black vignetting 😄 thank you Peter

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean

@zenebona 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter, I learn a lot from you.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@jpvvandermerwe87 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT clip. Nice T-shirt ! Keep these type of informative clips coming. Much Appreciated.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Will do thanks

@hom296 2 жыл бұрын

It's always fun to watch the amazing Peter Coulson (& crew)!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@blakegirouxphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Peter you always blow my mind with your amazing tips. I have learned more watching your videos than anyone else’s on KZfaq. I have also learned more from you than any other photographer and it has really improved my photography over the years I cannot thank you enough

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Blake

@blakegirouxphotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer you’re very welcome. Any time a video hits my notifications I’m excited to see the things you teach in the videos. Always looking forward to your next videos

@pmbartley 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Outside, natural light, and let the fun,excitement,and creative juices flow! Thank you again Peter!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@scottcrossley5817 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it Peter so happy to see you out and about 🙂🙂🙂

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we are so happy to be out of lockdown

@jackofblades6736 2 жыл бұрын

Yay outside the studio

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes out of lockdown :)

@stevewroe1599 2 жыл бұрын

Love the shots if Julia Peter 😊

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@robertmeredith5905 Ай бұрын

A wonderful explanation, especially for a beginner shooter like me.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Ай бұрын

Happy to help :)

@CarlyWaarly Жыл бұрын

Great to see how other photographers operate, always something to learn!

@filibertkraxner305 2 жыл бұрын

Peter, you lighting wizard: I'll never be able to look at a car park in the same way again! Hahaha, brilliant stuff!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@vojislavanicic3452 Жыл бұрын

Love what you did here! Great inspiration, thanks so much!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@colmeg 2 жыл бұрын

Love locations like this! Beautiful light, Model and Images! Thank you.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@luckyprice4548 11 ай бұрын

Thank you,I am studying right now, I never thought about it.....thank you from the bottom of my heart, God bless your work always❤....I am going shoot now🎉🎉🎉

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful

@412foto 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING video!! Such incredible insights and tips! Thank you!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rla.seattle 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with Bob! I have fallen into being dependent upon strobes on an off location. This has TOTALLY inspired me again. Now I just need the sun to come to Seattle! Thank you Peter!!!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel

@philliplivingstone5336 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous and informative - and Julia - what a wonderous, natural beauty she has.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you

@_christianwinter 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing…and helpful…and amazing

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing thank you

@S1169i 2 жыл бұрын

Peter your photo shoots are not only beautiful but inspiring too 😍🥰😘❣

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@ilusoriob 11 ай бұрын

This is fantastic. What a talent! Such masterful use of light!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@paulmurphy8993 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as usual. Thanks Peter.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome thank you

@user-gx4fh1qw1g 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial as usual!

@cbmilne 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. So informative and eye opening for outdoor sessions.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful thanks Craig

@a1000facesWorldWide Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. I learnt so much. Thank you so much.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mvjphotographie2617 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous! I think these are by far my favourite pictures of yours. I work so much in the studio that I kind of lost this way of working with natural light. I really have to go outside.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bmwohl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Peter. The second camera mounted above the photographer's camera really helped understanding your work. Also I really liked how you told about the bokeh you were looking for and then showed the shot with the bokeh.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it Barry

@makebelievestunt 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, those between-the-bars shots were just stunning! They were all great, though, and how could you go wrong with Julia's beautiful face. Just wonderful. Thank you.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

@davidmilisock5200 2 жыл бұрын

A great lesson on reading ambient conditions.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@davidmilisock5200 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer I'm doing a shoot of monuments at a National Park. I wish I could move them to improve the lighting. 😀

@chriswellstead776 2 жыл бұрын

Great work by your crew Peter, I now see car parks in a totally different light! Keep up the fab work.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@caesarbell 2 жыл бұрын

Love these portraits!!! This Light is Perfect!!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chandanjha1654 2 жыл бұрын

That's stunning... that's really pretty✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@martinkenneally3567 2 жыл бұрын

This has opened up so many possibilities I would never have thought of, especially for me who is getting back into photography after so many years, thank you

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this was helpful Martin

@fotokrabbe530 2 жыл бұрын

This is a Great Tutorial. Thank you Peter and Julia.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@garyhaddock7264 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@filippoadella4074 2 жыл бұрын

Complimenti Peter, semplicemente fantastico, saper cercare la luce giusta non è da tutti. Grazie ciao.

@MrXelsior 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME SHOOT! AWESOME MODEL!!!

@chuckkennedy6553 2 жыл бұрын

And if under an hour - free parking. Love it!

@tedming3515 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful model, top-notch photographer who can always come up with something worth watching in any location. Go on, Peter!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted

@cous261 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome really loved this shoot and what a very informative way to see and use natural lighting. Love this shoot and the lovely eyes of Julia with her beautiful complexion created some beautiful master piece shots as I would call them. Truly will add this one to my favorites as looking forward to see how I may one day use these tips for using natural lighting. Thanks Julia, Bec, and Peter for another great and informative shoot. Be safe.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Steve :)

@MrLupino23 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how you work with natural light! Beautiful model. Good work !

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@malte3416 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed now! Masterclass ! Greatings from germany

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@amirebrahimi3609 2 жыл бұрын

Like all of your shots and enjoy from your photography

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@IgorKlajo 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Informative and very educational.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@prestonlhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Of all of the lessons I've learned regarding photography has been, learn to read the light. That has saved my butt a few times. Great video.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BigRockNor 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@DavidWilliams-hv7so 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that thanks

@topangursada1895 2 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@guymasson1083 2 жыл бұрын

A great treatment on "seeing".

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@alan.macrae 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Peter. Took lots of inspiration for an upcoming shoot from this. Thank you!

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@charlesgough3528 2 жыл бұрын

This is just amazing..thank you! Another master class.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@frankgarvan1921 2 жыл бұрын

well done again , love your set up thanks

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@naturaltai 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favs guys, thanks for doing this vid, which is more along the lines of my shooting (outdoors and natural light). Always an inspiration to be found with your work.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rolandrick 2 жыл бұрын

I’m photographing since 40 years and avoided instinctively spaces like that car park. Well, misguided by my instincts for decades. Thanks for those hints. They instantly added 900% more shooting spaces.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tobyjugg6202 2 жыл бұрын

That was a stunning learning experience - so easily explained even though the tech issues are complex. What a great incentive to go out & shoot !!! Huge thumbs up.

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Toby

@bobrosberg55 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, for me, the best of yours I've seen. Not everyone has tons of lighting equipment, but you reminded me that ambient light can be found everywhere. Thanks)))

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!