How to Shoot with Back Light for Perfect Portraits (Real Engagement Shoot BTS)

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I'm taking you behind the scenes of a REAL engagement shoot to show you exactly how to shoot with back light for perfect portraits! If you are a natural light photographer learning how to harness backlighting during golden hour is crucial to creating amazing portraits that your clients will love!
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@feliciajackson4168 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad she shares her content and teaches how to become a photographer❤

@amyb3585 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Katelyn is the the absolute BEST. I could watch her all day (sometimes I have). I bought all of her classes and I don’t regret it for a minute. Yes, they’re expensive, but for what you gain in knowledge and understanding it’s so worth it. If you’re on the fence for any of her products, just do it. You’ll thank me later. I love this girl!! 📸 😍

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Thanks so much for your kind words!

@marciekrisha3718 4 жыл бұрын

I love everything about you, and your courses. You present excellent teaching skills and help others with their work and photography business in a way I’ve never seen, and in the best way possible!!

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@vncdvncd8331 2 жыл бұрын

Ok you sold me with this one. Thank you, I will continue to watch a lot of ur vids

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@jaime88875 3 жыл бұрын

Love you photos and your editing.. Amazing!!

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@1215mymy 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOU!

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@odarrien 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you these backlit BTS videos. Really great info.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@SwissFairy 2 жыл бұрын

Ive just discovered your channel and I’m already loving it! Thank you so much for putting so much effort into this, I’m extremely grateful to have learned from this video. Million of thanks 🙏

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@joshuagharis9017 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much. You explain things very well

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@carolm2008 5 жыл бұрын

Her courses are amazing, and they have great customer service!! ❤😁

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet!

@wanneske1969 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks !

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@the_orginal_her-ricane 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!! The information was very informative.

@KatelynJames 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it!!

@LensofAlex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome content! Seeing final edits is so discouraging for many beginners though, because when they replicate what you do they will never have that result in camera. Some before and after shots would be HIGHLY appreciated.

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@sidehustlers336 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Fantasy work and I like Weber so much in a short time

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@serapbutunphotography970 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I would love to see a tutorial on your camera settings during this photoshoot (or any other photoshoot), like white balance, autofocus modes, points etc.

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Have you watched this video? It may be helpful! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iq19eNCW0MmVn4U.html

@40JoCharles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙂

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@emilygrace1960 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to have to shoot several weddings before I can afford that KJ All Access... Don't raise the prices. HAA! I'll be there. Probably next year, after I pay some bills off, but I'd sure love to learn so much more. Thank you for at least giving us these little snippets!! I've still learned a lot from these.

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@D.radventures2021 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips Kate! I really appreciate it. I do have a questions, what am I doing wrong I tried taking the same backlit pictures but my subjects always come out dark. A little guidance on camera setting maybe. Thanks and keep up the great work.

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

I would expose for the skin. Which your camera will likely tell you you are over exposing the background.

@WFTrassard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this freebie it's amazing !! How much location did you done that engagement session , or this was only one?

@KatelynJames 5 жыл бұрын

There are 8 different locations in the full video you can learn more here: go.katelynjames.com/kj-all-access-29-special

@MarceloFernandez1967 2 жыл бұрын

Positive exposure compensation? Your photos are very bright. I found out with you that I like portraits like that.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-ok7pp5rm7n 7 ай бұрын

Hello Katelyn, I am wondering what measuring light setting you are using on those pictures? I know you shoot manual so I do not know if it really matters but just guessing if you are letting the camera measure light in certain way, Thanks!

@MrJeffinLodi 2 жыл бұрын

As I told you in another video, I really like your overall approach to the profession, but I I guess I'm old school that I don't like the 'blown out' background technique; high key, if you will, in lieu of fill light. I'm sure it saves a lot of time, but I really don't understand the appeal of it. I'd appreciate hearing your comments on the style. thanks.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@alexissolomon6996 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR WORK!!! Thank you for this! I'm noticing a little chromatic aberration in her hair. This is a constant problem for me and it can be so frustrating. Do you have tips on editing (or shooting) to avoid chromatic aberration?

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's hard to avoid but it could be reduced in Lightroom!

@YourDogsCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work - did you say you had a light in front of them as well?

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

We did not use any artificial light.

@JacquiSmithWatson 7 ай бұрын

Are these with white sky the images they'll receive or will you blue up the sky?

@cassymeyer881 5 жыл бұрын

In that last image that was too hazy, if you were using a lens hood, would that help reduce some of the haze? P.S. Also OBSESSED with that horizontal image. All the *heart eye* emojis.

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It totally would! I rarely find myself needing a lens hood so I don't normally bring one but it would have been so nice here!

@tallyattwater 5 жыл бұрын

Katelyn - did you warm up the WB to cater for the potential of green cast from the grass?

@KatelynJames 4 жыл бұрын

Alot of times YES! And I had to use some split toning in LR to adjust the highlight color as well!

@michaelgaunt6476 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Did you use single point auto focus where you moved the focus point to her eye or did you have the camera automatically focus on her eye?

@CFLDumpsters 11 ай бұрын

Camera grabs eye very well, and her distance keeps them in focus with bokeh in background. It will grab face/eye, automatically.

@johndhudraj3612 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it!! What’s the name of the Camera& lense?

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

This was canon 5d mark iv with a 85mm 1.4

@Lousicle 2 жыл бұрын

11 seasons of weddings for me. I have also noticed that this is made very much more difficult when someone uses a kit or other inexpensive lens.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@igormichalski4718 3 жыл бұрын

How do You meter the light ? Did You underexpose those photos or did You put the metering spot on their faces ?

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

On their faces and slightly overexposed! Thanks for watching!

@gohumberto Жыл бұрын

Do you spot-meter on the face or just dial in some over-exposure?

@CFLDumpsters 11 ай бұрын

Wondering the same thing, I would imagine it’s under slightly to keep the background and rim light from being blown out.

@CFLDumpsters 11 ай бұрын

Found another comment she spot meters I’m guessing their faces.

@evanmariam4795 Жыл бұрын

Why you didn’t shoot at the left side which is shade Just wondering

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@odarrien 2 жыл бұрын

What metering mode do you usually use for backlit images?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Spot metering

@odarrien 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames Thank you.

@xKellogsx 3 жыл бұрын

I found this instruction a little too confusing :/ Most likely just me. But I came away from it still not knowing where the heck my subjects should be in relation to the light.

@xKellogsx 3 жыл бұрын

But I don't want to sound too negative because I absolutely adore you and your images in this were stunning - just like your clients. I just wanted to give some feedback incase it was helpful.

@KatelynJames 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!