A teacher once told me the best way to learn photography is to start out in black and white. All the color schemes disappear and the only thing left to focus on is the light and shadows. Excellent advice Roman! Just discovered your account and I've been binging your videos since :) Great content!
@reboundk1ng Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comment. Will give it a shot at black and white
@akosipolsu9 ай бұрын
100% agree.
@ModernElegancePhoto6 ай бұрын
I've mostly always shot in bnw the past few months, it seems more lifelike to me for some reason, so much can be conveyed without the distraction of the color
@dangreenuk2 жыл бұрын
One of the most simple yet informative video i’ve seen explaining light. You’ve done a great job explaining this and I think more people need to understand it
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tonygreenwoodN102 жыл бұрын
This is possibly one of the best 10 minute videos on photography I have seen. Of course, it's bleedin' obvious when you think about it...but sometimes we (or certainly, I) need the bleedin' obvious pointed out! Thank you Roman!
@teodorsk.71242 жыл бұрын
Same here! Great vid.
@guineabable082 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you explained everything without coming off super arrogant/egotistical like some of these other photography youtubers
@Izzet995 ай бұрын
which ones are you talking about specifically?
@judylindo68742 жыл бұрын
"A good photograph is knowing where to stand" - Ansel Adams Not sure if he was necessarily speaking of the light, but I'm guessing that was part of it. As always enjoyed, and I know you guys don't celebrate Thanksgiving... but happy thanksgiving anyway!
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
thank you Judy! likewise I hope you had a good one
@KennayE972 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the most simple yet eye opening photography videos I've watched. Thanks so much for sharing, your shots look absolutely amazing 😍
@geotsaou2 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated channel. Great job Roman!
@idlikeabetternickname2 жыл бұрын
The way you present things is the best. I've watched all the "mainstream" photographers on YT and they couldn't explain this particular topic to me. All of the had at least one tut video on this subject. Good job dude.
@barryobrien18902 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Roman. I guess that puts to bed the old adage "never shoot a picture into the sun". I really like the advice from photographer Bryan Petersen. - All photographs are just contrast. I have tried to use this and look for contrasting light or color to bring out my subject. I like your practical tips a lot. Thanks for sharing 😃
@McAuley24422 жыл бұрын
I’ve learned more from this video than I’ve learned at University in the past three months.
@McAuley24422 жыл бұрын
And I study fine art photography
@friendstype252 жыл бұрын
Looking at my old photos and I couldn't understand what made some images stand out more than others. A true aha moment today!
@addsy63962 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This really helps so much. I guess, I’ve always been drawn to capture images with a certain tonal quality but never quite understood what it was that made them that way. It was normally dumb luck when I came across scenes that looked appealing. This kind of puts the power back in my hands to make the images happen rather than stumble upon them
@orsygodri11552 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing. Since I've been following your photography I started noticing how light can actually help frame a subject and bring a boring composition to life. Great stuff as always Roman! Thank you.
@rickmears76702 жыл бұрын
Very well said with clear examples! I often close one eye to flatten 3D scenes when looking about.
@NunoAlmeidaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Definitely some useful information mate, thanks!
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@Luwuluf9 ай бұрын
I am SO glad I found your channel!!! Such clear and actionable advice, I genuinely feel smarter now than when I walked into this video! Thank you!!
@rickguzman94632 жыл бұрын
As an amateur who's just getting into photography, this succinct advice about side and back lighting is just what I needed to hear. I'm just in the point of my (street photography) learning journey where I'm beginning to pay attention to light sources. Thanks for the helpful video.
@f1remandg2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation, busts a lot of myths on having the light behind you for good photos. Love the lock stock reference quote at the end! DG New Forest UK
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@user-tg8sc7wm6t3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Roman! I'm a beginner in photography, and I need to literally teach my class about it for an assignment! I've been into it for about 2 years, but because I'm in middle school, I haven't had much time, or the camera... until now from my mother, because she used to be a photographer. You helped so much!
@SebastianWilsonswlfoto20142 жыл бұрын
Photography... write with light.... So yes, I agree that lighting's the most important thing of photography. Excellent video!
@bulboes2 жыл бұрын
So easy, so good. It's like a didacting reduction - should be lesson 1 for everyone; on par w/ the old saying: Follow the light. Thanks for sharing the obvious.
@FlatWaterFilms2 жыл бұрын
Focal point can make a difference too, that and or course aperture setting. That's been my experience.
@amsterdamguy5205 ай бұрын
Making photography since 8 years. And u teached me now so much new in ten minutes! Great video and thank u!
@jaminescudero12042 жыл бұрын
this was literally the most informative and simple video on lighting
@amalieemmynoether9922 жыл бұрын
I knew of the importance of lighting in principal but it never made real sense until this video. Thankyou!
@TonyCYeung2 жыл бұрын
I came across Mr. Fox's video by chance and I am glad I did. Roman speaks clearly and the material he presents are well structured and organized. I surely have greatly benefited from learning from him.
@gregM2011Ай бұрын
This is really helping my photography to get to the next level.
@neildunlop15742 жыл бұрын
Probably the best, most concise discussion of light with the most impact that I've ever heard. So simple it hurts but stunningly effective. A real 'ah-ha' moment for me!
@luisliv_2 жыл бұрын
I'm so thankful towards you.
@xqkcdaa5smen7y24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your work!
@holgerschlomer23452 жыл бұрын
I agree that you can learn a lot about photography by watching films from experienced teams. Thank you for sharing your experience with us here for free. I appreciate it very much. Without people like you I would never have become such a good hobby photographer.
@mfmonline2 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant and useful video! I’m already thinking my photography is gonna change now! Thanks a lot and keep them videos coming
@peterwolf3001 Жыл бұрын
very interesting indeed and I will try this out asap if I can still remember it after this bottle of wine
@sexysilversurfer2 жыл бұрын
Interesting bit about the warm colour tone of the low in sky sunlight and the cool tones of the shade, I have seen it but never thought about it as a creative tool.
@bruh-qi7ue2 жыл бұрын
If these are all your photos that you've showcased... I think you might be the best photographer I've ever checked out, and you are a huge inspiration to my work
@nathitappan10 ай бұрын
Best video on your channel!
@felixtrommer40792 жыл бұрын
AHA! 🙂👍 Thank you for this video!
@victorcarmelo86062 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video about making sense of the most important part of photography, light. No hip language, no gimmicks, just plain logic and common sense yet still very interesting and entertaining too. Well done young man. Thanks.
@TheTopseat Жыл бұрын
Best explanation I’ve found on this subject. Thanks Roman
@TheArtist44110 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video. I’ve heard people say that light is the most important thing, but it never clicked, until this video. I’ve been on the hunt for creating the most amount of 3D depth in my photos and your video put the most important piece of the puzzle in for me, in an understandable way!
@carolinezaramati91932 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roman for this short yet important video! Great examples too. Love your work.
@jutah2 жыл бұрын
subscribed..lighting is critical so the thumbnail message stood out...great topic to cover
@lsamoa2 жыл бұрын
Ok now I can't stop looking for the light source in every photo or media I look at haha
@greglarUK7 ай бұрын
Super interesting and useful video, thank you for sharing 😊
@martinagiusstreetphotography2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with all you said
@KacperKulig9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. It's fantastic thumbnail ❤.
@tonesnaps2 жыл бұрын
This is the video of the year. Thank you so much for explaining this! It’s going to make mw better.
@ferdiyansurya2 жыл бұрын
I didn't notice this until you pointed this out. Thanks!!!
@nuttButterAMK2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I had slowly started to think about how lighting affects subject separation because I got into portraiture recently. For some reason didn't think about how that would apply to street photography. This video made everything click!
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@leeburns2823 Жыл бұрын
Amazing post. Thank you.
@Gunithbalhara7 ай бұрын
Watching it on 123123. Last Day of the year, I’m glad to cross your account Roman. Happy New year everyone.
@marthamidon.9292 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Roman for these tips, it helps a lot. (we never stop learning about photography).
@michaelrowlandson84882 жыл бұрын
Hey Roman, Love your work your understanding of light creating depth within photographs is awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@citronmeringue81662 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Roman, thank you! I'm actually always so oblivious in regards to light I never even pay attention to where its source is - now the whole way it works is much more clear. Very excited to try this in practice and also the idea of contrasty images looking sharper is such an epiphany tbh.
@Wayne_Farrow4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@andreym70122 жыл бұрын
This subject can be brought up over and over again :) Always relevant, yet usually neglected. Thank you Roman, as always!
@nomad062 Жыл бұрын
One of the most useful tutorials I've seen. Thank you!
@akoo2482 жыл бұрын
The photo @6:52 is 🤯🤯🤯 I need to know something, anything about that shot
@MagaaKesem2 жыл бұрын
Best video on light that I've seen so far. Thanks Roman!
@kiaorioncreative Жыл бұрын
amazing advice brother. thank you!
@astrodoug Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronald41392 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roman, super useful! Love to see this in practice (follow up video? :-) ) Love your work and love your channel. Grtz from the Netherlands
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
I will be doing more photo walk videos where I will be explaining this :)
@ronald41392 жыл бұрын
@@snapsbyfox Great!! look forward to it, thanks again
@Dimitris0725 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@cliffterpher2 жыл бұрын
Thnx for sharing your thoughts and secrets. If I'm able to capture a small part of this I'll be delighted
@globally1232 жыл бұрын
Cheers Roman I enjoyed it thanks
@bighairywheel2 жыл бұрын
Love it…and I’m only half way through!
@GrosseBrueste4 ай бұрын
Danke!
@Beaver3142 жыл бұрын
One of the most helpful and informative videos on the subject I've seen in a while
@laszlotamasgaramszegi89794 ай бұрын
This video is a game changer! Thank you!
@snappic28672 жыл бұрын
Haha Roman - I Watch all your videos and to be honest I thought at the beginning. There can’t be anything new for me. And now I had the same „aha“-Moment like your Workshop member. I think my photos are quite okay. Some are great. Many not so great in comparison to good photographer. But now I think I had understand the difference where the light have to come. Thank you .....Greetz from 🇩🇪
@tirywoy2 жыл бұрын
Ohh boy. This video is so good. Thx mate.
@snapsbyfox2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@TomKaszuba2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you very much.
@mfueelcikxe2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge! Looking back at my favourite pictures you are certainly right about the lighting.
@neilmarshment29102 жыл бұрын
Great video. One of my photographic passions is street photography. I use light all the time and cinematic crops to add drama and life.
@eddyinet2 жыл бұрын
This was a great one 👌🏽 Just have to say I’ve really been enjoying your channel… keep up the great content 🙏👍🏽
@nikluth Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. I always try to think of a 90 degree or equilateral triangle when positioning myself, the subject, and light. It's a good starting point and you can adjust from there.
@AsianGargamel2 жыл бұрын
I have gone through quite some yt tutorials about photography but I didn't come across this advice. Very helpful, thanks for sharing 😃
@colinbrown73059 ай бұрын
Im going to have to watch this more than one to fully understand.
@NorbertoGonzi2 жыл бұрын
Practical ans simple tips....the best
@snitro61232 жыл бұрын
The most important video for me, thanks Roman
@davidhigham68612 жыл бұрын
Great video Roman. I will watch more of your photography tutorials from now on. Thank you.
@Last2227 ай бұрын
DOPE.
@maxm48522 жыл бұрын
Very very helpful. Thanks a kot man!
@gregoryspowell2 жыл бұрын
aha! 🤩
@renestoeten82092 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@tommiegarcia73142 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a video like this and this is so simply explained and easy to understand. Thank you for this!
@Squirt_russel2 жыл бұрын
Such a simple concept, yet, I’ve never actually ran it through my head. Thanks man subbed!
@kitt01112 жыл бұрын
this video helped me so much.
@vinni1132 жыл бұрын
This is an unbelievably fantastic video. Very simply explained with great examples. Top stuff!
@efferoconsultingabprojects35002 жыл бұрын
Spot on Roman! Subscribed. When I can carve out time to do photography I tend to find myself in the forest. And 99% of the keepers are images captured toward the light. Keep up the good work!
@akarca2 жыл бұрын
Fotoğrafçılığa dair izlediğim en iyi ikinci video budur. Çok teşekkür ederim.
@raminizadpanah82292 жыл бұрын
It is all about the Light............
@felipezampieri92812 жыл бұрын
More videos about light needed
@mattellis66432 жыл бұрын
Really good explanation! You're teaching people what matters.
@dkls6899 Жыл бұрын
Perfect Video!
@rwbowenify2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video - your diagnosis at the beginning hit home, and the info you shared is so helpful!
@jamesamoh73402 жыл бұрын
Roman, I swear you’re a genius. After watching the video, I tried a self portrait with side lighting and backlight, and OMG what a difference it made. It’s not a banger but clearly you can see improvement compared to what I was taking before. 🙏 🙏 🙏