How To Build a Photography Portfolio for College Part 2

[pc8922]

@kirkham1991 This kid is an idiot!!! OMG, he is not interested in the critique, he don't give a fuck for what the fro is saying. He just want him to choose the 10 photos. like you said: " I'd kill for you to critique my photos like this!" I can't belive in what I just watch.

[danielyen]

where is the see ya?

[xblinkusedfinchx]

He is either really nervous or a bad liar. can't tell.

[HelloChello33]

super... im working on a portfolio for college too :)

this has helped quite a bit :D

[Tsentavr3]

@HelloChello33 lol me three!

[HelloChello33]

@Tsentavr3 haha... awesome.... :)

[BigAustCT]

Not to be a douche, but this kid has been shooting for a year and doesn't know which way ISO goes?

[UmbraOnyx]

@BigAustCT lol hes prob nervous

[itsAlexDangelo]

i meant +0.3, but guessed u knew this

[itsAlexDangelo]

good advice jared. I tend to always +3 my exposure compensation (i have d3s) For new photographers like sam, i would like to see him play with metering modes more, the shutter seems way too high for stills, maybe spot would be better for secluded angles. Also i think people need to adjust their own options inside their camera. I have 2 point sharpened my d3s, and find the vivid settings too contrasty. But i normally help adjust new photographers cameras, and get them to get aperture right first

[Bahzo0]

I think it is amazing what you're doing for this kid. Big ups! I hope he realises how lucky he is! :-)

[superCam25]

Also, respect for this kid making a 15 picture 3 story portfolio in a few weeks, it would take me much longer.

[superCam25]

Thats so funny, My uncle is a photographer in atlanta and i ask for tips and for him to look at some of my pictures and he will do the same thing as jared and be like you meant to do this "right", and i will get nervous and be like yeah, even though i had no clue what i was doing.

[est101010]

Ferrari.

[littleshoeshopper]

I can't wait to see the finished portfolio.

[razvanisme]

@littleshoeshopper so do i ... because, no offense ... the photos are rubbish

[razvanisme]

He doesn`t even know the basics of a DSLR camera ... "if you want more light, you take the ISO to a lower value" ... come`on ...!

[Geoponic]

@razvanisme He's only just starting out.

Give him a break.

[sylgar45]

@Geoponic Well if you're just "starting out"...I'm not sure you need a portfolio. Learn first, go out, your portfolio will come by itself.

[101miel]

Jared you are a kick ass teacher

[unclestuntman]

Did this kid just pick up and started taking pictures a month ago? Its doesn't even seem like he took a photog class, never picked up a photog book. Metering, iso and exposure he had no clue. You spend a half hour with this dude. LMAO

[ansonlammie]

@ricksbrand i personally find single spot metering for everything close up. For an example, a portrait. Id spot meter for the brighest spot on the face so when i take the shot, that part wont be blown out. The balanced metering is good for medium length shots and full matrix for landscapes. But! If i want to do a sunset shot id use a weighted. If you want more tips id be glad to help you. Just look for me on fb by my email: monkeyfied@yahoo

[ricksbrand]

@ansonlammie Thank you, I added you as a friend....I just feel dumb asking the question but I wasn't sure if the whole spot, center-weighted, ect. is what is meant when people say what were you metering for. I tend to make things tougher than they really are at times.

[MarkTheLongRunner]

Great video, very informative and I feel like I'm learning a lot. Thanks for these Jared!

[skate4lifepro]

Hey Jared, how hard was it for you to get into Antonelli? I've been trying to get in and my grades and attendance aren't terrible, but their not so great. If my attendance goes up, think I could have a chance?

[sixmosher]

11:44 very nice

[MatterhornAW]

thanks a lot Jared! this is helping me a lot as I try and pull together a portfolio for my film school application. got my red toque today! I'm rocking the fro pick at work :)

[ansonlammie]

@ricksbrand spot meter. Meter for what you want properly exposed.

[ricksbrand]

@ansonlammie Okay I don't mean to sound dumb but please explain more. When you say spot meter you are saying change the camera setting to spot meter vs. say center-weighted? Okay lets say I do that now what? When I look thru the viewfinder am I looking for the red box that appears when pushing shutter half way down to be on the object I want to expose for? Then reading my exposure indicator to make adjustments as needed?

[ansonlammie]

@ricksband spot meter. Youre metering for what you want to be perfectly exposed

[ricksbrand]

Jarod, when you say meter for this or meter for that in a photo....what exactly are you doing in camera to meter for the image? I shoot with a Nikon D7000 if that helps to explain what you would do. Thanks for any help!

[MrJakethebaker420]

you give some really good tips Fro Bro!

[MADDTROY]

Nice fro bro.. Love your vids, stop by and check out some my photography vids some time..

[tutoriales3minutos]

boring

[MikeGnar513]

I should of been the one getting help to put that together, I talk more. hahahaa

[Reubentwoyou]

Why does this guy seem so distance to the conversation?

[PSGrafixTV]

@Reubentwoyou he might be a bit nervous because he knows thousands of people will be watching him :) :P

[funincluded]

this looks like... like, a fetus...

haha

[bully716]

And yes I'm a newbie only had my camera for about a month with an 18-55mm lens

[bully716]

Hey Jared I have a d5100 and I like to know how 2 set it in raw file cause I see 3 different types of raw files in my camera and another one that is raw and jpg I'm waiting on a part 2 of ur video for the d5100 and if u like I'll be more then happy to send u mines to make the video keep up the great work MASTER fRO JARED

[ITSbigwillystyle]

WHO BUYS A 35mm 1.8 AND GIVES IT AWAY??!

[hikinguphigh]

12:14. Can anyone see the face in the middle of the wall lol

[vixyfairy1988]

@hikinguphigh Wow !!

[pol10pablo]

04:55 Yes, the 35 1,8 is not that good as you should spect blowing the background... its bokeh is not really good at all... (as, on the other hand, its sharpness and contrast are really good [and they are more if you consider that small price!!]).

[1mill2]

Don't fill your head with what photography "should be". Take the basics of it, and go out and find your own style. Jared is telling you what HE thinks is right, you need to find out whats right for you. If your so focused on taking a picture the way he tells you too, your missing out on your own vision.

[JaredPolin]

@1mill2 I mentioned that in this video "if you feel that that picture should be there than def include it". I am in no way saying just do it my way and am constantly telling people to make their own decisions on what they like or do not like because this is an art form.

[1mill2]

@JaredPolin Hey Jared, this was nothing against you, your videos are great and you take the time to help so many people. I was speaking in general, I just feel that some people get so caught up in technique, do this do that, that they loose their own style.

[Silvermartin1215]

Obviously don't get stuck on opinions, but there is something to be said for learning from a pro and trying it their way before venturing out on your own. Learning what photography "should be" and how to do it well before breaking the rules is a must. It's the difference between an artist and a fauxtog. Don't let critique rule you but don't let naivety rule you either, it's a balance. The moment a living thing stops growing it begins dying, so don't let it stop you from learning from the pros :)

[MonalisaJackson12]

Cool Jared ! That's nice to help out Sam with his portfolio. Good luck Sam for the Antonelli school ! Keep in touch and let us know. Thanks

[bunglebear85]

Jared you're a legend for doing this...

[JanErikEdvartsen]

9:52 I *really* like this bridge photo. The rivets create a very exciting pattern. 10:14 is also a very pleasing image. Look at the repeating shapes of the steel frames.

Shame Jared didn't mention those.

[rexixtente2004]

he's nervous or something

[kirkham1991]

This kid does not give a fuck! loll, typical.. i would kill for you to critique my photos like this! :)

[JanErikEdvartsen]

@kirkham1991 I think he's just nervous and overwhelmed. He's probably boiling of excitement inside :)

[Ipoditouchreview3r]

@kirkham1991 have you submitted them? if not then do it on his site, if he like some of them he will do it for you

[Omris45]

@kirkham1991 I reckon he does, but sometimes it's hard to present that fucks have been given. Especially if it has been a long day. (Depends on whether or not he's telling the truth!) :L

[CantChooseNic]

Great work Jared! Love how you help him and give him really good and kind critiques! :D

[CAMPHOTOPIX]

the reason they ask for 10 images is to see if your paying attention and that you can follow guidelines and briefs. You should also have a wider range of different images from environmental, portrait, still life, macro to show you range not just 10 images taken from the same event. looks poor with little effort.

[KennyBetterment]

Jared, this one on one Sam is better than the random critiques. Gets you more in depth with your readers. Do more of these. It's like when a teacher helps a student one on one opposed to teaching the whole class and that's it.

[Anonymjly]

when are you going to complete the review of the Datacolor Spyder 3 Elite Color Calibration?

[vetarwyn]

1. Good photographs are well composed.

2. Good photographs are well exposed.

3. Good photographs evoke feelings.

4. Good photographs tell stories.

5. Good photographs say something about life.

Any one of the five elements above will move your photographs a step away from “That’s nice.” The more of the elements you use in one image, the closer you are to getting a “Wow! That’s beautiful!” Use all five and you will be able to create a masterpiece........ By Nancy Hill

[LpFr3aK]

i thought theres gonna be a video of the froto walk?

am i wrong?

pls thumbs up, so he can see! i really wanna know that!

[JaredPolin]

@LpFr3aK Hello, the Froto walk was on Saturday I def need some time to put everything together. Also just to let you know now theres not going to be a ton of video content from the walk as I don't have a video crew with me. Its prob going to be a pretty small wrap video.

[TheChristophalos]

He's got 4705 mail!

[themusicalnomad]

I like 18:56 with the girl and the black background

[emc970911mr9]

jared you are the best!!

[BigNate84]

Cool video. I like the whole story telling approach. I'm not a photographer but will definitely use that info when I take pictures for fun in the future.

[JoeTaibiJr]

Thanks for the pop up link to part 1. A major flaw in Youtube lies in locating sequential videos such as these. I could not have located part 1 nearly as easily w/o that link inclusion! You're giving him great advise! Looking forward to Part 3.

[JaredPolin]

@JoeTaibiJr thanks!!

[belikebenj]

"SEE YA?!"

[JaredPolin]

@belikebenj not sure what happened there but you could tell something was going on with the audio at the end.

[dfdtdfdx]

10:11 a candidate also

[nerwin]

Nice one Jared!

[roasttoe]

wish my friends would buy me a 35mm f/1.8!!

[nerwin]

@roasttoe I wish my friends would buy me a 70-200 2.8 VRII!!!

[infringinator]

@roasttoe his friends are in the ferarri club lol

[belikebenj]

handy.