Love when wanabee photogs talk smack about videos like this. always throwing about specs and numbers and calling this crap and that crap. Let me see you instructional video big shots!
Good information, great tips... I can't agree with the lens you choose but your composition, subject matter, and knowledge are correct. I'm a firm believer that a good photographer should be able to take pictures with the cheapest p&s.. As for the bad comments here - Criticism is a sign of jealousy and remember a poor carpenter always blames his tools.... ...
Are you kidding me with this video? Everyone in the universe is taking portraits with a prime or 70-200. And why the hell would you want the background in focus for a portrait? Set the f-stop from 16-22?? DOF has everything to do with focal length, sensor size and distance between subject and background. Not to mention, the softness you're going to get at such small apertures. WTF?
Good one. Not sure about tamron lenses. It was still simple and useful tips. But consider things like softbox, additional flashes etc. Also talk about ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed, composition etc for 15 minutes, even though they are already on the net. Only then people will think that this is a proffesional videos. funny world
28-300 is a horrible lens. Too many moving componets, not really sharp at all. But of course she is promoting a Tamron product and they pay her to do that.
It's a load of bollocks this vid! the biggest discovery and most crucial bit of info she seems to stress is - find a wndow! WOW ! A very poor attempt at advertising Tamron (not the best tool for this job) just wasted 3 minutes!
Real photographers wouldn't berate the video so harshly. The comments seem to be filled with enthusiasts who know a teeny bit and let that small amount of knowledge inflate their egos to monstrous proportions.
Her shots look like they were taken with a point and shoot camera. Why not put on a good fast lens, shoot wide open f/2.8 and shoot at the lowest ISO? and shoot in RAW worry about the WB in post processing, leave it in auto in the meantime.
Shes not holding the camera correct when vertical. it is best to hold your elbows, as close to your body as you can. A couple of reasons. This will allow the camera to be more steady, it can be more comfortable and your subject doesn't have to see your armpit. Its a small practice but a good practice.
I am thinking you're thinking of landscape shots when both elbows are close together. Protrait shots is left elbow down like a unipod and the right elbow is horizontal. The way she is holding it is the way I learn to hold a camera and the way I have seen it done for years.
Side Note: There are exceptions if you are using a Snap & Shoot Camera.)
Comment 1: letting your elbow in the air is poor technique and not professional.
Comment 2: (Shots? I dont use a point and shoot Camera.) I create Exposers in Raw. Than take the exposer to my DIGI / Darkroom for which a Photograph (or) Image is created.
Comment 3: Using the Jpeg format strait from the Camera is not Professional.
Comment 4: Using the Jpeg format strait from the Camera is not Craftsmanship.
Great video! Oh how I would love to live and have an apartment in New York lol I hope to be a successful portrait photographer one day. I am going to be doing a 3 year degree in Photography in September. Thanks for these tips.
True it was sponsored by Tamrom but using the a 28-300 horridly cheap lens for this is bad advice to beginners. Atleast promote a decent lens from Tamron like 2.8 lens. Also describe why you want to use the ambient light and how they should look how the light is being shaped or worked. "Time of day and direction of it" and why you need to use that kind of light. The type of setting the photos are taking in or what type of room you are shooting in can effect the light ie: white small to big dark
Therea a lot of jokers on sites like this one and I don't know if you are one or not so I hope your question is a serious one. The answer is no, not unless you will be doing spy portraits for the CIA. A 500 mm lens is good for spying, normally on wildlife like deer and birds (sometimes for sports). For portraits with your D40 you need something betwen 30 and 100 mm. 30 would be good for full length and 100 for tight head shots.
Hahaha!No-no, sorry its a typo error, I meant for just a 50mm. That's a cool tip you gave but I'm on a budget so I just bought the D40x kit with a lens of 18-55mm. Pathetic, I know.
30mm is too wide. With wide angle, the features such as the nose tend to be sticking out of the face in an unflattering manner. something around a 100mm and standing away from the subject will be much more flattering than using a 30mm close up, even if the subject will be essentially the same size in the frame.
photography is not a science, it's art. It's not true that if you shoot under the model's head the photography is not good. Well, it's your point of you, I gave you mine. GL :)
not even for free, would i buy Tamron, maybe to take to the beach.
ldballoon4 2 months ago
Love when wanabee photogs talk smack about videos like this. always throwing about specs and numbers and calling this crap and that crap. Let me see you instructional video big shots!
TheGILBERTnetwork 4 months ago
I think perhaps this video did more harm to Tamron than good. LOL
famousPhotog 7 months ago 3
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Good information, great tips... I can't agree with the lens you choose but your composition, subject matter, and knowledge are correct. I'm a firm believer that a good photographer should be able to take pictures with the cheapest p&s.. As for the bad comments here - Criticism is a sign of jealousy and remember a poor carpenter always blames his tools.... ...
dnicolle 11 months ago
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dnicolle 11 months ago
lol no wonder she's not a big name professional, this video sucks, then again Tamron sucks as well.
theone2225 11 months ago
Are you kidding me with this video? Everyone in the universe is taking portraits with a prime or 70-200. And why the hell would you want the background in focus for a portrait? Set the f-stop from 16-22?? DOF has everything to do with focal length, sensor size and distance between subject and background. Not to mention, the softness you're going to get at such small apertures. WTF?
Schnitzer17 1 year ago
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ramkithepower 1 year ago
Good one. Not sure about tamron lenses. It was still simple and useful tips. But consider things like softbox, additional flashes etc. Also talk about ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed, composition etc for 15 minutes, even though they are already on the net. Only then people will think that this is a proffesional videos. funny world
ramkithepower 1 year ago
Tamron pays her to promote their stuff probably... They're not so good.
thekravchuk 1 year ago
Very nice portrait of the wall.
mipmipmipmipmip 1 year ago
it is a common thing today to mix up terms portrait and shot of a head, isn't it?
UnlimitedStoopidnes 1 year ago
28-300 is a horrible lens. Too many moving componets, not really sharp at all. But of course she is promoting a Tamron product and they pay her to do that.
ilovealaska 1 year ago 6
I can't belive she's a photographer. I take better pictures than her and I don't even think I'm a good photographer.
kikinisyun 1 year ago 5
28-300?! must be about as sharp as a spoon...
pixuma 1 year ago 3
It's a load of bollocks this vid! the biggest discovery and most crucial bit of info she seems to stress is - find a wndow! WOW ! A very poor attempt at advertising Tamron (not the best tool for this job) just wasted 3 minutes!
Don't bother watching.
ciora1980 1 year ago
did someone say tampon?
siliconsurf 1 year ago
24-70mm
135mm
50mm
85 mm
thats all the best !!!
nirwanaeathell 1 year ago
good stuff! thanks
miavonni 2 years ago
canon lens all the way!
siliconsurf 2 years ago
Great video portraying the importance of natural light. Thanks :)
princedawson 2 years ago
Tamron sucks just like this dumbass video
nikonguy102 2 years ago
obviously a Tamron sales rep.
duckduckbin 2 years ago
Real photographers wouldn't berate the video so harshly. The comments seem to be filled with enthusiasts who know a teeny bit and let that small amount of knowledge inflate their egos to monstrous proportions.
kevinkamin 2 years ago 2
eh... I just lost 3 minutes of my life.. very poor vid..
..'Comment 3: Using the Jpeg format strait from the Camera is not Professional.' - wrong !!
tomaszchrulski 2 years ago 4
Her shots look like they were taken with a point and shoot camera. Why not put on a good fast lens, shoot wide open f/2.8 and shoot at the lowest ISO? and shoot in RAW worry about the WB in post processing, leave it in auto in the meantime.
eyetolduso 2 years ago 2
possibly the worst lens she couldve used?
georgeakapierz 2 years ago 3
crap lens
hazzard82 2 years ago 16
it is a Tamron vodcast.... what lens would you prefer she use from their range?
Yes the 100mm macro is a potential choice
TheLightRoom 3 years ago 3
why dont she use a battery grip (hope its the wright name)
Kaneblind 3 years ago
There a million books and courses on this stuff.
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
Shes not holding the camera correct when vertical. it is best to hold your elbows, as close to your body as you can. A couple of reasons. This will allow the camera to be more steady, it can be more comfortable and your subject doesn't have to see your armpit. Its a small practice but a good practice.
P.
melenasman 3 years ago
I am thinking you're thinking of landscape shots when both elbows are close together. Protrait shots is left elbow down like a unipod and the right elbow is horizontal. The way she is holding it is the way I learn to hold a camera and the way I have seen it done for years.
RDraGon2179 3 years ago
Yup. your not right, Your offensive and full of poppycock.
1. For landscape Exposers, use a Heavy Tripod.
1. As in holding the Camera Landscape or Portrait, keep both elbows, closest to your body.
P.(Not meaning to offend. If your a pro, I hope you learn.)
melenasman 3 years ago
Side Note: There are exceptions if you are using a Snap & Shoot Camera.)
Comment 1: letting your elbow in the air is poor technique and not professional.
Comment 2: (Shots? I dont use a point and shoot Camera.) I create Exposers in Raw. Than take the exposer to my DIGI / Darkroom for which a Photograph (or) Image is created.
Comment 3: Using the Jpeg format strait from the Camera is not Professional.
Comment 4: Using the Jpeg format strait from the Camera is not Craftsmanship.
P.
melenasman 3 years ago
Comment 1: letting your elbow in the air is poor technique and not professional.
melenasman 3 years ago
Great video! Oh how I would love to live and have an apartment in New York lol I hope to be a successful portrait photographer one day. I am going to be doing a 3 year degree in Photography in September. Thanks for these tips.
melissa15678 3 years ago
Good video, but I would use a 28-105mm or something around there, I find 300mm a bit difficult to get light down at times.
Also, with WB, normally just shoot in raw so i've got the option to modify later.
Suppose with the DSLR's like the 5D its not too much of a problem, but I try to keep the ISO to 100 to ensure minimal noise.
But some really good things to watch.
wbagis 3 years ago
Patch,
I said:
"30 would be good for full length"
30mm on a crop sensor camera gives nearly a "normal" lens magnification, which is fine for full length people images.
In my opinion it will not exaggerate facial features. If we were talking about a head shot I would agree but that's not what I was talking about.
pacoquinha2 3 years ago
WTH? EOS 5D with 3rd party lens? Zoom for portraits? What happened to primes?
warrock556 4 years ago
the clip was sponsored by tamaron.
dbouchette 3 years ago
True it was sponsored by Tamrom but using the a 28-300 horridly cheap lens for this is bad advice to beginners. Atleast promote a decent lens from Tamron like 2.8 lens. Also describe why you want to use the ambient light and how they should look how the light is being shaped or worked. "Time of day and direction of it" and why you need to use that kind of light. The type of setting the photos are taking in or what type of room you are shooting in can effect the light ie: white small to big dark
rmstudio 3 years ago
i appreciate the tips here. i'm buying a nikon d40x and i will be into portrait. is 500mm lens good? anyone, please?
LadySryope 4 years ago
Hi Lady,
Therea a lot of jokers on sites like this one and I don't know if you are one or not so I hope your question is a serious one. The answer is no, not unless you will be doing spy portraits for the CIA. A 500 mm lens is good for spying, normally on wildlife like deer and birds (sometimes for sports). For portraits with your D40 you need something betwen 30 and 100 mm. 30 would be good for full length and 100 for tight head shots.
pacoquinha2 4 years ago
Hahaha!No-no, sorry its a typo error, I meant for just a 50mm. That's a cool tip you gave but I'm on a budget so I just bought the D40x kit with a lens of 18-55mm. Pathetic, I know.
LadySryope 4 years ago
30mm is too wide. With wide angle, the features such as the nose tend to be sticking out of the face in an unflattering manner. something around a 100mm and standing away from the subject will be much more flattering than using a 30mm close up, even if the subject will be essentially the same size in the frame.
patchbobbins 3 years ago
Patch,
I said:
"30 would be good for full length"
30mm on a crop sensor camera gives nearly a "normal" lens magnification, which is fine for full length people images.
In my opinion it will not exaggerate facial features. If we were talking about a head shot I would agree but that's not what I was talking about.
pacoquinha2 3 years ago
Sorry, I have only ever owned a 5D and 1D mk III, I assumed all EOS digital SLRs were full-frame like these models.
patchbobbins 3 years ago
The 1D Mk III has a 1.3 crop factor.
ChrisAston 3 years ago
There a million books and courses on this stuff. If you use them you'll save yourself a lot of time learning. Good luck.
pacoquinha2 4 years ago
"You need to put the right equipment for the job. For this photo, I'm going to use the Tamron 28-300 lens."
That has to be one of the worst choices for the "right equipment" for a portrait. It's for a Tamron podcast, so what can you expect?
myb00b 4 years ago
A couple of tips for you...
Don't shoot under the model's head. All of the shots you show have us looking up her nose and her chin looks large.
Take the shot above her head and have her put her chin down slightly to open up her half closed eyes.
Try that for starters and then post another video.
rebatecheck 4 years ago
photography is not a science, it's art. It's not true that if you shoot under the model's head the photography is not good. Well, it's your point of you, I gave you mine. GL :)
kchipro 4 years ago
Science is a major part of photography.
dbouchette 3 years ago
well if you say... :)
kchigt 3 years ago
That's why my Photography degree is technically called a "Bachelor of Science"
dbouchette 3 years ago
Dear dear, that was abysmal, and you always need a 300mm lens for portraits indoors.
pete4468 4 years ago
I think this was helpfull and could help me in the future.
wannabephotographer 4 years ago
I really appreciated the info here. I just bought a Canon 30D and a Tamron 18-200 and I'm always looking for tips!!! Thank you!
joemo75 4 years ago
right.....
EkEk3131 4 years ago