to be honest with u everyone here is rite photogrophy relys on the mood and the lighting u wan to set as long as u capture what your looking for flash or no flash the job is done
I dont uderstand the others. I am a professional photographer and I completely agree with Juan :) Some images don't call for flash, some shots you absolutely need it. All he's saying is, if you think you NEVER need flash(which even I know a ton of photographers that think that way) then your probably being close minded, hurting your photography, and in the end being ignorant thus the idiot comment :) Cheers!
Regardless of opinion, just a poor presentation. Sorry Juan, this video and your comments here do not make you look professional. I'd take this one down.
sorry but any good photographer will tell you its not about the kit you own but its all about the lighting, and if your dumb enough not to pack at least one light then well your the photographer still doing free weddings for a reason, most of this videos is just rebutting comments from his other videos. I still pull af lash out on a brilliant sunny day and over power the sun to get a great crisp creative photo, and if you don't know what that is then well again your working for free.
@maddog3159 I think it has more to do to the fact that they can voice their opinion anonimously so they are more expresive than they would otherwise. Is so much easier to point out what is wrong, than to make something, in other words is easier to tear something down than it is to build it. But some of this folks are just brutal and right down vicious with their opinions! I mean, for some of them to talk about my weight,,,, damn!
"Some people don't use a flash because they think it looks artificial. Well, try using an adjustable flash and bounce it off of walls and ceilings. The results will be much better."
Could you please try to be more concise next time?
I think with the on camera flash (I cant afford a propper flash) it generally looks bad when pointed straight forward... it does look better if i put some foil infront of my 40D's flash to reflect it upwards, but thats tricky and not portable
@williambrodie I don't get what you are saying. I don't know that we can make a blanket statement like that and say that if you point the flash forward all images will look bad. I can think of may instances where its needed like that and it will look good.
@JuanLGonzalez In my experience the only time the camera wants to use the flash if left on an auto mode is when its dark, this creates that pale skin black background effect that looks bad. I love using the flash but I dont have any luck using the built in one other than countering shaddows during bright sunlight. Just my experience so far. I try and avoid flash because I rarely like the results I have. Although I want to eventually get a speedlite with diffuser that mught help. Your thoughts?
I really enjoy your YouTube Channel. You give great advice. Check out my YouTube Channel Sometime. Maybe we could swap ideas. I plan to post a lot of my photography editing sessions on here.
Don't mean to be rude, but not sure what that taught anyone, learnt that you like to use a flash and you don't like people saying they don't like to use a flash..... did i miss something.
I love it! I didn't use flash for years because I was afraid of it. I took a couple of classes and with tutorial help from here and a book by Joe McNally, my ideas and attitude changed! Sorry I mised you show whith Jerry Ghionis...that dude is BAD!
I was looking at one of your shots at your site and notice the Vincent Thomas in the background. I thought you might have been shooting from baseball fields. I scouted that place once. Where do you shoot...Pedro?
@toher24 I am glad you like it and it means something to you man. It really shows how new photogs are when they make the comments like "I don't even take the flash because I don't use it" I say, like really, never? Is like only driving straight. Where is the fun in that. Flash is an amazing tool, we just need to learn it.
@TheiGhoest Thanks, I know lots of shit, I just need to know how to tell the story better. We are thought wrong in a lot of ways and we have to relearn it all over again but most of us tend to want to fight that change. Ultimately is very easy, too easy.
great video. I have finally got to grips with using ETTL flash effectively. I generally use manual. So now I use bounceflash on ETTL mode on Aperture priority for events. Flash exp compensation to increase and decrease power. Flash sync mode on "AUTO", lets me be a bit more creative with the shutter speed. I change ISO to get requied shutter speed. Dose that sound about right Juan?
Overdrive, the best way is what works for you, what ever you feel comfortable with. Auto is more practical and you can get close fast. If you have the time, manual will get you closer to what you want with lots of concistency! I like it that you try different things. Not all will work all of the time!
Thank you for taking the time. I am not a teacher by no means by I do have lots of hands on experience. I will do a simple video where I can express what I feel is the main concept to learn and improve photography.
Great Stuff Juan I can't wait for the next vid. Can you do something about outdoor Night photography?? I love the pictures you shot out side on with low light.
diffusers don't mess with ETTL metering. They can skew the ranges / values on manual mode though. They do soften the light, do some tests. Not to be confused with the effect from a softbox or umbrella, which increase the size of the light source thus softening shadows (Assuming it stays close to the subject) but the quality of light from a flash with a diffuser on it is different. Not better, just different. Depends on what you need. $.02 Good video.
Your very correct Juan. The people that are so pro that don't use flash are the ones that shoot at 1/200th-250th and get shots with the "deer caught in headlights" effect. For all begginers to flash out there, learn to BALANCE your exposure to get perfectly natural looking shots with a focus on your subject.
Steven, I use to think I knew it all, as you do, I grew up! Give yor self time it'll happen to you. Us level headed people say "There is more than one way to skin a cat " I don't use ETTL, nothing against it, I just don't use it. Breath man breath deep, lol.
Steven, you are jumping in to lots of conclusions, but thats okay. Knowledge doesnt come easy nor early. You'll appreciate my message in due time. Welcome to the world of photography.
Hi Juan, though I agree with some of your statements it would be great to see a bit of your work so that people can gauge better your point of view, and have a better understanding. Cheers
Xtreme, I know what you are saying but I havent gotten to the point where I can edit my videos and add images. I hope that those who are interested in what I do visit my web site. I am working on been able to edit my own videos and do as you suggest. Thank you for taking the time.
If you have windows movie maker [ comes with vista] it is easy enough to import pictures and "split" the video and drag and drop images between the split area !
Steven, open your mind. Don't limit yoruself. You also need to learn how to use the diffuser for you. By the way I don't use ETTL,,, not everybody does things the same way and that is a good thing!
I have been sharing my knoweledge for years to hundreds of people. You need to understand this is one tip of thousands I have shared. Hard to include a life time of work in a two minute vide. Tell me, do you share ?
right on mam i hate those people that cant use a flash. they need to learn not to fire it at full power at f1.3 or what ever. I hear them complaning to me all the time.
El mensaje en este tip es al usar el flash en automatico, ay que compensar continuamente en casi cada tiro al moverse se lugar a lugar y mas de sujeto a sujeto. Si no te salesn bien las fotos con flash, no sabes usar el flash. Aquellos que dicen que el flash no es bueno,,, no saben usar el flash.
asi es! el flash no da una apariencia falsa, al contrario creo que es muy buena fuente de energia en donde no hay mucha luz para evitar incrementar el ISO. Usar el flash con sincronizadores me parece aun mejor, aunque no es muy eficaz en lugares donde no hay tiempo suficiente para instalarte rapido.
No more speedy gonzales now I see you speak english again
prmass1 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
you need new chair Mister !
B4SK0R0 3 months ago
@B4SK0R0 I needed to lose weight, and I did! The chair was fine and still fine.
JuanLGonzalez 3 months ago
you need new chair Mister !
B4SK0R0 3 months ago
to be honest with u everyone here is rite photogrophy relys on the mood and the lighting u wan to set as long as u capture what your looking for flash or no flash the job is done
Pitchasquad 7 months ago
Flash if you need is what I say, nothing wrong with that! Well said tbh!! Photography is ABOUT light, so it makes sense to me
idro2k 11 months ago
I dont uderstand the others. I am a professional photographer and I completely agree with Juan :) Some images don't call for flash, some shots you absolutely need it. All he's saying is, if you think you NEVER need flash(which even I know a ton of photographers that think that way) then your probably being close minded, hurting your photography, and in the end being ignorant thus the idiot comment :) Cheers!
rooflz 11 months ago 3
Thank you Bman, for setting me straight!
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
Regardless of opinion, just a poor presentation. Sorry Juan, this video and your comments here do not make you look professional. I'd take this one down.
bmanphotog 1 year ago
spent 3 minutes to state tha flash is good as long as you know how to use it
scor14 1 year ago
en español Juanto Lios....
un abrazo...
digitalfotostudio 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
why are you waiting here online Latino wives **rockmycity.info**
vishakarethiva 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Online marriage service from Asia rockmycity.info
ETHEUNICE 1 year ago
sorry but any good photographer will tell you its not about the kit you own but its all about the lighting, and if your dumb enough not to pack at least one light then well your the photographer still doing free weddings for a reason, most of this videos is just rebutting comments from his other videos. I still pull af lash out on a brilliant sunny day and over power the sun to get a great crisp creative photo, and if you don't know what that is then well again your working for free.
Chadnking 1 year ago
@Chadnking Well said! Light is paramount, and even on a sunny day!
idro2k 11 months ago
I think viewers forget that people are spending their time and effort to share knowledge to others for free. Lighten up!
maddog3159 1 year ago
@maddog3159 I think it has more to do to the fact that they can voice their opinion anonimously so they are more expresive than they would otherwise. Is so much easier to point out what is wrong, than to make something, in other words is easier to tear something down than it is to build it. But some of this folks are just brutal and right down vicious with their opinions! I mean, for some of them to talk about my weight,,,, damn!
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
i dont use flash!!! thats because i know how not to use it!! I also do know how to use it but prefer not to!!
weddingnewcastle 1 year ago
@weddingnewcastle Really, no flash? at night in a dark room?
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
@JuanLGonzalez
most weddings i go to are not usually in total darkeness! there are always lights on somewhere. Iso 6400-12800 f1.4 lens no prob!
weddingnewcastle 1 year ago
@weddingnewcastle "Most" leaves room for some. What do you do in those "Some"
I have a 1.2 lense and I need flash in some occasions.
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
It took you 3 minutes to say the following:
"Some people don't use a flash because they think it looks artificial. Well, try using an adjustable flash and bounce it off of walls and ceilings. The results will be much better."
Could you please try to be more concise next time?
intrigid 1 year ago
@intrigid Maybe I am not as smart as you are!
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
@intrigid where are your videos, I want to see your 15 second videos
idro2k 11 months ago
i definitely missed that one!
rahuldecunha 1 year ago
I think with the on camera flash (I cant afford a propper flash) it generally looks bad when pointed straight forward... it does look better if i put some foil infront of my 40D's flash to reflect it upwards, but thats tricky and not portable
williambrodie 1 year ago
@williambrodie I don't get what you are saying. I don't know that we can make a blanket statement like that and say that if you point the flash forward all images will look bad. I can think of may instances where its needed like that and it will look good.
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
@JuanLGonzalez In my experience the only time the camera wants to use the flash if left on an auto mode is when its dark, this creates that pale skin black background effect that looks bad. I love using the flash but I dont have any luck using the built in one other than countering shaddows during bright sunlight. Just my experience so far. I try and avoid flash because I rarely like the results I have. Although I want to eventually get a speedlite with diffuser that mught help. Your thoughts?
williambrodie 1 year ago
Sweet Dream Catcher shirt bro!
JsRacingS2k 1 year ago
I really enjoy your YouTube Channel. You give great advice. Check out my YouTube Channel Sometime. Maybe we could swap ideas. I plan to post a lot of my photography editing sessions on here.
CWWPhotography 1 year ago
Yes, flash is an wonderful source of light for weddings (if used correctly) - i prefer to use it in Manual mode 90% of the time.
robertgrubba 1 year ago
Don't mean to be rude, but not sure what that taught anyone, learnt that you like to use a flash and you don't like people saying they don't like to use a flash..... did i miss something.
talialing 1 year ago
@talialing
Nope!
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
I love it! I didn't use flash for years because I was afraid of it. I took a couple of classes and with tutorial help from here and a book by Joe McNally, my ideas and attitude changed! Sorry I mised you show whith Jerry Ghionis...that dude is BAD!
seeburt
seeburt 1 year ago
@seeburt
He is vey inspiring!
We had the opportunity to shoot with him at night and that was even better.
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
@JuanLGonzalez
I was looking at one of your shots at your site and notice the Vincent Thomas in the background. I thought you might have been shooting from baseball fields. I scouted that place once. Where do you shoot...Pedro?
seeburt 1 year ago
@seeburt
Yea I shoot all over the place but this spot is near me.
I learn that is illegal or at least not allowed by the cops if they see you shooting there. Terrorist attacks, you know!
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
I hear ya! Automatic can take you far, and a flash modifier takes you even further.
hogluvr1 1 year ago
@hogluvr1
So many options, is great!
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
goood, really good
dafne1991 1 year ago
That is so true....
I use flash all the time (not directly at the subject) but bouncing it, and you can´t tell if a flash was used or not on the final image,
You can mix available light with flash light and get brilliant results.
mixmaxdix 1 year ago
"you dont like your results, you dont know what youre doing" sooooo true! great video man.
toher24 1 year ago
@toher24 I am glad you like it and it means something to you man. It really shows how new photogs are when they make the comments like "I don't even take the flash because I don't use it" I say, like really, never? Is like only driving straight. Where is the fun in that. Flash is an amazing tool, we just need to learn it.
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
Awesome video! Keep it coming! >>self taught photographer, and hands on learner here... :)
patriciagrosjean 1 year ago
thank you, juan.
awesome video :)
TheiGhoest 2 years ago
@TheiGhoest Thanks, I know lots of shit, I just need to know how to tell the story better. We are thought wrong in a lot of ways and we have to relearn it all over again but most of us tend to want to fight that change. Ultimately is very easy, too easy.
JuanLGonzalez 1 year ago
great video. I have finally got to grips with using ETTL flash effectively. I generally use manual. So now I use bounceflash on ETTL mode on Aperture priority for events. Flash exp compensation to increase and decrease power. Flash sync mode on "AUTO", lets me be a bit more creative with the shutter speed. I change ISO to get requied shutter speed. Dose that sound about right Juan?
overdrive78 2 years ago
Overdrive, the best way is what works for you, what ever you feel comfortable with. Auto is more practical and you can get close fast. If you have the time, manual will get you closer to what you want with lots of concistency! I like it that you try different things. Not all will work all of the time!
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
agreed
pstiang 2 years ago
awesome video
billrhea 2 years ago
Simple and to the point! Thank you bill!
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
Thanks for that man. great video.
overdrive78 2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time. I am not a teacher by no means by I do have lots of hands on experience. I will do a simple video where I can express what I feel is the main concept to learn and improve photography.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
Great Stuff Juan I can't wait for the next vid. Can you do something about outdoor Night photography?? I love the pictures you shot out side on with low light.
acapmex1 2 years ago
Flash is good......when it's necessary!
jkoprek1 2 years ago
diffusers don't mess with ETTL metering. They can skew the ranges / values on manual mode though. They do soften the light, do some tests. Not to be confused with the effect from a softbox or umbrella, which increase the size of the light source thus softening shadows (Assuming it stays close to the subject) but the quality of light from a flash with a diffuser on it is different. Not better, just different. Depends on what you need. $.02 Good video.
kstangent 2 years ago
Your very correct Juan. The people that are so pro that don't use flash are the ones that shoot at 1/200th-250th and get shots with the "deer caught in headlights" effect. For all begginers to flash out there, learn to BALANCE your exposure to get perfectly natural looking shots with a focus on your subject.
kineticsoul22 2 years ago
Steven, I use to think I knew it all, as you do, I grew up! Give yor self time it'll happen to you. Us level headed people say "There is more than one way to skin a cat " I don't use ETTL, nothing against it, I just don't use it. Breath man breath deep, lol.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
Steven, you are jumping in to lots of conclusions, but thats okay. Knowledge doesnt come easy nor early. You'll appreciate my message in due time. Welcome to the world of photography.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
Hi Juan, though I agree with some of your statements it would be great to see a bit of your work so that people can gauge better your point of view, and have a better understanding. Cheers
xtremereasons 2 years ago
Xtreme, I know what you are saying but I havent gotten to the point where I can edit my videos and add images. I hope that those who are interested in what I do visit my web site. I am working on been able to edit my own videos and do as you suggest. Thank you for taking the time.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
If you have windows movie maker [ comes with vista] it is easy enough to import pictures and "split" the video and drag and drop images between the split area !
dvdowns 2 years ago
you are right juan! I would like to see some of your work do you have a website?
edcb84 2 years ago
Steven, open your mind. Don't limit yoruself. You also need to learn how to use the diffuser for you. By the way I don't use ETTL,,, not everybody does things the same way and that is a good thing!
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
one of the biggest challenges to photographers !!! good stuff Juan more time!
miavonni 2 years ago
Let me work on other pointers. Thank you.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
ur awesome bro!!!!! i like ur stuff
miavonni 2 years ago
Thanks Miavonni, I just try to share as others have done with me over the many years.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
I totally agree with you Juan. Gracias.
morgantey 2 years ago
Gracias a ti Morgan!
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
Poor - try telling ways to use the flash rather than the whole time say "flash is great".
hanz1440 2 years ago
Why would you assume I don't ?
I have been sharing my knoweledge for years to hundreds of people. You need to understand this is one tip of thousands I have shared. Hard to include a life time of work in a two minute vide. Tell me, do you share ?
Tell me what can I share with you?
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
great tips!
willma88 2 years ago
right on mam i hate those people that cant use a flash. they need to learn not to fire it at full power at f1.3 or what ever. I hear them complaning to me all the time.
Undergroundphoto 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Well said that man.
peely64 2 years ago
El mensaje en este tip es al usar el flash en automatico, ay que compensar continuamente en casi cada tiro al moverse se lugar a lugar y mas de sujeto a sujeto. Si no te salesn bien las fotos con flash, no sabes usar el flash. Aquellos que dicen que el flash no es bueno,,, no saben usar el flash.
JuanLGonzalez 3 years ago
exacto
nice website by the way
awesome pictures
me gustaria ser como tu
edgarbarradaskate 2 years ago
No,,, you don't lol
The photography community con only handle one Juan lol.
JK, thank you for the complement!
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
man how come this has 1770+ views and just 3 coments and 3 or 4 ratings
anyway i've been waching your other vids
very nice work there
edgarbarradaskate 2 years ago
Who knows man!
People just like to take and not give.
Me, I owe to give back,,, it's just the right thing to do!
Thank you.
JuanLGonzalez 2 years ago
asi es! el flash no da una apariencia falsa, al contrario creo que es muy buena fuente de energia en donde no hay mucha luz para evitar incrementar el ISO. Usar el flash con sincronizadores me parece aun mejor, aunque no es muy eficaz en lugares donde no hay tiempo suficiente para instalarte rapido.
MrEklipze 2 years ago