ANSWERS Part 2 | Photography & Filming, YouTube Success & Tips on Starting a Channel!

[Hannzz121]

thank you so much you had so many awesome tips and tricks that have made everything so much easier.!!! just found you through beauty crush and am loving you already.!! great style and personality. keep doing what your doing.!!XD xxx ily

[ffionnnnnn]

A youtuber makeup guru who actually knows what she's on about when it comes to photography, finally! (':

[RomeoStyleTV]

I created a youtube channel less than three months ago, after severals verbal lickings from friends (their way of encouraging me) and posted about four videos as of today. One of your videos was listed on the side, watched it, now I'm hooked on your channel. Thanks for sharing all of you words of YouTube wisdom.

[agbaya1000]

Love this video.Its so helpful.i have just started blogging for about 5 months and I am having fun!Thanks so much Shirley.you are amazing!

[MommyMougal]

AHHHH!!! I may find my answer here eh??

[clairbellatv]

I loved your video! I've been researching on how I can improve the quality of my videos. My apartment doesn't let enough natural light in, so my ultimate problem is the lighting. It's time to visit the hardware supply shop for lighting. :) I'm just starting my own channel, this video was a great help. :)

[TravelingNatural]

Just discovered you channel and I love it! Thanks for sharing:)

[bananaiicewiifey]

You know all your photography terminology i love it i have just finished doing my homework for it hahahhaa

[TheZiggiization]

this is amazing... you are so frekin helpful with some cute little helps and advices whic hi already knoe but ..amazing, thanks!

[TalkingAboutAcne]

You have such a cute quirky personality haha, I've just recently started watching your videos and I'm hooked. Great job!

[weirdstyle7890]

Love your channel and videos, people like you inspired me to make this channel! <3 :)

[davnell02]

I wish I would have come across this vid before sending you a message on your bday vid regarding your filming device! Thanks a million for the information. Super helpful! :-)

[TheCoilWhisperer]

"I bet you want to be in it" LOL I tried filming outside and felt so uncomfortable... Which I had that thought.

[minombreesLucy]

lol haters gon hate hahah Thank you for posting this! I'm such a big fan if I ever start posting videos this would be my guide :D

[JTwisdomJT]

Great video.I am going to try the lighting tips.

[nonfictions]

I'm really excited to hear you talk about budgeting, etc ... I love those topics! Thanks for the great vids!

[LovelessBeloved1]

Who does your hair and what kind of weave do you have on the video? You look gorgeous!!

[WasItBeauty]

OMG were you on eastenders!!!:o x

[shirleybeniang]

@WasItBeauty No I wasn't! Lol! (Not that I know of anyway!) xo

[DivaNurse68]

This vid is so helpful, glad I stumbled upon your site

[hithere1236]

You have no idea how inspiring you are! This was so helpful, thank you!

[Foxyetal87]

This was so informative ]

Loved it

Xo

[Floraliciouss]

Your channel is amazing Shirley, lots of love from PARIS !!!

[chelsimadonna]

This was very helpful!! I'm definitely going to try the 3 point lighting technique tonight, so thank you for that!! Your video reminded me when I reached 50 subscribers as well, and how excited I got!! I'm still excited about it!

[neiceycurl]

Shirley you are such a sweeeeeeeeetheart for sharing this with us. Thank you for being selfless. Air hug from Florida! :-)

[Thankfull13]

I just subscribed to ur YouTube channel about a week ago....I truly enjoy ur vids. Love ur style!! Keep up the good work. Loved ur advice on starting a YT channel. I'm playing catch up, trying to watch 3 years of videos. I went to sleep at 1230 watching ur channel. Gotta get some rest!!^_^

[ananijosie]

Thankyou so much for talking about photography and the apature and all that good stuff! i love your videos! i have been asking many pple what they do and i havent gotten any response :/ i am always looking to improve my channel and little details/tips like that really help me out! Keep doing your thing and thank you so much for sharing! i will now go read some photo info and Play with my camera!! :D

[buccy64]

I'm not a hater I like your face and voice.

[StacyDStyle]

Happy birthday shirley -3

[makeupbynicolemarie]

You are such an inspiration. You are confident, beautiful and eloquent. That is so refreshing to see on YouTube. I look forward to seeing what you have to share with us in 2012. x

[dreamingCOLORS]

hi shirley! i have a question, is this what your bendy roller curls look like after they fall down a little? or is this another hairstyle? thanks!

[shirleybeniang]

@dreamingCOLORS Another hairstyle entirely! x

[NubianPrincessN]

Really good video Shirley, i LOVE ur channel!! I found your tips on starting your own channel really useful because I am starting my own channel!! At the moment I have uploaded an intro video and I am yet to upload my next one so I hope you can check it out when I am fully up and running :-)

[LuvCoTERE]

Thank u so much for this!!! :D I'm looking for a better camera :) or even just things and ideas to better my YouTube channel in general, so this was extremely helpful. Thank you girlie :D God Bless! ^_^

Corene~

[xoBonjourBelle]

Happy Birthdayyyy!! ♥ xo

[Mrvles]

Happy birthday shirleeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyy!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxx love you!! Pretty on you are <3

[shirleybeniang]

@Mrvles Thank you! :D xo

[pawapm]

i like you videos :)

i will like to start not only filming but into photography i have a little girl and she loves pictures so i have been saving for the Canon rebel t3i but what would be ur recomendation should i buy it or should i go for something difrent

[KhaoticKim]

Uh, yea can we get a tutorial on this hairstyle b/c it's lovely!

[JAIslejoy]

Love your accent!! Thanks for giving me the motivation to record my first Youtube video! Hope the confidence follows over so I post it! God bless, continue being so real and candid :-)

[NajaDiamond]

Thanks for the tips Shirley! I love watching your videos your such a genuinely sweet person.

[erikosan84]

thanks Shirley, especially for the camera recommendations, i've been looking for a new one :)

[philigall20]

I know this is the exam period time but could you please do a review on Laura Mercier foundation primer once you finished off with your exam? Thanks xo

[SECRETLITTLENINJA]

That colour looks lovely on you. xx

[TheiheartLA]

Thank you so much ! Great applicable ADVICE . This has really helped me alot . Keep up the great work !

[kemichick]

What a lovely role model! Love ya Shirley x

[POE2010samira]

Really like ur hair

[433diablo]

Thanx :)

[Tirimisou]

You are so smart, talented and beautiful. I love your videos girl!

[bastet469]

Hi. Just found ur channel 30 min ago. It's 5AM (yawn) here in Ohio, USA and I was about to turn in after extensive laundry purge when I saw ur photo for the "Bouncy Curls" vid among my suggestions. I ended up watching that and this one too. WOW! Your vids are soooo glossy and professional looking. How long have you been a model? Do you have photos in U.S. magazines? Is it tough to be a sista in the U.K. modeling industry like it is here?

[ShayLaRosex]

I actually loved this! Go girl, love your honesty <3

[kiwi0686]

I think you're awesome! When I got into hair and fashion videos you were one of the first people I subscribed to. The lighting in your videos is always great. The lighting mixed with your positive personality makes your world appear to be perfect. I can't see why anyone would hate on you :-(. This video was very helpful I watched it from beginning to end all 19 minutes lol... You're a joy to watch xoxo

[TheNewGirl007]

I've seen a lot of videos like this. Especially because I recently started out my own youtube channel. But this has been the most helpful and informative I've seen. You're so honest. All of this is just really REALLY helpful. And I really appreciate it.

[shirleybeniang]

@TheNewGirl007 Thank you! *PS* Just checked out your channel and subbed! :D xo

[StacyDStyle]

You are so inspiring ! I wanted to start my own fashion channel for a while and didn't know what to do but I do now ! After this summer I'll start it,thank you Shirley -3

[CaribbeanBaby92]

I love, love, love your channel

I'm think about making one , thank for the tip

[MichaelJacksonNeYo]

I saw your pretty face in my sub box and I got soo excited, then I saw your video was 18 mins long and I screamed out " YESS! JACKPOT!!" I love you Shirley!! xo I want to be just like you when I am older <3

[shirleybeniang]

@MichaelJacksonNeYo Hahaha! Aww thanks! :D xo

[inamoment8]

love this video :) thanks for the tips and positive attitude! xoxo

[lovekittygalore]

Your hair looks AMAZINNGGG! how long have you had it in so far?

[dhatfleeswaqq]

What size tripod do you use?

[luvmakeupdetroit]

loved this video! i was wondering what camera to buy next thats affordable with good quality. thanks for the video!

[itsmedadiva]

Your awesome! Happy I came past your channel..side bar for YouTube usesr that invest in the t3i, editing software is best on a Mac when using an slr, so if you have a PC, a HD camcorder will give you less headache when filming and editing. I am a photographer, but I just started making videos on make up because it's something I love, but there are very few editing programs other than iMovie & final cut pro that support .MOV files which is what most slr's film in... But with the 50mm lens you ge

[daqueen626]

Excellent advice. Thank you. I'm still trying to decide IF I am confident enough to start a channel. I'm not very good at public speaking and whew do my nerves get rattled.

[TheBakerBee]

you're so sweet. I adore you! You have the best personality :))

[cosmoelectra]

This was so kind of you. I learned a lot watching you. I appreciate so much that you are not jealous or petty about sharing good tips and how to's :) xoxo

[badiyahiscute]

what school do you go to?

[wowoverflow]

please please please do an all about lips video!

[PlushDecadence]

Great video! Thanks for the tips, I'm fairly new to making videos on YT so I really appreciated all your advice!

[AntonetteP1]

i loveeee judys vlogs!! and i love you!!

[kayren230]

Great video! :) can you do more photography videos please!! =D

[shirleybeniang]

@kayren230 I'd love to make them a regular thing on my channel, because I love Photography just as much as I do Beauty and Fashion! I think I'm gonna! And also because this video was received so well, so I'm inspired to! :D xo

[sugarbooh]

I love that you know what you are talking about photography wise, and that is why i subscribed to your channel awhile back.

[IndieQueenMaz]

Thank you for your trips, I love your channel and your style. Inspirational lady with great style and beauty. Xx

[MeMyselfMartini]

You are the sweetest Shirley! xxx

[lford03]

I love photography too. I will be looking up your flicker account I love your photos on your blog.

You are very photogenic. keep up the good work.

[TaniaTells]

your videos are unbelievably brilliant shirley! i honestly think you do such an amazing job! thanks for sharing with us xx

[JannaGlow]

luv ur humility Shirley... i'm thinking of starting my own channel as well but more relevant to Jamaica (thats where i live). U r very inspiring. Thanx for the videos *blessings*

[nichelle435]

Thanks Shirley!!! This video was very informative!!!

[stylesecretsx]

Woman i cant express how much your videos complete my day.. Honestly not just saying it but you really really inspire me on a whole new inspirational level lol. Hope you had a great day :) xx

[shirleybeniang]

@stylesecretsx Thank you Naiya! :) xo

[bigvinamac]

you are beautiful. 

[MlleKnobs]

I really love your videos and I those are nice tips! The only thing is that you're talking about lightning and everything is correct, but the lightning in this particular video isn't the best, it's too light

[brandilovesbeauty]

thanks so much for this video! i think it'll really help me!

[Wifey711]

ahh so happy you did this video, lots of videos i watched lately was about starting youtube and i wanted to soo much, i uploaded my video and got 10 views i was excited to hehehe. I wanted to change my youtube name but i dont think i can :(

but yhhh....errmmmm...i forgot what i was gonna say but love your videoss/blog :D

[naijabarbieng]

Your videos are so helpful! Watch mine too please and thank you :3

[CourteneyBeauty]

This is definitely the most helpful video I have ever watched, thank you!

[jennypassion]

Thanks for this video Shirley! I think you are absolutely gorgeous!

[joeytrtl]

you are so beautiful and I just love your eyes!

[mslucy09]

love all ur videos and love and want that tan blazer you had on in ur blog channel. I really want one but we don't have a H&M store in Alabama. :-(

[433diablo]

Hellooo :) Your camera is 18-55mm or 18-135mm ?

[shirleybeniang]

@433diablo I said 18-55! :) xo

[esther150]

Awww Shirley! Brill Video

I lOVE YOUR HUMILITY!!!

Its hard to find Youtubers who( know their good ) still remain humble intheir videos!!

And thats what I LOVE about your channel!

Keep the good work!

God bless

Xxx

[TheAni890]

@shirleybeniang I was wondering what you use your Nikkon D5000 for

[shirleybeniang]

@TheAni890 That was my first slr, switched to the Canon a couple of months ago. I mentioned this on my blog! :) x

[AraeBeauty]

This was so great! I loved how you gave many alternatives and ideas. (like if you can't film during the day, have great lighting) I've just started my own channel recently and I found this very helpful. You were extremely informative. =]

[Face4ChristTv]

love your videos.....it motivates me not to give up on mine. although mine is on music, i still loveeee ur videos

[blackbarbiez92]

Il uv your channel and your advice was great also could you check out my channel please? and see what i can do better on my videos thank you so much xD

[myB2H2]

U r the BEST!!!

[shay9511]

You are so humble and well mannered and such a lovely person, your channel tips were very useful and I wish you an even better year than last year with your channel and your life in general!

[Tsukinolover]

Thank you for your advice and tip they really helpful. I been thinkin of making videos myself but i never had an idea on how to start one.... So thank you thank you i really love your channel :D

[Lhanna213]

i love love looove your hair

[msbb1936]

i love your eye make-up.



[zeyswife]

Great tips! And I have been wondering how you get that sort of blurred look in the background and I finally have an answer! YAY! I was glued to the screen while watching this video. Love your channel!

[samanthapwns]

I love you, Shirley! You're one of the most honest, respectful, and clever beauty gurus out there; I always love listening to you talk. You're honestly beautiful inside and out! <3

[lemj2013]

<--- NEW supporter! love your channel & blog and everything!

[CariHannah]

heyy ive just started a new channel, and bought myself a new camera, its not an SLR but my pics seem to be nice quality, is this okay?

[Besos06]

love you darling such a lovely personality :)

[Gfancybeauty]

Really informative vid wish I could have had this when I started my channel I learned by trial and error lol. Thank you for all you do beauty

[thekglifestyle]

Love it! You have inspired me once again. I've been in sort of a YouTube posting rut and you've help to get me motivated again. THANK YOU Shirley! You really are awesome! :)

[IAmNatalieXO]

Just wrote a blog post about you Shirley, please check it out?

iamnataliexo.blogspot.com/

[kienamorado0888]

i love love love the 50 mm lens so light and so affordable, and it takes lovely pictures. love your channel, keep up the good work!

[lolascrib]

Thanks so much for this video, hon! I have CAMERA envy! lol!

Funnily enough, I managed to stop myself from getting another camera this year...I have a separate HD camera and 2 cameras for pics (I only use one...lol).

I really want to sort my editing out and am working on that now. =)

Ramble done, love your channel and thank you for this video, hon!

[MsSassyLaRue]

Ive been watching vids for well over a year now & now am really thinking about making them. These tips were very useful, thanks! Love your channel.

[fushiaangel]

your makeup and hair look gorgeous

[kalan2794]

I've already started my channel and my channel name has 4numbers!!! What should i do??? Please help?? xx

[shirleybeniang]

@kalan2794 Your name is just fine! Lol! ...a few more numbers then it becomes confusing, for me anyway! lol! xo

[SimplyFelivision]

Some really great tips you've shared here, and a great time too as I've just started out. Thank you so much for this :) <3

[Ladyaxe]

You look gorgeous. the colours you are wearing in clothing and make up lighten you up ! Beautiful as usual :)

[pinkyliciousvita]

you r so truthful thats why i love ur videos

x

[LadyKayHere]

WONDERFUL INFO PROVIDED...THANKS FOR SHARING...PLS SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL...FABULOSITY...THAT'S ME. XOXO. :)

[morningdew78]

thanks for the advice Shirley! I love judy and benji too :)

[sincerelyhannahx]

hi shirley, i've just started my youtube channel today actually! :D well uploaded my first video - i'd love if you could check it out. i've been a subscriber to you for a while but on my old account. you've always been so lovely and this video made me feel better because i'm also daunted by the thought of it all haaha :) i always love your videos! x

[NautralBeauty]

I love your channel and these are very helpful tips

[SuperPretty111]

thanks for the tips shirley..I have been thinking about starting a chanel...

[BriThinks]

lovely vid as always Shirley, I actually remember your first few videos, I think it was a tutorial of how to style a hair quiff or something lol. You've come a really long way. BTW, your hair is lovely and I also think it would look nice if it was shoulder length (in this exact style). (cover half of the video with your hand to see what i mean lol).xxx

[MdreamingofC]

This was the first video that I saw on your channel--- already loving your personality! I SO wanna subscribe.. Do u or anyone know how to do it on iPhone?

[shirleybeniang]

@MdreamingofC Oh really? Welcome!! :D Thanks! I think there's a little icon on the mobile web page where you can subscribe! Not entirely sure though! Lol! xo

[77deerose]

Do you get dolled up for videos or is this a everday look. So Pretty..

[Lisamov1]

Shirley, thanks for all of the inspiration and knowledge you provide. It's always refreshing to watch one of your videos or to read something you've posted on your blog. I think you're so professional and you put so much into what you do that I can really see you going very far in fashion and beauty (if that's what you want). I've not been a subbie that long, so I plan to take out one Saturday to just sit down and get caught up on all of you videos. I learn so much from you. Thanks!

[247girltalk]

This was SUPER helpful. The tips about lighting made a lot of sense. New subbie for sure. :)

[fabinosh8]

I really admire your confidence, and maturity! I never get tired of watching your videos! :)

[skendles]

HI...great video was very helpful

and i just wanted to know ur opinion

on the Canon PowerShot SX130

if its a good camera for a vid and would u recommend it to record vid

and to take pictures for blogs?

thanks

[xjanjanx1]

I want to start when i go uni ;) 3 more years! This is such a boost of confidence

[totallyummSPICY]

you are stunning!

[acestarone]

omg you have some sweet comments from some of the best youtubers . congrats.

[livelaughlauralove]

I absolutely love your videos, your so beautiful. You seem lovely and genuine! This videos helped me so much thinking about how to make my channel better cause im just starting making videos again! Thank you :)

[LatinKrizly]

ài can't wait for part 3... lovely like always! :)

[michalrudnick]

Excellent tips! You are so generous to share your wealth of knowledge. I have a silly question, how do you manipulate the youtube thumbnail that appears for your video? Youtube provides me with 3 snapshots and they are usually hideous. Is there anyway to get around this and customize the thumbnail? Thanks so much!

[shirleybeniang]

@michalrudnick Thanks! Customizable thumbnails are part of Channel Branding, which YouTube provides to partnered accounts. xo

[michalrudnick]

@shirleybeniang Oh, gotcha. Thanks for responding so quickly! Your hair (and entire look) is fabulous!

[TaniaTells]

@michalrudnick Unless you are a youtube partner you can change it! drive me mad as well!

[scootnpooh]

I love this video, i am just starting out on my yt journey and the tips you gave were so very helpful!!! Thank You!!

[MakeupStick]

you always look so flawless! <3

yay! you answered some photography/filming questions which was incredibly helpful! do you personally use lamps? or do you have those bigger more professional ones? xoxox

[shirleybeniang]

@MakeupStick Thanks! I use lamps! :) xo

[AllThingsFabulous101]

I absolutely love your videos and your channel because of your kind and genuine aura. This video was filled with wonderful tips and information. Thank you for taking the time to do this series. I am a very personal and private person, I really don't share a lot about myself for fear of getting burned or being judged, but your question and answers series makes me want to open up a bit on my channel and share more about myself than just beauty and fashion, so thank you so much for that Shirley! xo

[shirleybeniang]

@AllThingsFabulous101 Aww Asia! Thank you so much for your sweet words! I look forward to watching such videos, if you do them! Thanks for also being an inspiration to me! xoxo

[lovingmakeup100]

you are so beautiful! and such a good role model, will never get bored of watching your videos!! x x x

[lovelynissi]

i like you channel and your vids. i hope one day we can bump into each other in Notts o_0 lol. God blessX

[PrinciTeshka7]

Hi beautiful, I'm not sure whether you have received any of my tweets or messages, in any case just wanted to let you know that I adore your lovely channel and your great sense of style=^.^= You r such an amazing person! Thank u for this informative video;)))

[TheTelliTell]

Hello this video helped a lot such great advice. I have watched most of your videos and they inspired me to start up my own youtube channel so thank you, keep up the great videos :) x

[HayleeSasser]

Great video! I'm a new subscriber to your channel & I love you! Lol :)

[NeesaOfficial]

How did you get your hair like that? It looks different x

[ladiepink]

great video! suggestions!!lovely personality!!!

[classyandfab101]

that was really helpful Shirley! love ya xo

[PollyGrohlFF]

you're beautiful (:

[evagelinaa]

You are such lovely person!!! Love you girl!!

[inUiBelieve]

OmG I love your hair in this vid - looks super lovely - please do a tutorial

[shirleybeniang]

@inUiBelieve Thank you! Ok! :D xo

[philigall20]

Are you a partner on youtube? xo

[shirleybeniang]

@philigall20 I am. I've been for a year, I think! :) xo

[philigall20]

@shirleybeniang Awww that's so cool. You certainly deserve it :). Good luck with everything else. I love how confident you became throughout!! xoxo

[BodyByKymXclusive]

You are such a beautiful young lady with a beautiful spirit. You are such a blessing to the world and me:) I love photography myself! Good tips on the cameras too.

[shirleybeniang]

@BodyByKymXclusive Aww thanks! :) xo

[MissSWFashion]

Really helpful advice, thank you Shirley! xx

[laufond]

"Good morniiiiing!" ;) I am absolutely addicted to It's Judy's Life as well.

Thanks Shirley for the tips and keep it up!

[DimePieceOnaDime]

I just started my channel yesterday and this is REALLY helpful. Thanks so much for this video. It's amazing! And check out my first tutorial!

[hjlindsay]

always enjoy your videos.... you are so B.E.A.U.TIFUL!!!!!!!

[thebritishchic98]

your videos are amazing and you and your friends inspired me to make videos, your amazing and to think that you have been going for 3 years and still going.. your just amazing Thankyou so much and keep up the amazing videos!x

[beautyandlyrics]

@shirleybeniang aw awesome thanks! Just to say, I've been watching your videos for ages and you're who inspired me to make my own channel and videos, thank you!xo

[KristinaArtSeeTV]

haha, i just had a bit of fun revisiting your blog, looking for the remote.. but it helped me revisit your blog and i started reading it over again. Girlie i love your blog.

[beautyandlyrics]

Hey, do you have instagram?xo