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Hard Light vs Soft Light | 3 Tips To Use Hard Light Properly | Behind the Scenes Portraits
Today we are talking about the quality of light: Hard Light vs Soft Light.
Soft light is commonly used in portrait photography but hard light, if used properly, can add a lot of definition and characters to your images.
Timeline:
1) The Definition of Hard Light (00:24)
-Abrupt transition from the highlight to the shadow
-Clear border between the highlight and the shadow
-Also see the definition of Soft Light
2) Why I use hard light? (00:55)
3) How to use natural hard light properly? The 3 tips (01:12)
4) The Behind the Scenes of the Hard Light Photoshoot with Sienna (natural light) (02:57)
Part 2: The Soft Light Scenario, coming up in the next video!
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Canon R50 + 50mm F1.8 | Behind the scenes | Cute Old Town Portraits
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Have you been to Port Costa, California? This old town is really cute and I just had a natural light portrait photoshoot with Sienna. Enjoy! Points to note: 1) The equivalent focal length of the 50mm F1.8 is 80mm (50mm x 1.6 = 80mm). 2) Personally, I think using the 85mm is a good way to practice your portrait composition as you need to decide what to include and what not to conclude in the fra...
Behind the Scenes | Canon R5 + RF 70-200 F2.8 | Natural Light Portraits #composition #posing #canon
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Behind the Scenes | Canon R5 RF 70-200 F2.8 | Natural Light Portraits #composition #posing #canon
Teenager Summer Photography Camp 2024
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Teenager Summer Photography Camp 2024
Budget Option for Ultra Wide OCF Portraits/ Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 and R50
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Budget Option for Ultra Wide OCF Portraits/ Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 and R50
OCF vs Natural Light | Why natural light is bad in some scenarios? Why is a flash a game changer?
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OCF vs Natural Light | Why natural light is bad in some scenarios? Why is a flash a game changer?
Not sure how to pick a camera for content creation and photography? Watch this 2 mins guide.
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Not sure how to pick a camera for content creation and photography? Watch this 2 mins guide.
How I shoot these photos?
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How I shoot these photos?
Behind the scenes: Canon R50 + 50mm F1.8 Lens in Natural Light Portraits
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Behind the scenes: Canon R50 50mm F1.8 Lens in Natural Light Portraits
How to Shoot Beautiful Photos of Plants? Use these 7 Tips.
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How to Shoot Beautiful Photos of Plants? Use these 7 Tips.
Teenager Summer Videography Camp
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Teenager Summer Videography Camp
Smartphone Videography Workshop for those who prefer in-person experience to online instructions.
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Smartphone Videography Workshop for those who prefer in-person experience to online instructions.
A Flash Photographer's Most Genuine Opinion on Natural Light Photography
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A Flash Photographer's Most Genuine Opinion on Natural Light Photography
5 Photo ideas for a rainy day (was a Short).
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5 Photo ideas for a rainy day (was a Short).
Why we provide the equipment during the class?
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Why we provide the equipment during the class?
How to use a Godox Flash on Canon R50 Cameras? Canon AD-E1 (Multi-function Shoe Adapter) is needed.
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How to use a Godox Flash on Canon R50 Cameras? Canon AD-E1 (Multi-function Shoe Adapter) is needed.
How to make off-camera flash portraits look nicer? Review the images honestly; see the 3 scenarios.
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How to make off-camera flash portraits look nicer? Review the images honestly; see the 3 scenarios.
One Simple Background Goal to go for in Off-Camera Flash Portraits
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One Simple Background Goal to go for in Off-Camera Flash Portraits
Christina Szeto Photography 2023 Holiday Cards Mini Sessions
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Christina Szeto Photography 2023 Holiday Cards Mini Sessions
How to use Architecture to Frame Your Portrait Photos? Learn in 4 minutes.
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How to use Architecture to Frame Your Portrait Photos? Learn in 4 minutes.
How to Shoot Backlit Portraits using An Off-Camera Flash? Learn in 4 minutes
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How to Shoot Backlit Portraits using An Off-Camera Flash? Learn in 4 minutes
Flash vs Natural Light during the Golden Hour & Shady Location
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Flash vs Natural Light during the Golden Hour & Shady Location
How to use an Ultra Wide Angle Lens & A Flash for Stunning Portraits? Part 2.
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How to use an Ultra Wide Angle Lens & A Flash for Stunning Portraits? Part 2.
How to use an Ultra Wide Angle Lens & A Flash for Stunning Portraits? Part 1.
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How to use an Ultra Wide Angle Lens & A Flash for Stunning Portraits? Part 1.
Off-Camera Flash vs Natural Light in Bright Sun. A Dance Photography Example.
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Off-Camera Flash vs Natural Light in Bright Sun. A Dance Photography Example.
Dance photoshoot in natural light. Watch the Behind the Scenes & A Belly Dance Performance.
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Dance photoshoot in natural light. Watch the Behind the Scenes & A Belly Dance Performance.
How to use the Canon R50 camera to film a short business promotional video?
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How to use the Canon R50 camera to film a short business promotional video?
Photosprouts Teenager Summer Photography Camp
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Photosprouts Teenager Summer Photography Camp
Canon Lens Mount Explained: EF, EF-S, RF, RF-S and EF-M. Crop sensor lens on full frame body?
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Canon Lens Mount Explained: EF, EF-S, RF, RF-S and EF-M. Crop sensor lens on full frame body?
Food Photography Workshop Behind the Scenes.
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Food Photography Workshop Behind the Scenes.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @MDR_Life
    @MDR_Life 7 днів тому

    Have to admit, I was getting a little annoyed until I found your video. Thank you.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 20 годин тому

      I’m glad you found it helpful! 🙏

  • @jeanmaricarlavado3219
    @jeanmaricarlavado3219 10 днів тому

    where do you edit photos?

  • @soulscience8969
    @soulscience8969 11 днів тому

    Hello! Do you think a Godox mini tt350c and a ad e1 adapter work with the eos r50?

  • @MatthewChow-h2z
    @MatthewChow-h2z 13 днів тому

    Do you think the Canon R50 with the 18-45mm f4.5 kit and the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens is a good choice for a 11 year old that knows a bit about photography?

  • @allee2445
    @allee2445 14 днів тому

    Great tips Christina! Looking forward to part 2.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 14 днів тому

      Thank you! Working on it, haha~

  • @alllthatremains
    @alllthatremains 19 днів тому

    I understand the mounts and there differences now, thank you 🙏 but now I think there pointless, I changed to Sony because they only have two mounts (E and A) and the E works on all there mirrorless body’s APSC or Full Frame and they have great third party lenses NO adapters needed, I loved Canon but Sony lets you work with out braking the bank

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 18 днів тому

      Canon RF and RFS mounts work on all mirrorless APSC and full frame cameras.

  • @amandababin8612
    @amandababin8612 29 днів тому

    Will the godox ad400 pro work with the camera and adapter

  • @makoto_shibari
    @makoto_shibari Місяць тому

    thats apply to de X3c too??

  • @timchan334
    @timchan334 Місяць тому

    What a freakin mess from Canon. This is why Sony E mount is way better! Great video!

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      Glad you found it helpful. Canon has a lot of mount system... just another thing to think about😁

  • @remilarroque9566
    @remilarroque9566 Місяць тому

    hello i have an Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Speed Trigger it worked on my olf fuji but i recently have a r5MK2 and the transmiter doesnt trigger do you think it is a similar problem and needs this adapter ? cheers

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      Thanks for the question! My R5 1 doesn’t require the adaptor but I think the newer versions of EOS R cameras will need the adaptor (Canon please up your production).

  • @GLewis_32
    @GLewis_32 Місяць тому

    What lenses are you using?

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 14 днів тому

      What do you think?

    • @GLewis_32
      @GLewis_32 14 днів тому

      Christine, forgive me for that question. I was caught up in the photos I wasn't thinking

  • @michaelmeluel3282
    @michaelmeluel3282 Місяць тому

    I got the Adapter, but my cheap Sunpak DF4000U wont work on the R50. Any setting changes suggestions? Btw, love all the content you're sharing with the world. Thank you!

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      Thank you! I think you really have to order the AD E1, just hoping Canon can see this and increase its production🙏

    • @michaelmeluel3282
      @michaelmeluel3282 28 днів тому

      ⁠@@photosproutsI do have the AD E1, but my Sunpak DF4000U still won't work in my R50. Is there a setting I should be at? Or you think it might be a defective AD E1? Thanks!

  • @arttiz01
    @arttiz01 Місяць тому

    Wow! How nice! I was trying my Godox V1 with my R50 and nothing happened. Thanks, now I know why. FLASH!

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      Glad you figured it out! Happy shooting!

  • @JoshBoyerPhotography
    @JoshBoyerPhotography Місяць тому

    weird......... i don't see this on my R5 Mark ii...... is there a video for that ? i tried looking and it doesn't show :(

  • @fox12321
    @fox12321 Місяць тому

    my rf50mm cant perform well at lowlight

  • @wellingtoncrescent2480
    @wellingtoncrescent2480 Місяць тому

    Although I mostly shoot songbirds, your review of AF options was generally helpful, thanks. I especially appreciated your clear explanations and pauses on the menu displays so that we could read them. I am wondering, though, which option you prefer for "Initial Servo AF Point" selector. I have been using Case 2, since it allows me to specify the starting location for the Eye+Tracking method by aiming the "box" for Spot, 1-point, Expand, or Around. I was also unclear on what happens if I assign another back button - e.g. the AF Point ("rectangle") Button - to toggle AF Methods. I am hoping it will over-ride the Expanded 1-point AF method set in AF Menu Tab 1, but I wasn't sure which has priority. I know I'm late to this conversation, but perhaps someone with more experience on the R5 than me will weigh in. Thanks again.

  • @parmindersandhu002
    @parmindersandhu002 Місяць тому

    I buy new canon r10 with rf 50mm f1.8 lens few days ago But when i tried to take picture on 1.8 , iso - 100 , shutter speed - 4000 in sunlight there is purple colour (chromic abrasion) edges on the image this is happening in night photography also with flash At night purple colour is showing where any white colour find in image I dont know hor to solve this problem if anyone knows hor solve this problem please help me

  • @Shawshi_33
    @Shawshi_33 Місяць тому

    Does this problem happens with R9?

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      I’m not sure; R9 is not released yet when I see this comment.

  • @JoeHan268
    @JoeHan268 Місяць тому

    Wow great quality. I wonder how it did with the off camera flashes?

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      I think given the right scenario to use OCF, the images will be stunning. I tend to actively look for locations and ambient light that takes OCF to the next level, hope to share another video soon. Meanwhile you can also check out my other video on using R50 in OCF portrait for a fashion photoshoot in San Francisco: Budget Option for Ultra Wide OCF Portraits/ Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 and R50 ua-cam.com/video/MnbiT7KJ9u4/v-deo.html

    • @JoeHan268
      @JoeHan268 Місяць тому

      @@photosprouts I watched your r50 hotshoe adapter video a few days ago. Thanks for the reply anyway. So helpful.

  • @jyojo74
    @jyojo74 Місяць тому

    Nice lessons

  • @hugodapalma
    @hugodapalma Місяць тому

    Not usable for landscape photography.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      Bbf is not necessary for landscape photography as it is not a moving subject that requires you to track focus.

  • @KtR1sk
    @KtR1sk Місяць тому

    Interesting, I found so many guides on UA-cam, but you have more knowledge than the rest, thanks

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

  • @jessyslayhair
    @jessyslayhair Місяць тому

    I have the same equipment why i have to be far away to take full body picture

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      This is because the 50mm lens is a prime lens which means it has a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed in or out. Also, it has a tight field of view (50mm x1.6 = 80mm) on a crop sensor camera; 80mm is the “true” focal length and gives you a tighter view. Therefore you need to step back from the subject in order to get more context in the frame, including the legs (full body). Just bear in mind that the longer the focal length, the tighter the field of view, the more you need to step back to capture more stuff.

  • @peterdobson1166
    @peterdobson1166 Місяць тому

    What a pity. I did it on my R6II and it works as expected. I saved everything to C1. I thought it would be an ideal configuration for the RAW burst. The problem is the undefined trigger. You never know if you are in pre-save mode or shutter mode. So it would be ideal to decouple the AF and just fill the memory until the shutter is released. But unfortunately it doesn't work. The shutter release must still be pressed halfway.

  • @allee2445
    @allee2445 Місяць тому

    Nicely done

  • @Ramentop88
    @Ramentop88 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for showing us that we can get good results with an entry level camera

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      You are welcome! That’s my pleasure ❤️

  • @tahapnnrmpa9945
    @tahapnnrmpa9945 2 місяці тому

    I llove the look of this img. I have the r50 with kit lens But i wanna buy new lens and i’m A little hesitant and don't know what to buy the RF50mm or sigma 30 mm f1.4

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      Ya, it’s a dilemma! I’m going to post another video about shooting on true 50mm (which is similar to 30mm on a r50, 30x1.6 =48mm), hopefully you can decide after seeing the images🙏

  • @emiloooo123
    @emiloooo123 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Christina - I’m new to OCF and was so glad I found your video - talk about a frustrating thing to realize my camera needed an adapter. 😅 but at least I was able to find your channel - thank you again!! ❤❤

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      You are welcome! Glad that my experience was helpful ❤️

  • @TheTripleA03
    @TheTripleA03 2 місяці тому

    Please tell me what speed memory card is used in Canon EOS R50 for continuous shooting,(Brand name also).

  • @TheTripleA03
    @TheTripleA03 2 місяці тому

    Please tell me what speed memory card is used in Canon EOS R50 for continuous shooting,(Brand name also).

  • @kyfann1
    @kyfann1 2 місяці тому

    18-400 tamron for nikon

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts Місяць тому

      How do you like your Tamron lens?

  • @NotTacoBandit
    @NotTacoBandit 2 місяці тому

    👍🏽

  • @bojunlu2393
    @bojunlu2393 2 місяці тому

    It's good to know that the RF-S camera can also be connected to R's full-frame lens. Christina, 50mm is the beginning of portraiture. I just bought the new 16mm and now I have to change to 50mm😂. Don't learn from me.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      16mm is also good! I think a little bit good distortion or showcasing the context on this lens might be super fun!!❤️

    • @bojunlu2393
      @bojunlu2393 2 місяці тому

      @@photosprouts Thanks Christina, if I have more money to buy the "red circle" it would be the best!All lenses will be guaranteed as long as they are red circle.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      I can’t agree more! They are very try sharp and durable! Happy Black Friday shopping!

    • @bojunlu2393
      @bojunlu2393 2 місяці тому

      @@photosprouts Thank you again, but if people need more light and detail to show up. They can choose "red circle" or reflector for outdoor photography.

  • @busayomibabatola8885
    @busayomibabatola8885 2 місяці тому

    I'm going into photography, and it's so overwhelming. Im torn between getting a used canon 5d mark iv and a new canon R50 with a 50m 1.8 lens. I've seen a few videos saying the R50 is a crop sensor and won't do very well for kids and family portraits. Please, what do you recommend?

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Here are my thoughts: First up, r50 and 5d iv are different types and grades. R50 is a mirrorless, entry level and crop sensor camera. 5D iv is a DLSR, full frame and pro level but back in the old days. It is not as powerful as an entry level mirrorless camera nowadays. Second, r50 can be used as your leisure camera. If you plan to go professional and work with paid clients, you should get a higher end mirrorless full frame camera, such as the R5 (mark i is already extremely impressive, and now at low rate; no need to go mark ii until you earn a lot of money from the sessions), R6. Other intermediate level mirrorless cameras, even though they are cropped-sensor ones, will also work, such as R7. Never buy a DSLR (5D iv) nowadays as they don’t have eye af, and you need to move the focus point manually to the eye, which can be tedious and slow. Hope it helps! Last but not least, if you are living in the Bay Area, do sign up for our in-person Beginners and Intermediate Workshops to make sense of the concepts in one morning. If you are remote, just register for our online class. Thank you!

    • @busayomibabatola8885
      @busayomibabatola8885 2 місяці тому

      @photosprouts thank you so much for taking the time to respond ❤️❤️❤️... canon R5 is way above my budget for now ... trying to get a gear set all under a thousand pounds 🫣

  • @Limitlessknowledge49
    @Limitlessknowledge49 2 місяці тому

    Which software do you use for editing mam????

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      Just Lightroom Classic and Photoshop

  • @michaelmills2926
    @michaelmills2926 2 місяці тому

    great video, i have a Canon r 100 + the rf 50mm lens , not new to photography but i wanted a take anywhere camera , and the good thing is i can use my older EF lenses with an adapter ,look forward to your next video........

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! We are so alike! I also love the fact that the camera is very affordable, and Canon is launching more RFS lenses🎉

  • @mbismbismb
    @mbismbismb 2 місяці тому

    Canon and their beautiful colours, once go canon u dont feel like wanna look at other cameras hahaha

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      I think so! I started out as a Nikoner but the skin tone looks too saturated to me… haha~

  • @eddychan5296
    @eddychan5296 2 місяці тому

    Sandbag please 😅!

  • @Movincii
    @Movincii 2 місяці тому

    Stunning! I just got some off camera flash and I’m excited to use it

  • @NaPhạm-h9g
    @NaPhạm-h9g 2 місяці тому

    hi, when i'm in manual mode but turn of the flash, setting f/640 f11 iso 200 same as you but the screen turns dark? Please help me figure out. Thanks so much.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      Your surrounding is dark or even when it’s normal daylight, shutter speed 1/640s is too fast to light up the scene, plus the aperture is too narrow to let in the light. Widen up the aperture, say f1.8. Also, it is important to note that my settings may not be applicable to your situation, given that the lighting and the time of the day is different. You should build a solid foundation in photography by understanding what iso aperture and shutter speed are and how they work together.

  • @RobertVaquel-b3u
    @RobertVaquel-b3u 2 місяці тому

    ill do all you said but why its not working to me 😢😢

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      The flash still doesn’t go off?

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      What flash are you using? If you are using the “more complicated” Godox flashes such as the TT685, make sure it is in the mode that you desire: On-camera mode, slave mode when you use a trigger. It won’t go off as an off camera flash if it’s in the on-camera flash mode.

  • @daveoutdoors4949
    @daveoutdoors4949 2 місяці тому

    I switched to bbf a year or two ago and can’t imagine switching back.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 2 місяці тому

      I cannot live without it either 😁

  • @GameOfWorld-lk1yc
    @GameOfWorld-lk1yc 2 місяці тому

    I am from India ❤

  • @lindasmalley4718
    @lindasmalley4718 2 місяці тому

    Hahaha

  • @BugBobsWildWorld
    @BugBobsWildWorld 2 місяці тому

    Ha Ha Ha

  • @jasonj490
    @jasonj490 2 місяці тому

    nice,thank you so much

  • @kaybrydon5884
    @kaybrydon5884 3 місяці тому

    Hahahaha

  • @sivasparch
    @sivasparch 3 місяці тому

    Bro, you should speak slower 😂. The girl was explaining it so nicely at a very good pace!!!

  • @frank6498
    @frank6498 3 місяці тому

    I was about to buy the R50 and just found out about the adapter. The ad-e1 is a unicorn. None in stock anywhere. There are some on ebay but most are about 3x MSRP. This may have changed my mind to by a Sony.

    • @photosprouts
      @photosprouts 3 місяці тому

      Yes I agree! Why would Canon do that? It doesn’t make any sense…

    • @amandababin8612
      @amandababin8612 29 днів тому

      I found an ad-e1 on eBay

  • @LAYDB
    @LAYDB 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!