Behind The Scenes :: Show & Tell :: Portrait of Leigh
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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For this video I walk you through the thought process and technical stuff for some portraits I made of my friend, Leigh. This is part of my personal portrait work.
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Simultaneously inspiring and humbling. I could drink this in all day.
Thank you!
Remember kids.....photography is self-therapy, so if you want to get "better", you have to get "on the couch". AND SHOOT. Let the pixel beasts out. FREE the Creative. This video was so Heisler-ish. Been following Greg since the 1980's and his lighting philosophy. I believe what we all share is that knowing light and "the rules" is vitally important- because it also allows us to break them when needed. There's reality, and then there's "cool"....
Well said.
Callit Thought Process. it's a very valuable teaching routine and you just ace'd it.
These are the types of videos I love, thanks.
Thank you for your bts video and the high educational level, Zack. As always. The world need The Zack to be back!
Whatever you call it, best video in ages with lots of take away learning points, cheers Zack
Very inspiring
what a great idea to try !!!! Thank you!!!
Awesome shot, atmosphere and lovely model! Love the way you set it up. Very useful info. Thanks!
This is so cool. I'm not a photographer I'm a painter who has been in a 25 year rut. 😆 So I started doing landscape photography ... and like all landscape photographers I chase the light and blame nature and the weather for my failures! 😉 This was enlightening ... pun not really intended but I'll take it! Making your own light! I love the examples you got of the dappled light in your kitchen. And it was cool to see you replicate it with studio lights and stuff. I always considered studio/portrait lighting kind of boring so I have ignored it. I don't have any studio lights but I'm a pretty good DIYer. This process is what I am familiar with from painting. Creating stuff that you can see in your minds eye. Time for me to make so terrible photographs! 😂
Thanks, Joe! I make terrible photos all the time and you would never ever want to see my paintings! 🙌🙌🙌
Love the video and how you went from the inspiration with light to the final product. This is much better and more detailed than a bts.
Loved this video! Great stuff, Zack! Also, I was happy to see that Skillshare sponsor! You deserve sponsorships for your content. Most of all though, I loved seeing you "getting to work."
Thank you!
Thanks for this Zack!
BTS is great. Behind the Scenes or Behind the Shoot, plus you can ride that K-Pop algorithm
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Thanx for sharing Zack
Great video. Really nice to see how your mind works when photographing and your creative process👍🏼
Really enjoyed this video and learned a lot. Thanks Zack!
Dude, that’s a really good idea to toss a hard light and soft light together from the same direction. Never seen that done! That totally sells the “setting sun through the blinds” look with that cool soft fill. Thanks for sharing. This is going in my brain light database.
I’m trying to remember the name of the photographer I first learned part of this technique from. He shoots a lot of sportraits. His technique involves chasing a grid with a soft light. It’s a great look.
@@ZackAriasATL I end up just putting a monolight with some cut of CTO on it outside and literally shoot through the blinds... This technique seems a bit more flexible, hahaha.
I’ve done that as well! I wish I could embed an image in a YT comment. It’s a good technique.
Very interesting thank you 😊
Great insight and really interesting. Thanks. .........Shooting trials......?
Whoa. That 180º flip created a completely different image. With the original orientation, I didn't "see" her.
This is so good! Please make more videos in this style. Thanks for sharing!
Will do!
Love it, always a pleasure to watch you beeing creativ, thank you Zack!
My pleasure!
Playing with Light. Have a great day Zack
This is so much more than just a BTS video. Showing your creative inspiration in regards to the lighting and then watching you implement it was inspiring. It tells me I need to slow down and pay more attention to what's around me. Thanks, Zack!
Loved you deconstructing how you lit this and hearing your thought process. Thank you! Would love to see more of these. Glad you are posting regularly Zack.
Another nice one Zack. Thanks for sharing the process and your insights.
Should call it, best video in a while from you Zack, thanks a lot. I think I was in a kind of depression too, doing pro assignment without making images for love... Can't wait for the next one !
All about contrasts, colours and the light and the sbject and environment. Great video and I've always been a fan of seeing the reasoning behind a shot and why you think it works as it does. Plus when you know how shit works you can always appear like a magician and take half the time.
Enjoyed the video! Good stuff.
Really liked seeing that creative process. Looking forward to more.
Absolutely loved the thought process in these images to see how different light act is wonderful thank you very much looking forward to more keep up the excellent work
Thank u so much. U r my favorite youtuber to watch😂 loved this
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Zack, do a skill share course!!!
Thinking about it!
I like that this was clean, simple and concise video. Moves along, full of info, accessible, friendly. Less yak, more Zack. or something "No BS BTS" // Taking care of BIDNESS (i.e., Breaking It Down) Totally SIC (Sharing is Caring). or just STFU DQ, and let me get to the next comment.
whatever.... sorry!
HAHAHA! Less yak, more Zack! 😂🙌😂
I love this Zack.
I'd call it the 'Walking Through The Photo' series. You said it in the intro.
I find it interesting to see/hear how you were thinking when creating that photo. Similarly, seeing how Joe McNally work towards the final images is really interesting/useful. Not that I've ever been close to taking any kind of similar photo, but listening to the actual thought-process get me thinking about my own photos (at least sometimes 🙄)
Thanks, Jan. I could listen to Joe talk about folding his laundry and I know I’d learn something about life.
Just wanna says I get into photography because of you! Zack Arias. You're my mentor. My first photography video ever is your original one light workshop video! Thank you
Thank you, Jerry!
Hello Zack, thank you, you explain your research of composition very well.
your photoshoot makes me think of OneLight 2.0 with Mr Blair.
you had expressed your desire to compose your light. for fun, I again watched this shoot.
Very interesting. I love to see different people solving different problems and the thought process behind it. Thank you. Stay safe and sane.
Very nice series of photos, and rotating 180° that photo totally worked.
It's interesting to know the behind the scene process and having a look at the results, I'm glad you enjoy angain photography.
I learned a lot from this BTS, Zack. I admire work with a cinematic vibe. I'm mostly interested in your lighting techniques. I, for one, would really benefit from a lighting series of personal work.
WOW, your creative side is blossoming. Interesting video, beauty model. Show & tell is fine.
Beautiful color pallete. Color temperature contrast always works! you definitely nailed the motel/duks-dawn look. Bravo!
Incredible photography Zack. You are a great communicator.
Great inspiration as always, Zack. Glad to see you very active, recently. How about Zacks Tricks of the Trade or Zacks Trade Secret for the BTS-series?
please keep sharing experience and knowledge about lighting and etc. I alway love your videos.
Awesome video bro!!!
Are we supposed to rant about %^$#%ing Zack Arias, how does he get to do such creative shoots, @^&% that guy!!!!! (etc.)
Ooops, wrong video. Sorry Zack. ;)
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I like the casual nature of your videos, going through your thoughts and decisions you make. I remember the hard light with soft light photo from your Instagram. Nice to know the thought process that goes behind it.
As far as the name goes: Show & Tell is good, but I also like the wordplay titles mentioned by others as well.
Zack, I always seem to turn to you and your videos when I need a voice I can relate to. I haven't spent decades as a professional photographer, and yet somehow I can still relate to the things you say and the stories you tell. I have no idea what you should call these (please don't use BTS...it just feels too "common" for someone of your story telling talents).
You have inspired me my friend . Thank You for sharing busy catching up on your posts.They are Super !
Very good video. I consider myself a very technical shooter that has a tough time getting out of my box as well. Good to hear there are some "greats" out there who feel the same. Thanks for being open and humble enough to put that out there. Also, I like the name you said for this video of "Shoot and Share".
Thanks for the video Zack, very informative and interesting. Made me think about the way I shoot and has encouraged me to experiment a bit more in the future. Many thanks
Love this Zack, yes please what ever you call it, (BT’s gets my vote, say’s what it is) It’s the creative process that I love to see and how you arrive at the final image. Seeing and hearing your thought process is both entertaining and more importantly inspirational thanks for sharing.
Great video thanks so much for sharing your process and behind the scenes with us. Are you going to team up with Skilshare to offer some courses of your own? That would be amazing. Cheers.
I’ve been thinking about doing classes there! Nothing official yet.
Thanks for such a detail breakdown. Great to see your thought process. Lots of great info to take in here
What about "Zack Light" for the series!
I have been absolutely loving how active you've been recently, Zack. It's been difficult to find someone bringing close to your level of sober and honest expertise.
Glad to be of service, Colin!
Another awesome video. Learned a lot from it. Thanks!
"Shooting with Zack"? The upside down photo made her tattoo really pop. I hadn't noticed it until that moment. I wonder if that's because my eyes scan from left to right and stop at the brightest spot, which is before seeing her right arm in the original orientation.
Meaningful Frames? Cool video :)
I have a pair of 250ws studio flashes that seem to live on a shelf. I have one small softbox, a few umbrellas and 3 old Vivitar 285 flashes. Oh, and Yongnou radio triggers. Time to get the gear out and experiment.
Get it, Ira!
Keep making these videos Zack. Love them
Did I miss something. Have you switched to Capture One? No matter, I like it when you "get out of the box."
I bounce between C1 and LR. If I'm working on a project that requires, let's say, less than 50 images then I'll work on those in C1 typically. If I have a project that requires me to edit more than 50 photos then I usually do that in LR.
I humbly propose "Get the Zack to work".
"Get Zack to work"
or "Zack to work"
I've always liked "shoot the sh*t" as a name for a talking-about-photography series, but unfortunately I don't think it fits here -- aaaand it may affect sponsoring ;)
Anyway, you're really knocking out of the park with these videos lately. I've enjoyed watching every single one of them.
I like that name too and agree with your point! 🙌
Very inspiring, thanks Zack
Funny I also love using a fog machine.
Beautiful photo. You are a genius 👏
Your interview on the PhotobizX podcast brings me to your youtube channel. I like the way you deconstruct your modus operandi. First video I watched on your channel, but definitely not the last video I'll be watching on your channel.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Maybe the best BTS video I've ever seen.
I really appreciate the insights into how folks find inspiration. In terms of getting outside our narrow ranges of comfort, I recommend a podcast episode. The podcast is "Cautionary Tales" and the specific one to listen to is #7 "Bowie, Jazz and the Unplayable Piano" released Dec 19, 2019.
Noted. Thank you.
I think just call it show and tell!? Stick with the first concept/thought. Have you ever considered doin' available light only to challenge yourself (since you want to control everything)? Playing around with gels to simulate different light sources is a great tip. I tend to forget such things sometimes.
Anyway ... Great video, thanks for sharing!
I do shoot available light! I’m all for not dragging all my stuff out if I don’t have to! 😂
WTF, I didn't even realise that picture was taken on the floor. Well done!
How about "Getting Personal?"
Zack, what a great video. Thanks for the insights into how you saw the light and reproduced it. As a name for the series......how about; zacks broken down?
Thanks for sharing Zack! The shots are amazing and super that you could use the opportunity before your friend moved. Love your work.
Thank you. Also. UA-cam doesn’t like you again. This comment ended up in the spam tab. ?¯\_(ツ)_/¯?
Zack Arias oh no. So strange. :-(
Hey Zack! Another great video. I loved the first shot and the last. If you don’t feel the work is already there, keep trying (but let us share the ride, it’s an inspiring one).
Thank you!
Thank You, this was most inspiring!
Show and Tell would be my suggestion for naming these videos. Please keep on making them!
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That hard light with a soft fill was something I discovered on a shoot one day, and I used to use it a lot. You reminded me of this and how much I love doing it. One of my favorite photos I ever shot was using a 60" umbrella, and putting another light in front of it with just the reflector on it. I had forgotten about that... Thank you! 😂
Thank you for the video and your whole thought process behind the picture. Very interesting and useful indeed. BTW: Show & Tell seems to be an appropriate title. You don't have to re-engineer the wheel again for the title ;)
thanks Zack for sharing! I like listening in on your thought process, it gives me motivation. Speaking of motivation, you said Leigh is a great photographer as well, would you like to share a link to her work as well if she has one? keep up the good work! Cheers
You can find her in IG @worklifeleigh
Zack, thanks for the video and the look into how you do what you do. Your videos are always insightful ,educational and entertaining. All the photos were amazing. Can't wait to see more.
Great video Zack!! Cheers from Portugal :) Continue with new videos, i don´t miss a single one!
Obrigado, Joao!
Very well executed Sir :)
Thank you have a safe week end
Thank you , this is wonderful. You have released me from the box.
My work here is done! 🙌🙌🙌
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Keep it at BTS Zack.
What I love about this is the actual conversation about light. I've watched a hell of a lot of photography videos and everyone always talks on composition. It's refreshing to hear an emphasis on light. **Insert plug for One Light tutorials**
Thanks, Ray! I like discussing the light as well.
Great! More please
"shooting out loud"
Veery inspiring.
Dude, you’re like the voice in my head. I’ve got the technical. I can get the shot the client wants. And I can do it quickly. But that all conspires to keep me in my safe box. I started shooting more personal work over the winter but it all seemed to be in my studio. So, again, I’m in a rut. And now we’re quarantining so I can’t get out. And now I’m whining. Ha. Oh well, I’m going to make a concerted effort, once everyone is cool with socializing again, to do more personal environmental shoots.
I can’t wait to get back to some sort of normal life again!!!!
Thank you for talking us through your dance with light.
Behind The Shutter with Zack Arias?
Always a treat
Inspiring !!!
Great! More of that, please - no matter how you name it! Best and stay safe. Matt
Will do!
Awesome. Always learn so much from your behind the scenes. (It's just a bit frustrating right now, though). Thanks for sharing!
I am a bit late in finding this video. Thanks for sharing Zack! I have always enjoyed your insights and these BTS are a good way to walk us through your wisdom and persistence in working through challenges. Keep them coming my friend!