Photography Lighting Techniques: Building Blocks - Step-by-Step Creative Portraits with Jake Hicks

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  • Опубліковано 2 лют 2025

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  • @justcallmesando
    @justcallmesando Рік тому

    This teaching method is THE BEST. Seeing what every light does step by step is just pure gold.

  • @HasanNYC
    @HasanNYC 9 років тому +2

    This is probably one of the best lighting tutorial posted this year.

  • @josephchan4198
    @josephchan4198 Рік тому

    I am glad they have these videos that you can use today or refresher course for fun.

  • @ritaars7216
    @ritaars7216 5 років тому

    I'm learning to speak english because one of my dreams is going to your workshops...you're an amazing photographer and teacher, thanks for being an inspiration Jake!

  • @bendbi
    @bendbi 9 років тому +1

    you post the best lighting tutorials on youtube so far . keep it up

  • @forumhound
    @forumhound 9 років тому +2

    Excellent tutorial with a fantastic final image.

  • @ocenapothik2633
    @ocenapothik2633 6 років тому

    Awesome video Jake. More Please.

  • @bowtiecigars
    @bowtiecigars 8 років тому

    Dude...this is a really great tutorial!!!!!!! The best I've seen, explaining gel use! Wonderful job! Thx!!! Bowtie.

  • @Agnivolok1
    @Agnivolok1 9 років тому

    Realy great tutorial! So calm clear and informative. Thanks Jake

  • @andrefelixstudio2833
    @andrefelixstudio2833 3 роки тому

    Nice job Jake you know your stuff and the video has great production value, great butterfly light on the model!

  • @LSD_NYC
    @LSD_NYC 8 років тому +1

    You light beautifully Jake! I can't wait to test out some of your techniques.

  • @pscully1969
    @pscully1969 9 років тому +2

    Great setup! The color gels give a "Nightclub" effect. Cool!

  • @jakemroks12
    @jakemroks12 8 років тому +1

    Wow! This was absolutely incredible! I learned so much in this video. Amazing pictures too!

  • @Napoleon-Blownapart
    @Napoleon-Blownapart 9 років тому +6

    Great video, more Jake please.

  • @KYY24ProjectOfficial
    @KYY24ProjectOfficial 9 років тому +2

    This is really amazing video :)
    keep the good job

  • @taneshacoley5949
    @taneshacoley5949 9 років тому +2

    Best lightning video I have seen so far. Find it very interesting and informative even as a makeup artist it's good to know just a little bit more. Learnt something new. Thank you for sharing. 😊

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 9 років тому

      +Tanesha Coley Thanks Tanesha glad you found it useful as an MUA and I'm glad you learnt something new :)

  • @Grobar4ever92
    @Grobar4ever92 8 років тому

    Wow, I've been using clamshell for two years now, never came to my mind to put a back-light to separate the subject. Great work, hope to see a lot more from you Jake!
    Thanks!

  • @pigsflynews
    @pigsflynews 9 років тому +1

    Simple, concise brilliantly informative. Thanks

  • @NikolayMirchev
    @NikolayMirchev 9 років тому +1

    Cool lighting setup!!!

  • @cindyholderphotography9078
    @cindyholderphotography9078 4 роки тому

    He’s the best. 🙏🏽

  • @bebitonenita65
    @bebitonenita65 9 років тому +1

    Wow speechless great tutorial

  • @elisfrigini8064
    @elisfrigini8064 7 років тому

    Amazing!!! Thanks for share!

  • @dreamchaser7554
    @dreamchaser7554 7 років тому

    very detail and knowledgeable presentation

  • @mikefailla5006
    @mikefailla5006 8 років тому +1

    Amazing. Please make more!

  • @thehov1020
    @thehov1020 9 років тому

    A great look into your work flow!

  • @ITR0287
    @ITR0287 8 років тому +1

    love this tutorial Jake :-)

  • @fg1110
    @fg1110 6 років тому

    Clam shell ( key and fill) River cop( edge lighting). Great tutorial!!

  • @TheTitan2025
    @TheTitan2025 8 років тому +1

    What's the name of the song in the background and at 10:36

  • @77dris
    @77dris 6 років тому

    I love the effect of the diffusion filter. Any recommendations on types?

  • @mustafazafarullah1893
    @mustafazafarullah1893 8 років тому

    Excellent tutorial. Could you also please tell us the camera settings?

  • @himanshsharma1049
    @himanshsharma1049 9 років тому +1

    Love your work 👍🏻

  • @MsTiaDGB
    @MsTiaDGB 8 років тому +1

    incredible! I learned so much

  • @SimonAndersonphotography
    @SimonAndersonphotography 9 років тому +2

    Great video and set up

  • @digitalmarketing531
    @digitalmarketing531 7 років тому

    Any ideas on the f stop and shutter speed?

  • @serhiyprylutskyy9058
    @serhiyprylutskyy9058 9 років тому

    you are guys super! I use your equipment already 4 years.
    will you participate on an WPPI exhibition 2016 in Las Vegas?

  • @isidrebernetcasas1576
    @isidrebernetcasas1576 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video, it's interesting !!!

  • @iarneson814
    @iarneson814 7 років тому

    Do you always meter your key light even with 4 lights and gels?

  • @benhurbogi6588
    @benhurbogi6588 6 років тому

    Hi Jake
    Benhur here from India the highlight system is amazing. have you got it custom made?

  • @dreadnoughtphotowerkz
    @dreadnoughtphotowerkz 4 роки тому

    This is great info if you have a large studio and can afford all of those lights.

  • @DiviPhotos
    @DiviPhotos 4 роки тому

    great video

  • @theroyalmob
    @theroyalmob 9 років тому

    are the images straight out the camera?

  • @dario4life
    @dario4life 8 років тому

    very nice. also whats the song called? shazam says it's one, that was just released this month.

  • @darrylroberts6546
    @darrylroberts6546 6 років тому

    Hi, what's the eye glider you're speaking of?

  • @shawncarter3912
    @shawncarter3912 8 років тому +6

    wow, russell brand really seems to know his stuff.

  • @yoyoz333
    @yoyoz333 9 років тому +1

    what was the diffusion filter that you used?

    • @avrumieklein1369
      @avrumieklein1369 8 років тому

      yomega brain when you find out, plz let us know!😊

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      Not sure what that one is but the one I'm currently using is the LEE 'Soft' filter number 2.

    • @emmanuelawa1751
      @emmanuelawa1751 7 років тому

      Hi Jake, can you please post a link to the filter? I cannot find this any LEE Soft diffusion filters.

  • @AllanForbes
    @AllanForbes 8 років тому +1

    Hi, can you please supply more information on the diffusion filter please, can't seem to track it online. Thanks

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      Hiya Allan, apologies for the delay but this isn't my channel so I don't get notified of comments. I currently use LEE Filters 'Soft' filters.

    • @lashknife01
      @lashknife01 8 років тому

      Hi Jake. Does the filter degrade the sharpness of the models face? Or is it a worthwhile trade off to achieve the effect. Your vids are always so informative. Thanks you so much for sharing.

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      Yes it definitely does. I'm totally fine with it but you just need to come to terms with it and let go of the fact that sharpness isn't everything when it comes to photography. I recommend you risk it and see you if like it but to me the sacrifice in sharpness far outweighs the result compared to 'faking' it in photoshop for example ;) Please don't go down that slippery slope to 'digital art' :D

  • @effectnayatube
    @effectnayatube 8 років тому

    Hi! Really love the video and u explain so nice was pleasure to watch it. I have a question is it possible to use diffusion filter instead of lens?

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      You have to use the diffusion filter in conjunction with the lens.

  • @MORTYNOW
    @MORTYNOW 8 років тому

    what is the ratio of the key light to the clamshell fill light below?

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      This is totally up to you. Some people like more fill light than others. I prefer a little more light than most for the fill as I know I'll be adding a lot of contrast in post so I don't want to clip the blacks anywhere when I do.

  • @RobJorg
    @RobJorg 9 років тому

    i enjoyed that video.

  • @anthonyvernolini6633
    @anthonyvernolini6633 8 років тому +1

    did you put the diffuser on the lensbaby.

  • @mcbphoto2011
    @mcbphoto2011 9 років тому +2

    very good

  • @216kingDavid1
    @216kingDavid1 8 років тому

    are the back lights strobes or continuous?

    • @bowenstv
      @bowenstv  8 років тому

      Hi David, all lights used are strobes :)

  • @misterpogiako
    @misterpogiako 8 років тому +1

    amazing photo despite on a Nikkor 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      Hahahaah thank you and yeah I know right?! To be fair that lens shouldn't be as good as it is. In fact I was so sure I couldn't be right I compared it to the newer 24-70 2.8 and wrote a review. You'd be surprised at the results. For £150 now thats a stupidly good lens.

    • @Marckymarc71
      @Marckymarc71 8 років тому +1

      Actually he's using the 28-105 AF-D Macro lens. I've got one and can tell you it's VERY sharp at f/4 and razor sharp at f/5.6 up to 85mm.

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      Yeah that lens is stupidly good for the price!

    • @kittran779
      @kittran779 7 років тому

      thank you, great tutorial. what lense would you recommend for canon to achieve similar results?

  • @avrumieklein1369
    @avrumieklein1369 8 років тому +1

    What diffusion filter?

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому +1

      Not sure what that one is but the one I'm currently using is the LEE 'Soft' filter number 2.

    • @ValiCiobanu
      @ValiCiobanu 8 років тому

      Would you be kind enough to put a link to the LEE 'Soft' filter number 2 you're using now? Thanks. You rock :)

  • @spakadigital
    @spakadigital 8 років тому

    Hi, this is sort of off the topic of the video, but...could you kindly provide me with the title of the music in the background. If it is unreleased, could you provide me with a link to download it. Thanks in advance

  • @Fotopelon35
    @Fotopelon35 7 років тому

    Crack !!!! Eres un crack

  • @philipjacob5878
    @philipjacob5878 9 років тому +1

    What lens you used? and what is the filter?

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 9 років тому

      I used the Lensbaby Composer Pro 50 for the blurring you see here, no filters :)

    • @mateuszpawlik5193
      @mateuszpawlik5193 9 років тому

      +Jake Hicks at 7:46 you have mentioned that you are using diffusion filter. What brand and model was it?

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 9 років тому

      I just use a generic no-brand one, nothing expensive :)

    • @ptortora1
      @ptortora1 8 років тому

      Seems like Tiffen makes a gold and black and they come in different strengths. Any clarification on which yours is? Great video by the way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @mateuszpawlik5193
      @mateuszpawlik5193 8 років тому

      My Formatt-Hitech filter named Movie Mist Black 1 gives exactly the same effect. And it is also useful if you want to reduce a contrast.

  • @avrumieklein1369
    @avrumieklein1369 8 років тому

    I'm using a Tiffen diffusion lens filter. It's not doing the job for some reason

  • @lenp00
    @lenp00 3 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial! I would love to try this at home, as you mentioned. Perhaps you could demonstrate that without using thousands of dollars worth of kit?

  • @kochavigivoni5814
    @kochavigivoni5814 8 років тому

    Thank you for Schering

  • @AANasseh
    @AANasseh 8 років тому

    Awesome lighting tutorial. But please gel the Key light on Jake! His skin tone is terrible (gray/green). I'm sure he's not sick or a vampire. Should match the models! ;) Thanks for these videos! Very helpful!

    • @JakeHicksPhotography
      @JakeHicksPhotography 8 років тому

      Hahahahah yeah I take no responsibility for the video lighting I just stick to the stills ;)

  • @arbb6850
    @arbb6850 7 років тому +13

    Too bad you blurred her skin out of existence in post.

  • @kochavigivoni5814
    @kochavigivoni5814 8 років тому +1

    Sharing

  • @linusfotograf
    @linusfotograf 7 років тому

    I’ll steal some ideas from this but I will skip the lens flare and the blurred look. Love this guy’s work in general though.

  • @eezdva
    @eezdva 9 років тому +11

    Great video setup wise but what happened to the post processing . I mean she is a beautiful girl but she looked so unnatural in the end. The skin. Ouch.

    • @77dris
      @77dris 6 років тому

      I really loved the look!

  • @HorribleWeather
    @HorribleWeather 9 років тому +1

    Who's the model? For scientific purposes of course.

  • @angelobarrera41
    @angelobarrera41 6 років тому +1

    I love your lighting techniques but personally, I think it's over processed. I love to just see the photos taken without photoshop intervention.

  • @gurudeclan
    @gurudeclan 5 років тому

    Dang

  • @smirnovvalera
    @smirnovvalera 6 років тому

    Чё, из России я один только такой крутой и смотрю Джейка Воробья? :)) хе-хе

  • @TFLSTUDIO88
    @TFLSTUDIO88 6 років тому

    Awesome video! Great techniques. Beautiful Model. Terrible speaking voice. Haha.

  • @lalystar4230
    @lalystar4230 6 років тому

    honestly, skip the lensbaby, or have it less tilted for a slightly less pronounced effect, to me it's actually very distracting, pulling my eyes away from the models face, instead of putting the focus on her face. everything else is awesome!

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner 5 років тому

    Way too much talking before showing that series of photos near the end. Then, they went by too fast and at least two at a time should have been shown so we could see the progression.

  • @ashersidimodels
    @ashersidimodels 6 років тому

    -love from Israel …….
    asher_sidi_models

  • @eddiealonzo4173
    @eddiealonzo4173 7 років тому

    Why do I feel like this guy is trying to hard to film this. Seems like he’s trying to get a role in Hollywood.