A teacher once told me the best way to learn photography is to start out in black and white. All the color schemes disappear and the only thing left to focus on is the light and shadows. Excellent advice Roman! Just discovered your account and I've been binging your videos since :) Great content!
I've mostly always shot in bnw the past few months, it seems more lifelike to me for some reason, so much can be conveyed without the distraction of the color
One of the most simple yet informative video i’ve seen explaining light. You’ve done a great job explaining this and I think more people need to understand it
This is possibly one of the best 10 minute videos on photography I have seen. Of course, it's bleedin' obvious when you think about it...but sometimes we (or certainly, I) need the bleedin' obvious pointed out! Thank you Roman!
This has got to be one of the most simple yet eye opening photography videos I've watched. Thanks so much for sharing, your shots look absolutely amazing 😍
"A good photograph is knowing where to stand" - Ansel Adams Not sure if he was necessarily speaking of the light, but I'm guessing that was part of it. As always enjoyed, and I know you guys don't celebrate Thanksgiving... but happy thanksgiving anyway!
The way you present things is the best. I've watched all the "mainstream" photographers on YT and they couldn't explain this particular topic to me. All of the had at least one tut video on this subject. Good job dude.
This is absolutely amazing. Since I've been following your photography I started noticing how light can actually help frame a subject and bring a boring composition to life. Great stuff as always Roman! Thank you.
As an amateur who's just getting into photography, this succinct advice about side and back lighting is just what I needed to hear. I'm just in the point of my (street photography) learning journey where I'm beginning to pay attention to light sources. Thanks for the helpful video.
Thank you! This really helps so much. I guess, I’ve always been drawn to capture images with a certain tonal quality but never quite understood what it was that made them that way. It was normally dumb luck when I came across scenes that looked appealing. This kind of puts the power back in my hands to make the images happen rather than stumble upon them
Thank you so much, Roman! I'm a beginner in photography, and I need to literally teach my class about it for an assignment! I've been into it for about 2 years, but because I'm in middle school, I haven't had much time, or the camera... until now from my mother, because she used to be a photographer. You helped so much!
Excellent video Roman. I guess that puts to bed the old adage "never shoot a picture into the sun". I really like the advice from photographer Bryan Petersen. - All photographs are just contrast. I have tried to use this and look for contrasting light or color to bring out my subject. I like your practical tips a lot. Thanks for sharing 😃
Another wonderful video about making sense of the most important part of photography, light. No hip language, no gimmicks, just plain logic and common sense yet still very interesting and entertaining too. Well done young man. Thanks.
I came across Mr. Fox's video by chance and I am glad I did. Roman speaks clearly and the material he presents are well structured and organized. I surely have greatly benefited from learning from him.
Excellent explanation, busts a lot of myths on having the light behind you for good photos. Love the lock stock reference quote at the end! DG New Forest UK
Absolutely fantastic video. I’ve heard people say that light is the most important thing, but it never clicked, until this video. I’ve been on the hunt for creating the most amount of 3D depth in my photos and your video put the most important piece of the puzzle in for me, in an understandable way!
Probably the best, most concise discussion of light with the most impact that I've ever heard. So simple it hurts but stunningly effective. A real 'ah-ha' moment for me!
I agree that you can learn a lot about photography by watching films from experienced teams. Thank you for sharing your experience with us here for free. I appreciate it very much. Without people like you I would never have become such a good hobby photographer.
If these are all your photos that you've showcased... I think you might be the best photographer I've ever checked out, and you are a huge inspiration to my work
Awesome video Roman, thank you! I'm actually always so oblivious in regards to light I never even pay attention to where its source is - now the whole way it works is much more clear. Very excited to try this in practice and also the idea of contrasty images looking sharper is such an epiphany tbh.
Excellent advice. I always try to think of a 90 degree or equilateral triangle when positioning myself, the subject, and light. It's a good starting point and you can adjust from there.
Haha Roman - I Watch all your videos and to be honest I thought at the beginning. There can’t be anything new for me. And now I had the same „aha“-Moment like your Workshop member. I think my photos are quite okay. Some are great. Many not so great in comparison to good photographer. But now I think I had understand the difference where the light have to come. Thank you .....Greetz from 🇩🇪
Great video, I had slowly started to think about how lighting affects subject separation because I got into portraiture recently. For some reason didn't think about how that would apply to street photography. This video made everything click!
Spot on Roman! Subscribed. When I can carve out time to do photography I tend to find myself in the forest. And 99% of the keepers are images captured toward the light. Keep up the good work!
Roman, I swear you’re a genius. After watching the video, I tried a self portrait with side lighting and backlight, and OMG what a difference it made. It’s not a banger but clearly you can see improvement compared to what I was taking before. 🙏 🙏 🙏
So in a nutshell avoid taking pics of a subject when the light source is coming from behind you towards the subject? Shooting with sidelighting or back lighting creates seperation. Correct? Great video! Subscribed!
This might just be the most important video I've ever come across! Thank you for pointing out the obvious that just isn't so obvious...all very well presented and spot on. You Sir have my attention.
Love your videos Roman. Been watching you for roughly a year now since I first started taking photography more seriously. Interesting, extremely informative and unique compared to a lot of other photography UA-camrs. Also love the simple, slightly minimalistic style (Maybe that's just my interpretation, but I like it). Big fan, will be following your journey for as long as you do UA-cam. Keep it up!
Very interesting! Looking forward to trying this out. It does seem the majority of these pics aren't so much detailed, as they are just silhouettes. Which is the opposite of detailed. I'm sure it depends on what you are looking for in the image. I seek out the people. So that's the difference, perhaps? Thank you! ( The drawings need to have arrows on them to be more effective. )
Thanks so much for this very informative video! When photographing backlit subjects, does it matter what metering mode you use? That’s what I’m kinda confused about. Like which metering mode to use in which lighting conditions~
A teacher once told me the best way to learn photography is to start out in black and white. All the color schemes disappear and the only thing left to focus on is the light and shadows. Excellent advice Roman! Just discovered your account and I've been binging your videos since :) Great content!
Thank you for this comment. Will give it a shot at black and white
100% agree.
I've mostly always shot in bnw the past few months, it seems more lifelike to me for some reason, so much can be conveyed without the distraction of the color
One of the most simple yet informative video i’ve seen explaining light. You’ve done a great job explaining this and I think more people need to understand it
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is possibly one of the best 10 minute videos on photography I have seen. Of course, it's bleedin' obvious when you think about it...but sometimes we (or certainly, I) need the bleedin' obvious pointed out! Thank you Roman!
Same here! Great vid.
I really like the way you explained everything without coming off super arrogant/egotistical like some of these other photography youtubers
which ones are you talking about specifically?
This has got to be one of the most simple yet eye opening photography videos I've watched. Thanks so much for sharing, your shots look absolutely amazing 😍
"A good photograph is knowing where to stand" - Ansel Adams Not sure if he was necessarily speaking of the light, but I'm guessing that was part of it. As always enjoyed, and I know you guys don't celebrate Thanksgiving... but happy thanksgiving anyway!
thank you Judy! likewise I hope you had a good one
The way you present things is the best. I've watched all the "mainstream" photographers on YT and they couldn't explain this particular topic to me. All of the had at least one tut video on this subject. Good job dude.
This is absolutely amazing. Since I've been following your photography I started noticing how light can actually help frame a subject and bring a boring composition to life. Great stuff as always Roman! Thank you.
As an amateur who's just getting into photography, this succinct advice about side and back lighting is just what I needed to hear. I'm just in the point of my (street photography) learning journey where I'm beginning to pay attention to light sources. Thanks for the helpful video.
Thank you! This really helps so much. I guess, I’ve always been drawn to capture images with a certain tonal quality but never quite understood what it was that made them that way. It was normally dumb luck when I came across scenes that looked appealing. This kind of puts the power back in my hands to make the images happen rather than stumble upon them
Such an underrated channel. Great job Roman!
I am SO glad I found your channel!!! Such clear and actionable advice, I genuinely feel smarter now than when I walked into this video! Thank you!!
Danke!
Making photography since 8 years. And u teached me now so much new in ten minutes! Great video and thank u!
Thank you so much, Roman! I'm a beginner in photography, and I need to literally teach my class about it for an assignment! I've been into it for about 2 years, but because I'm in middle school, I haven't had much time, or the camera... until now from my mother, because she used to be a photographer. You helped so much!
Excellent video Roman. I guess that puts to bed the old adage "never shoot a picture into the sun". I really like the advice from photographer Bryan Petersen. - All photographs are just contrast. I have tried to use this and look for contrasting light or color to bring out my subject. I like your practical tips a lot. Thanks for sharing 😃
Focal point can make a difference too, that and or course aperture setting. That's been my experience.
Photography... write with light.... So yes, I agree that lighting's the most important thing of photography. Excellent video!
I’ve learned more from this video than I’ve learned at University in the past three months.
And I study fine art photography
Looking at my old photos and I couldn't understand what made some images stand out more than others. A true aha moment today!
Very well said with clear examples!
I often close one eye to flatten 3D scenes when looking about.
Another wonderful video about making sense of the most important part of photography, light. No hip language, no gimmicks, just plain logic and common sense yet still very interesting and entertaining too. Well done young man. Thanks.
this was literally the most informative and simple video on lighting
One of the best photography technique videos i have seen, and I've watched many. Well done!
I came across Mr. Fox's video by chance and I am glad I did. Roman speaks clearly and the material he presents are well structured and organized. I surely have greatly benefited from learning from him.
Excellent explanation, busts a lot of myths on having the light behind you for good photos.
Love the lock stock reference quote at the end!
DG New Forest UK
Cheers :)
The photo @6:52 is 🤯🤯🤯 I need to know something, anything about that shot
Absolutely fantastic video. I’ve heard people say that light is the most important thing, but it never clicked, until this video. I’ve been on the hunt for creating the most amount of 3D depth in my photos and your video put the most important piece of the puzzle in for me, in an understandable way!
This is the video of the year. Thank you so much for explaining this! It’s going to make mw better.
Probably the best, most concise discussion of light with the most impact that I've ever heard. So simple it hurts but stunningly effective. A real 'ah-ha' moment for me!
I knew of the importance of lighting in principal but it never made real sense until this video. Thankyou!
I'm so thankful towards you.
I agree that you can learn a lot about photography by watching films from experienced teams.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us here for free.
I appreciate it very much. Without people like you I would never have become such a good hobby photographer.
If these are all your photos that you've showcased... I think you might be the best photographer I've ever checked out, and you are a huge inspiration to my work
What a brilliant and useful video! I’m already thinking my photography is gonna change now! Thanks a lot and keep them videos coming
Best explanation I’ve found on this subject. Thanks Roman
Thanks Roman for these tips, it helps a lot. (we never stop learning about photography).
Thank you Roman for this short yet important video! Great examples too. Love your work.
Best video on light that I've seen so far. Thanks Roman!
This is really helping my photography to get to the next level.
Great explanation mate, really well said.
subscribed..lighting is critical so the thumbnail message stood out...great topic to cover
This subject can be brought up over and over again :) Always relevant, yet usually neglected. Thank you Roman, as always!
Great video Roman. I will watch more of your photography tutorials from now on. Thank you.
I didn't notice this until you pointed this out. Thanks!!!
Awesome video Roman, thank you! I'm actually always so oblivious in regards to light I never even pay attention to where its source is - now the whole way it works is much more clear. Very excited to try this in practice and also the idea of contrasty images looking sharper is such an epiphany tbh.
One of the most useful tutorials I've seen. Thank you!
Excellent advice. I always try to think of a 90 degree or equilateral triangle when positioning myself, the subject, and light. It's a good starting point and you can adjust from there.
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge! Looking back at my favourite pictures you are certainly right about the lighting.
Excellent video, loved the part on colour contrast. Kudos.
Great video. One of my photographic passions is street photography. I use light all the time and cinematic crops to add drama and life.
Haha Roman - I Watch all your videos and to be honest I thought at the beginning. There can’t be anything new for me.
And now I had the same „aha“-Moment like your Workshop member.
I think my photos are quite okay. Some are great. Many not so great in comparison to good photographer.
But now I think I had understand the difference where the light have to come.
Thank you
.....Greetz from 🇩🇪
I have gone through quite some yt tutorials about photography but I didn't come across this advice. Very helpful, thanks for sharing 😃
This was a great one 👌🏽 Just have to say I’ve really been enjoying your channel… keep up the great content 🙏👍🏽
Great video, I had slowly started to think about how lighting affects subject separation because I got into portraiture recently. For some reason didn't think about how that would apply to street photography. This video made everything click!
Awesome, thank you!
One of the most helpful and informative videos on the subject I've seen in a while
Spot on Roman! Subscribed. When I can carve out time to do photography I tend to find myself in the forest. And 99% of the keepers are images captured toward the light. Keep up the good work!
Thank you 😊
Definitely some useful information mate, thanks!
Cheers!
I've been looking for a video like this and this is so simply explained and easy to understand. Thank you for this!
Thnx for sharing your thoughts and secrets. If I'm able to capture a small part of this I'll be delighted
The most important video for me, thanks Roman
Roman, I swear you’re a genius. After watching the video, I tried a self portrait with side lighting and backlight, and OMG what a difference it made. It’s not a banger but clearly you can see improvement compared to what I was taking before. 🙏 🙏 🙏
This is an unbelievably fantastic video. Very simply explained with great examples. Top stuff!
very interesting indeed and I will try this out asap if I can still remember it after this bottle of wine
Really good explanation! You're teaching people what matters.
Fantastic video - your diagnosis at the beginning hit home, and the info you shared is so helpful!
Such a simple concept, yet, I’ve never actually ran it through my head. Thanks man subbed!
Pelajaran yang simple tapi bermanfaat
Langsung saya subscribe 👍👍👍👍
This is a gem. Well explained and easy to grab. Nice job.
Fotoğrafçılığa dair izlediğim en iyi ikinci video budur. Çok teşekkür ederim.
This video is a game changer! Thank you!
Great video. Thank you. You have inadvertently challenged me to be more conscious of the light, its quality and its direction.
Perfect delivery. Great video!
really appreciative ...thank you for sharing
Love it…and I’m only half way through!
Thanks again, mate! 📷 As always nice and simple explanation!!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Amazing video! Well explained and directed to the point.
thank you! this makes so much more sense now!
Your most fulfilling video so far Roman! And it feels like very well prepared :)
Excellent video Roman 👍
So in a nutshell avoid taking pics of a subject when the light source is coming from behind you towards the subject? Shooting with sidelighting or back lighting creates seperation. Correct? Great video! Subscribed!
Best video on your channel!
Practical ans simple tips....the best
this video is what i've been looking for, thanks!
This might just be the most important video I've ever come across! Thank you for pointing out the obvious that just isn't so obvious...all very well presented and spot on. You Sir have my attention.
amazing advice brother. thank you!
This is so informative. Thanks Roman!
AHA! 🙂👍 Thank you for this video!
Ohh boy. This video is so good. Thx mate.
Cheers!
Very helpful and simply explained. Thanks a lot for this!
Fantastic breakdown. Thanks for the video 👌🏻👌🏻🍻🍻
Excellent video. Well done and concise. I’ve already started to notice light differently
Love your videos Roman. Been watching you for roughly a year now since I first started taking photography more seriously. Interesting, extremely informative and unique compared to a lot of other photography UA-camrs. Also love the simple, slightly minimalistic style (Maybe that's just my interpretation, but I like it). Big fan, will be following your journey for as long as you do UA-cam. Keep it up!
Earned a sub...deeply informative for someone new to this.
Very interesting! Looking forward to trying this out. It does seem the majority of these pics aren't so much detailed, as they are just silhouettes. Which is the opposite of detailed. I'm sure it depends on what you are looking for in the image. I seek out the people. So that's the difference, perhaps? Thank you! ( The drawings need to have arrows on them to be more effective. )
Thanks so much for this very informative video! When photographing backlit subjects, does it matter what metering mode you use? That’s what I’m kinda confused about. Like which metering mode to use in which lighting conditions~
Thank you!
So helpfull! Why has Nobody ever taught me That?! Thanks for sharing!!!