Watching a master at work shoot threw is view finder and shoot with f4 for details and get composition right in camera is refreshing need this video !!!!
man i just wanna know how u shoot backlit and models face still looks amazing.. dang! u have editing tutorial or presets you sell.. BIG FAN BRO! KEEP THE AMAZING WORK
Thank you! I do have presets which are available on the STORE section on my site. I use this for all of my work. www.marcocastrophoto.com/ and tutorials can be found on the members section of this channel ua-cam.com/channels/ue4HKmK5kcf-dJj9Hb1UQw.htmljoin
Love the muted colors on the photos, been a while since I’ve used Kodak portra but that’s the vibe I get… need to get back down to key biscayne the water is amazing
Amazing video as always, I envy you guys over there in Miami, I would love to be there for a while and shoot like shown in this video. I'm in Holland so it's a whole different world here but who knows I'll be in Miami someday, I really hope so and these videos here are all very educational, thank you for sharing.
This was a whole class in swimwear photography. Tons of great tips. Know you’ll be busy during Swim Week, but would love if you could make some vlogs to take us behind the scenes of what it’s like. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hey there! Thanks for watching. I did sort it out. To be frank, I just had to sit and learn it. Also I hit up a few colleagues that shoot with Nikon. I shot with it yesterday again but I am using a 24-70mm Sony with adapter and notice that when I zoom, the adapter tends to move just enough to make the camera think there’s not lens. I’m so pleased with the camera that I’m just going to get a 50mm which is a preferred focal range for me. Maybe I do a full on shoot with that kit once I get it. But I’m also dying to try a z8. It looks like a mighty beast. Given the conditions of work at and how fast I work, I think that camera may be well suited for me.
@@MarcoCastro Glad to hear you got it sorted. Just dealing with new systems can be a challenge in and of itself. It’s a bummer about the the adapter… Haha I’ve been eyeing the z8 as well and I’ve been tempted to pull the trigger. Once it becomes more of a necessity I’ll snag one. I can see the appeal for your type of work for sure.
Hey Marco, I’ve got a similar situation with autofocus on my Zf. I ended up mapping my AE-L button to a custom “AF-area mode + AF-ON” via F2 in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU. I have it set to “Single-point AF”. I'd also recommend the Z8, I bought one and I ended up switching to Nikon from my Sony A7sIII and A7rIV.
Hey Marco, great job letting people shadow you on a test, (collab). I just found your channel thanks to YT. How long have you been shooting? Are you self taught or did you go the assisting route? Again, nice job!
Always great content! Quick question: Do you use back button focus or eye detect with continuous focus. What exactly is the issue you are having with the Nikon focus?
At the time of this recording, I had only had the camera for 3 days. Had never used it in this settings. Simply put, it was not the camera, it was the guy holding it (lol). I have not used it more and it's my favorite cam.
I'm jealous: I don't have awesome Sunshine State beaches for backgrounds, so I have to bokeh my backgrounds and shoot wide open all the time. I have the 70-200 mm Sony GM original, that use a lot for portraits now, but not the 2.0 version. Should I run out an buy the 2.0? What am I missing? (I also don't have a new trendy grey Bronco, just an old Camry with lots of scratches!).
I do not take for granted how fortunate I am to live in this beautiful city filled with sun and surrounded by beaches. I don't not one bit. Everything you see is based on years of hard work. As for the lens, I tested the previous version and found that it was not keeping up with my camera. But if you don't shoot as fast as I do, you may be able to do it right. Lastly, I am not a fan of taking that lens to a beach since i primarily use it for jobs and for video work. That said, you you may get away with a cheaper version; say the Tamron 35-150 with gets great reviews. Thank you for watching and I hope I was able to help.
Hi! I've already watched a few of your videos, this is the coolest so far! Tell me, what were the settings when you shot in the background light, against the sun? Is it manual mode or automatic? What was the exposure measurement?
Hey there! Thanks for watching. I believe each photo shown on the video displayed the settings but if i missed one, please let me know the time on the video and I can send you the settings. That said, It's important to know that my settings will change because the light changes on every shoot, even while the shoot. So basing your work on my settings may or may not yield similar results. The important thing is to know when to change settings. As for my style, I shot everything manual. I will only use Aperture priority when shooting on days where there clouds keep covering sun in and out, otherwise manual for me. When shooting against sunlight, try to keep direct light from entering your lens, its the best chance you have at maintaining contrast.
As you are a pro swimwear photographer I would be interested in what are the rates that companies are willing to pay for a shoot per day or per hour. Competition must be intense there so I was wondering if you could live just from taking pictures of swim wear or fashion in that location.
That is a whole ass lesson! I have been in the space for about 10 years, the one thing I can honestly share is that it's beyond posting on IG. Focus on value, efficiency and customer service. The rest should just be natural. Taking the photo is the easy part. Thanks for watching
Because I need someone to hold it, and I’m not one to be setting up light stands and posing a model in a single place. I move, a lot. Once I nail my shot, I move. Imagine if I had to move the model, and lights? And how about those shots in the water? Flash comes out when I can have a human light stand. Until then, I rely on cameras dynamic range and knowing how to positing model/clothing in the best ambient light. I did another video recently where I show more on how to accomplish this. Check it out. Thanks for watching and great question. I hope I answered it for you.
Thanks for watching. Because of the nature of my work, I do not normally bring on strangers on set (nothing personal). But I do offer mentioning sessions in which I can go through this entire process with you one on one. If that is something you are interested in, reach out via DM or Email.
Really enjoying your framing and attention to detail and thoughtful communication with your subject. Professionalism too. Well done sir.
Thank you sir.
Your videos are always so educational. Thanks for posting! Thanks for all the hard work.
Thank you fam. I’m glad to read you’re getting some value.
Watching a master at work shoot threw is view finder and shoot with f4 for details and get composition right in camera is refreshing need this video !!!!
Thank you! 🙏
Yeeeeah !!! I like your style, man !!!
Thanks and thank you for watching.
Yes! By the end of the shoot, the girl was already ready for crazy things!
I love your channel! Thank you for the tips as I am a beginner photographer as well. More power to you!
Thank you 🙏
Great video!! Good insight how to shooting with swimsuits and what a brand may want for a shoot
Thank you for watching I am glad you got some valuable information out of it.
man i just wanna know how u shoot backlit and models face still looks amazing.. dang! u have editing tutorial or presets you sell..
BIG FAN BRO! KEEP THE AMAZING WORK
Thank you! I do have presets which are available on the STORE section on my site. I use this for all of my work. www.marcocastrophoto.com/ and tutorials can be found on the members section of this channel ua-cam.com/channels/ue4HKmK5kcf-dJj9Hb1UQw.htmljoin
@@MarcoCastro AMAZING. THANKS
@@Frimpeezzy my pleasure. I appreciate your support.
Love the muted colors on the photos, been a while since I’ve used Kodak portra but that’s the vibe I get… need to get back down to key biscayne the water is amazing
And yes bokeh is over rated, models need context! Want a clean background? Go to a studio with a blank wall and shoot at f8 lol
Right on! Thanks for watching.
Marco always killing the content..
I appreciate you
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!!! Need I say more besides great work as always.
Thank you! Which of the photosets was your favorite?
@@MarcoCastro The images by the Jeep was my favorite. Like the different looks .
@@marquisecarter1906 I am glad you do. Thanks for watching
@@marquisecarter1906 *bronco 😝
@@MarcoCastro My bad 😄, Bronco
Amazing video as always, I envy you guys over there in Miami, I would love to be there for a while and shoot like shown in this video.
I'm in Holland so it's a whole different world here but who knows I'll be in Miami someday, I really hope so and these videos here are all very educational, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching
Me encanta el contenido de tus videos !! Llevo una semana siguiendote y me encanta!! Un saludo desde españa
Muchas gracias!
This was a whole class in swimwear photography. Tons of great tips.
Know you’ll be busy during Swim Week, but would love if you could make some vlogs to take us behind the scenes of what it’s like.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for watching
Great video and you got alot done in a short amount of time
Thank you for watching.
que facil cuando una modelo sabe hacer su trabajo... ENHORABUENA!!
Thanks for watching
Thanks for your video, it's awesome! I'm also a photographer, from China, I learnt a lot and have subscribed to your channel!
Thank you for watching and I’m happy to hear it was valuable enough to earn your subscription
Excellent video and top notch stills! Thanks for taking us BTS. Did you get your Nikon figured out?
Hey there! Thanks for watching. I did sort it out. To be frank, I just had to sit and learn it. Also I hit up a few colleagues that shoot with Nikon. I shot with it yesterday again but I am using a 24-70mm Sony with adapter and notice that when I zoom, the adapter tends to move just enough to make the camera think there’s not lens. I’m so pleased with the camera that I’m just going to get a 50mm which is a preferred focal range for me. Maybe I do a full on shoot with that kit once I get it.
But I’m also dying to try a z8. It looks like a mighty beast. Given the conditions of work at and how fast I work, I think that camera may be well suited for me.
@@MarcoCastro Glad to hear you got it sorted. Just dealing with new systems can be a challenge in and of itself. It’s a bummer about the the adapter…
Haha I’ve been eyeing the z8 as well and I’ve been tempted to pull the trigger. Once it becomes more of a necessity I’ll snag one. I can see the appeal for your type of work for sure.
Bought my Osmo Pocket 3 today too! Great video!!!
Amazing! It’s been my BTS cam for a bit and I’m really pleased with it. Thanks for watching
Great video and very informative!
Thank you. Which tip did you find most valuable?
Hey Marco, I’ve got a similar situation with autofocus on my Zf. I ended up mapping my AE-L button to a custom “AF-area mode + AF-ON” via F2 in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU. I have it set to “Single-point AF”. I'd also recommend the Z8, I bought one and I ended up switching to Nikon from my Sony A7sIII and A7rIV.
Thank you. I will try this now.
Hey Marco, great job letting people shadow you on a test, (collab). I just found your channel thanks to YT. How long have you been shooting? Are you self taught or did you go the assisting route? Again, nice job!
Hey there! Thanks for watching. I am self taught and assisted, and I still assist friends and colleagues.
Awesome video bro
Thank you for watching
Always great content! Quick question: Do you use back button focus or eye detect with continuous focus. What exactly is the issue you are having with the Nikon focus?
At the time of this recording, I had only had the camera for 3 days. Had never used it in this settings. Simply put, it was not the camera, it was the guy holding it (lol). I have not used it more and it's my favorite cam.
This edits look like portra so bad, too good!
Thanks! I use my preset. www.marcocastrophoto.com/presets
I'm jealous: I don't have awesome Sunshine State beaches for backgrounds, so I have to bokeh my backgrounds and shoot wide open all the time. I have the 70-200 mm Sony GM original, that use a lot for portraits now, but not the 2.0 version. Should I run out an buy the 2.0? What am I missing? (I also don't have a new trendy grey Bronco, just an old Camry with lots of scratches!).
I do not take for granted how fortunate I am to live in this beautiful city filled with sun and surrounded by beaches. I don't not one bit. Everything you see is based on years of hard work. As for the lens, I tested the previous version and found that it was not keeping up with my camera. But if you don't shoot as fast as I do, you may be able to do it right. Lastly, I am not a fan of taking that lens to a beach since i primarily use it for jobs and for video work. That said, you you may get away with a cheaper version; say the Tamron 35-150 with gets great reviews. Thank you for watching and I hope I was able to help.
For those shoots on the bronco, How could u bring up so much shadow?
I meter for the area not the highlights or sky. Also the video is filmed on Osmo pocket 3 set to auto, so it may look darker than it was.
@@MarcoCastro Think this person was talking about the final images you cut to on screen after you nailed the shots.
Marco with the machete for those dangerous days LOL... Is the A1 the only Sony that allows you to change focus modes based on camera position?
No sir. I believe this is something most newer Sony also support. Thanks for watching
Love this.
Oh Hi! Great to see you here.
Hi! I've already watched a few of your videos, this is the coolest so far! Tell me, what were the settings when you shot in the background light, against the sun? Is it manual mode or automatic? What was the exposure measurement?
Hey there! Thanks for watching. I believe each photo shown on the video displayed the settings but if i missed one, please let me know the time on the video and I can send you the settings. That said, It's important to know that my settings will change because the light changes on every shoot, even while the shoot. So basing your work on my settings may or may not yield similar results. The important thing is to know when to change settings. As for my style, I shot everything manual. I will only use Aperture priority when shooting on days where there clouds keep covering sun in and out, otherwise manual for me. When shooting against sunlight, try to keep direct light from entering your lens, its the best chance you have at maintaining contrast.
@@MarcoCastro I stared at the girl so hard that I didn't immediately see the settings ;) Thank you, I'll be happy to watch it again!
As you are a pro swimwear photographer I would be interested in what are the rates that companies are willing to pay for a shoot per day or per hour. Competition must be intense there so I was wondering if you could live just from taking pictures of swim wear or fashion in that location.
To be transparent, I diversified. I do not like to be at the mercy of the next job.
Great work man! How do you get gigs from brands ?
That is a whole ass lesson! I have been in the space for about 10 years, the one thing I can honestly share is that it's beyond posting on IG. Focus on value, efficiency and customer service. The rest should just be natural. Taking the photo is the easy part. Thanks for watching
@@MarcoCastro thanks for your response man you’re the best
@@EduardoGaray___ my pleasure
Hi! Did you link the beach? I don’t see it
Yes! Location map link in description
don't u use a bounce or flash light for this kind of shooting for brands?
Not always
Why not use a little fill flash?
Because I need someone to hold it, and I’m not one to be setting up light stands and posing a model in a single place. I move, a lot. Once I nail my shot, I move.
Imagine if I had to move the model, and lights? And how about those shots in the water?
Flash comes out when I can have a human light stand.
Until then, I rely on cameras dynamic range and knowing how to positing model/clothing in the best ambient light.
I did another video recently where I show more on how to accomplish this. Check it out.
Thanks for watching and great question. I hope I answered it for you.
Not if your fill flash is on camera!@@MarcoCastro
@@richardbierman9856 nah, I’m good
Amazing work brother. I'm looking to come to Miami asap to shoot. Would love to link and assist.
@whoshotchaphotography
Thanks for watching. Because of the nature of my work, I do not normally bring on strangers on set (nothing personal). But I do offer mentioning sessions in which I can go through this entire process with you one on one. If that is something you are interested in, reach out via DM or Email.
@@MarcoCastro Absolutely understood. I will definitely send that dm for the one on one.