Understanding Light in Photography. Part One: Intensity

Lighting tutorial begins here. Flash, strobes, natural light all work in the same manner. Before diving into our flash tutorials, let's talk about HOW light behaves on your subject.

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[ogonzilla]

Likes (vs. dislikes) % for this video: 99.6%

[omi]

I might sound like a total noob here but this was the first time I understood what stops in photography really meant. Thanks Omar

[Needacreate]

Over the years, I must've seen cartloads of videos explaining this, but yours manages to be one of the most practical, intuitive, and lucid, Omar. Super-helpful.

[kblam]

Coming to Omar late. Watching this in 2024. And I am just eating up this really great content.

[cesarallforce]

Every time I need to refresh the concept of light, I come back to your understanding light series, Omar you're a great teacher, I've learned so much watching your videos. thank you!

[waltermitty]

Another brilliant video! Well done Omar!

[designdouche]

Yeh, thanks Omar !! I love your channel. You persuaded me to move from Nikon to Fujifilm and I got myself an XT30II and I literally love it. You + new camera have reminded me of why I love photography so much. Just wanted to give you a massive Thankyou from across then pond on the tip of the UK by the water. Your channel is great and I really do appreciate my daily watch with you ! Legend 🙂

[emediamoto]

Loved the visual aid. Thanks for taking the time to teach us about lighting and flash!

[TheDegals]

This is the greatest YouTube video I've ever watched.

[bryanklaproth]

This is the absolute best way to illustrate inverse square

[illdee]

Cool. Now I have to watch the video 10 more times to remember all of this since I'm a slow learner. I like these useful videos.

[richardsmith]

I finally got it. Your explanation of the inverse square law is the most practical I have ever seen. I get it. Thank you.

[adreaminfocus]

Bloody hell… it’s a lot isn’t it. I’m going to watch this entire series another 32 times… I fully appreciate you and your videos … thank you :)

[melissafaria]

Definitely more of a visual learner and having those visual aids helps to make the principles easier to understand. Thank you!

[SteveWilson]

I have heard this discussion before, but it did not really sink in. You nailed it. Great job. You are an excellent teacher.

[Blinddenial]

Holy crap this was amazing to use with the action figures. Best demonstration I've seen in 60hrs of researching photography. I'd love to see a demo with the action figures creating different light setups to show what it does to the face / mood. (Just found that you did. You're awesome :D)

[princessguppyhoho]

As someone who is just starting photography, this video is money. Thanks so much.

[hnriqu]

this is probably the top5 greatest video ive ever seen on youtube, including any subject. Thank u, now i really learnt about light

[giselesmith]

Thank you for explaining this subject with normal words and fun examples. My eyes didn't glaze over once. Good talk, Omar!

[roccoroselli]

Omar we need more event photography videos! You're the most informative on youtube when it comes to events!