10 Tips to IMPROVE your Natural Light Portraits

Hey everyone! Today I am sharing with you 10 natural lighting mistakes you might be making and tips of how to fix it. Let me know which one was your favourite tip in the comments! And here is the video I mentioned:

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Thank you for watching!

[lightrose]

Julia, I follow you for about 10 years now. You were my biggest inspiration in the beginning of my photography journey and I've learnt so much from you over the years. Thank you so much for your amazing work! ♥

[richa]

Hi Julia, the “key light”. In the eyes is the best tip! I love to shoot natural light, and haven’t thought about that. I will now. Thank you.

[stefanusadrian]

Hi Julia

Could you make video about reflectors? Maybe talking how to choose those size, shape and color. Also how to hold them appropriately.

I have tried those but never got ideal angle, height and distance to lit the subjects

Thanks

[christopherrodriguez]

This was extremely helpful, especially when looking for the catch lights in the subjects eyes.

[jonsil]

So many golden nuggets here, Love how much your channel has grown since the old days

[hbhavsi]

Thank you so much, this is so informative. Please consider doing an online workshop. I would love to attend and learn from you!!!

[Sony-Fanboy]

I'm so grateful for this video, thank you Julia!

[julianmclean]

Well done Julia!; ironically, I have got more value from this tutorial not so much for portrait pics however for shooting Cars (which is my main subject) ; would be great to see you do a one off EG of shooting 4 wheels just for your take on this aspect !

[InaHorse]

As someone who use only natural light in my work this is so useful thank you so much girl adore this video 🥰❤️

[helenho]

love your photos & accessible explanations!

[rodrigolopesfoto]

Awesome!! Great explanation: simple and precise!!

[largefamilyruralliving]

This is a great compilation and brush up learning video, thanks. I need to get my reflector out there with me and practice!

[denniscornelisse]

You give such good tips, I love your video's.

[kerianneledford]

#1 just happened at a shoot and I was looking for advice!!! So glad I stumbled across this video. And I’m one of the firsts it looks like lol

[szenute]

Thank you for yours tips :) This is very interesting.

[nadeemraza]

catch light in the subjects eyes! hmm well i noticed you also had catch light on your video currently thats might it look always so engaging this point was something which was new to me and is so practicle, i also had a pic which i had taken of my brother looks always perfect when i see... and that one also had catch light in eyes, you made me notice it today always thankful for what i learn from you😃

[simonmaduxx]

I realized i have stagnated and began ignoring the fundamentals, stemming from lack of shooting/covid long anxiety symptoms.

Looking at this reminded me of the work i USED to do. I need ot get back to that. A beautiful, PRACTICAL video. I even stopped bringing reflectors, or would bring them and not use them. And never had a great relationship with flash/fill flash. argh.

My only real question is- is all the examples taken with a 85 1.4? Ive never had pleasure of using a 1.4 lens for my shoots. I live at 2.8 because of lack of access. I can shoot at 85mm with my zooms, but its not the same. another one of my favorite photogs tubers does the same.

[MandM_IMO]

Cheers, nice photos. The first tip is a good one and an important one.

However, in real life these tips are not always possible. When walking with a willing (or paid) model you can create your own scenario and location quite easily. However, things get way more complicated when photographing a family for example, in a location they wanted. You will not always have the best conditions (put mildly). That is why flash is so important! No racoon eyes and nice catch light. The trick is to use the flash light so all look natural.

[adnan_habib_]

Make a video with budget body and lens in sony …. Your videos are so much creative 🤍

[half_night_thoughts]

"I'm grateful for your detailed explanation"