A Lesson In LIGHT (Street Photography)

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00:00 Intro
01:01 Your eyes vs your sensor
02:17 Understanding light
05:17 Video sponsor
06:04 Understanding Contrast
07:50 Summary

[victorstans]

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!

[dangreenuk]

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

[tonygreenwoodN]

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!

[guineabable]

I really like the way you explained everything without coming off super arrogant/egotistical like some of these other photography youtubers

[judylindo]

"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!

[KennayE]

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 😍

[barryobrien]

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 😃

[idlikeabetternickname]

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.

[geotsaou]

Such an underrated channel. Great job Roman!

[rickmears]

Very well said with clear examples!
I often close one eye to flatten 3D scenes when looking about.

[NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

Definitely some useful information mate, thanks!

[FlatWaterFilms]

Focal point can make a difference too, that and or course aperture setting. That's been my experience.

[fremandg]

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

[friendstype]

Looking at my old photos and I couldn't understand what made some images stand out more than others. A true aha moment today!

[SebastianWilsonswlfoto]

Photography... write with light.... So yes, I agree that lighting's the most important thing of photography. Excellent video!

[tgscwmt]

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!

[amsterdamguy]

Making photography since 8 years. And u teached me now so much new in ten minutes! Great video and thank u!

[addsy]

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

[orsygodri]

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.

[Luwuluf]

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!!