Jacques GainesSo you say to yourself. I want to get into photography. But you realize you need a camera. The next reflection you have is "What camera should I buy?
Well, there are 5 things that anyone wanting to get into photography must think of when considering purchasing a new camera. Although many people will talk a great deal about camera specifications, my video concentrates more on specs and the philosophy of photography. So before you ask questions like; What makes a good camera? What specs should I look for when buying a camera? What are things should I look for? Watch this video to find out exactly what the main 5 points to look for in a new camera are.
What camera should I buy? Top 5 things to look forJacques Gaines2020-04-15 | So you say to yourself. I want to get into photography. But you realize you need a camera. The next reflection you have is "What camera should I buy?
Well, there are 5 things that anyone wanting to get into photography must think of when considering purchasing a new camera. Although many people will talk a great deal about camera specifications, my video concentrates more on specs and the philosophy of photography. So before you ask questions like; What makes a good camera? What specs should I look for when buying a camera? What are things should I look for? Watch this video to find out exactly what the main 5 points to look for in a new camera are.
Here is the video that answers the question. Will AI replace Photographers? youtu.be/CRu49MmhT00Will Midjourney Replace Photographers?Jacques Gaines2023-05-17 | These shots were generated by artificial intelligence image generation software called Mid Journey. It's discord based and it creates some amazing photos. But I'm going to be asking the question, where do these photos come from? Were these photos 100% generated from A.I.? Are they a combination of different photos, or are they just stolen off the web? Will I replace photographers?
Link to the long video right here youtu.be/CRu49MmhT00Using Midjourney for the first timeJacques Gaines2023-05-09 | Midjourney is an A.I. image generator that is super powerful and holds a lot of promise. In this video, we go through the interface for the first time. This video is for newbies and first-time users. Midjourney pros can watch later episodes in the series.
We also dive into the importance of the all-holy Midjourney prompt.
00:00 Intro 00:22 Midjourney Homepage 02:11 Midjourney subscription plans 02:54 Going to the Midjourney Discord 03:30 The main Midjourney prompt we all need to know 04:59 Upscale in Midjourney 05:42 Make variation 06:58 Sometimes Midjourney screws up 07:13 Midjourney definition
T oget to Midjourney and start go to midjourney.com. Do not be intimidated by the animation at the beginning.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesWill Artificial Intelligence Replace Photographers?Jacques Gaines2023-04-30 | The buzzword these days is A.I. Artificial Intelligence will affect many people in many industries. New industries will be created while others will completely disappear. Being a photographer, I have seen how it will affect what I do in the coming years. But it is important to know from other professional photographers what their take on this new technology is. Will it kill Photoshop? Will it kill Photography?
In this video, I will go through the following topics written in the chapters below
00:00 Video introduction 00:25 What this video is about 00:35 Where do we see A.I. today? 01:07 Introduction of machine learning in photography 01:22 Small flashback to digital images in photography 02:10 From digital photography to Photoshop and Adobe 02:29 Jacques shows the intricacy of Photoshop and introduces the decision tree 03:30 What A.I. offers for the professional photographer 03:48 A.I. and how it takes care of the in-between and leaves one only thinking of the result 04:01 A.I. uses the BIG DATA pool to decide the WHAT NEXT? 04:33 Photography A.I. offerings out there Midjourney, Luminar, PFP maker, Profile pic, Magic Studio, Aftershoot, Excire, Runway ML 05:43 A.I. mimics your brain 05:50 The imperfections of A.I. 06:02 What Pam Kay uses A.I. for in her photography 07:15 How A.I. screws up sometimes in photography 07:55 Will A.I Kill Photograhy? The answer to that question is complicated 08:18 How Photoshop is already using A.I. also 08:37 Kyle Benjamin Turner talks about how he uses A.I. today and his wishlist for the future 09:11 Kyle Benjamin Turner talks about how A.I. might put him out of a job 10:10 What is coming in the next years will be powerful 10:20 What industries will kill Photoshop? 10:36 Jacques asks you to weigh in
Send in your photos to me and we will take the time to talk about this on my channel. I might be able to shed some light on where we all need to adjust to improve.
00:00 Intro 00:10 Videos to come soon 00:26 My Workshops 00:41 Amazed by my students 01:01 Submit your photos 01:44 Quality vs Appeal 02:26 Conclusion
If you would like to know how a serious hobbyist like myself finds this camera, keep on reading. I will talk about my impressions on
Fujifilm X-H2S ergonomics My experience using this camera Image quality Performance
Here are the video chapters
00:00 Introduction 00:17 Summary 00:25 Camera I have owned in the past 00:52 Ergonomics of the Fujifilm X-H2S 01:35 Build Quality of the Fujifilm X-H2S 01:48 Battery Life of the Fujifilm X-H2S 02:22 Using the Cf-Express and Sd card data setup on the Fujifilm X-H2S 03:42 How is using a Fuji without the dials? 04:29 Who is the X-H2S for? (X-H2S vs the X-H2) 05:44 Slideshow and sample images 06:33 Conclusion
Portrait editing can be very daunting. You hear terms like frequency separation, dodge and burn, liquify, and Photoshop highlights and shadows.
So you say to yourself, “I want to do portraits in Photoshop, but where the hell do I start?” Well, fret no more; in this video, we look at 5 essentials that all beginner, amateur and even intermediate photographers need to learn when editing portraits in Photoshop for the first time.
Many of us want to learn Photoshop. But Photoshop has a million layers of learning with an endless variety of techniques. So as a beginner photographer, knowing priorities can be important when developing your photo post-production skills and upping your game.
Keep it simple and master the cropping tool. Pay attention to highlights and shadows with dodge and burn The eyes are the key. Make sure that you brighten, sharpen and whiten eyes all the time Blemishes can be taken away with one tool. The healing brush Draw attention to your subject in whatever way possible. Two techniques. Vignette and iris blur.
Chapters in this video are
00:00 Intro 00:16 Video summary 00:48 Learn the crop tool 01:44 Dodge and burn tool 03:08 The sharpen tool for eyes 03:52 The healing brush 04:37 Blur tools and blur functions (draw attention to the subject) 05:18 Jacques asks you what tool you prefer
00:00 Intro 00:22 Main video promo 00:42 Tour of my studio rental 01:08 The natural light advantage (My new vibe) 01:52 The drama of flash photography 02:10 My Strobepro key light Beauty Dish (Dish 150$ Strobe 279$) 03:10 My hair light setup 03:37 How I trigger my flashes 03:54 My curved reflector for controlling shadows 04:46 Summary of my low budget lighting kit 05:02 Some images of my shoot BTS images 05:44 Slideshow and sample images form my lighting setup 06:02 Thanks for watching. Like and subscribe!
It involves two low-cost Godox style 400watt flashes and a pretty good reflector. Check out the video and if you would like to purchase some of the things I use either go to the Canadian store called strobepro.com or use my affiliate links for all the GODOX equivalents on amazon.
This is a small video to just demonstrate the audio quality that can be delivered by this adapter. This video also lets you know how my light selfie gimbal rig can work for bloggers and bloggers.
Although this video cannot really be considered a review, it includes sample photos, sample footage and my assessment of ergonomics, image quality and focus performance.
Subscribe to the channel for the in-depth review coming soon
Although the video is ageing, it is still relevant today.
Because I believe that no one should get the latest and greatest tech, all cameras in this new list are available now if you want to purchase them. I am just not the type to wait for a new model. Shooting photos is about getting out and doing it now. Check the sidebar for links
00:00 Intro 00:33 Reference to the Best Beginner Mirrorless Cameras list of 2020 00:55 How my Best Mirrorless Camera list changed 01:02 Mirrorless camera sensor size differences 01:25 Why the 2022 list changed 02:14 Number 5 is the Sony A6600 02:56 Sony A6600 Pros and Cons 03:19 Number 4 in the Nikon Z-5 04:14 Pros and Cons of the Nikon Z-5 04:38 Number 3 is the Sony A7-C 05:39 Pros and Cons of the Sony A7-C 06:03 Number 2 is the Fujifilm X-S10 06:35 Pros and Cons of the Fujifilm X-S10 07:07 Number 1 is the Canon EOS M6 Mark II 07:49 Pros and Cons of the EOS M6 Mark II 08:26 List criteria recap 10:30 Conclusion
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There are chapters in this video 00:00 intro 00:17 Summary 01:15 Build construction and ergonomics 02:04 Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 specifications 03:10 Focus performance 03:48 Image quality 06:22 Bokeh on the Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 08:20 Conclusions and impressions (With sample images) 09:31 Who should buy the Viltrox 24mm f/1.8?
00:00 Intro 00:12 What beginner portrait photographers need 00:43 When is there a time to have high contrast natural lighting 01: 06 My photoshoots where high contrast was worth it 01:44 How I shot in this high contrast light 02:00 Dipping into Highlights and shadows 02:27 Slideshow and results from the photoshoot 03:34 5 tips for shooting in very high contrast light 03:40 1 - Don’t expect too much 03:57 2 - You will battle with image previewing 04:13 3 - Cast a model that moves 04:47 4 - Uderexpose and shoot in RAW 04:57 5 - Polish up your Photoshop skills
Beginner portrait photographers quickly learn one thing about lighting - You need a soft light source. Soft lighting gives excellent results time after time.
You see most of the time, portraits require gentle and subtle light transitioning from one part of the face to the other. This smooth transition allows for softer skin tones, trueness of colour, and overall flattery to anyone’s face (male or female).
But there is a time where high contrast lighting can add an artistic element to your portraits. With High-contrast lighting, borders between shadows and light are very well defined. If these light borders are well painted or even skewed in an artistic way, they can create some really captivating and stunning photos.
The photos in this video were shot with the Canon EOS R6, The sony ZV-1, and A7C. I also used the R5 and Fujifilm XT3 for stills photography. If you would like to order these cameras, click the links below
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesFeiyu Tech Pocket 2 vs DJI Osmo Pocket 2: REVIEWJacques Gaines2021-10-25 | Price is always a determining factor when looking at a purchase of a mini gimbal camera. The DJI Osmo pocket2 is an incredible content creator beast. But is it alone? Feiyutech. A Chinese manufacturer of amazing gimbals, like the Feiyu AK2000 and Weebil, has hopped into the game of mini-camera gimbals by offering the Feiyu Pocket 2 (a less expensive alternative). In this video, I compare the two gimbals and give you my take on which one to buy.
Here are the video chapters
00:00 Start 00:10 Introduction 00:34 Audio and video quality sample footage 01:15 Build quality 01:37 Startup and first operation 2:00 Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 02:51 Screen size Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 03:13 Sensor size Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 03:32 Angle of view Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 04:28 Slow-motion Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 04:47 Playback Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 05:06 Waterproofing Feiyu Pocket 2 vs DJI Pocket 2 05:24 Using the Feiyu Pocket 2 06:02 audio and video quality of the Feiyu Pocket 2 06:32 Overall thoughts 06:54 Conclusion
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesUpgrading your camera - 5 essential to-dosJacques Gaines2021-07-05 | I have a great deal of experience with new camera shopping under my belt. But all experience comes with the accumulation of mistakes and lessons learned. Although I have already made a video and a blog post on 5 things you need to consider when buying a new camera, I thought that it be important to include these 5 actions when considering a camera upgrade or as I would like to call them, Camera upgrade To-dos!
Here are the video chapters:
00:00 intro 00:28 subject of the video 00:45 1-Read the user manual of the camera you want to get rid of 01:27 2-Read the user manual of the camera you want to buy 02:48 3-Stay away from the Camera marketing site 03:32 4- Ask yourself why you take photos 04:09 5- Ask around and explore communities 05:08 Summary chart and list 05:58 Subscribe!
The link to the written blog with written text and related videos is coming soon
Hope this helps
I am a partner with Luminar. The rebate information for getting the software, including discount codes is here
The Hohem iSteady Multi gimbal is a perfect candidate for any blogger or vlogger looking for a way to stabilize their selfie and lifestyle photography and video footage.
This is a comprehensive review so I made sure that this video had timestamped chapters. Look down here to check the chapters out.
Timestamps and chapters
00:00 Intro and blog invitation 00:35 Hohem iSteady Multi 3 in 1 gimbal price 01:12 What is in the box? 01:48 Build quality and ergonomics 02:57 Specification of the Hohem iSteady Multi 03:33 Using the iSteady Multi 04:44 How does the iSteady Multi work with a point-and-shoot camera 05:16 The iSteady Multi-utility software 06:26 The iSteady Multi-camera app 07:24 The cupcake (very small bottom left) 07:33 Using the iSteady Multi with an action cam 08:28 The pros and cons of the iSteady Multi gimbal 09:20 Who is the iSteady Multi gimbal for?
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These 6 photography project ideas will inspire you. It is not always easy to have great ideas to encourage us to go out and take photos. So, I thought that it might be nice to share the types of projects that I have found not only made me a better photographer artistically but made me better technically. Some of my ideas might surprise you. So if you are curious, read on.
Many people look for that beautifully blurred background they see in all professional photos. Well in this video, I look at how to get this effect the simple way on your smartphone or the more complicated and sophisticated way on your compact, mirrorless, bridge, or DSLR camera. I speak of the one setting that is the most important; Aperture.
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Moon landing deniers have been around for a while. But in the age of "Fake news" and questionable press practices, the movement keeps on growing. Much of moon landing denier's so-called proof is in the photographs.
However, as a photographer with a pretty good knowledge of photographic realities, I am sure that the photographs come from the moon's surface. In this video, I will show how the knowledge of just a couple of photographic principles can either explain what you see in the moon photographs or prove that what you see is correct.
Mistakes are a necessary evil to becoming a better boudoir photographer. You can only get better if you do wrong and find out how you did wrong. So, to get you on the road to improvement, I’ve identified the 10 mistakes I made in my boudoir photography. Hopefully, by knowing these mistakes, you can avoid them and elevate yourself quicker to boudoir photography perfection.
0:00 Intro 00:31 How photography tips can help you 01:59 Not prioritizing clothing 02:59 not prioritizing shoot location 04:10 Expecting too much from a photoshoot 05:25 Being late on photo deliveries 06:34 not re-evaluating past photos 07:13 Not shooting wide angles enough 08:14 not giving a photoshoot time wiggle room 10:04 Letting first impressions discourage you 11:01 Tolerating poor model relationships 11:43 Lacking clarity on what to expect from a photoshoot
Instagrams Anthrisque: @anthrisque_dbois Rachel: @xelahuh_model Meg: @meg_poulette Kim: @kimkokonutt
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesLuminar AI Templates: Cutomizing and personalizingJacques Gaines2020-11-24 | Luminar AI has the ability to do a whole lot of legwork via its Templates function. What Luminar does is make initial editing decisions for you, given the content that is opened. Although the artificial intelligence of this software really nails it for edits, Luminar AI also allows you the possibility to take the initial TEMPLATE edit decisions and personalize or customize to your personal liking.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesQuick portrait edits with Luminar AI: Vignette and maskJacques Gaines2020-11-23 | Using masks and the vignette tool, I show you guys how to edit a portrait in the new Luminar A.I. Using artificial intelligence, Luminar AI is capable of making your portraits pop quickly. With the help of templates, Portrait edit suggestions are already in the bag as soon as you open the photo file. After that, you can either use one button tasteful edits like “VIGNETTE” or have fun with filters and masks to put edits where you want them customized!
So, if you are coming from Luminar4 and you are wondering; Where are masks in LuminarAI? Or you might be wondering how to apply a quick Vignette, watch this video.
Video chapters:
0:00 Intro 00:32 My partner links 00:57 opening up an image 01:31 Initial template choices 02:45 FaceAI and portrait edits 03:32 SkinAI 06:00 Vignette 07:00 Mystical filter in LuminarAI 07:30 Masking the vignette in LuminarAI 08:47 Mood or LUT in LuminarAI 10:13 Masking the LUT in LuminarAI
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesLuminar AI portrait editingJacques Gaines2020-11-21 | In this video I show you guys how to edit a portrait in the new Luminar A.I. It has a lot of new rich Artificial Intelligence features that are worth getting into. Among these new A.I. features are SkinAI, FaceAI, Slim Face, CompositionAI and many many more. All of these features are one-stop, one-button, and one-slider adjustments that let you make the decisions and the software do the legwork.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesBEFUNKY The A.I. Photo editing app for beginnersJacques Gaines2020-11-19 | BeFunky is a quick A.I. photo editing app solution for both PC and Mac formats. This online editing software, based on easy image editing, is offered online via your web browser. This video will look at its portrait retouching capability. We will be answering questions like: Is BeFunky a good online portrait editor? Can it edit portraits and images like some of the big photo editing software we all know already? Does this photo editing app's artificial intelligence make the right image editing decisions? So, to find out, watch this video.
0:00 Intro 00:28 Artificial Intelligence defined 01:12 What is BeFunky? 01:52 Photo editing in BeFunky 02:20 BeFunky live edit for graphics(Collage maker and Social media posts) 06:47 A.I. Portrait Enhancer editing with BeFunky 11:08 A.I. Image Enhancer editing with BeFunky 13:50 In-Depth editing 14:49 A.I. Portrait Enhancer edit of a professional photo 17:38 In-Depth editing of a professional photo 18:34 Who is BeFunky for? 18:56 Which workflows benefit from BeFunky A.I photo editing software 19:39 Go out and shoot!
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesThe best Fuji lenses for wedding photographyJacques Gaines2020-10-21 | In compiling the list for the best fuji lenses for wedding photography, I really looked back at my experience in my wedding photography contracts and also with my experience with Fuji lenses in general. Although many of the lens recommendations are personal, I think that you will enjoy the explanations as to why I think that these lenses deserve mention.
Also, the Fuji lenses I have included as the best are not all Fuji. I have grown an admiration for Viltrox auto-focus lenses these days as well. Here is the list
Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 and the Fujifilm 90mm f/2.0 Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 and the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 Fujinon 50-140mm f/2.8
Video sections 0:00 Intro 0:15 fuji wedding lens list 1:01 Look at the differences between Pre-event and Event lenses 1:43 My criteria for the best lenses 2:13 The lenses that give you BOKEH! 4:09 The only event lens you might need - Fujinon 50-140mm f/2.8 4:53 The lens you would never expect - Fujinon 16mm f/1.4 6:42 Honorable mentions - Fuji's F/2 line - The 23mm,35mm, 50mm 7:22 Last assumption - You need two camera bodies 7:33 Summary chart
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Ergonomics Both standard and extra features Image quality for both video and photo workflows Usability of camera
Look below to check out the chapters of the video.
A while back, Fujifilm released the second version to their entry-level mirrorless camera body aimed at bloggers, vloggers, and lifestyle content creators. To me, the Fujifilm X-T200 was a welcome upgrade to the X-T100 released about a year and a half before the Fujifilm X-T200. The Fujifilm X-T100 was a compromise in features and nothing special to add to the Fujifilm mirrorless camera lineup.
here are the chapters to my video:
0:00 Intro 01:05 What I will evaluate 01:20 Camera specifications 02:40 Camera body feel 05:12 Input and output options 05:48 Fujifilm X-T200 in use 06:56 Fuji XT200 menu system 07:57 Shooting still photos with the Fujifilm X-T200 08:18 Shooting video with the XT200 08:59 Fujifilm X-T200 sample photos slideshow 09:51 Image stabilization 10:34 X-T200 autofocusing performance 11:16 Video quality 11:58 Slow Motion video quality 12:21 Conclusion with pros and cons
I happened to be extremely unfortunate with the 56mm f/1.2 by Fujinon. My Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 had a loose aperture ring, made my camera freeze, and was not a good copy in general. My Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 is such a bad copy of the lens that I do not feel that it represents the len s very well.
Today, I will point you to my review of the Viltrox and also tell you why it would be unfair for me to compare these two lenses.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesViltrox 56mm f/1.4 STM reviewJacques Gaines2020-10-04 | In this review of the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 STM, I will evaluate the image quality, focusing speed, and build quality of this lens. With a $325 retail price that is less than half the price of tits Fujinon 56mm f/1.4 counterpart, it merits everyone’s attention. So. Is the Viltrox 56mm worth it? Should street photographers and portrait photographers be seriously considering this lens? Let’s find out!
Here are the video chapters
00:00 Intro titling 00:36 The bare lens specs 01:19 Build quality and construction 03:02 Feel in the hand 03:20 Focusing performance with the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 04:09 Image quality of the Viltrox 56mm 05:55 Conclusion and impressions
Other new features in the Luminar software include: SkinAI, AtmosphereAI, SkyAI, StructureAI, and AccentAI….Too cool!
All I had to go on for this video was the press release. I hope it helps. I will keep everyone posted as more and more news comes in.
For now, pre order is available. Once the pre-order starts this Thursday, there will be only 30K copies available worldwide to purchase with an early bird price of $79 ($69 with a loyalty discount for Luminar 4, Aurora HDR & Aurora HDR'19 owners). Once these copies are sold, the price will go up.
Chapters 0:00 Intro and logo 0:17 Me talking about the LuminarAI announcement 0:35 Summary of the video and what I want to talk about 0:55 Pros and cons of the older Luminar versions 1:44 Good news and bad news for previous Luminar owners 2:33 The user interface and new features 3:50 Portrait Pro Body vs Luminar Body AI 4:48 Looks are being replaced by Templates 5:13 Talking about Lumina X subscription
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGaines10 beginner photography mistakes I wish I never madeJacques Gaines2020-08-05 | I have reflected on the last 10 years of being a photographer and come up with the 10 beginner mistakes that I wish I never made. These mistakes are compiled into three categories. The technical mistakes, the gear mistakes, and the philosophy mistakes. I decided to share them with you so that, at least, you do not have to go through these mistakes as I did. By doing somewhat of the opposite of what I did, you might be able to go out and save yourself some time.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesWhy I stepped back from YouTubeJacques Gaines2020-07-07 | I just thought that it might be nice to share why I have been a bit absent from YouTube these days. Recently my brother passed away. I really am not the type to want pity but I still wanted to share with you a life lesson I work hard on making sure I apply to everything that I do. You always got to keep your eyes on the prize but also enjoy the journey there. My brother’s death really drove home this fact.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesNatural light photography vs flash photography: Techniques 😉Jacques Gaines2020-06-24 | In this behind the scenes video I look at the advantages of natural light photography vs flash photography in a real-world situation where I realized that it was time to put my flash kit away and do some natural light photography near some really cool windows I have in the studio I rent. The original intention was to do sculpt a body photoshoot using flash lighting but it turned out that the natural light was just too amazing where I was.
Even though this ended up being a natural light photoshoot, I still show you what I use for my flash photoshoots and let you see my full lens and camera collection and some natural light photography techniques.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesLuminar 4 My favorite effects: The summer bundle sale editJacques Gaines2020-06-13 | Luminar 4 is having a summer sale and I wanted to pass off the discount to you guys. But why do it without offering you an edit of a great photo of Melissa. In this video, we look at my favorite Luminar4 effects using the layers tab to add each and every one of them. This Luminar 4 standalone edit takes a more Photoshop-like approach to getting the desired photo. Some of the favorite techniques include:
Using crop and rotate in Luminar 4 Using clone stamp in Luminar 4 Using layers in Luminar 4 Using Sunrays in Luminar 4 Using masks in Luminar 4
Luminar Sale
The summer discount sale just ended June, 19th. Sorry about that. Here is my link to at least apply the 10 rebate: http://bit.ly/Jacos-luminar4 To get a discount of 10US dollars on the Luminar 3 + Luminar 4 bundle use this code JACOLM4
Remember to also use my discount code at checkout to pile on another rebate. Too cool bit.ly/luminar4summersale
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesThe Fujinon GF 110 F/2 R LM WR reviewJacques Gaines2020-05-17 | In this review of the Fujinon GF 100 R LM WR review, I will be looking at mostly the image quality of this camera lens. It is made for the medium format mirrorless GFX camera system. I will look at Bokeh, Image quality, color contrast, and much more. I had the opportunity to test it with two of my favorite models. Hopefully, it will give you guys a good review to decide on whether this camera is for you.
Fujifilm sent this lens to me about 3 weeks ago so I had a good deal of time to actually pixel peep as well.
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I have been working with Luminar, Lightroom, and Photoshop. I love them all and know each one has its pros and cons. The advantage of one is sometimes the disadvantage of the other. But Luminar has some really cool pros that both Lightroom and Photoshop do not have. As an experienced Luminar 4, Luminar 2018 and Luminar 3 user I try to really get into the details of where Luminar shines and where it does not.
It is in ways a review of the latest Luminar but also a reflection on what is best for any photographer's workflow
While looking on the web I found a whole bunch of questions I know I am the right person to answer. Here they are
Is Luminar any good? Is Luminar better than Lightroom? Is Luminar easy to use? Can Luminar replace Lightroom? Can Luminar replace Photoshop?
Watch the video to find out why I chose what I chose.
I am a Luminar 4 partner. If you are interested in this software. Check out my playlist on the Luminar tutorials and click on the affiliate link below.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesBest new cameras. 5 things you should NOT look forJacques Gaines2020-04-15 | so you have decided to get into photography. You want this to be a serious hobby. So, like any hobby, you want to get to it as quick as possible. Now you ask yourself the question: What camera should I buy? This video looks at which camera features you should not pay attention to when going out to get a new camera. It coincides with the video about which features you should look at when buying a camera.
This video highlights 5 camera features that one should ignore when going out to but a camera. It is in line with my other video that talks about the most important things to look for when buying a camera.
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesLuminar 4.2 AI Augmented sky: Adding multiple elementsJacques Gaines2020-04-13 | Many people are telling me that they like Luminar 4.2 AI Augmented sky but that they feel limited by the amount of elements that they can add to a photo. It is true that AI Augmented sky cannot be added within the same layer. But if you actually create a new stamped layer, you can add as many elements as you like. You just have to be sure of your edit on each layer as that edit is pretty well burnt in using stamped layers.
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The Easter special gives you a 15$ discount on top of the discount code discount. So make sure to put them both in. Here is the Easter Special link: bit.ly/Luminar-easter-JG
Other Easter deals:
Luminar 4 Inspiration Edition: Luminar 4 + Morning Freshness Sky Pack is $74 ($64 with your affiliate code)
Luminar 4 Plus Edition: Luminar 4 + Morning Freshness Sky Pack + Amazing Planets pack is $84 ($74 with your affiliate code)
Luminar 4 Max Edition: Luminar 4 + Morning Freshness Sky Pack + Amazing Planets pack + Aurora HDR is $144 ($134 with your affiliate code)
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography jacquesgaines.com twitter.com/JacquesGainesFuji sent me a lot of lenses. Help me please!Jacques Gaines2020-03-28 | In my attempt to get a grip on the fact that I have a limited time to review a bunch of equipment, sent to me because of, what I believe might have been a mistake, I need you to get my priorities straight as to which camera lenses I should review between the GF110mm f/2, the GF45-400 f/4 and the GF50mmf/3.5. Let me know in the comments below