I wanted to show you how easy it is to do a full photo shoot with multiple angles and one lens in 10 minutes. As you can see I am shooting with the Nikon D3000 and 35 F/1.8. I was able to capture 4 or 5 different angles from full length to head shots to detailed shots.
I guessed my settings based off of pre visualizing my environment. I knew there was not a lot of light inside which told me I should shoot at a higher ISO like 800. I know in the D3000 that if I go higher than 800 ISO i may be compromising the quality of the image. I chose 60th of a second at 1.8 as a starting point than tweaked from there. You have to be very careful when shooting wide open at 1.8 that you do not miss your focus. As you can see in the picture with the pencil you have such a narrow focus that if you move forward or back or your subject moves you may miss your focus all together.
Start to get into the habit of pre visualizing your situation so when you walk into it you have a basis for your initial settings. Over time you will start to be able to read the light before you take the camera out of the bag.
Be sure to watch the entire video as you will see the photo shoot first followed by a screen flow where I discuss composition of each image as well as how I edited the RAW file.
I think your long format is brilliant, a lot to take in but really interesting and detailed. Contrast, contrast, boom, boom, boom.
New possibilty for T shirt “Pull it back and Boom”
I always enjoy your videos jared.
Fantastic Jared! I loved this tutorial. Please do more. This is now my favorite photo website. I still love Chase Jarvis and McNally, but I come here first and forget about old Ken Rockwell.
I loved it.
Hi Jared,
very good video! Thanks a lot.
You asked for comments, here we go. 20 mins is okay, but I think 15 mins will be enough. There is enough information for yor super secret project (=beginners) to have enough take aways. Also it´s less work for you
Just one thing: I´ve got exactly this gear as a beginner: D3000 with 35mm f1.8 and (od course) the kit lenses.
May be would be great if you adopt more range of setups in such a video and explain the difference. For example f2 against f4 or ISO800 against ISO800 or 1/60s against 1/125, etc.
This will be very helpful for me as beginner with paired with our suggestions as a pro.
Thanks and best regards,
Jim (not english native, please sorry for any mistakes)
@jim great ideas, they have been noted.
This was excellent. Putting it all together really makes it all click.
inspireing video for me. always fun to see what the photographer is thinking behind the camera, very helpfull.
looking forward to see more vidoes
Amazing job Jared like you said this is not just talking about how to do things it is working in the field and yes videos like this are better
Jared, I love this video! The longer video formate is extremely helpful! I really love how you go from photo shoot to post production! I was wondering if maybe you can do some videos with the kit lense and show us all what kind of photos you get out of it. I personally own a D60 with the 15-55 f/3.5-5.6 and I would love to see what you get out of it! As always thank you and keep the videos coming!
love the long format video! great to see you “on the job” and explaining what you’re doing at the same time. looking forward to more like this!
by the way, my grandmother is only a month younger than Lil.
Rob
ps- i love the 80s nostalgia
I love the longer format! This entire video is the kind of thing I am always searching for on the web so thank you for putting it together! I have learned so much from your site!
Hi Jared – Finally someone who actually does what they’re talking about instead of reading from a script. The sound quality is really good – does the Nikon recording the video have an insanely amazing mic or do you have a portable one on your shirt? I’d be amazed if this was captured just from the camera.
I use sony wireless mics!!!
Awesome, video! My dad is learning and has this camera. I plan to share it with him. I love you cover the whole process…start to end. I also love that this was done right in your home demonstrating that we can always continue to practice and refine our skills…something my dad needs to see. Side note – the word in the crossword puzzle is found ironically enough. Keep it up Jared!
Yeeea… this is the best SSP vido ever. this is what i want, just fro taking pictures and showing the post-processing…
Give us more!
LOL. The word Lil found in the pencil shot was….FOUND!
Awesome video man! Loved the long length, loads of info and really well put together. Looking forward to the next one!
YES! Awesome! Exactly what I was looking for. A real photo shoot breakdown – what goes through your mind in real-time in terms of settings, adjustments, composition aaannddd the post process. MORE! MORE! MORE!
i love this video, i just got the 35 1.8 for my d90 and this helped me out a lot. keep making longer videos like this if you can =D
Awesome video very helpful. Plus it helped make sense of what you say to me in a email. I give it two Fros UP
Please do more of these. How about at a Phillies game LOL
Dear Fro,
I’ve been a long time fan, but never took the time to reply. I commend you for your efforts to guide newcomers to photography in a logical and funny way. Thanks very much. I love the long form video. But whether long/short form vids,just keep doing what you do best:instruct, give sound photo advice, tug at the heart strings and keeping the ‘Fro on point! Thanks for helping the “new guys” out with your insights.
Thanks a lot.. have always wondered what goes on in the minds of professionals when they shoot. Really helpful. btw, were you using lightroom for the editing?
I like your website. Keep doing this mentoring as long as you can. I do also like the longer video, where all makes sense from start to end.
This the Meat that Matters.A Great breakdown
Thank you.
Great video! I like the longer format because it shows that you know what you are really talking about and it teaches me something more. Keep the videos like this coming. Although I am not a Nikon fanboy, I really am taking a lot from this tutorial. Thanks
The long format is great … thank you
Great! I really like the longer video. I think its really great how you show every step. A lot of how I learn is trial and error (mostly error)and its really cool to see how another photographer thinks and works.
yo fro! I love the longer videos. It feels more complete.
As much as I love hearing about the new gear coming out, I much prefer learning about technique, and stuff.
Go Fro!
Love this long video, I hope you’ll do more like this!
absolutely awesome that there are longer videos and how informational they are. I’m sure everyone from beginner to pro can get little tips here and apply them. Thanks fro. Keep em comin!
THanks!!! fantastic video i love your step by step with Lightroom!! very helpful
Loved this one. Great and inspiring tips!
Great! video.. i really love my camera now, i owned nikon d3000 and 35mm 1.8 and this video really helped me a lot in how to use the full potential of my camera, and i realize that great photo does not depend of what camera you have but how you use it.
Good to know Jared…So many tutorial videos are filled with hisses and echos, smart to invest in a good mic!
Good Job Jared! Longer videos are great. Lots of good information from the shoot to processing. Like to see more in different shooting situations.
Excellent. I appreciate the lesson and tips more when put together in an application. I’d look forward to seeing more themed videos like this (Indoor, outdoor, night time, tripod, sports, etc.). Things you avoid are as useful as things you look to include. Triple cool, Jared.
This was very helpful. Looking to invest in the D7000 next month and I’m thinking a lot about lenses. It’s good to see that you can get some good work out of some rather inexpensive kit.
I like the long video format. Keep up the good work Jared!
What are you using? spot, Center or matrix
@bill moran I didnt use the meter at all but if i was I would have started with Matrix.
I like the longer format videos. Great video…I have the same setup as your super secret project. In the video you mentioned the histogram looking good/great, can you elaborate more on what makes the histogram good or bad and how much should we pay attention to this while shooting a subject? If you have covered this in a previous video, please let me know and I will try to find it in the archives. I am new to the DSLR and ever since I found your site I am out here daily to see what is new and trying to catch up on the archives.
Great site, great content, great presentation…Thank you!
-Eric
Great video, loved how you spliced in the photos that were taken during the video time of you taking the photo. Brilliant! I kept wondering if you were using a flash for fill light? I guess not, but I’d love to see a video about flash. I fear my flash and consequently don’t use it as much. If I used it more I’d probably know how to use it better. But because I don’t use it I don’t get any better. See the vicious cycle? lol
Hi Jared,
Great format, really enjoyed seeing how you go about setting up the shots. I hope you make some more of these longer videos. One thing that I would also like to know more about is how to set up Lightroom as a new user. Also could you give some details about your storage and backup arrangements for your photography portfolio. I think there could be quite a few people interested in that.
Cheers
Phil.
JP….I don’t care…..long, short or in between…I always get good info from your vids. Pls, keep them coming. Thanks for all your help….GO PHILLIES!
Great video.
Love the instruction. Keep ‘em coming with the practical shoot based tips.
Very good video, really liking it, show us more on similar video!
Dude, just one word: AWESOME, thanks!
Cheers.
Edu.
Hey Fro, great video. It is nice to see all details through your work flow.
Thanks for your great work and info you share with us!
Great tutorial! It’s good to have explanation of 2 parts – make shot and editing. I like long!
Great Tutorial Fro, you are the best, please keep up the great work you do and YES I want to see MORE of these. I learn more out of these 20 min tutorial than I do a 8 hr workshop with 50 other students. Thanks.
Amazing!!!… i’ve been following you for a while, and this is one of the best videos!… loved it!
Awesome Video! I really appreciate the start to finish. I have a suggestion. I am currently in Iraq and I am learning how to handle shooting in this climate the hard way. Do you think you could do a video about shooting in the elements? The two biggest I face are sand/dust and heat. I saw your post about condensation but I was wondering if there was anything else.
This video demonstrates why I love prime lenses. I have a D40 and once I bought the 35mm f1.8 I stopped using the kit lens altogether.
Wonder full project using D3000 f35mm f/1.8. love the way things were explained.
thx sharing the skill and knowledge u have gained.
I just found your website and LOVE IT! You are wonderful! I love the long videos explaining everything. You are fantastic!
Very well presented, the long format videos are a winner. Thank-you
great vid…
I liked the old music more
Great video Fro. Keep up the good work!
Great video, Fro!
You know- many folks out there use a lot of money on “the best” gear and doesn’t bother to learn how to use their gear in other than “green auto” ha-hah!
I like the long format, with both the shooting tips as well as the editing tips at the second part- very good!
I shoot on a tight budget, and my filosophy is that I’m going to learn my gear to such level that I will shoot and edit better than my friends with the more expensive gear
Keep up the good work- I love it. And I love shootin’ with my gear!
Greetings from Norway
-Tom
D3000, AF-S 18-105 VR, 35/1.8, 55-300 VR, SB-400 flash
Adobe CS5/ ViewNX 2
I agree with comments above. It’s great video. Keep it on.
Many Thanks…. a Big vote for the Long Video format!
Awesome video. I agree with everyone else who said the length of your video was good to go! Lil makes an awesome subject to shoot
Keep it up Fro!!
I really like how you explain everything for us beginners. Shows how much can be done with a simple setup. As for length of video, I thought it was good.
I loved this, super helpful!
long format is great. love the fact that you are sharing your methodology…awesome!!
Enjoyed the tutorial. Liked the fact that you showed the whole thing from start to finish.
You also pointed out something I hadn’t realised. My protrait photo’s have always suffered from slightly out of focus eyes, It was because i was shooting on contious focus mode, didn’t realise that focus could still shift even on a stationary object.
Thanks!!!
Thanks For Your Time and Flow. Njoy
thank you for this!
Great tutorials! I recently joined a photography course, but honestly, I learn much more from your videos! THANK YOU!
I like the long videos! Learned a lot- thanks a bunch!
Enjoyed the combination of the photo shoot + the LR edit. It’s like a mini-workshop, but even better because you can pause or rewind the video in case you miss something. One suggestion would be a quick before/after view during the LR edits. Really enjoyed this and hope to see more of these.
What a great tutorial. This was probably one of your best, besides the Way Too Much Info on Shooting Concerts…
Luv your stuff Fro.. Cant wait for the next one.
So very useful, thanks Jared. I love longer videos. It allows you to get right into whatever it’s about. Please do more! Have to get a 35mm. sigh….LOL
this is great
great video
i like it when its a long video…
if i hear someting interesting… i can just rewind 
i keep one eye on the video while the other one on my mail
I just discovered your website this weekend and I ended up doing a marathon “fro” by starting from the beginning. This was one of the best tutorials so far (my other favorites are setting ISO and shooting in manual). I like the the long running video. This one in particular was awesome because it represents a scenario I often find myself in, shooting pictures of regular daily life. Thanks for also showing the processing. Because of you I am going to try RAW next time I shoot.
Great video. Excellent for beginner like myself.
Excellent video. Thank you!
My fiance has been trying to get me to watch your videos for a while now because he says you’re fun to watch. It’s so fantastic that you shoot Lil. The video was very informative even for a little novice like myself. He bought me a 50mm f1.4?? (I think..) and I’m having a heck of a time figuring out how to use it properly. He keeps telling me to shoot at a lower aperture but I keep telling him everything looks sooo blurry. I’ll take what I learned and like Judy above, I’ll do a little fro-a-thon. The long video was very helpful. Thanks fro-bro!
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FRO! this helps a lot! thanks!
Great tutorial! I have the same set up, d3000 with a 35mm 1.8. Thanks!