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Great 1 on 1 Session : Settings/Lighting, Retouching, Niche Focus talks.
In this Zoom session, Discussions revolved around photography techniques, equipment choices, and practical advice for improving skills and workflows. Stretch shares insights on camera settings, retouching techniques, and the importance of understanding lighting in photography. Camera Settings and Lighting:The host shared practical tips on camera settings, such as using specific Kelvin temperatures for white balance in studio photography and keepi...
How to use the Patreon App
My bad yall boys, I should have been made this lmao.But this is how you basically maneuver through the Patreon app when you become an exclusive member!Any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
EARLY YT POST: Shooting a VolleyBall intro video in 32 minutes W/ The A7RV
Hey guys! Heres an early upload of the youtube video for tomorrow.This is me shooting the intro video for the womens volleyball team at FAMU. We didn't have a lot of time AT ALL because everything was last minute, but none the less we got it done.Time stamps:0:00 Intro2:32 Finding the first location8:00 Setting up the first location11:10 Getting the first shots22:29 heading to the second location31:24 The intro video
Merry Christmas Shooters!
Merry Christmas y'all boys, I hope Santa was good to you all 😎(These photos are about 3-4 years old, first Christmas studio shoot i did in my apartment lmao)
3 Light Setups, Why I switched to it.
Hey guys. You all know I always preach 2 light setups, well my good friends @_29Productions and @DulaMedia sparked my interest into doing 3 lights setups outside and ever since, I haven't turned back.It Fills in the shadows perfectly and gives a better look to the image overall.DO NOT FORGETto keep your B light a little further back from the A light because too much light in the front of your subject can be overkilland moving it further back ...
Exclusive BTS: First Gradshoot of the Semester using a SOFTBOX
What's good with yall boys, regular BTS vlog for yall but im using the softbox for the first time outside to show yall the difference isn't that crazy!Time Stamps:Intro/Meetup : 0:00First Location: 3:00Second Location 17:52Last Location 33:00
12/15 Group Zoom : Responding to unsatisfied clients
Great Sunday zoom talking about how to save yourself from "Clients From Hell"See you all next sunday!
6PM EST Zoom Link : How I deal with Unsatisfied Clients
Hey guys, Zooms starting now! Click the link to join.
How I handle difficult clients: Retouch&Chill Zoom today 6pm EST.
Hey guys! I already told you, No matter how great you are with what you do, you're always going to get 1 or 2 "clients from hell" every season. For the first Retouch and chill zoom in awhile, I'm going to be talking about how you deal with this and also provide examples from our messages and show you all how it was resolved.Today at 6pm EST.See yall then!
How I use Boost Post (ADs) on instagram
Hey guys! I got asked this question by a member the other day so now i'm making the video on it!Boosting your posts is a very simpleprocess. The TWOmain thing that matters when boosting your post are:The TYPE of content your boostingYour analytics1. First off you want to make sure your account is a professional accountand not a personalso you can see all of your analytics because we're going to take the data from the analytics to figure o...
My Black Friday Purchases!
If you see any crazy deals don't be afraid to drop them in the comments!Hey guys, This is all the stuff i'm purchasing today for black Friday. Black Friday IS NOTwhat it use to be so these deals ain't as big as they should be but hey, money off is money off 🤷🏾♂️Hopefully cyber Monday is a banger.Soonpho Black C stand (Outside/inside C Stand) - https://amzn.to/4g4etpHSoonpho Black C Stand (Double) - https://amzn.to/49fmxks...
11/28 Update: HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃, 10 Free 1 month Exclusive Spots, Black Friday, Zoom Updates, 1 on 1's, Etc.
HAPPY TURKEY DAY YALL BOYS🦃I better get a plate from all of yall in the mail or something 🤣🙏🏾 Patreon now has a gifting option🎉to kick that off, for thanksgiving im giving out 10 free spots in the exclusive membership to patreon members! Don't miss out guys.https://www.patreon.com/StretchLifeVisuals/redeem/EC9E2If you end up getting one of the 10 spots head straight into the table of contentsand get to studying and scheduling y...
Certified shooters Hat Revision, Thoughts?
Got my revisions back before printing! Listened to you guys for some of the fixes also incorporated a white and black version.LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU ALL THINK!Would you wear one? 👀
GREAT 1 on 1 : Instagram/Website help, Pixieset Help, Contracts, Lighting help, Strobes, Acuity scheduling, etc.
A phenomenal 1 on 1 with member Emmanuel.SO many gems dropped in this one!Starts at 0:15
Acuity update: No consultation needed, New Terms&Conditions, Copy & Paste, How Much Grad shoots have made me this month so far.
Hey Guys!Just found out acuity scheduling has so much more for us and with this method i'm using for my booking site now consultations are not even neededunless they have something they want to do that's super crazy. This make's receiving bookings even easierand less of a hassle for you to have to respond to everyone and also the look is way more professional so i'd hop on this if you haven't already. Also shared what i'm ...
1 on 1 On my current retouching Flow
To see the finished photo, use the community chat! I'll be posting it in there.Hey guys, great 1 on 1 for my current retouching flow on photoshop for grads this semester. It's all about the same but I also crop for 4:5 now just for instagram posters. Me and Trevonwent through and edited this photo together this morning, I went first and then he went after me.Use the table of contents page to book your 1 on 1's!
Still looking for a Long form Video editor
IM IN NEED OF A VIDEO EDITORI literally have about 30 videos I need to get done. If you're in here I would hope you have seen the BTS videos and how I do them, if that's something you'd be interested in to help me out in order to get this content out quicker please don't be afraid to speak up and let me know how much per video you're willing to edit for. I don't too anything too much in my videos as you can see, it's l...
1 on 1's
Hey guys, Don't forget that I only sit in the zoom for 10 minutesif there's no heads up before I rule it as a no show.Once it's a no show you must schedule another appointment, but it can be the same day if you wanted too.ALL ZOOM INVITES ARE SENT TO THE EMAIL YOU BOOK THE APPOINTMENT WITH.
11/17 Update: Grad Season, Video Editor, Zoom, Free Membership Giveaway, 1 on 1's
What's up certified shooters! Heres an update on what's going on:ITS GRAD SEASON!Which means my time isn't as free right now. Fall semester usually brings in about 25-50 Grads a semester and i'm almost halfway done now with about 5-10 Shoots recorded for upcoming BTS posts and hopefully KD can be here to record a good 5-10 more!PULL UP TO A SHOOT!Don't forget guys, Exclusive membersare able to pull up to any shoot I have here ...
Why to not rely on Evoto for EVERYTHING
Great example on why not to rely on AI editors for everythingguys.AI does any amazing job at making our life easier but some things still require a fine touch to it.DO NOT FORGET TO ZOOM IN AFTER USING YOUR PRESETS!As you can see theres still stretch marks left on the arms when doing my standard retouching routine on evoto so I will need to head into photo shop to fix that up which is no problem with basic frequency seperation!Keep watching the v...
Hat Design opinions 📸
Hey guys! Here’s the first draft of the hats I’m coming out with from before when I had asked. Alterations I’m making 100%, The patches on the side will be wayyy smaller and both the hats will be Snapbacks (the brown one). I’m also going to be going for a deeper brown than what that shows right there as well.Other than that the floor is open if you all have any opinions on the hats on what could possible make it better color or look wise....
11/04 Zoom, Giveaway winner, Retouching Critiques, instagram/website reviews, Gems.
Zoom starts at 3:10.
Zoom Link
Heres the link to the zoom!Starting around 6:07, see you guys in there!LINK:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84632021948?pwd=gli3pB7NQk2wolEc5lxxWFi5J0tmNa.1
Zoom today 6pm EST.
Don’t forget y’all, the zoom today is at 6pm EST. There was 5 submissions for the giveaway so to those 5, the odds aren’t crazy! I won’t be retouching much this zoom, just chilling so if you guys want reviews or anything question wise for your website and instagrams I got you. See yall soon!
Leather Camera Bag Giveaway Update
Whats good with y'all boys, I hope your week is going amazing. Just giving an update on the giveaway!As of now there are 0 Submissions so if you anyone wants it, it's reallllllly easy to win right now lmaooo.If there are still no submissions by Friday then i will open the floor to social media. (Instagram, tik tok)submissions close on Friday, good luck guys!Tap this to see the post if you haven't!Italian Leather Camera Bag Giveaway!
1 on 1's, Check your emails!
Hey Guy's, When booking 1 on 1's don't forget to check the email that you used for the zoom links to save and schedule!Im assuming no shows happen because of this and to correct it just make sure you're watching out all the way up until your session.Thank you!
Zoom postponed
Hey guys, my mother popped up on me today and she will always come first!!The next zoom will be next Sunday announcing the winner of the bag. Watch the replays and get that practice in on the photos! See yall later 🤟🏾
Italian Leather Camera Bag Giveaway!
Grams28 recently shipped me a camera bag to review and I love it so much but i really have no use for it considering I use pelican cases for everything. This bag is very finely made and sturdy with a lot of attention to detail that you all will appreciate.Heres the VIDEOof the camera bag review so you can see what all it has to offer.Link to the BAGhere. This giveaway is for Exclusive Members only.What you need to do:1. *Retouch 3 Photos*: I will...
10/25 Weekly Update: TOC fully Updated, Giveaway, 1 on 1's , Travel, Etc.
Whats good with y'all boys man, heres the update for what I got going on.The table of contentshas FINALLYbeen completed with pretty much 99% Of all the valuable information inside of it. All you need to do is click on any of the hyperlinks attached to the words ad you'll be brought directly to the content.I will be updating that Every time I make a valuable post in here So that will be the one stop shop to find things quickly for new and ...
