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You're so funny, cute and energetic, a pleasant way to learn good stuff! Thx for the video and tips, you have one more fan.
Love your enthusiasm
Taylor has gotten more compliments in this video than me in my whole life … lol
omg you're in Twin Peaks 😭
how did you do the vintage looking filter/overlay over the intro ? i loves it
I really liked that hair tip, thanks for sharing that!
What was your aperture for the shots? Good tips btw.
Number one: Get a beautiful model… mmmhh
For me, you're prettier than your model
You are so cute and bubbly! Great teacher and thanks for the tips! Keep it up!
This chick is wild.
I love it.
i think your film ripped @ 8:30
16:07 this isn’t Chicago? We don’t have mountains in Chicago…?
I LOVE your personality!! So fun and bubbly and you give the model so much confidence ✨
Your photographer is very beautiful
I love this so much. I just had a question about your bag- are you using that specific bag for your camera gear? I've been on the hunt for a backpack style camera bag and haven't found anything that I love, but keep seeing those bags everywhere and wondered if it's a good choice for a gear bag. Keep making videos, girl! I love your vibe. 🙂
Hey, maybe try wider angle lens to minimalise camera shake? Or at least warb stabilizer in post
You are so energetic
This vid is engaging..and funny af lpl
I love the energy, but the shaky footage really made it hard to watch haha.
Is pictures you are showing us edited?
I got pneumonia only watching this
The shot at 8:45 ……
Holy bonkers that blew my mind!
You talk too much!
She's really good at keeping her models engaged, mad respect.
the footage looks very shaky.
She's such a clumsy cute mess. haha <3
You silly kids! shouldn't y"all be in school????
had my second ever engagement shoot today, second ever, found your channel and subscribed today, thanks!
Just found the channel, good stuff!
I like your jeans – what model is it?And brand?
Ay you’re located in Washington? Vancouver WA native here.
lovely photos and great model!
hi jess have you done any fashion editorial or editorial work ? Its a pain in the ass. You have to share the payment with the crew and besides you have to waith for pay check like 3 months.
Tip #1. shoot low angle and have your model lean forward.
Ok got it!!!
but, demonstration was completely something else LOL.. and then, the rest of the 7 tips are not there. Idk where they went ? did you take the time to rewatch the video and be like "oh dang I forgot to mention everything, lets shoot some more to cover it" ?
You are incredibly talented and fun! I gas people up the same way when I take their photos lol! The "who is sheee!?" killed me! Getting 1st/entry level dslr soon, this makes me wish I had it right now! ❤ from a new subbie that can't wait to see what else you have in store!
Love what you say about how you don't need to be in LA or NY to make beautiful photos. So true! Great photos, too!
Awesome video!!! Can’t wait to watch mas y mas! 😄📸
The shots are on point and your enthusiasm certainly mitigates any shortcomings in "production value". Very enjoyable to watch.
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i miss u !
For this shoot, how much scouting did you do before hand or did you just walk around the town looking for spots on the fly? Thanks and great video!
The bg music is sooo damnnn emma chamberlain
Where can I find the cinematic editing tutorial?
You’re so talented
Editorial? YouTubers have overrated the "Editorial" word and its true essence.