🔧 Editing Workflow (Evoto, Photoshop, Topaz)
Evoto
Purpose: Fast batch portrait retouching
Use Case: Skin smoothing, dodge & burn, eye/teeth cleanup, presets
Pro Tip: “Evoto gets it 90% done, I finish the rest in Photoshop.”
P...
2025-07-28 04:27:25 +0000 UTC
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Retouch and chill tonight yall, see ya soon!
2025-07-27 18:19:29 +0000 UTC
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🎭 Building a Brand that Actually Lasts
If there’s one thing I’m holding onto from this convo, it’s this:
“Authenticity is the cheat code.”
Brent and Nick both built everything by just showing up as themselves — no faking it. Brent literally plays 10+ characters online but said, “it’s still just me.” That...
2025-07-26 18:17:37 +0000 UTC
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What’s good y’all — I’m Nicholas Jonas, CEO of Stretch Life Visuals.
If you’re trying to figure out how to turn content into cash, this is for you. I started this thing with nothing but an iPhone and ended up flying around the world with a camera in hand. Here's exactly how I did it — step-by-step.
📱 Step 1: Start With What You’ve Got
Didn’t have a fa...
2025-07-26 17:33:52 +0000 UTC
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Caption coming soon
2025-07-22 15:17:02 +0000 UTC
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🧠 Photography Gameplan: Everything Stretch Broke Down (Raw + Real)
Full summary + key bullet points for folks trying to level up in grad photography
💰 When & How to Raise Your Prices
“If you’re getting booked out, your price is too low. Period.”
Hats being shipped to me today yall.
Once I get an ETA on the tracking number I’ll provide the estimated delivery date and once they arrive I’ll try and box them up asap and get them to yall!
Thank you for the patience family 🙏🏾
2025-07-21 16:06:40 +0000 UTC
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💭 WHY HE GOT INTO PHOTOGRAPHY
Straight up: I needed a creative outlet.
I'm currently pursuing my master's degree and juggling school full-time.
Just moved to Texas — knew nobody, new vibe, new chapter.
Picked up a camera to explore, stay creative, and meet people.
Right now, I’m showing up to local events and building my ...
2025-07-15 15:33:12 +0000 UTC
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What’s Good, Y’all!
Second time doing the live on Patreon and I’m lowkey feeling it more than IG—just smoother having everything in one place.
Still getting this setup right, but we vibin’.
Weekend Recap
See yall later today 🤘🏾
2025-07-13 14:12:42 +0000 UTC
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Anybody in here use anamorphic lenses or want to start getting into it?
Well you're in luck, sirui has sent me a 35m T2.9 and it's showcased in this youtube video i'm posting today and i will be GIVING IT AWAY for FREE just to you guys, no outsiders!
Stay tuned for the details!
2025-07-11 15:56:46 +0000 UTC
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Lighting Talk with Stretch: Tilting Softboxes + 7ft Umbrella Setup
Yo — this one was for Dae (shoutout to DaetimeVisuals). Stretch broke down how he tilts his 7-foot parabolic umbrella and softboxes during his studio shoots. Here’s the run-down:
🧠 Quick Takeaways
Hey guys
I went ahead and created a list of things i'd purchase for prime day!
I've already purchased a few of these items on sale like the SD cards, C stands, backdrops and also more 12 inch reflectors, so i though i'd just share them with you!
Here's the link:
2025-07-10 04:33:22 +0000 UTC
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Yo! It’s Stretch — tapping in real quick to show y’all exactly how I streamline my content creation with AI. No fluff, just game. If editing has ever slowed you down, this one’s for you.
🧠 Here’s the Problem
Most folks can hit record on a camera. That’s the easy part.
But editing, clipping, and captioning...
2025-07-08 04:08:50 +0000 UTC
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Happy 4th yall!
I’m on the way to throw down ✊🏾
Get on them grills with your families if you can and save me a plate 😤🙏🏾
2025-07-04 16:05:09 +0000 UTC
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🖥️ Evoto Update Walkthrough
See yall in an hour and a half!
2025-07-03 00:22:57 +0000 UTC
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What's good y'all, some news for you:
Quick update on the pre-order hats—production is officially wrapped! Everything’s done and came out solid.
There’s just one little hiccup I wanted to be transparent about: The Certified Brown Truckers came out with a foam front instead of the structured hard top I originally reque...
2025-07-02 01:08:14 +0000 UTC
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Thought I’d have enough time but everything got pushed back today so I won’t be home until 11/12 🤦🏾♂️
Tuesday I’ll be out with my folks all day so Wednesdaywe’re a ago. I’ll his Sunday coming will also be a R&C but I’ll come up with a certified topic to talk about for that one.
See yall Wednesday!
2025-07-01 01:35:20 +0000 UTC
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What's good yall.
Im gonna retouch and make more business cards tomorrow night and i want to try out going live through patreon so notifications actually go out so we're gonna be testing that out tomorrow night!
I know it's kind of late but I have a shoot from 8:30-9:30 so it is what it us lol
see yall tomorrow!
2025-06-30 04:05:26 +0000 UTC
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💡 What He Needed Help With:
"I’m posting my work here and there, but I know I’m not marketing myself properly—that’s what's holding me back. I just need some direction on that front."
🧠 Key Advice He Got:
1. Marketing = Talking to People
Y’all already know I had to cut it short for Game 7, but before I dipped, I dropped the real juice—how to make your content hook so people actually watch it. This is the part you better take notes on 👇🏽
🎬 What’s a Hook? Why It Matters
Most people think the first 3 seconds of a video matter. I’m telling you—it’s more like 5 to 8 second...
2025-06-23 12:05:03 +0000 UTC
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Retouch and chill tomorrow night @ 8:30pm EST. See yall Then!
2025-06-22 03:18:24 +0000 UTC
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STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP: FULL BREAKDOWN
Instructor: StretchLifeVisuals (Nick Jonas)
Location: Samia's Content House, Atlanta
Date: June 23,2024
🕜 PREP & MINDSET
"The time is 5AM. No sleep. Running off pure adrenaline."
No retouch and chill tonight y’all boys, enjoy y’all’s pops today!
See yall later 📸
2025-06-15 20:55:01 +0000 UTC
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If you’re just getting into content creation—or even if you've been editing for a while—J and L cuts are low-key essential for leveling up your flow.
Here’s the real:
When people say “attention spans are short,” they’re not exaggerating. If your video has even a half-second of awkward silence or pause between clips, viewers feel it. That’s w...
2025-06-12 05:09:57 +0000 UTC
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📸 Top 3 Lenses Every Photographer/Videographer Needs 👇
Let’s talk lenses—the REAL MVPs in your camera bag.
Whether you’re shooting portraits, events, or run-and-gun content, the right glass can elevate your entire workflow and final product. These are my top 3, and here's why each one earns its keep:
1️⃣ 24-70mm f/2.8 – ...
2025-06-12 05:01:04 +0000 UTC
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Best Takeaways – Retouch & Chill (Bullet Style):
🎯 Retouching Strategy
Always create a new layer in Photoshop (Cmd + J) — don’t touch your base layer.
Use advanced frequency separation to preserve skin texture while cleaning up blemishes.
Clone stamp tool for pimp...
2025-06-10 03:20:21 +0000 UTC
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