EXCLUSIVE BTS: The April 5th Vlog FT. TrayVisuals
Added 2025-09-19 20:51:22 +0000 UTC🎥 VLOG RECAP: Shadow Day, Hat Talk, & Big Vibes
🧢 Certified Shooters Update
Showing off the fit: toes out, arms out—“looking real Floridian”
New hat colors dropping soon – fan-favorite is the tan & gold
→ Planning to go hard with promo after grass seasonPatreon members (Certified Shooters community) get hats at manufacturer price ($20 vs $50-60)
“If you really f*ck with it, wait till May. That’s when I’m pushing everything.”
🎥 Vlog Style Shift
Stretch wants to get back to raw vlogging, not just showing up with cameras rolling.
Going handheld again, sharing the process, not just the polished parts.
“Y’all deserve some vlog style content… that’s what I’m trying to base my sh*t on anyway.”
🎓 Shoot Day Rundown
Linked up with Trey, a Certified Shooter member, shadowing for the day
KD behind the camera 📸
Shoots included:
Library shots w/ props (evidence bag, books, caution tape)
Classic studio session
Outdoor/grass-style graduation photos
Stretch’s direction was on point — every angle covered: wide, medium, close. Clean posing tips throughout.
“Switching up the angles always works… You want to get a close, medium, and a long shot.”
🔥 Trey's Takeaways
Came to learn from Stretch’s lighting, composition, posing, and communication
Sees his own superpower as “communication & posing”
“Communication can save a nation.”
🗣️ Motivational Moments
“You are enough… the world is a better place with you in it.”
“Never give up on your dream. Keep praying, keep pushing.”
“Brush your damn teeth.” 😂
“Can’t be in people’s face with smelly breath, bro.”
🎯 Client Game: Real Talk
Clients don’t care about all the extras—they just want clean, quality photos
Big emphasis on prep – outfits, posing, communication
“As long as you prepare ‘em, the sh*t goes smooth.”
📸 Pro Tip Stack
Always include:
Client info & prep guides on your booking site
Pose boards (Pinterest works)
Bare bulb flash = stay far back
Let the clients get creative and focus on executing their ideas cleanly
Be flexible, shoot from all angles, and keep the energy up
🧼 Final Words
“Get your muscle up… and brush your teeth.”
🎬 WRAP-UP VIBES:
Stretch plans to drop more BTS exclusively on Patreon
Reminder to join Certified Shooters if you’re not in yet (saves you $$, gets you closer access)
Sign-off was pure Stretch energy: casual, funny, and motivational
