How-To: Self-Shoot (Overexplained How to Shoot Your Own Photos for Beginners & Content Creators)

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3 жыл бұрын

Summary
This is a SUPER detailed, overexplained tutorial for how to self-shoot, including camera comparisons, lens comparisons, photography equipment, and tips for focus and posing! I’m not a professional photographer, I’ve learned mainly through google and experience, so this is from the perspective of a complete beginner for content creators! I also review focal length and f-stop, as well as compare the 40mm vs 50mm vs 35mm vs 85mm lenses, which took me an eternity so please validate me.
Amazon Storefronts:
➞ Budget Equipment: www.amazon.com/shop/influence...
➞ My Equipment: www.amazon.com/shop/influence...
Also I think I get some sort of percentage of sales if you buy through my link, if you’re looking to do or not do that!
Hendo's Socials:
➞ / hendoart
➞ / hendoart
➞ / hendoartcosplay
➞ www.twitch.com/hendoart
➞ / hendoart
Sections:
➞ Self-Shooting
➞ Camera & Lens [00:51]
➞ Lenses [01:57]
➞ Lens Demo [3:34]
➞ Tripod [6:53]
➞ Remote [07:33]
➞ Backdrop [08:19]
➞ Lighting [09:53]
➞ Miscellaneous [11:33]
➞ Comparison [12:58]
➞ Camera Settings [16:36]
➞ RAW & JPEG Settings [17:50]
➞ Setup [19:42]
➞ Shooting [21:15]
➞ Focus [22:25]
➞ Posing [25:13]
➞ TL;DW [29:22]
Notes and Updates:
➞ I didn’t clarify enough that I’m using literally the same 50mm 1.4 lens on each camera, which requires an EF-M to EF mount adapter on the mirrorless M6 camera. Based on reviews, it looks like the 32mm 1.4 is the best overall portrait lens for the M6 (and EF-M cameras in general).
➞ I also didn’t go over SD-Cards, but just get a Class 10 one (for SanDisk that’s silver and black, NOT blue); the older ones basically just have a slower write speed. That means if you shoot a lot of pictures in a row, your camera may give a pop up notice that it needs time to process your images. Just a little bit of a slower process!
➞ Also lighting can help your autofocus work better! That's just not usually my issue lol

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@joefamous 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered using a monitor or tv and running hdmi to mirror the camera screen to help with framing? Not sure which cameras can do that(clean hdmi at least) or if it affects anything else like autofocus etc, but it could be a more accurate method of framing combined with a mirror. One maybe helps set the pose and the other helps frame the pose on the screen. Good stuff tho, I always like seeing people's setups and process!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Ive never connected an external monitor or tv since I have the flip screen. Where I shoot from isn't super conducive to that, but I've also been doing it long enough that I'm usually pretty confident in my shots without it. Def agree it would be a huge help though, and wish i had some recommendations for display monitors for people with non-flip-screen cameras!

@joefamous 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt I think I remember Josh Yeo and DSLR Video Shooter made all-in-one video shooting stands with a monitor and a c-stand on wheels so its easy to move around like your wheeled tripod. But I could see something like that being useful to shooting photos as well as video. Could probably adapt a light enough monitor onto a tripod... Sorry I cant make a specific recommendation, was just a thought I had while watching!

@BenjiSun 3 жыл бұрын

there's a bunch of inexpensive roughly 15" displays that are plug-n-play that are worth checking out. they have some delay issues, but for what you're doing that shouldn't matter. just mount it on a joby and plug into your camera and it can go whereever it's comfortable for you and out of the shot.

@gwen-aranha3484 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt photo shot on herself ohhh

@alfatemycats 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who is a professional photographer and videographer, you definitely ARE a professional photographer! You're creating content that's super high quality!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

ah I'm honored you think so, thank you Q_Q

@nothingsurprisesmeanymore 3 жыл бұрын

He speaks the truth 👍

@darlingdarylann3453 Жыл бұрын

A tip I’ve found with burnout is organization and having it set up to “grab and go” costumes so that most of my energy goes into the content itself! Also so I’m not driven crazy by mess after when I’m tired :)

@clintonmoodley7210 3 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone downvote, Damm humans ... I give up .!!!! thanks for the helpful content, keep up the awesome work , must have taken so long to make ! I look forward to the editing video.

@thefrenchfrywitch257 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so ready for the editing tutorial! Loved this one!

@minakess2270 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I've been so excited for this video since you announced you were doing it and it did not disappoint. Ironically, I bought a backdrop stand and some seamless paper a few days ago and I can't wait to try it out with all of these things in mind!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah dude HYPE! It's so nice esp in winter when sun sets at like 4 lol your cosplays rock!

@SeeKaysee 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh this was so freaking helpful. Thank you so much! Really looking forward to your posing video.

@amu9551 Жыл бұрын

really appreciated the tips about background audio to lessen anxiety 😊

@jjetgirll Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much for putting this together!

@ShadowStrike28 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Very informative and something I will need to watch more than once. A lot to digest here.

@AzuraRose 3 жыл бұрын

This was super handy! I've got a partner-tripod at the moment and while they're great, neither of us know that much about lenses and lighting so this will help us improve there and maybe even get me comfortable enough to at least do home-shoots by myself if they're tired or busy

@demonlordkalli 2 жыл бұрын

😍 this is hands down the most helpful video I’ve seen on the internet this year. Thank you!!!

@TheWorldFromJ2Z 3 жыл бұрын

This is very informative, I always wondered how you did some of the stuff, I know I'll be using alot of the stuff I learned here

@LadyDemon-yg4uc 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was super comprehensive and very clear. Thank you for uploading, I learned a lot! :D

@winniduesseldorf Жыл бұрын

Absolutely informative - thank you !

@The_Mikkel 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work Hendo.

@KevinEChen 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video on self-shooting, Hendo, thanks for sharing! I look forward to the posing video!

@salazars.4123 3 жыл бұрын

That ending was so cute. Great video and very informative. Love you, girl!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@cinderpixel6947 Жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of photography tips but by far this is the absolute best video I have seen on the subject. It may not sound like it but being a self portrait style photographer is very different than a normal/headshot/wedding/fashion photographer. continuous lighting over strobes is way more practical when you’re shooting your own pictures. And figuring out how to mix your posing with camera and lighting positions is a huge hurdle. thank you so much for this video it has helped immensely.

@AllisonTaitano 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this legendary video! 🥺🧡

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😭💕

@v0dka885 2 жыл бұрын

This has helped me so much with the photos for my Tabletop RPG

@shadowyzman7078 3 жыл бұрын

This is intriguing. I'm surprised how much you've invested into photography :) I'm a photographer so this was a nice breath of fresh air to see a model so well versed on the basics. Would have loved to shoot with you if I wasn't so far away!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ive invested a lot since I get really anxious planning and asking for shoots and couldnt afford photography rates at the start haha That sure did come in clutch for quarantine tho

@shadowyzman7078 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt I can imagine especially with the whole Covid scenario. I like that you're using 3 light setups which makes your photos very dynamic with the mixtures of colors and gels. Very impressive 👍

@marissaemmaa 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I have been waiting for this video!! You are such an inspiration to so many content creators. Thank you so much for filming this for us and keeping us motivated to create❤️

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😭

@leslierae039 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this!! 💗💗 I’m super interested in how you edit your photos

@sleighte 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hendo!

@GuiltyxSoul 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! You make things so easy to understand. I really needed this! Thank you ☺️

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, tried my best!

@GuiltyxSoul 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt I shared to with my cosplay group cause we all needed it! I honestly can't wait to watch the posing one. You're absolutely amazing at it!

@Rezzanance 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing. I adore your cosplay/photo content!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@Risagames Жыл бұрын

Omg your video helps me so much. Thank you 😭😭

@miahyt9045 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!

@thefrenchfrywitch257 3 жыл бұрын

I love the behind the scenes videos! I’d love to see a video on your wig collection/where you buy your wigs!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

I get almost all of them on amazon these days! I'm not really great at styling wigs myself, I generally have to bank on it looking decent out of the bag lol

@arkham67 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and incredibly generous, I learned a lot. Thank you.

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BladeVMZ 2 жыл бұрын

Woow you make it look so simple and at same time just wondering how many of your pics you took by yourself, incredible

@carlosf569 3 жыл бұрын

Very excited to watch this! Big fan of your work...

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@carlosf569 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt this was just really insightful and a confidence builder. Thanks

@abchappell01 Жыл бұрын

I just happened to click on your headshot while scrolling on my iPad. Well OMG this happens to be one of the ABSOLUTE BEST video presentations on portrait photography for beginners and intermediates that I have ever seen. It is one thing to purchase appropriate equipment, but it is also another to know how to use that equipment properly. You have taught me so much in this one video and I cannot thank you enough. I am going to subscribe to your channel right now 😊

@HendoArt Жыл бұрын

If so glad you found it helpful! I jammed a LOT of info in there haha

@msjulirae 3 жыл бұрын

HENDOOOO! Bless youuuuuu! I have been wanting to get more into self-shot-shoot-things...? (Specially for dem lewdsss) but always found it "easier" to just direct my poor sorry roommates, but not anymoreeeee! I really can't wait to see you posing video, I am a BIG fan of how dynamic all of your poses are! Thanks for doing this for all us wee baboos!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad thank you Q_Q i'm a very nervous shooter so I esp like it for lewds since i can shoot forever until i get flattering shots, whereas i HATE asking someone else to retake stuff a zillion times LOL I'll try to get on the posing one asap, I really wish i could do a lewd version for that! I'll have to find a workaround...

@thexhaunt 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative.

@chrisshadowdale9218 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the tutorial Hendo, you managed to be as thorough as always covering enough of all the key topics in a professional manner while still keep a touch of the lighthearted charm that is for me at least the signature of all your video content. I especially liked how you not only gave us both a budget friendly set up but also a more expensive one while explaining while the budget friendly set can get the job done the more expensive one will make it easier especially in post production. Your recommendations for backdrops, lighting and posing tips were also super helpful and gave solutions for a few of the things I don't like about some of my own self shoots. The fact that you managed to squeeze so much into just a 30 minute video is amazing and I can't wait to see the follow up videos you're developing to help bring even more clarity to there respective subtopics to photography in general.

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a thoughtful compliment thank you so much bro Q_Q I think streams have helped me a lot in learning to articulate my thoughts out loud more succinctly so thanks to you too!!

@chrisshadowdale9218 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt you're welcome, and you're the rising to the challenge of being a content creator and streamer girl so those mad communication skills are all you.

@nothingsurprisesmeanymore 3 жыл бұрын

Hendo you are so good at what you do, I mean everything 🧡 the photos are fantastic (you make them all great 😘) but those editing skills and self photo shoots are top notch. One criticism is we need to see more of Kirby & ouija in them. Keep on being fantastic Hendo 💜

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And haha i'm sure that would be their criticism too, they are always up in my business when shooting!

@natsumicosplay5684 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ) I just starting to shoot cosplay at home and it's very helpful))) Thank you so much for shearing your experience with us!!

@gwenaelf.8667 3 жыл бұрын

That is an awsome vidéo full of good advices... will definitly redirect people to it when asked question about cosplay Photography ^^

@xanderps210 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great tutorial. Definitely looking forward to those other guides in the future.

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@xanderps210 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt No problem!

@xsamus223x 3 жыл бұрын

This was so well done. I love it. Also, how are you sooo pretty, Hendo!

@RyoHazuki224 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video for sure! One thing about the camera choices that should be mentioned as a "FYI" for those that are shopping for a camera is crop factor vs lens focal length. If you do have a full-frame camera, a 50mm is gonna be a 50mm lens. But, if you get a crop-sensor camera like the EOS M6, that 50mm is going to be more like a 75mm (give or take, as most crops add about half again more to the focal length), so the camera would have to be just that much further away from the subject if the person wants the framing to be the same. Another good tip especially for just indoor shots with a flat background like paper backdrop, if you aren't worrying about blurring out the background because its one color, you can close down the aperture on the lens to give a deeper depth-of-field. Basically make more things in-focus. However, a caveat to that is that you will lose light, meaning you would have to use brighter lights or you would have to turn down your shutter speed and/or ISO on the camera (which could introduce motion blur/noise respectively) Shameless plug for reading these two tips: follow me on IG @medianextstudios for my portrait/cosplay/boudoir photography! :) Love your work, Hendo!

@hervegirod1479 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!! Now I’m waiting for the editing video hahahaha

@ShadowdragonDCUO 3 жыл бұрын

You make the best tutorials. This is definitely one of the most valuable digital photography videos. Also, I cant comment on your channel without saying that you have a great voice and should do some voice acting for animated movies. 😀

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! And haha I actually haaaaate the sound of my own voice, idk how yall put up with me

@GManFromHeck 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@MissSchokokeks96 3 жыл бұрын

Love the little amazon rant haha

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

We could lock down poverty BUT HE PLAYIN 😭

@nelstalgic7878 2 жыл бұрын

Hendo you are a Wizard! 💕💕💕 miss you friend! ✨

@ArtyMarce 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@calamitychris 3 жыл бұрын

this is awesome! today's my birthday and this is a nice video to watch thank you

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@calamitychris 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt THANK YOU! :D I LOVE YOUR CONTENT MAM KEEP BEING AWESOME!!

@chara6637 3 жыл бұрын

16:24 made my day thank you!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@ctso74 3 жыл бұрын

Hendo does Film Riot. Very informative. Awesome job!

@dewiastutimandasarisiregar7687 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u information

@rafaelsays175 3 жыл бұрын

30 mins of Hendo yooooo Hendo = thumbs up yooooooo

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you always for your support!

@666mrslip 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! Thank you Hendo! Do you build sets at home like multiple light source backdrops or sets with layers (foreground, subject, background) I would love to know your thoughts on application. You're the best, take care.

@MetalTalk666 3 жыл бұрын

I love your work! This is a great video. Cosplay JUBILEE!!!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

I always worry I dont look asian enough for her since i'm only half Q_Q

@MetalTalk666 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt it's more about paying tribute to the character.

@spidermanemi0996 3 жыл бұрын

Esta muy chido tu video🕸️ 🖖👽

@EIixir 3 жыл бұрын

This is an extremely good introduction to the hobby. Do you ever use something to create a wind effect indoors?

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Actually the fan I'm using in this one I had intended to give hair a little wind, but it wasnt strong enough lol will prob have to pick up an industrial fan at some point!

@Ranger7Studios 3 жыл бұрын

I use the 40mm on my Blackmagic 4K with a .64 speed booster, making it about a 48mm lens. I love the 40mm. It's a good street photography lens as well as a catch all. Great video!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that's dope! The 30-50 range is so useful! I'd love to try a 22 at some point also :D

@Ranger7Studios 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt I had a small 20mm pancake lens for my GH4. Really useful for gimbal use or if you want to be discreet. I also like using about a 21mm on women, because it show off their facial features without stretching or bending too much of the image. Of course, that's on the video side. But it probably can apply here too.

@williamh-ii3236 3 жыл бұрын

Amateur tip: if you have a hard time getting your framing right in camera shoot wide and crop the image down in post. Great video Hendo you covered a lot of complicated things in a very easy to understand way

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea too, especially outside!

@Scarecrows2018 2 жыл бұрын

You look great

@amberlaroux 3 жыл бұрын

YES YES YES!!!! I need help!

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you GOT THIS!

@elisegauvin8262 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that long (and very informative) video. I needed distraction from... you know... the end of the world.

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

I feel that

@jennglow4647 2 жыл бұрын

😃

@SierraHClasen Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, did you ever make a video about how you edit your photos?? If not, consider this a request!😝

@mydogsbestfren7490 3 жыл бұрын

damm girl nice captions 💚💛❤️

@HendoArt 3 жыл бұрын

My WPM came in clutch lmao

@mydogsbestfren7490 3 жыл бұрын

@@HendoArt lolll I heard that on your last stream! you can definitely do 100+

@MrMajestix13 3 жыл бұрын

Sharing this with my friends and losing myself jobs. XD

@artsmodelstation9396 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, ur putting us photographers out of business 😝

@WahyuSetyawan12D24 3 жыл бұрын

sukses sellu

@edshmuto9613 3 жыл бұрын

Privet ,😘

@Redhactv 2 жыл бұрын

THE SEAMLESS PAPER?!?!??! I've been buying fabric for 70$ for less size and I could be buying a 8.5feet x 36feet and spend 10$ less and I won't have to edit out the crinkles/seams in the fabric anymore!!