I Shot 100,000 Portraits: Here's What I Learned...

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@mitas3484 Жыл бұрын

I recommend you watch the video still. Key points include. Amazing this stuff is free. 1. Different is better than good (Lights, framing, background, angles, focus) 2. Create emotional impact in the image (Makes less forgettable images) 3. Think as if you're the viewer of your own photos, what do you feel? (Background, highlights, pose, energy, movement) 4. Lights and pose go together. Viewer will go to the bright or contrast part of images. Soft light makes posing easier. (Light should contribute to the story) 6. Simplicity is sophistication. Light, talent and background. (Complexity does not make a bad photo good) 7. Review the location, find the light, place the subject. How can different combinations add to the story and emotion of an image. What do you want to tell with a portrait?

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Amazing comment - thank you.

@jonathanwalther Жыл бұрын

You forgot: 0. Ask a really hot female to be portraied. Ouch! Sex sells more than ever.

@violettaschmieder2096 11 ай бұрын

you a ferengi or why you calling women "a female" @@jonathanwalther

@jonathanwalther 11 ай бұрын

@@violettaschmieder2096 That's a good question my friend.

@claudianreyn4529 Ай бұрын

@@violettaschmieder2096 Because females are the only people that can be women?! Just saying.

@felixarm Жыл бұрын

Only time and experience were able to teach you all of this. Passing it down it just priceless! Thanks Mitch!

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix!

@josephfinkleman8358 Жыл бұрын

I have also shot over 100,000 portrait images. The purpose of the portrait is the first question. That shapes the task. It isn't just the emotional content, although I agree that is important. I also think that the photographer's style is important but not primary. I think that rapport is primary. The ability of the photographer to develop enough rapport between the photographer and the subject so that the subject can feel safe enough to let their personality flow through the lens and out to the viewer. Most portraits are not of professional models but rather of ordinary people. I think your work that you have shown is very imaginative. Visually it is very distinctive and uniquely arresting. To me, there was too much professionalism in the model. They had a posed look that does not grab me as someone I might know. But that is just my take on it. I have a different purpose for my portraiture so that is what I key on. Thank you for the video most KZfaq videos about portraiture I think really miss the mark. I have yet to see one that discusses how to analyze a face and light for that face with the task in mind so the end result does what it is supposed to do.

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph - I appreciate the kind words and your thoughts!

@TheGeorey Жыл бұрын

I'm interested to see the photographs you've taken. Where can we find them, do you have it on Instagram?

@evgenialevin4544 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! In my opinion, purpose (in many shapes) goes first - you have to know why YOU are taking that photo, where it is gonna be used, what does the subject get out of the photoshoot, etc. Then - the ability to make the subject relax (which doesn't happen with every single subject) or feel the way you need them to feel for your photo, reed their emotions, find what triggers them (which also doesn't happen with every subject, but you gotta try), and the ability to see the actual person behind the mask. And only then the technical stuff like light, location and composition. I'm an editorial portrait photographer, and I usually get 10-15 minutes with my subject, 30min if I'm lucky, and 9/10 times I don't get to chose the location. This means that I have to look for locations (and light, and possible poses to suggest) in the 2 minutes leading to the meeting, and use whatever is available around me. So for me the basis of the photoshoot becomes purpose, knowledge of who the person is (what they do in life, how they move, how they talk on the phone about meeting for the shoot, etc.) and the 2-3min conversation leading to the actual shooting. Mitch, you have a distinct style and vision, and obviously an eye for composition and details. Your photos are memorable, and one can learn a lot from your photos alone, but in this video it feels like you're missing the main points of what makes your photos so good - communication with your model, your ability to explain the ideas, share the joy of making those beautiful shots with the subject. You show those things, but for some reason don't discuss them. Though I loved the idea about subtracting the unnecessary details - you put it extremely well.

@superemesean5907 Жыл бұрын

Wow…. No one asked for this essay 🥴 what a narcissist!

@cheshirecat4202 Жыл бұрын

@@superemesean5907 I don't feel like OC was unnecessary or narcissistic. It was just different opinion to the topic discussed in the video. Plus the author didn't take it as an offence rather saying thank you. On the other hand your comment sounds kinda rude and hurtful, making this accusation. Maybe consider a different approach so that someone wouldn't be offended instead of taking your opinion into consideration. 🤝 let's be nice, even in the internet's anonymity.

@LiamAaronGillan Жыл бұрын

If I'm honest, I clicked not expecting much but this was very valuable and I thank you Mitch. I'm a professional wedding photographer and ALWAYS trying to change things up, it's so difficult but trying to display raw emotion and a story whilst looking at the photo is something I'm forever working on. I've subscribed, and appreciate your content. Thanks dude.

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Cheers Liam. I appreciate that!

@LiamAaronGillan Жыл бұрын

@@MitchLally Mitch, my comment sounded really rude I apologise, I meant it in a way that I wasn't sure how much I personally would get from this, but I'm glad I watched, thanks again :)

@EmilWall Жыл бұрын

@@LiamAaronGillan I didn't find it rude, I felt the exact same way. My expectations when clicking a thumbnail has nothing to do with the person creating that thumbnail but has everything to do with my relationship to youtube as a platform. :D

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

@@LiamAaronGillan Didn’t take it as rude at all man! Just grateful to have even a few people watch and commenting means a lot to me! Appreciate it heaps dude. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@AFuller2020 Жыл бұрын

The hardest part for me was trying to make overweight people look smaller...the fix? Telephoto lens and stand on a ladder 20-30 feet away,, always sells.

@AllgoodthingsTv Жыл бұрын

Every single rule was right on, esp. the one about emotion ruling over technical correctness. People will remember a picture that moves them, even if for reasons that they can't explain, faster than one that abides by all the rules but is lifeless.

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)

@iunderstanphotography2780 Жыл бұрын

Indo! ASR in the house! you're right.and this becomes more evident when your photos are lost ina sea of similar ones on instagram

@julianamedeiros4631 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the language such as "What I learned" than "You're Composing your photos wrong."

@avijitsinghchadha6487 Ай бұрын

Not as clickbaity, right? I like that as well!

@aviphyt Ай бұрын

@@avijitsinghchadha6487 "different is better" 😁

@pablomartinez1504 10 ай бұрын

0:21 - Different is Better Than Good 0:59 - Use the background to frame you subject 1:07 - Use Create Focus and Shape with lighting 1:19 - Break Patterns to Draw Attention 1:35 - Emotion Comes First 2:12 - Think From The Perspective of the Viewer and The Emotions You Want Them To Feel 2:27 - Study Portraits From Photographers You Like 3:00 - The Light Follows The Pose 3:06 - Drawing the Viewers Eye 3:16 - Don't Have Bright Elements in The Background 4:03 - Soft Lighting Gives More Flexibility 4:12 - Remove Everything That Isn't Important 4:42 - Brainstorm Ideas for Lighting and Location, Everything Else Should Follow 5:28 - Start Simple, Build Only What Contributes

@RobadobaChannel 6 ай бұрын

You missed the last tip: Only shoot portraits of women

@wolfrehm6314 9 ай бұрын

What you told feels so right! So often we tell the model how to stand or which pose, instead ask for a feeling and use natural movements and poses. great video! Thanks a lot!

@socialdevelpmentuniversity299 Жыл бұрын

Background, subject, and light: that's all you need for a portrait! Loved this bottomline 👍

@keiarna Жыл бұрын

This was a really awesome video! great lessons & Ithe way you shared your experience & advice was super creative! Thank you Mitch!😇

@benhassum Жыл бұрын

Im so glad I have watched this and found your channel! It has totally made me rethink everything I thought I knew. Thankyou so much.

@Dunnoxer Жыл бұрын

I don't remember where I read this but the idea was that the common thing between great photographers and great painters is knowing when to add or subtract something and whilst painters are generally adding more things in, simply due to the nature of the technique and medium, photographers are masters at subtracting things to make their shots great. The less clutter, the clearer the context and the message, the better! And once you pair that with being able to break the "rules" you become above average at your craft. And when you manage to add emotion into the shot you're on your way to being way above average. I did click on this simply out of curiosity of what the algorithm has fed me, but I have to admit that it's the best, most concise video on what makes a good photographER. Taking a technically good photography in our day and age is silly easy. That's what the cameras are made to do. The human element is what makes the photography stand out. Thanks for the video and thanks to whoever read this short essay. TL;DR: yup.

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and leaving your thoughts! :)

@DethronerX 9 ай бұрын

Light. Subject. Background. Perfectly put! And beautiful images!

@matthewchute5514 Жыл бұрын

great video and beautiful work! Love the minimalism!

@CappuccinoLife Жыл бұрын

Dude, I just discovered your youtube channel and I think you're doing a great job. Even I make portraits and I use many of the techniques you discovered. I like your creativity + that you have a calm and warm voice for narrating all the videos you make. I hope you appreciate and enjoy everything you do every day. Thanks! 🖤

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@simonet.1303 Жыл бұрын

One of the best video about portraits.. Thanks man for sharing !

@haileyjennelle Жыл бұрын

Such good and valuable information, thank you for sharing!

@courtneywhyte6504 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, and examples. Admire your work !

@suryashishkundu Жыл бұрын

The knowledge you shared is immensely valuable. Thank you for your contribution

@TooGood79 Жыл бұрын

Nice touch, Mitch. Always coming thru with the Knowledge 💡😃

@johnnyc.5979 10 ай бұрын

Great advice, short and sweet, and to the point. You've made some exciting photos of beautiful models, very alluring. I will try your suggestions, thanks!

@jeffdereniwski455 Жыл бұрын

This came up on my recommendations and it was exactly what I needed to hear/see right now. I've been struggling lately to make "interesting" photos and this helped me prioritize what I need to be thinking about.

@bala1000mina 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mitch for the helpful and informative tips! God bless and good luck!

@JD-pv1sd 4 ай бұрын

I really apperciate your straight forward apporach to explaining that doesn't go into pretentiousness. Love it

@alexeypunov2642 Жыл бұрын

Love it. The one about subtraction was very inspiring, thank you so much. Will try to go and apply right away.

@m.singleton8688 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to photography but have learnt so much just from this video. Thank you...😊

@JustZG Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

@kellytodayy 11 ай бұрын

I rarely comment on videos but I really enjoyed you sharing your personal tips here on portrait photography. I can tell that all these lessons you've learned have come from personal experience and finding your OWN voice/perspective on photography. As a beginner photographer, this is really refreshing to see, and I'll be looking forward to any future content you'll be making ☺

@user-pg5rt7ju4f 5 күн бұрын

that why I found my friend's (when they were young) daughters' grab shots so refreshing. they still haven't been corrupted by "rules" !

@oudleckelantphotography853 Жыл бұрын

I'm following a online training to become a professional photographer. As I am new in this world, I didn't expect this training (wich I'm doing at home mainly) lacked a lot of information. I really regret the fact that I didn't signed in for the advanced educations on a institute (and payed some extra money for it). Wich brings me to the point that I'm drowning in all the information available on the internet. At the moment I have a chapter about portrait photography and really struggling with lightpositions, lightshaping, poses and a lot more. This video really helps and I will try the stuff mentioned here. Thanks for sharing, Mitch.

@leonardodeandradefarias5182 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Thi thing about the brightest spot on the picture blew up my mind. Great video and work man

@tristanrujano Жыл бұрын

First time I found your channel and I can hear your passion in the way you speak. 100k coming soon! congrats

@andy_holbrook Жыл бұрын

Love this type of content so much Mitch, your experience and insight is invaluable!

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Cheers! I’ll endeavour to make more like it! 🙏🏼

@protonish Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your takes. Instantly subscribed. You earned a fan.

@user-rc8bo4me7z Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous ! thank you

@marthadaza7733 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely grateful watching this video right now when I want return to my photography hobbies. Thanks!!!

@SPECTRA890 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time in years i've heard a truly refreshing take to doing things. This is True experience. Thank you for sharing

@jkaye87 11 ай бұрын

I don't ever comment on videos. But this is one of the best, most straight forward, informational and easy to understand videos that I've ever seen. Thank you.

@lea6511 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Mitch! Just discovered your channel. Thank your for sharing your perspective and thoughts on the topic. Pictures are amazing. Also your down to earth approach and energy. Wishing you all the best! :)

@feilrichard Жыл бұрын

Very good summary. I've been doing this for a long time and sometimes I tend to forget about these basic things that were just very well conveyed to us.

@willsimpsonphoto Жыл бұрын

amazing tips and all spot on. They're so simple yet can be so difficult in application sometimes! Great shots as well

@noahpaynter7138 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the few 'perfect' videos I stumble across, such a pleasure to watch and learn from

@becker206 9 ай бұрын

So many valuable tips here. Thanks for this video!!

@falconform Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great advice. Choosing the appropriate model for the job might be at the top of the list if that’s part of the project. In your case the models all seem to be attractive which helps make the photos great

@ExquisiteEndeavorsEnt Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your suggestions and tips man. Very helpful. Gonna try and use these ideas towards my video shoots.

@LeonardoVarasGuerrero Жыл бұрын

It is not usual for me to see a so good video about photography, so clear and concentrated set of advises for Photography as an Art. Thank you!!

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@jackh1749 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Awesome tips..

@surfyswag 11 ай бұрын

Great advice and what a beautiful set of photos!

@xcx8646 2 ай бұрын

Different is better than good is a top tip, and you are absolutely right, these photos really are interesting - and also good!

@sternschnupper Жыл бұрын

really great tips, and very well explained!

@jkch5540 Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you You really helped revive the essence of portrait photography. thank you very much

@bappo8011 9 ай бұрын

im trying to get serious with my photography and this helped a lot. thanks man!

@vulture.tv.broadcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I feel got inspired and it reminds me again why I want to keep shooting photography.

@zanavorster7437 10 ай бұрын

This helped so much- greattttt video x thank you

@sebastien.jubinville Жыл бұрын

You don’t even know how much you’ve helped me in my portrait photography journey! Loved this video so much! Thanks again mate 🙏🏼💯

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this so much Sebastien!

@paulwoe Жыл бұрын

this honestly seems to be the best advice that I found in portrait shooting yt-videos so far!

@anversailles Жыл бұрын

I’m a visual artist and not really a photographer but this has really helped me gain new understanding on composing illustrations. Thank you ❤

@biazacha Жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same, both are visual mediums so the videos translates so well for illustrations.

@girirajkashyap2912 5 ай бұрын

And vice versa here😂

@liamphotography4945 Жыл бұрын

Just the video I needed. Thanks a million man! Subscribed for sure ❤

@micah6811 11 ай бұрын

Excellent tips! In reference to distraction @3:50 that black shadow at the bottom right corner of the screen (in the background) is a more dominant distraction than the sunlight on your clothing.

@KshitizSinhaPhoto Жыл бұрын

such a valuable video, thanks Mitch!

@willshepley.photography Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips mate, thanks so much

@Dr.T-Bomb Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! 👏 You packed so much REAL value into just a few minutes.

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

@Stella___9 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mitch! A short video pack with so much advice, I took two pages of notes.

@senaitmeaza6831 Жыл бұрын

so far one of the most helpful videos of you,thanks alot

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching :)

@salimrajan 8 ай бұрын

Sooo much information in a 6 min video 😮 I've learnt a whole lot! Thank you ❤

@JanoKugler Жыл бұрын

A Photo that breaks a pattern… Capturing emotion… Immediately subscribed, this is the content I look for in KZfaq… thank you😊

@robbykidman Жыл бұрын

Glad i found this. Thanks for the advice.

@derrinrguitar8011 Жыл бұрын

Wow, bro, outstanding - beautifully explained!

@MichaelChevalierArts Жыл бұрын

These tips are so valuable. I‘m really inspired to put them to practise 🙏🏻🔥

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael - love to hear comments like this it's what keeps me going!

@7788Sambaboy Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done! Your organized thoughts filled in with wonderful photos that clarified your point. I think I hit the subscribe button when you said, "Different is better than good" I have been a "serious photographer" for 40 years, never a professional. I know what good is, I know what bad is, I know one has to put in the effort. What eluded me for years was "different, unique, impactful...sure they happen...but your advice to photographers is...think about it and go do it. Awesome

@gbwalther3198 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! What more can I say. This video deserves study & rewatching for the serious creative portrait photographer. 😎😎

@bruce-le-smith Жыл бұрын

incredible, and so succinct! thank you, subscribed

@Franrsls Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great tips Mitch!

@cutekawaii96 Жыл бұрын

This video was so interesting! thank you so much for sharing, saved to revisit later on!

@anantketkar3169 Жыл бұрын

That was fantastic!! You are just brilliant at creating interesting compositions 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Thank you so much for sharing your experience 👍🏻🙏🏻😊

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words! 🤙🏼

@dnyal- Жыл бұрын

Made me subscribe - such a great summery of all the good stuff for good pictures love it!

@Moongirl_1996p 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed and learned so much... thankyou🙏❤

@Fa6oomka94 7 ай бұрын

this was such an inspiring video.. thank you so much

@Nazareth434 11 ай бұрын

"Different is better than good"- dang, that little bit of photography advice is invaluable- really! That alone gets the photographer thinking about elements in the frame that add to, and don't distract from, the photo. Rules are great, but like you said, they lead to the "same old same old"- but add in a pinch of different and wham! Better photo instantly. Working with light is another important bit of advice to get the photographer creatively looking for new "bits of different" to incorporate into the photo.

@sebbsebb9570 Жыл бұрын

Dude, the emotions I feel while watching your videos... it is just insane. The music, your chill voice, the colors you use, your photos, I love it. Your short videos just let me calm down no matter what, and the content is helpful as well of cause ^^

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 I always question whether my videos are good enough! Comments like this make my day! Cheers Sebb

@NextGenerationEdit Жыл бұрын

@@MitchLally Of course! They are my favorite from all the other phtographers that I watch. Did you every thought about starting a podcast? 👀

@kenn6592 6 ай бұрын

Perhaps the best tips for portrait photography I have seen. Thank you.

@sathwikkanneganti 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate this and found value in the tips, thank you ^⁠_⁠^

@romsku864 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video!👌 Thank you so much for sharing this with us🙏

@timothylee5824 Жыл бұрын

Deep concepts, can't believe that all fit in 6 minutes. Thank you!

@kwanitayates5785 11 ай бұрын

One of the most helpful videos I've seen so far!

@_tommykuo Жыл бұрын

My favourite video from you yet! Absolutely nailed your points mate

@thesamuelnam Жыл бұрын

Fellow Aussie KZfaqr here. Only a true pro with experience can break down the tips you just gave. Amazing.

@JasperMeurs 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I definitely learned a thing or two to get a bit better at photography!

@thekkaolli 10 ай бұрын

This was topnotch, thank you for sharing your insights!

@YaStarz 4 ай бұрын

Your portraits are inspiring!

@suagnviki Жыл бұрын

I haven't shot in a while but you have inspired me to go out there and shoot! Thank you!

@OutlawRobot 7 ай бұрын

Great video, helped me a lot, thank you❤

@websiteckron8591 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks.

@HOYITZPOY 3 ай бұрын

Dropped so many gems in a short amount of time. Thank you!

@djben928 7 ай бұрын

This guy is a genius, very creative and amazing. Deserve a follow.

@Wasichdenke 4 ай бұрын

Thanks ! That’s what I needed ❤

@justinparker199 Жыл бұрын

This a great walkthrough on portraits for the photographer who is feeling stagnant!

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin!

@johnpaultougan5241 Жыл бұрын

Definitely taking the “brightest part of the image” and subtracting tips into my next shoot for sure👌

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

I learned this from the best early on and I'm super lucky I did! Cheers JP

@MacKintoshPhoto Жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, appreciate you sharing the knowledge

@tylermason140 Жыл бұрын

Great work! Your photos have a free and whimsical quality about them that does an awesome job of conveying the simultaneous vastness and smallness of all things. The ironic contrast stirs up a lot of emotion and reflection in me.

@MitchLally Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tyler!