Portrait Photography Tips

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Here we’re going to show you portrait photography tips to turn your portraiture from beginner to pro. After teaching tens of thousands of photography students, what I know is that most beginners can create a landscape but creating a good portrait is much more challenging. So, in this tutorial, I’ll share tips from the pros and show you how easy it is to do portrait photography once you apply that little bit of knowledge.
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@chrismulvaneyphoto Жыл бұрын

Marc! I am absolutely loving your videos on here. Going to be joining your membership next year for some awesome shooting. Cannot wait!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher, we'll be glad to have you on board 👍

@tobyjugg6202 3 жыл бұрын

As ever, a no nonsense explanation as to how to get going on portraits - just excellent !! Big thumbs up 👍

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toby 👍

@melodysantoni8759 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content. I always enjoy watching these kind of videos.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

@truckingpix 2 жыл бұрын

great tips thanks a ton!!!!

@donnamia2599 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this knowledge sir

@lonewolfphotography01 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning shots , fabulous tips thank you 😊

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@hurleygreen927 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! Easy to understand and your model Rosie worked well under your directions! LOL

@Cotictimmy Жыл бұрын

I really liked the combo of pale blue door with the outfit & pale blonde hair. 😍

@kenhalal375 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I find astrophotography a bit more technically challenging than portraiture. But portraiture is more artistically challenging for me. And portraiture is the least favorite photography for me. Not because of the artistic challenge but clients can be extremely critical.

@MarvellousVisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to find some more homegrown content! Nice tutorial too

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@brendamorgan59 2 ай бұрын

Cool ideas! Id luv to learn more about portrait photography...my niche is Nature photography!❤❤❤

@textcentric 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you! Considering the complementary colours was not something I had though of. Did you have someone to hold the reflector? I would love to see a video on how to find people/models to use as portrait subjects for practice.

@jimwlouavl 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video watching you work. Rosie has a natural look to her posing. I’d love to hear from her about that.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim 👍

@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын

Find out what interests the model has , start a casual dialogue to break the ice ( no politics ) , and as the model unwinds , start shooting /taking pictures ( don't blast away with your motor-drive, take things easy ) . Even if it means putting on a silly hat to get the model to smile or relax , the photographic payback will be worth it .

@TommyGunsDunleavy 3 жыл бұрын

Great advise! Thanks so much!

@TommyGunsDunleavy 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@CarolRecord 4 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@theschoolofphotography 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SouthernSweetness2 Жыл бұрын

Great video, instruction and model. Just found you! Thanks!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Regina 👍

@cliffterpher 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@casey7827 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video and the resulting photos!! ❤️❤️❤️ I have some questions! I am an amateur photographer, just starting on portraiture. Is there a reason for using the silver reflector with the gold sunlight, rather than a gold reflector? Would a gold reflector create too much yellow light? Also, there seems to be a lot of work influence to “master manual mode”, yet for this shoot you use aperture mode. As a professional, what are your thoughts on the difference using M or AP would make for a shoot like this? Is “mastering manual mode” as big a deal as it is made out to be? Thanks!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Casey, the reflector choice is down to personal preference, I think a gold one would be too orange. As for working manual, more info on that here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/beginners-photography-course

@PrimeMatt 3 жыл бұрын

100%! I can take pretty decent landscapes, but portraits are never as consistent, therefore they get avoided, and don't really improve 🙄

@carlmcneill1139 3 жыл бұрын

Good information

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl

@garyholman8634 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting vlog. I was wondering if you had someone there holding the reflector to cast light on the model, while you was free to shoot with the camera, or was this possible another way ? Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, yes the person filming held it but you could also prop it up with a stand or something if you're on your own. Thanks

@nwallinda 2 жыл бұрын

Great vidéo 💙 I was wondering tho : are you using your 85mm lens on an aps-c or full frame format ?

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks L A. It's on a full frame camera.

@candyman47 3 жыл бұрын

Might seem a silly question but do you have someone holding the reflector for you or do you have a stand? Plus, is silver best as I have dual sided reflector which is white one side and gold the other.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, the person filming me held the reflector but you could prop it up on a stand. You use whatever colour reflector you think will suit the situation. For more info on this, click here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/studio-lighting-course-online

@Vasanth-qv2dq 3 жыл бұрын

So nice sir

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vasanth 👍😊

@cindybins9026 3 жыл бұрын

The last photo is lovely, the light, the colour balance etc, but what about the silver bar that runs through the centre of the model, is that ok?

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's fine but it's all down to opinion 👍

@davidmackenzie1565 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Everything was very simple as you pointed out. However, a question. You gave the ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture and Lens. But, what was the white balance? You were shooting in the shade and I know that if you shoot raw white balance is not important as it can be corrected in post. However many people shoot only in jpeg and if the wrong white balance is set they could get a colour cast.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, it was shot on AWB because as you say, it can be easily adjusted in post processing. Hope that helps 😊

@davidmackenzie1565 3 жыл бұрын

@@theschoolofphotography Thanks. It does.

@user-bb9wp5sr8w 2 ай бұрын

🤔Whoops. I was doing a random photoshoot of strangers in a park and I used the orange side of the reflector. I assumed I was supposed to match the kind of light you were reflecting. Well, that particular photo came out very orange... So, using silver for sunlight is like counterbalancing the orange light so it hits the model with a more neutral temperature? Is that how it works?

@paulhowardvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Great quick tutorial. What are you doing for focus? Manual or auto and are you focusing on her eye?

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, it's auto focus set to single point. Eye tracking is a mission even on the best cameras out there!

@rensli1 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same question. At an aperture of 2.8 there is shallow depth of field and you want the eyes in focus. So I presume the settings are single autofocus on the closest eye and then recompose the picture?

@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know who gave me the advice , probably Marc , but between " shoots " when the model is relaxing ( taking a coffee/ciggy break) , is a good time to get some ( relaxed) candid portraits

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@josephholgate4836 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for a camera strap just like yours? Where is the best place to get one like that? Thanks J

@vagabondswe 3 жыл бұрын

I modded an old weapon sling I had. Otherwise, I have seen straps like that on pages like Wish, Amazon, Ebay and so on.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

That one is called black rapid. Hope that helps

@josephholgate4836 3 жыл бұрын

@@theschoolofphotography That’s great thank you.

@abin_._antony 2 жыл бұрын

What did the post processing include in both the photos?

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go Abin kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mKd1rNxl2a3QpqM.html 👍

@MidwestShark Жыл бұрын

How did you get the reflector to stay in place? Wonderful video!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I had the videographer hold it 😊

@MidwestShark Жыл бұрын

That is such a vital piece of information. Thank you!

@edyschmitt3442 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice Video. Do you make Portrait only in Aperture Priority? Nice Job:) Congratulation from Germany

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, depends on the light available. Thanks

@stefanianuvan2606 Жыл бұрын

Which camera is the one that you are using in this video?

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

5d mk iv

@RamblingTog 3 жыл бұрын

What's lighty?

@rizkarinaangrenani1568 3 жыл бұрын

What if there more than two people? Where and how should I put my focus point to make sure everyone is sharp? Thank you

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Many solutions to this which is hard to answer in a YT comment but come over to www.theschoolofphotography.com and check out our photography course where we cover it all there. Thanks

@jackieconnell7183 3 жыл бұрын

thinking off buying the 85mm lens, would this also be good at the zoo for close-ups

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie, not sure it would be the best lens for a zoo but it's great for portraits.

@jackieconnell7183 3 жыл бұрын

@@theschoolofphotography silly question but I have the 24-85mm lens and I wonder if the 85 on this lens be the same as the 85mm prime

@emanuelgarcia7397 2 жыл бұрын

what is your profession called, how did you beome it ? did you go to college

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you can find those details here www.theschoolofphotography.com/about

@dennissteinerd1548 3 жыл бұрын

Nice legs!!! Rosie's cute too. Your videos always put a smile on my face. A happy Yank.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis 😁

@turklurk 3 жыл бұрын

What's Rosie IG?

@TommyGunsDunleavy 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest challenge would be feeling comfortable with client's when they are complete strangers.

@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын

At some time as a photographer , you'll have to step out of your comfort zone , even if it's to try something new or different , as mentioned in the video .If you want to advance as a photographer you may find yourself in " unfamiliar territory " with only a second or two to make a ( life changing ) decision .Take a deep breath , exhale , then go for it !! .