SELF PORTRAIT TUTORIAL (and tips for camera and phone)

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Hello and welcome to my channel!
In this video I'll show you how I take all my self portraits by myself, just me, myself and I :) I often get asked how I take my photos and the app I use to connect my phone to my camera, and in this video I'll show you all the details.
I use a Sony Alpha 7 RIII camera to take my photos, but I'll also show you how you can take your self portraits just using your phone (that is how I started out).
In this video I'll do the same self portrait both using my camera with the remote app, and on self timer both with my camera and phone, and then we can compare the end results :)
For the Sony cameras the remote app you can download for free to connect with your phone is called ImaginingEdgeMobile. For other brands like Canon, Nikon and Fuji there are also apps that you can download, the important thing is just that you have a camera with built in WIFI. So, if you're looking to buy a new camera, make sure that you get one with built in Wifi :)
Hope you'll enjoy this tutorial and behind the scenes look, and that these tips will be helpful.
Thank you for watching, sending you lots of positivity and hugs :)
Stay healthy & safe!
Xx Kika 🦌
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@salomidabre7618 4 жыл бұрын

Ur personality is just so nice n cheering.... U always come with this positive vibes.... Love ur videos❤❤

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Hi salomi! Ah thank you so much for your kind words :)) It's definitely been going up and down lately with everything that is going on in the world, but making thse videos give me a lot of energy and reading all the comments makes me so happy :)

@juliaangelikadyrbye648 4 жыл бұрын

I've literally just spent the whole day today practicing taking self portraits with my cellphone☺ you must have read my mind that I needed a hand💭 :) thank you!

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Ah that is such a funny coincidence! :)) How did it go? :)) Hope you got some tips in the video :)

@juliaangelikadyrbye648 4 жыл бұрын

@@Kutovakika I think my second attempt will go a lot better 🌺 Your video was so helpful as now I know how to trick my cellphone into focus!! :)

@juliaangelikadyrbye648 4 жыл бұрын

@ISA PORTRAIT she absolutely is! :)

@venemar1983 4 жыл бұрын

First ❤️❤️❤️ your amazing I love your videos 💙💙💙

@msonyoutube 4 жыл бұрын

You’re such an inspiration and SUCH a radiant person. I know this will sound weird but I just love you, I wish I could hang out with you. Thank you for being so helpful and being such a delight, Kika. 🌸

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet, thank you so much for your kind words, this means a lot to me :)) Hoep you are staying well and healthy :)

@bluebirdatalya1703 4 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure to have a notification from @kutovakika 😘 because I know that it will be awesome. Greetings from France ❤❤❤

@reemayam2067 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't even seen the whole video yet but I just want to thank you for always brightening our day:) I love your ideas❤❤❤

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Reem! Thank you so much for saying that, it really means a lot to hear :))

@cutepanda6459 4 жыл бұрын

💜 love your creative ideas 💜

@cerealutuber 4 жыл бұрын

I love the white blouse!!!!!!

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's one of my absolute favorites right now, I've worn it pretty much everyday this week haha :)) Just because it's isolation doesn't mean we can't wear out pretty stuff right? :)) It's from zara :)

@crystalmarino6241 4 жыл бұрын

You are fantastic! You have a great balance of telling the truth that better quality gear produces better quality images but that you can and should start with what you have and gear really great results! Love your videos!

@rachelbreitenbucher 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video!! When I didn't have a remote shooter I used to tie a piece of rope where my eyes would appear in the photo, focus on that, then set the timer and run back and take the place of the rope :) Worked almost every time ;)

@CamdenPaige 4 жыл бұрын

What a cute photo idea! I’m going to take some self portraits this weekend. I love all of the ideas you provide! So creative 😊💓

@StephanieStoven 4 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend has the Sony A7iii and it takes the sharpest photos!!!!! I love it

@evelynedomnica3796 4 жыл бұрын

0:27 Love the backdrop 😍

@suzetteanthony5181 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, taking self-portraits is a workout and a challenge. I take 50 shots and come up with maybe 1. I can't wait to do it again. Thanks for the inspiration.

@diannedimacali6975 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how you are so careful with your words at the beginning, you didnt want to sound like only those who have high end cameras are able to take beautiful photos, though you did make a point that having one would make a difference. I love your videos Kika ♡♡♡

@belles_of_war 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kika! This is going to make quarantine easier! ❤

@JennieGarciaN 4 жыл бұрын

Self portraits with iPhone timers should be an olympic sport! 😂 They turned out so cool!

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you are so right! In the beginning when I used to take photos from above, I would tape my phone to the ceiling with masking tape while standing on a chair.I'd put on the self timer, and jump down and lay on the floor in whatever pose I was going for, then grab the chair again, and put on the self timer again and back on the ground... And then repeat that for like 20 or more times, proper workout right there!!! :D

@KaterinaGketi 4 жыл бұрын

Unique ideas and you are so genuine person🌸🌸💕

@teresaconsulta6557 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I just discovered you on KZfaq 🤍🤍 I’m just about to buy my first ‘pro’ camera and your positive energy and encouragement is amazing thank you!! Love your personality.

@nandinip7048 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for these tricks kika

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

I hope they were helpful and maybe seeing the whole process will give some more insight and also hopefully will make the whole process a little less daunting. When I just started out there were so many ihings I was struggling with, and I tried to make this video as practical as possible :)

@yourstrulyregina 4 жыл бұрын

Love your teaching!

@minimadan9748 4 жыл бұрын

Love your peppyneessss n liveliness !!!

@TheSupercargo 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this Kika. I'll share it with some friends who are trying to take self-portraits though they're not used to doing so. Under corona self-distancing they have no one to help them.

@dreaw3084 4 жыл бұрын

You helped me step my photo game up!! Thank you!!

@cookiebuslon 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.,🥰

@WildEmpress 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! Self portraits are so popular right now with everyone being at home. I see lots of questions in photography groups. I posted yesterday a video about planning and preparing for self portraits. Practical things to do the day before,( like 2 different diy tripods hacks) but also a bit of mental mindset stuff to consider because I feel like that is half the struggle for some people. I would love to hear your take on how to overcome the mental and emotional obstacles to self portraits!!

@Cindy-fd9dj 4 жыл бұрын

You are a riot. I can’t wait to watch this later tonight and figure out how to incorporate my necklaces and earring products into your ideas so inspirational

@Joh316BeBlessed 4 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaahh I was waiting for so long for a selfportrait video without a camera that is able to connect with an app. Love you sooooo much❤❤❤ Keep strong and faithfull in these times 🙏🏽❤❤

@Adventures.ofjenny 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome 👏🏼 I take my own photos with my iPhone i use portrait mode and with good lighting it definitely helps...and I know the struggle is hard but it’s super satisfying taking your own photos. I wanted to mention that in case anyone is using their phone as well, if you have a Apple Watch you can use that as a self timer for your phone. That way you don’t have to run back and worth! It’s definitely life saving...I agree with you in the lens it definitely makes a huge difference when stepping up your photo game. Thanks for the video! Keep up the inspiration. 🌈✨🙌🏼

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer! Ah what a good tip, I didn't know you can connect your phone to your Apple watch, that is such a convenient thing!! I was suprised at how the photo I took in the video with my phone was still so close to my camera version, I think the biggest difference was the colors and how much I could edit it afterwards. And when you see the two pics on a big screen you can see the difference more clearly, but for example if you are taking photos mainly to share on for example Instagra, phone works really well! :)) Even though, a camera is definitely a good investmentt if you take lots of photos and want to have more control :)

@juliedujay5379 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much! I'm trying to challenge myself by taking original self portrait at the moment, you have such creative and beautiful ideas! Your Instagram is a gem OMG. I do really love the editing part of the photo, would you consider doing a video where you show us how you edit your photo? It looks like you put beautiful coloured filter on it and I'm trying do that but I think I use the wrong tool, it never looks as I want it to be. Anyway you're a "rayon de soleil" as I would say in French (ray of sunshine in English I guess lol). Thank you for this wonderful content!

@sarahfadel127 4 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wowwww 😍😍😍😍😍😍💗💗💗💗💗

@jameswood128 4 жыл бұрын

I just love you and your brilliant ideas. Thank you.

@Cristina-vb3fd 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Thanks for inspire us ❤️

@jadynshaylee 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos💜💜💜

@Karen_esque 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, I never thought about taking a test photo first. Good to know now! Also, I appreciate the phone option, as well! Thank you for sharing your tips, Kika! xx

@shivammandal6597 4 жыл бұрын

Your all clicking ideas are osm 😍.. thanks for sharing kika.. I try some self portrait ideas inspiring by you .. 😉

@Shanthi.. 4 жыл бұрын

Love u kika❤️ ... Love the way u be urself in the videos .. feels so good watching ur videos n the efforts u put in ... U bring in positive energy .. ✨

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chikki! Ah I'm reading this comment with a huge smile on my face :)) Thank you so much for your kindness :))

@Shanthi.. 4 жыл бұрын

@@Kutovakika ❤️😊 stay safe ! Will keep u in my prayers !

@melissawhite9045 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! I'd love if you shared tips on how to get good indoor photos when you don't have a lot of good natural lighting (i.e. Small windows, poor house layout)

@OlasticViews 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyouu for your constant tips! About to dive in and learn something new as usual! I incorporate some of these new tips in my millennial self-help tips and faith channel 😊💞

@ThandekaMalinga 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips Kika 💃🏽 I just can’t get over that white blouse 😍 in love ♥️

@pictureeyecandy 4 жыл бұрын

@7:55 Its a closeup image of your tripod head! Unless I am looking at it wrong and it is not broken you can set it to shoot vertical or portrait instead of landscape. On the left side of the tripod head, The round knob that has a flat side on top and bottom should let you shoot in portrait mode. You should be able to unscrew it and it will let you shoot in portrait instead of landscape. It should lock-in place! On the front side of the tripod plate is a release button to unlock the plate to shoot back in landscape. I do have to say that is a very cheap tripod. If it gets the job done for you then it is good. I don't recommend going cheap on a tripod when you are using an expensive camera and lenses in the hand of something that could fall over and cause damage! I have used cheap tripods and found out they don't work for me! Hopefully, this helps.

@emagregoras1234 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! You have great skills for photography!

@lence_love4421 4 жыл бұрын

What a great female photo artist 🤗

@SewOldFashioned 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so much fun as well as being incredibly helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us.

@angelastuartbeauty 4 жыл бұрын

You always offer such great advice xxxxx

@PapercraftPossibilities 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you sooooo much!

@lana.notdelray_dh 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel inspires me so much! I feel creative and happy whenever I watch your videos! Thank you so much, this really made me more creative!💖💖😍

@mimariasoledad 4 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying your videos! ❤️❤️❤️

@TianaGidley 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a good idea!! x

@ivybingewatcher7437 4 жыл бұрын

You are my favourite human being ✨❤

@donstravelsandrants. 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Kika, you have amazing creativity and imagination. Your pictures are fantastic 👍.

@marlenaeaster5145 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done and easy to follow along. Please can you add more videos on self portraits and product photography with your cellphone.

@dianaschubert2426 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. You put so much effort in your pictures. Thank you.

@SigneofHorses 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring to just go out and do this selfportraiture

@missdalina608 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing your videos gives me so much inspiration ✨, i hope i will be able to focus more into photography after my moving to another house . Love you kika 💕

@cahmzhere7963 4 жыл бұрын

I am already a bit used to taking self portraits. I use a digital camera with wifi or my phone connected to a bluetooth headset to use a shutter button. 😅 But, I always love how cute and quirky (in a good way) your photos are. I wish I can do that kind of style to. It's weird, but looks reay good. Lots of love from Philippines

@roopamar3724 4 жыл бұрын

That potrait shot with you smelling those roses is so breath takingly beautiful and Gorgeous, please make a video on how to edit photos and please let me know what's the filter used

@tintinthecat 4 жыл бұрын

you are just lovely! always inspiring to see what you're up to

@beexv8857 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore your videos! they are such a ray of sunshine during this pandemic! I've been binging your channel :D With the phone photos there's a cool hack i use that I'd love to share with you! I got a cheap selfie stick that comes with a lil shutter remote to take photos! If you take it off the selfie stick and connect it to your phone via Bluetooth it works perfect! no running back with self timer ^_^ highly recommend!

@gpl4908 4 жыл бұрын

4th comment !! I love you Kika !!❤❤❤

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much :))

@Anjalisingh-pk1wh 4 жыл бұрын

You are my favourite ma'am❤ from where you get so much I inspiration to click such awesome pictures

@katerinaniken1488 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!!!

@maricopaoutdooradventures6437 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these excellent videos! You helped me figure out a big dilemma I had. You recommended a certain size for Instagram and I wasn’t doing this because I thought I needed to shoot portrait (vertical) My tripod isn’t set up for that either. This is a great step by step!!

@Kutovakika 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m so glad ro hear that my videos helped you figure it out 😀 Thank you so much for watching ☺️❤️

@DiaFerrer 4 жыл бұрын

From the Philippines😊😊 you are so cool. And soo inspiring😊😊😊😊

@dariadobrovolska8549 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know you can choose interval shooting in the settings of this camera? The camera will be do for example 1 shoot every 2second during 1min and you can change your poses. I'm sorry, my English is not good, maybe you talked about it and i just didn't understand....))) I'm so happy to see you and inspiring your ideas!! Thank you!!!! Your channel is my relaxation and inspiration!:))

@naturallynada6494 4 жыл бұрын

Hey girl! I love your content, keep up the good work!x

@AyishahAref 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love, You've explained it depth thank you so much for that. And you're looking breathtaking, à bonus you're beautiful and photogenic too 🌹

@Neanderthal_yardy 2 жыл бұрын

great job

@suzannegarcia3796 4 жыл бұрын

You’re so lovely and inspiring! I’ve got my tripod once I started watching your videos lol Thank you for all you do!

@katharinagastberger1491 4 жыл бұрын

very nice! Love your sweet personality!

@AnneliHolm 4 жыл бұрын

You are so wonderful to watch. Thank you for making my day 🙏🏻😂❤️

@AnkitSingh-bc9xg 4 жыл бұрын

Nice techniques for quarantine We love so much from INDIA (BHARAT).

@dayanagzz7340 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, Thank u so much!🙏🏻😻🌷✨

@gegomez 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Very instructive and creative. Your voice and personally are soo charming. I'll love to have a conversation with you for hours! 😄

@Shreya-fv8xl 4 жыл бұрын

You have so many creative ideas, awesome.

@veronicavannini1083 4 жыл бұрын

Nice ideas!

@kuroro5036 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos 💕

@agnieszka4925 4 жыл бұрын

How about another part of a knitting tutorial? Perfect for a lockdown 🤗

@maryvillafane3254 4 жыл бұрын

A tutorial .YES!!! 😍🦋

@Biswash 4 жыл бұрын

i have a tripod similar to yours and i do think urs too has the knob on the top left that you twist counterclock wise and the camera can swivel leftward as a portrait and lock it again...btw another brilliant video

@rakshitha5419 4 жыл бұрын

U remind me of Caroline Forbes from TVD🤷🏻‍♀️😂anyways great video💕 absolutely loved the idea

@rupikaramakumar3630 4 жыл бұрын

Will it be possible to do a video about all the different settings in a DSLR?You explain everything really well..💖

@brittamai5367 4 жыл бұрын

^^ I clicked the button nice and friendly.

@KittyPop77 4 жыл бұрын

I've been binge-watching your videos for the past 3 hours or so. Loooooooooved everything! You are so inspiring!! Just out of curiosity, are you sure you can't tilt that tripod to put the camera vertically? from the video it looks like it does! you just have to loosen that little knob down to the left of the base of the camera, flip it and tighten it again. God, I wish I could see better! hope you don't have to buy a new tripod! best of luuuck, I'm gonna keep on watching now lol :)

@ttauh 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I have an old Sony camera but the app that used to work with it doesn't exist anymore, but now I found a new one! Your tripod looks exactly the same as mine, it's a really cheap and old one. There is a "portrait mode" on it too though. It took me a few months to realise what bits I had to twist and turn to be able to place my camera on it diagonally. :)

@JayneNicoletti 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I am not the only one who fumbles.

@minahi6428 4 жыл бұрын

nice video👍

@KLab-fg9of 4 жыл бұрын

Love it ❤️

@Moonlight-jw7lf 4 жыл бұрын

U r so cute and funny....thanks for the vedio ☺😋

@RippleInspirations 4 жыл бұрын

This really takes a lot of creativity and patience. 😊❤ Kika, this was awesome. Thank you. -michelle

@EmmaSun 4 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised at the picture quality of the iPhone camera! I’ve heard many good things about it but seeing it next to a photo taken by a professional camera is really amazing 👍🏼 and I love how behind the scene is so hectic while the photo looks so chill 😆

@monalyssa510 4 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu! Very helpful ❤️❤️

@aishapaedia5785 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thanks for always sharing ideas. If you have more ideas to make different lighting modes work, just cause maybe we don’t have as the same light as yours (and you have such incredible bright light)😳😁

@nimmira 4 жыл бұрын

lol literally cracked up at the falling phone ... watched it four times already lol

@Miss-320 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a part 2 and update posing and self portrait ideas. Thanks

@Kutovakika 4 жыл бұрын

Ah noted!! Thank you for the feedback and the idea!! :))

@Miss-320 4 жыл бұрын

Kutovakika really enjoy your videos! 🌟💗😘

@hallvardcano 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always inspiring me with your VERY creative ideaasssssss!!!♡ love from Batanes, Philippines!

@leilabelarbi9234 4 жыл бұрын

I love u you're so simple

@paultinio28 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Kika, what is the time there? It is already 1:30 am here in the Phil. I have a request, can you have a collab with Brandon Woelfel? His unique editing style and your creative style will surely result to a great photo, or do some photography shoot, I really want to see both of you in one video. Thank you! Keepsafe!