Why this is the perfect PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY angle - Proven by SCIENCE
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- We wanted to find the ACTUAL PROVEN prefect portrait photography set so we turned to SCIENCE. If you are a professional photographer or you are looking at photography for beginners this is SUPER interesting.
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So Grab a cup of tea sit back and let me do some science for you :)
I have done some extensive testis on what its the nest Portrait photography angle. To do this we used some science (we use that term lightly) by adding a number of very specific control points. This allowed us to find out what the perfect portrait photography angle is. I think you are going to really enjoy the findings here. Our desire we to find the best portrait photography settings and the best camera setup for portraits.
In this Portrait Tutorial and Headshot tutorial we talk through the best camera settings and then how we used control points to test or theories using the science of photography.
In my opinion known got best angle to shoot from and WHY when doing Portrait photography is going to help any photographer beginner.
Headshot photography and portrait photography tips are all very similar so you can use these rules when looking at headshot photography lighting or even whats the best best portrait lens
We used a very standard Clamshell Headshot lighting setup in the attempt to find the very best best portrait photography angle. This is just one of my photography tutorials for beginners and you kind find lots of other photography tips and tricks on my channel
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Remember to hit that SUBSCRIBE button... I had a lot of fun making this video, the science is a bit of fun but i really have tried to make a real test for Portrait Photography. Which image do you like best?
Photos In Color why did you use the 6 foot, 2 foot, and 8 inch measurements? Were these for a specific reason? Would they be different with different focal lengths? I'm wondering more about the 2 foot and 8 inch measurements. Is there some type of formula to calculate these measurements for different focal lengths?
Number 14... That one is worth a shot
Photos In Color hey buddy can you tell me in all the photos her hair fragments are actually blur and not looking good from below her eyes till her shoulders to the sides...how do you fix that or how to make them look glossy with more contrast and sharpened???? Please!!
Photos In Color but other than all the photos number 10 works best for me!!!
can you make this in braille so i can read it
I am an old school photographer. I'm intrigued by your test and your explanation and conclusions. For me there is no 1 perfect angle for a portrait. I always take into account the persons individual facial features, and that determines my angle and camera height. Also what kind of a mood am I try to set and what is my end goal...is it a business portrait, a senior portrait or is it a more commercial shoot. I also use different angles and heights for men and women. Some other things I look at is the shape of the face...is there an outstanding feature I want to highlight...or perhaps something I would try to downplay. All of these things go through my head as I am talking to the client. Again, I am old school, pre-photoshop...you had to get it on film...there was little that could be done once you clicked the shutter.
Anyway...sorry for the long post...and I do enjoy your videos and value your opinions.
Thanks,
Rob
Hi Rob, thanks for your review here. It's very refreshing to once in a blue moon you see some comments that use criticism in a professional manner with respect even though you might not share the same point of view as the author. For what is worth, I also agree with you saying that there is no no.1 perfect angle in a photo as it is a perspective of what the photographer is trying to portray.
Photographers who rely on photoshop more than skills to make great photographs tend to be less skilled at photography due to their dependency. Photoshop is a tool but many unskilled photographers think it's their lifeline. This photographer seem to be very skilled but his scientific experiments is lacking some.
Rob Gianelli I'm a new learning photographer and your principles still applies. Always good to understand the basics.
I'm so pleased you concluded with no. 11. As a model, I take a lot of portraits and when I'm training photographers, I always advise them to be at eye level with me, I can give the lense direct eye contact and many variations of raising my chin, lowering my chin and rotating the shoulders. And we're always satisfied with the results, the catchlight in the eyes and no distortion of forehead, nose everything looks spot on. A fantastic video!!!! New subscriber here :-)
If I at some point end up getting my first "mugshot" or what ever it is, I want there to be "added bit of innocence".
:)
Just tell them that it`s a lot of science behind that :v
lmao
I don't think you understand science, as control of the environment is only one element and everything else was an opinion. But an interesting series of images and outcome. Thanks!
The shoulder point out with the position of the camera and more lighting in the eyes with number 6 was educational. Camera higher making the model look up, puts that light more in the eyes with 6. You did a good job. Thanks.
I am liking a little bit of innocence coupled with some smile and a dash of dynamic all blended together with "science"
By far the most informative and also easy to master 'When in doubt, SMILE!'
Excellent analysis.
thank you so much. i really had fun making this perfect portrait photography tutorial. Its not a perfect science but I think the findings are pretty awesome nevertheless.
I dont know if anyone have ever attempted to find the perfect position to do a portrait.This video demonstrates an admirable innovative bent. thank ya.
Agree! Let's rather be cynical about the word "science" in the health industry where science really matters.
A perfect portrait captures the beauty of the individual which involves embracing their imperfections and emersing them in a respective background.
Subscribed! I was very confuse before, but now I'm a lot more confident on shorting portrait.
I really loved watching this video and the detail in planning and explaining was phenomenal. Thank you for helping me become a better photographer. Keep up the great work.
thanks so much..... I'm trying my best to help us all become better portrait photographers.
After carefully listening to your findings, I am truly intrigued. I could actually learn a lot from you. I would say that for me it is a matter of what purpose the model has for the photos in the first place. This example is a great starting point for me. Without a doubt you have probably forgotten more than I currently know. GREAT job.
really happy this my photography tutial was helpful. This is definitely here for few portrait photography tips and not hard fas rules. I even learned a lot making this video.
Liked after watching 4:45 minutes only. Cant wait to finish. This is super awesome...
Very good job! Extremely clear illustrate! Thank you! Love your hosting!
A lot of people did not listen to what was said. I thought it was interesting to see the different angles well done.
Thank you for this video. This is the first time I have seen someone methodically do this many shots with actual measurements. Very helpful.
Very interesting! Well done, sir. Puts some very simple things into a new perspective. It certainly opened my eyes. This idea will be put to use (consiously) for my next shoot.
I found this video very very interesting. I have never thought to move myself so much around my subject (beside up and down). Instead I always used to focus on the models position and ask them to move. These simple tips increases a lot the possibility to get different looks with easy movements. Thank you so much ED !!!
Very informative!
Thanks for sharing your ideas 😊
Congrats!!! Millions of likes coming!
I LOVE this... it's always cool to experiment and see what kinda results you get with different possibilities!! Thank u for this!!
WOW! THANK YOU. Really cool video man. Love the experiment you have done and spared me a lot of effort going to do these myself to find a good angle. I do however would like to make a suggestion that the lighting on the experiment should stay on the same angle to the face. The pictures to the side tend to be more attractive in my opinion as I like a bit more shadows in my own pictures. I am a little biased to like the Dutch masters a bit more on portraits.
MY FAVOURITE: will be 5/10 or 7/12(depending on the mood of the picture, innocent/fresh or more dramatic). Figuring out the light on the face with shadow balance I like and turning the body away from the main light source to add more focus to the face.
TO THE HATERS: Definitely not hard rock science, but one of the better experiments on RUclips. Can't expect physics ethics here. Go sit in the corner cynics, go criticize the science they use in the health industry where science matters.
Interesting to see the nuances associated with capturing a subject from different perspectives. Interesting work.
Very nice. We learned a lot today. Thank you for sharing.
I found this interesting and enjoyable.If you google image search Hollywood Head shots , the female and youth images tend to be shot from a high angle looking down, often with the female model placed at a tilt or asymmetrically in the photo. It does add the innocence factor and can make an older model look more youthful.A straight on face at eye level tends to be a more powerful and less used pose for a female model. Adult male models tend to be shot straight on or from below to imply power or authority. Obviously head shots are used for more than just getting a job in Hollywood but the theories apply. When shooting a model for a head shot I try to find out what image they want to portray. This determines the angles I will shoot from. Not science but it works for me.
I think the graph with your findings is very helpful. It can give the photographer a general outline to enhance whatever feel they are trying to portray.
Great video.
What software are you using to draw on the screen while recording the video?
Awesome job!! Realy good tutorial!!
Admire this. Really awesome. This video will definitely help me in future. Thank You sir
5 ,7 ,9 & 13 are all good results. I don't think they are over dramatic. Some good inspiration for choosing different angles too!
awesome video for portrait photography... thanks sir..
Wonderful thinking,well explained and demonstrated,good job-Keep it up.
This was a nice analysis overall and I guess that both you and the model put a lot of effort in this video. However, you ended up with saying "I think, for me...", which this really was all about. I'd say that the last part of the title is a little bit misleading. No science was involved here, just a personal opinion. Also, let's say that we agree that the position #11 is the best one. Will it also be the best one when you have another model (a man, an old person, a child, a model with different skin color...), or when you have slightly different lighting setup, or different lens or camera settings? Will it be the best angle in each occasion, or only if a photo is needed for a passport, or for a CV, or for a fashion magazine? This was really interesting to watch and it really did give me some ideas about how different angles work and what I could expect, but I wouldn't say that I am convinced that there is only one angle which is THE best.
You are 100% correct. There is no one best angle which is why I say ‘I think’. The idea here was to test with parameters and then discuss the results. I’m really pleased that the video did as intended which was to give you thoughts and oceans while leaving questions. This is why photography is a beautiful art form. It’s I’ll with subjective opinions. Happy you tuned in.
Hey man, thank you for the video. I enjoyed it. I don't think it needed to be declared as scientific or the extreme title which feels like clickbate. You do a great job with these videos and your results are a joy to watch. No need to spice it up so much. Oh and please bring back the theme song :) I miss the silly trade mark. Always makes me smile.
Cheers and I'm excited for your announcement.
PS: I find the left 4' up 8" and the middle up 16" are the best
Thank you for creating this video. Very helpful to actually see the differences, pros and cons, from every angle.
I tried to not be influenced by your input and just let my eye got where it wanted. Eye level far right is my favorite.
The 'science' of all of this is making sure you get a shot the client will pay for. The magic is to do it in a way that is your own, the art is to do it consistently.
You are a good aurguement to prove a point that there is a science to getting a good portrait but I have to agree that at best, this is incomplete science. Keep it up, repeat the experiment with another control change, add male models, male and female business people, etc. Is it science? Not yet, but it's a good start!
Awesome video, I had enjoyed it until the end!
Great video I think your final conclusion was spot on., thank you
That was interesting. This model looks beautiful from the side. Look at no. 4 and 16 positions. Stunning looks.
Excellent video. Learned loads. Normal convention would have you have your camera 8-12 inches above the models eye level and I do feel if the models had a broader face, a little height, even at 16 inches above eye level might be more flattering. Thanks again for the video, it helped put things into perspective for me.
man this is really great work and explanation. thank you for taking time in explaining all this in detail. all paid tutorials basically free.. keep up the good work going.... good luck n god bless u...
great video mate! love the process!
Hey, you investetd a lot of effort into this video. Not sure if you will always end up with the same conclusion, but it showed nicely what different the different angles make. Thank you.
I liked this a lot, I am trying to learn portrait photography
Very interesting your findings, an d, in general I agree with you. For what you call dramatic and you didn't liked, I think it is very interesting and for my personal preference, I liked it most.
Would you suggest that if to the left or right that the shoulder closes to camera should raise slightly ?
Don't understand why some people are getting upset with the science, I say well done for a very well thought video production, keep them coming it's all good.
Thanks
Rob
wow, great study. I liked the most 5,7,11 Thanks for sharing!
As you said different positions of the camera for different looks, the only thing that I would have done differently would have to been to bring the octopod slightly nearer to the camera and tilted slightly more to the model thus eliminating the slight shadows that were under her eyes.
Hi Greg! I recognize this experiment is very useful. I agree with you on what you called the T shape as the best settings (5, 6, 7, 11). However, I liked all the pics of the these two central lines (4 to 13). Especially, 4, 9, 8 and 13 show a darker background which is a plus outcome of the experiment. Regarding the uppermost and lowest lines, don´t disregard them, because they show a different perspective of the model which might be useful depending on what the person´s interest is or the purpose of the photograph. Let´s say you want to hide the chest, use the lowest line settings. For the opposite, use the uppermost line settings.
My congrats for getting and sharing this knowledge obtained by observation and testing of facts, which is a definition of science!
Thank you so much for your thoughts and wonderful analysis. I have to agree that looking back i wish i had done the most extreme corners. I will think about this in any future scientific experiments. Also thank you for seeing the science in the experiment and understanding the anises is completely a personal interpretation..... you rock.
As a novice, this is very good informative. I'll experiment now. Thanks for the excellent vid.
It's a nice test but it doesn't have much to do with science.
If the model might have certain features that look better from another angle.
Also there is a lot of micro expressions going on which really changed my opinion about some of the images.
But it's good to explain how to create the dynamics.
Yes! Its was a scientific results. Analysis with data was a science method but was not an arts😊 Great video
Great content! Keep up the style and the great work
Thanks so much. i am definitely going to continue improving my photography tutorials. Just trying to make the best content I can. you support and likes mean a lot.
Hi! I just sumbled upon this video. Im new to photography, and looking for tips and tricks. This right here is just what I need. Tumps up and subscribed :P looking forward to seeing more of your work.
- Lars
Being brand new to photography, this video helps a huge amount. Thank You! I agree with your "T" however I would add 10 and 12 to it, Thanks again for all you do, you have no idea how much you help someone get started!!!
Thanks for the experiment.. really helped! definitely subscribing!
Thank you, very good tutorial dude
Amazing video. As a new photographer this really helped me a lot. I am feeling a little more confident with my shot choices. Thank you.
i loved the whole 11 line horizontally they all look natural and the t is good and the bottom 3 will too work for me but for sure as your analysis is quite accurate though
Awesome video!! great tips...
Science is at different levels.
Someone may explain the science to make a good cup of coffee. Big deal, I'm not going to challenge their use of the word science!
In this case , our gracious host has gone to great lengths to show me something I didn't have to lift a finger to do! And the interesting results, I can decide on.
He did it using a calculated "street science". This is like a well put together science fair demonstration.
Lots of measured work. ( Though a bit arbitrary, I honestly don't care.) And showing the periodic table of results.
Yes, the title is a bit misleading, but if any of us actually thought we found photographic nirvana by clicking here, who's the one who needs a reality check?
For me, the free demo and results was a free gift, well worth the click, and I thank him for it.
Mahalo!
Man great video. Highly appreciated
Hi G. all you said it`s complatly right..but what i do..i tell my model to either drop the shoulder or position it into those looks..also with her forehead...i just coach `em.. and let them turn the way i think it looks good... and also where the light is coming from.. Na mean? ;) cheers
Cool concept - what is the background music that you've used in this video? Cheers!
You know what I think? You did a wonderful job. Agree on the dynamics. But Art has no thumb of rule. It's just art. Creativity and seeing what nobody else sees. But for plain photography you scheme seems to me a very helpful tool. Thank you for you effort and vibe anyway.Cheers.
A great video. With as much control as you can with a live model. I agree with one of the below posters though (old school, too I guess); it depends on the model her facial features, her best side, etc. Your model is beautiful, but I think your center picture makes her face look to thin (#11). Also she has great eyes and those aren't open enough in many of the pictures. My personal favorite for a strait on is probably #15. Great eyes, head position, hair. #13 & 14 are also good for that reason. Like the dropped shoulder poses also. I think the left is her best side, but she can go both ways. It's hard to get everything perfect at the same time. As you know you just have to shoot a lot, or get lucky.
I enjoyed the video and I agree with your decisions... I don't like the shots from below because they seem to be shooting "up the nostrils"... If the subject were a bit on the heavy side, a higher camera angle would help disguise that!
Very interesting experiment, It was a tough call for me, I think they were all great
Excellent tutorial.
Good work Ed, Thanks!!!!
Great video! I really enjoyed your observations and will use some of them when I take portraits. The one thing that bothered me about the straight-on #11 shot was the shadows under her eyes. I noticed you had her tilt her chin outward in one of the shots, so that would also need to be included as a variable in each position. Tilting her head up would obviously reduce or eliminate those eye shadows. Keep making these great videos!
thank you so much that video will be a very useful reference 😊 2 points, first i think the horizontal interval is a bit too much and secondly, i'm sorry but i think u r right, i don't think the model interacted properly with the camera... as for the new setup, i forgot to mention the last time (17 important things to master), i like it a lot, congratulations the studio looks really nice.. but we miss the theme tune 😂😂
Interesting findings. There is in fact differences in how we see people's portrait depending on the angle from which the camera is shooting from. Of course some people will not understand the significance of this. Like I see in the comment.
Next video you should maybe call it: Using the Einstein's Theory of Relativity to make Portrait Photography
Common, look a the definition of science!... video is interesting!... Keep it real man!
great information :)
it's all about lighting and angles : )
this is the best video ever i totally agree with all of the information
i'm surprised that people don't understand this simple information :)
80 mm - 85 mm is what i would refer to as a live.
You are a genius. keep up the good work.
Hi. Just stumbled across your channel when searching for portrait tutorials. As a motorsports event photographer/ videographer I struggle with portraits so this video was great for me. I have subscribed and will be using your channel for reference and entertainment. Keep up the good work sir.
thank you so much for your kind comment. happy you find my content helpful. remember to practice and review your own images. you will improve for sure. good luck
interesting video and analysis, I happen to agree with you and like #11 best also. question though on the lighting, how far away from her were the ocotobox and strip light, and was the octo directly above the strip? also I'm curious what your ration was, power of the light in the octo vs the strip. maybe a lighting diagram would help some
Great job mate! Thanks for the tutorial.
you are right. nice job, bravo from CYPRUS
thanks so much and I'm happy you enjoyed this little project for what is the best portrait photography angle. the results are subjective but interesting never the less.
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Wow...tough crowd! Thanks for the thought provocation....I think the literature suggests our (the models) left side is preferred. For the more professional posting i.e. LinkedIn, 13 and 8 worked for me.
very interesting! thanks
interesting! I feel the No. 11 has too much top of the head in the shot, that is probably down to the model but not the camera angle. If for outdoor portraits, I would have to consider the direction of lighting first and then adjust my camera angle accordingly. So maybe you can do an outdoor version as well.
I like the top of the T. 5, 6, 7. Brightens her up. I guess all those Facebook girls have it right, gotta put the camera up. LOL.Fun video. Thanks!
I have seen a lot of tutorials, but I found something interesting in this video. good job and I already subscribed (y
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Great experiment
Great video, nice to see you doing a photography tutorial, I learnt a lot.
I totally agree with your SMILE idea, the angle you choose I suppose, depends on the type of shot you're after. The more extreme angles would maybe suit the business person portrait who want that powerful look.
not a load of rubbish but not really something i can use since the head shape, neck shape profile and hair make usually dictates what angles look the best for me to shoot in a studio setting.
- plus i plan in advance the degree of dynamic/honest, etc "look" i want and that usually comes more from makeup hai and clothes rather than position
- the effects on the shoulder angles was my best takeaway; never considered that b4 :-)
TX for taking the time to shoot and film this
yes smile, agree with your smile,, great work,,
thanks so much. I had fun making this best portrait angle video and thing the anyasis is pretty fun too. And yes, when i doubt SMILE.
4 11 17 are perfect shots for me sir! ✌
Great experiment!
Great video, thanks for your efforts, well received and very helpful:)
thank you for great content i loved please more video about photograph .continue
Thank You very much!
Nice job brother 😎
Thanks so much. Which one did you thing was the best portrait.
This is such a graet informative video and for free! I am going to put this into practice. nevertheless I am wonder the ppl who dislike this video what do they have to say about it???
I think people just got a little obsessed with the science part of it. i actually put that in there as a little light hearted thing, hence all the popups. The actual portrait photography test however is very real and i think the results a very interesting. happy you 'got it'. in fact i think you will like the video i am posting tomorrow. its a fun one.
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I'll be tuned!! 😁
Would be interesting to try to make a real science experiment out of this. You'd have to do this with a bunch of different models and then get a lot of people to evaluate the results, and then crunch the data to determine statistically if certain angles are preferable. That still might not be useful to photographers, since photographers often say that they consider things like facial symmetry and body type when choosing angles. So if you wanted to do a better job, you'd probably also include that type of information in the data. Then you could say, for example, whether being slim or larger framed changes which angles look best.
Still, though it's not 'real' science, this video was interesting!
Do you still have the soft copies of those 16 photos, for my own analysis?
You can find the original blog post here. www.photosincolor.com/why-this-is-the-perfect-portrait-photography-angle-proven-by-science/
Thank you. What camera do you use for photo shoot?
For this I used a Nikon d800.