8 Easy Ways To Improve Your Portrait Photography Instantly

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • Let’s talk about 8 different things you can incorporate into your portrait photography to improve your work! From angles to color play, styling, framing, composition, leading lines, adding movement, and even how to photograph hair. Thank you Squarespace for sponsoring this video! For 10% off your first purchase, go to Squarespace.com...
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Комментарии • 468

  • @ShotbySick
    @ShotbySick 5 лет назад +471

    She's really good at keeping her models engaged, mad respect.

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +10

      thank you so so much!

    • @geralddotson4137
      @geralddotson4137 5 лет назад +1

      SickC4nt Productions w

    • @jaxtynzachary5825
      @jaxtynzachary5825 3 года назад

      i know Im kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good site to watch new series online?

    • @stevenroman3564
      @stevenroman3564 3 года назад

      @Jaxtyn Zachary i use Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

    • @nikolasaustin916
      @nikolasaustin916 3 года назад

      @Steven Roman Yup, have been using flixzone for since march myself :D

  • @EricBrownJr
    @EricBrownJr 5 лет назад +365

    "we have a cord, cause we're on a budget" hahah literally all of us

  • @ninjalemonunleashed
    @ninjalemonunleashed 5 лет назад +24

    I love the way you talk to your models, I can just see how empowered Taylor is in this shoot and it is very wholesome.
    We stan a supportive photographer

  • @renaevanderzee2716
    @renaevanderzee2716 5 лет назад +2

    This video isn't only great for new photographers but also gives great posing advice for models!! Great tips

  • @KieraJo
    @KieraJo 5 лет назад +49

    Taylor's hair is amazing! Always love these videos where you bring us along for a shoot.

  • @emilyjade_4
    @emilyjade_4 5 лет назад +104

    "8 Easy Ways To Improve Your Portrait Photography Instantly"
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    Book the most stunning model who knows how to pose

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +12

      if you'd like a video where i shoot clients/people who aren't models, i have a ton of those! :)

    • @emilyjade_4
      @emilyjade_4 5 лет назад +3

      @@JessicaWhitaker I know it's all jokes :) Amazing photography!

    • @matteup1502
      @matteup1502 4 года назад +3

      If photographers were honest, they'd admit there is some validity to your statement. I've worked with models and people who have no modeling experience. There is a difference as to what they offer to your portfolio as well.

    • @xtonibx5770
      @xtonibx5770 4 года назад

      @@matteup1502 I don't see anyone denying that a pretty/experienced model helps, otherwise they wouldn't be paying for them or really respecting them and what they bring to the photographs.

  • @VargasKoch
    @VargasKoch 5 лет назад +18

    The shots are on point and your enthusiasm certainly mitigates any shortcomings in "production value". Very enjoyable to watch.

  • @JasonandJoey
    @JasonandJoey 5 лет назад +94

    You've been pushing out so much content recently! You're so inspiring UGH

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +3

      thank you seriously so so much! i am super excited for the year ahead!

    • @rishabhupadhyay350
      @rishabhupadhyay350 5 лет назад

      Hope you will injoy

    • @declankelly2449
      @declankelly2449 4 года назад

      @@JessicaWhitaker yeah, bet you ain't enjoying 2020 now are ya 😂

  • @momchilyordanov8190
    @momchilyordanov8190 5 лет назад +9

    At 3:56 she starts to talk on topic. Good tutorial and some valid advice.

  • @kaylagreen8004
    @kaylagreen8004 5 лет назад +96

    The older gentlemen at 12:05!! That's to sweet ahahah!

  • @taylorwatson4186
    @taylorwatson4186 5 лет назад +68

    You look almost exactly like that lady from breaking bad that always wears purple

    • @RachelWrites
      @RachelWrites 5 лет назад +6

      I was looking through the comments to see if someone else was going to say this because I completely agree. Her name is Marie on the show.

    • @frankwest510
      @frankwest510 4 года назад +1

      skylar's bitch sister

  • @ViataCuCraciunescul
    @ViataCuCraciunescul 5 лет назад +34

    its not about the location its more about the model. If the model know the shit everything will look great

    • @florance333
      @florance333 3 года назад +1

      I think it's more about the lens, low depth of field can make even a potato look good 😀

  • @pictureeyecandy
    @pictureeyecandy 5 лет назад +2

    To go wireless mic on the cheap! Use your Smartphone with a lav mic. Use your phone to record the audio and sync in post.
    Now, Jessica, I have to hand it to you how you kept your model engaged!
    This was the best tip that everyone who deals with models or any female subject to make them feel beautiful. Telling her that "Vogue is call" is an awesome way to make the model feel so beautiful and that she is very talented with three little words. That's so much better than saying awesome, beautiful, and many other compliments that you could have said.

  • @MLA50
    @MLA50 3 года назад

    Your bubbly personality makes your videos awesome!

  • @eternalseconds
    @eternalseconds 5 лет назад +6

    I love the old men at 12:06 who stop real quick and scuttle out of shot lol

    • @brinetazm
      @brinetazm 5 лет назад

      I thought I was the only one that noticed those guys.

  • @iza595
    @iza595 5 лет назад +3

    I LOVE your personality!! So fun and bubbly and you give the model so much confidence ✨

  • @civilstudent10
    @civilstudent10 5 лет назад +31

    My favorite quote:
    ::gasp::
    Oh my goodness! Who is sheee!?

  • @GalvanMonica
    @GalvanMonica 5 лет назад +5

    Your videos keep getting better, love how much fun you're having with them! And of course beautiful photos :) Do you edit your own videos?

  • @MsDebbiedebby
    @MsDebbiedebby 4 года назад +1

    I loved watching this, a lot of the time I feel like I get bored watching ppls tip videos but I was engaged the whole time!

  • @albertrocco9742
    @albertrocco9742 5 лет назад +56

    She's a great photographer. I need her to motivate me because I suck at modeling 🤣😂

    • @maxlin2800
      @maxlin2800 4 года назад

      Albert Rocco as a model do u have a set amount of poses

  • @JerryRevolution
    @JerryRevolution 5 лет назад +1

    What I learned more from this video was the way you worked with the model. Youre soooo good at it.

  • @MrCochise71
    @MrCochise71 5 лет назад +41

    Great video. Your enthusiasm is addicting. 😎🤘

  • @anzaeria
    @anzaeria 5 лет назад +2

    I'm glad to see some portrait photographers still shooting on film. Out of curiosity, have you tried medium format? My first SLR was a Canon AE1 35mm camera in the 90s.

  • @amyyoung3676
    @amyyoung3676 4 года назад

    Taylor’s hair is gorgeous

  • @claraturner8195
    @claraturner8195 5 лет назад +6

    We LOVE content with the cord!! Haha, amazing video as always Jessica. 💛
    Not sure why you don't have like a million subscribers, your videos are so beneficial.

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +1

      thank you seriously so much! LOL THE CORD HAHAHA

  • @turtsable
    @turtsable 5 лет назад +2

    Exactly how I wanna direct my friends and clients, thank you and I’ll be watching and learning from you for a while☺️

  • @jackjones9380
    @jackjones9380 5 лет назад +1

    She is a terrific model AND and I love the energy you put into your shoot.

  • @Swingkid14
    @Swingkid14 5 лет назад +5

    Love the energy! Stay that way forever! :)

  • @2ramzyx
    @2ramzyx 5 лет назад +3

    Your personality and passion is so damn contagious. This is so awesome! Keep doing what you do!

  • @observerfx212
    @observerfx212 5 лет назад +1

    Nice film workflow! And I like how you take the time you would have spent fussing with lights by concentrating on spot, mood and model. It all came together nicely! Your model was terrific!

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +1

      thank you so so so much!! this is super encouraging thank you!

  • @jeanpierre3061
    @jeanpierre3061 5 лет назад +3

    You're really talented. You've got a great eye and I love your colour grading. My ideal set up as a young photographer would be my 50mm 1.8 on a DSLR, but I also want to get myself a film camera for both the retro vibe and different photography styles.

  • @nyashamwaramba
    @nyashamwaramba 5 лет назад +2

    Oh my goodness! This is so beautiful. You're doing so good!

  • @h3tred804
    @h3tred804 5 лет назад +13

    This is so good, the way you're so outgoing in your videos & the way you talk to the model is so good. especially when you're encouging her is super inspiring. Keep Up The Great Work!

  • @MisterBayan
    @MisterBayan 5 лет назад +4

    "I have a cord coz I'm on a budget" lolz respect to you. We are all on a budget.

  • @paoloteves2462
    @paoloteves2462 5 лет назад +1

    Taylor is so beautiful! And your shots as well! In this photoshoot, did you use a 35mm lens only or do you use other lens? Amazing tutorial! Thank you. Subscribing now :)

  • @adk346
    @adk346 5 лет назад +3

    I love how positive you are 😍

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +1

      thanks!

    • @adk346
      @adk346 5 лет назад

      @@JessicaWhitaker np, I wish you splendid results and staying the way you are 💪❤️

  • @jesseroele
    @jesseroele 4 года назад +2

    Looks pretty great, however I would recommend trying to stabilize your video footage as it looks kind of shaky sometimes. I think it would look a lot better that way! :)

  • @michalhornak3023
    @michalhornak3023 5 лет назад +3

    Those photos are more beautiful than city photos😍👍 great job

  • @DustyMedler
    @DustyMedler 5 лет назад +9

    My stomach started to hurt because of the videography but the content is great!

  • @BapuFPV
    @BapuFPV 5 лет назад

    “You don’t have to live in LA or Newyork to get great portraits “ LOL!!! Super entertaining to watch and learn from you! Subscribed ...! Brand new to photography and still learning. Glad I came across your channel.

  • @xresch
    @xresch 5 лет назад

    All the small little things like the cord, the opening of the store container and the blowing wind that are messing a little bit with your plans make this video really interesting!

  • @amandamckevitt629
    @amandamckevitt629 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this!!! I love primary bright colors too!! I shoot dance and portrait photography and these were some awesome tips for me to take into my next shoot!!! Thanks Jessica!☺️

  • @mckennavanorman4315
    @mckennavanorman4315 3 года назад

    You should make a video on what to wear to different photo shoots as a photographer!

  • @leix1594
    @leix1594 4 года назад +2

    I love how she is always gasping at her photos.

  • @snesaw
    @snesaw 5 лет назад +1

    For this shoot, how much scouting did you do before hand or did you just walk around the town looking for spots on the fly? Thanks and great video!

  • @colinfaulkner1951
    @colinfaulkner1951 3 года назад

    Very nicely done. I really don't know how anyone can give this video a thumbs down unless they are just mean people with another agenda. Either way though, a really nice job.

  • @adbs10
    @adbs10 3 года назад

    This was something amazing!❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏very nice effort girl!🌈🌈🌈🌈

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 3 года назад

    LOVE THE MUSIC INTRO as well as the video content! :)

  • @TheBobes
    @TheBobes 5 лет назад +32

    This is what happens when ADHD goes untreated. I love Jessica, the energy is contagious lol.

  • @drjohnwills
    @drjohnwills 5 лет назад +1

    Two lovely ladies and it was a joy to watch

  • @Khandiephotography
    @Khandiephotography 5 лет назад +15

    Love that intro and i love how cinematic your work is becoming/is.

  • @franciscasuharyani7376
    @franciscasuharyani7376 5 лет назад +2

    I can feel it so freezing. I love your photos and mood color soo me

  • @TinoTre
    @TinoTre 5 лет назад

    Awesome video!!! Can’t wait to watch mas y mas! 😄📸

  • @MLA50
    @MLA50 3 года назад

    You're a great photographer! You're compositional skills are exceptional and your positive reinforcement with your model promotes great rapport which you can see in your photos!😃

  • @everythingpro1000
    @everythingpro1000 3 года назад

    Your energy is amazing, wish there was more people like you!

  • @theentreprenaire9828
    @theentreprenaire9828 5 лет назад +12

    Awesome tips Great video Thanks Jessica ... Love shooting 35mm

  • @Leo-pj6xw
    @Leo-pj6xw 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the stunning content! Great skills to learn. And taylor is just fairy

  • @lukasz070485
    @lukasz070485 Год назад

    Love your videos Jessica! Just recently discovered your channel ✌️

  • @monicaaguinaga2660
    @monicaaguinaga2660 5 лет назад +2

    The light was just lovely !

  • @fitzgerald89
    @fitzgerald89 5 лет назад +2

    Great tips. Gonna apply them on my next shoot. 😍

  • @moments_in_focus.photography
    @moments_in_focus.photography 4 года назад +1

    This channel is underrated

  • @Dj.D25
    @Dj.D25 Год назад

    Nice photos and advice. I also noticed you were photographing in front of the cafe featured in the tv show Twin Peaks. :)

  • @mermaidtingzzz
    @mermaidtingzzz 5 лет назад +1

    You are incredibly talented and fun! I gas people up the same way when I take their photos lol! The "who is sheee!?" killed me! Getting 1st/entry level dslr soon, this makes me wish I had it right now! ❤ from a new subbie that can't wait to see what else you have in store!

  • @BNforever2009
    @BNforever2009 4 года назад

    Good video. I will practice with my Canon Rebel 2000 first.

  • @zyciewusatvbygosia8880
    @zyciewusatvbygosia8880 5 лет назад +2

    I like your jeans - what model is it?And brand?

  • @michellebrena4091
    @michellebrena4091 5 лет назад +2

    This is really cool! Although you're holding wrong the camera, just for you to be more comfortable♡

  • @Eskey4
    @Eskey4 5 лет назад +2

    Hey, maybe try wider angle lens to minimalise camera shake? Or at least warb stabilizer in post

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад

      yeah i hae a 24-105 that i am going to start using bc it has a stabilizer built in!

  • @jandrenthen5964
    @jandrenthen5964 3 года назад

    hello Jessia, very nice tutorial, you have another subscriber, and I am a beginner, so perfect for me, I also have a Minolta X-700 and a Fujifilm X-T3. greetings from the Netherlands!

  • @PH1M0
    @PH1M0 3 года назад

    Great tip about having the subject lean forward for low angle shots 👍

  • @conradojan6938
    @conradojan6938 Год назад

    Good video, interesting photo session, excellent pictures :)

  • @EdwardBliffin
    @EdwardBliffin 2 года назад

    I like this Jessica!

  • @regardingrutth7284
    @regardingrutth7284 5 лет назад

    Subscribed before being two minutes in. I’m all about your vibe!

  • @mgprosports
    @mgprosports 4 года назад

    Keep up the good work! Enjoyed learning from your experience. Thanks for sharing.

  • @finnpatrick2618
    @finnpatrick2618 4 года назад

    Great model, great video

  • @Jma82-photo-travel-drone
    @Jma82-photo-travel-drone 4 года назад

    Great video well done ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aeonm9857
    @aeonm9857 5 лет назад

    aw man the weather looks so good.

  • @mertynka
    @mertynka 5 лет назад +2

    love love love your tips, photos and stunning Taylor!

  • @banjedisney3412
    @banjedisney3412 5 лет назад +1

    i ve been learning so much from ur channel.
    keep up the good work

  • @faveritzakount3831
    @faveritzakount3831 3 года назад

    When they guy opened the blue door... LMAO soooo funny

  • @kaylapeters3437
    @kaylapeters3437 5 лет назад +1

    You’re so talented

  • @justinxbrown
    @justinxbrown 5 лет назад

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @davin2904
    @davin2904 5 лет назад +3

    The model is so beautiful

  • @monddon3456
    @monddon3456 5 лет назад

    oh my god! The interaction you have with the model is amazing! You are so vibrant and smiley and laughy! I would totally would want to work with you! Love ya

  • @holliemaples3999
    @holliemaples3999 5 лет назад +2

    dude I've been watching your tutorials and I was like oh shit I know her lol HI TAYLOR SLAY\\thank you for these behind the scenes

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад +1

      ahhh that is so awesome!! small world!! and you are so welcome..thank you for watching!

  • @jaclynh9343
    @jaclynh9343 5 лет назад +1

    OMG! I so friggin love your energy! Brilliant and High Vibe! Damn! And you share the best videos.. I swear, every girl should have a friend like you, so playful, fun, humorous and endearing.

  • @jordansteffen
    @jordansteffen 5 лет назад

    had my second ever engagement shoot today, second ever, found your channel and subscribed today, thanks!

    • @JessicaWhitaker
      @JessicaWhitaker  5 лет назад

      ahhhh! that is so awesome, congrats! and thank YOU!

  • @crismi144
    @crismi144 5 лет назад

    just found your channel wow! you are the sweetest most pro full of freshness photographer/vlogger on youtube!!!!

  • @jackturner407
    @jackturner407 5 лет назад

    One of the best (and most helpful) photographers here on RUclips! I would love to see a video about photography feature accounts / hashtags if you have info about that, it seems like a big part of the instagram photography community but there are no videos on here really explaining and talking about the best way to go about using them! Just a suggestion, love the video :)

  • @TheBakingBomb
    @TheBakingBomb 5 лет назад

    These photos are so nice! Love the framing, composition & tones!!

  • @raymonddandrea9082
    @raymonddandrea9082 4 года назад

    About to hit up a shoot, thanks for the small tips! Subscribed! 🤙🏻📸

  • @undressedtoimpress8130
    @undressedtoimpress8130 4 года назад

    Weirdest thing! I clicked this because I'm getting into taking headshots and other photos semi professionally (really portfolio building now) and I just wanna get all of the tips I can--and I'm a spokane photographer! Small world. Nice video :)

  • @theunapologeticmom1062
    @theunapologeticmom1062 5 лет назад +1

    Stop!!!! North bend!! Soo awesome! Love that you did this!!💕🙌🏽💕

  • @smackdaddy9802
    @smackdaddy9802 5 лет назад +1

    YAY for Spokane!

  • @ArtsyDaffy10
    @ArtsyDaffy10 4 года назад

    Wow is there are filter not these photos? They look awesome

  • @theoortcloud742
    @theoortcloud742 4 года назад

    I'm so glad that you made this video!! I live in Washington and there are some really awesome spots. The Arboretum and Pike Place Market are two that I especially like.

  • @teratalent4744
    @teratalent4744 5 лет назад +4

    ohh my gad ..... very very nise jessica ... good luck

  • @djsinny5186
    @djsinny5186 4 года назад

    It's not just learning something here but also to laugh! xD , Great Video!

  • @krismarvel
    @krismarvel 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video, you're amazing!! Jessica, can you tell me if you metered/exposed for the skin during these shots? 💙💖

  • @kaydawgy1999
    @kaydawgy1999 5 лет назад +2

    Gave u a like as soon as you said Washington!!

  • @LalaSoLuv
    @LalaSoLuv 5 лет назад +1

    how did you do the vintage looking filter/overlay over the intro ? i loves it