Mastering the Squinch | Look Confident in Photos

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2013
  • In this video, I'm sharing my expert tips on how to accentuate your jawline and look more photogenic in front of the camera. Whether you're a photographer or someone who wants to enhance their appearance, these simple techniques will make a significant difference. Discover the power of squinching as I explain what it is and demonstrate how to do it effectively. By narrowing the distance between your lower eyelid and pupil, you'll exude confidence and captivate viewers with your eyes. Don't miss out on this game-changing technique!
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    Website: peterhurley.com
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    Video shot by Eduardo Angel: www.eduardoangel.com
    Also, squinch is actually a word even though the spell check won't let it fly. Check it out here: www.merriam-webster.com/dictio... Funny, glad I was on the right track.
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  • @theflash1994
    @theflash1994 8 лет назад +553

    Those SHABANGS! Scared the squinch out of me

  • @hellokitty524
    @hellokitty524 10 лет назад +255

    Now I know why the Mona Lisa is so famous - she is SQUINCHING!!!

    • @peter_hurley
      @peter_hurley  10 лет назад +19

      Couple of people have said that.

    • @peter_hurley
      @peter_hurley  10 лет назад +25

      I tweeted that out too, thanks for sharing.

    • @YodiRoberts
      @YodiRoberts 5 лет назад +5

      Genius!!!!

  • @Yimello
    @Yimello 9 лет назад +313

    It makes you look like you've just formulated an evil plan.

    • @mkhuber1151
      @mkhuber1151 4 года назад

      That is exactly what I thought.

    • @Mutantcy1992
      @Mutantcy1992 4 года назад +12

      And that evil plan is getting in your pants

    • @RecklessInspirer
      @RecklessInspirer 2 года назад +3

      As soon as I read this comment I was able to squinch.

  • @pipperstake3433
    @pipperstake3433 9 лет назад +36

    Squinch + Evil Smirk = Perfection

  • @chrish7060
    @chrish7060 10 лет назад +38

    Brad Pitt has been squinching sense the dawn of time. I remember seeing it and picking up on how his eyes looked. Nice to have a name to the look!

  • @EMPIRETV11
    @EMPIRETV11 8 лет назад +55

    That awkward moment when your listening to tutorials at work and suddenly Peter shouts SHABANG!!!!!!!! and all my colleagues can hear...Peter you're a gun mate!!!!

    • @nikkionearth
      @nikkionearth 8 лет назад +2

      love it. im watching at work also

  • @c_and4772
    @c_and4772 9 лет назад +75

    Can this guy be my best friend? Not because of the tips; HE IS AWESOME. SHABANG!

  • @spokehedz
    @spokehedz 10 лет назад +7

    Zoolander is going to be very mad when he hears you stole his look.

  • @DexterGoneWild
    @DexterGoneWild 9 лет назад +7

    Something that helped me learn how to use just the lower lid is to squint or even close your eyes, and then try and open them only using the upper lids. This helped me get a feel for the muscles that are in use and now I'm able to move just the lower lids.

  • @JustifyJustin
    @JustifyJustin 10 лет назад +166

    Will Farrell is a photographer? Awesome! :D

    • @masudtv
      @masudtv 6 лет назад +5

      Ha ha, i’m glad that i’m not the only one thinking the same!

    • @mariecc222
      @mariecc222 5 лет назад +3

      Omg yessss he is !

  • @mimvlog3236
    @mimvlog3236 10 лет назад +9

    I've been squinching since forever ago...long before you gave it a name! The reason I always made myself squinch was because I'm one of "those" people who will invariably shut their eyes as soon as the shutter fires, and this method of squinching helped me control that. Amazing to see the impact in your video in terms of how much better everyone looks! It's so subtle but does make such a difference!

  • @the-stig-nickname
    @the-stig-nickname 8 лет назад +40

    Reddit got me here mysteriously. SH-BAAAAAAAANG!

  • @superholly
    @superholly 9 лет назад +81

    Peter Hurley, you are HILARIOUS!

  • @styledliving
    @styledliving 10 лет назад +16

    I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY MODELS TO DO THIS FOR TEN YEARS. Thank you for the PSA, Peter. Clearly you are a prince among men.

  • @Ianman918
    @Ianman918 Месяц назад +1

    This might be the most underrated video of the 21st century. Instant difference! Thanks Peter, Ian

    • @peter_hurley
      @peter_hurley  Месяц назад

      Ha! Thanks, yeah I knew it was a good one when I made it. I believe this one move is the thing that solidified my entire career.

  • @PatrickFaulkner-pm8ci
    @PatrickFaulkner-pm8ci 4 месяца назад +2

    And I always thought opening my eyes more made me look more alert and bright 😂 no wonder I delete every single selfie I take! Thanks!

  • @newyorkkid2k
    @newyorkkid2k 10 лет назад +18

    Peter, thanks for sharing these great tips with us. I really appreciate the humor and enthusiasm you bring to each video. Also, this one in particular has FANTASTIC video and sound quality! Very well done. Keep them coming please and thanks again!

  • @kevinkim2112
    @kevinkim2112 10 лет назад +3

    Amazing lesson on how to get more out of your photos! Thank you!!! I even love the word "Squinch" you coined!

  • @briang2313
    @briang2313 7 лет назад +1

    Peter this is GOLD! Thank you so much! The squinch changes the models whole look and ramps up their confidence. Great stuff!

  • @Mewi987
    @Mewi987 10 лет назад +7

    Thank you so much for this video been practicing on the mirror for a few minutes everyday and once ive noticed a huge differance on photos!

  • @DocHalliday
    @DocHalliday 10 лет назад +5

    Fantastic video... I employ the jawline technique religiously, I will now add this one to my arsenal!

  • @polygooch
    @polygooch 10 лет назад +16

    I found myself laughing hysterically, all solid advice though. Ever been told you look like Will Ferrel?

  • @zerosashes
    @zerosashes 4 года назад

    This man is adorable, I truly enjoyed when he was going over the pictures, it was so funny. He has a great personality.

  • @sophieheron5118
    @sophieheron5118 9 лет назад +2

    not often do i make it through a 10+ minute video paying full attention so thank you for the information! i admire your obvious passion!

  • @AlbertAguirre
    @AlbertAguirre 10 лет назад +4

    Peter! I love your work! Thanks for the tips. Youve changed my photography methods and techniques. I get compliments all the time on my work. Thank you x 1000

  • @incomingz44
    @incomingz44 10 лет назад +8

    Wow, I have one photo where I squinch. Just one. And I look hot on it. But I couldn't figure out why I'm looking so good on that photo. Now I know. Thank you!

  • @0tterMom
    @0tterMom 7 лет назад +1

    I've been doing this my whole life for photos and I never knew it was an actual thing until just now! Love it! Thank you~!

  • @TevfikFikretBakan
    @TevfikFikretBakan 4 года назад +1

    I learned tons of things from you, Peter Hurley. Thanks a lot.

  • @Jasonmonethair
    @Jasonmonethair 10 лет назад +6

    Peter Hurley , has done it again he is a ROCKSTAR!!! #SHABANG!

  • @peter_hurley
    @peter_hurley  10 лет назад +200

    It's official PEOPLE! Over 1 Million humans are now publicly roaming the earth squinching! Watch ABC's Nightline Jan 2nd after Jimmy Kimmel for a little more activity in the squinch arena! SHABANG!

    • @ErisTyler
      @ErisTyler 10 лет назад

      Proud "early adopter" here!

    • @clairebinder166
      @clairebinder166 10 лет назад +3

      Great tip, love it. I had a shot today. My models tried to do this. It was amazing how they did open up after trying this. I got plenty of Squinch and great laughs too.

    • @WendyHerring
      @WendyHerring 10 лет назад

      Thanks Peter. I was asked by a coworker, who likes my NATURE shots, to do her engagement photos.... Whaaa???!!! I am learning portrait tips and from pro friends. And I love that I know have A squinch to use too....

    • @daviskane7346
      @daviskane7346 10 лет назад

      Peter, I can't stop saying squinch. Squinch. Squiiiinnncchhh.
      Squinch.
      Thank you, so much. Squinch.

    • @Loki1337x
      @Loki1337x 10 лет назад +42

      Guess what? SHAAAAABANGG!

  • @Katye315
    @Katye315 3 года назад +2

    Peter is such an engaging teacher. My non photographer husband was an interested in watching this as me. Thanks for the great content.

  • @patriciacowles9197
    @patriciacowles9197 4 года назад +2

    Enjoyed the video. I figured this out myself eons ago. I call it "smiling with your eyes" and taught it to my children when they were young when I noticed I couldn't capture their adorable essence when I asked them to smile for the camera. When someone smiles without their eyes, the eyes show no emotion. If you covered the mouth, you wouldn't be able to even tell they were smiling. When someone smiles with their eyes and mouth, it looks natural, beautiful and they actually look happy!
    How funny you came up with squinch. My sister and I developed that word when we were kids which meant pull your shoulder blades back so we could button each other's dresses. Ha, ha.

    • @evooff
      @evooff 4 года назад

      That's an amazing tip. Thanks.

  • @DrGodinho
    @DrGodinho 10 лет назад +5

    I do this everytime. Here in Brazil, we call it SEDUCTION.

  • @miculbog
    @miculbog 10 лет назад +3

    Peter thank you very much,I am am in my teen years,where my appearance highly matters,so thank you for this simple but incredible tip.

  • @charitycat8054
    @charitycat8054 Год назад +1

    All I can say is "WOW!"
    Incredible how something so simple can make such a huge difference.
    It took me a minute to get it just right... but, between this video and "it's all about the jaw," my work profile picture came out amazing!!
    Thanks for the help.
    I wish I could show you the difference...❤

  • @nbanolfgekid
    @nbanolfgekid 7 лет назад

    I've been doing this for years already. I figured it out on my own/also by examing model shots. I'm shocked more people don't know this method. It works!

  • @JohnTucker
    @JohnTucker 10 лет назад +90

    It isn't for everyone in every case. Squinching is specific to certain headshots and portraits. You wouldn't use it for example in a family portrait. It would look too weird. With Peter's type of photography, it def works.

    • @ramcasty
      @ramcasty 10 лет назад +3

      Hey Jhon, that was I'm thinking about, its look like wont work on a group shot.

    • @JohnTucker
      @JohnTucker 10 лет назад +1

      Def best for headshots and certain types of portraiture. :-)

    • @frankymacf
      @frankymacf 4 года назад +1

      John Tucker Agree.

    • @esheppard971
      @esheppard971 3 года назад +5

      I found the squinching made kind-looking people look a bit creepy. I think it only suits a very specific image.

    • @pieterjansenvanrensburg7322
      @pieterjansenvanrensburg7322 2 года назад +3

      Just let the whole family squinch!!! There I fixed it

  • @GuaTheWaterfront
    @GuaTheWaterfront 10 лет назад +65

    This is what Tyra would call 'SMIZE' :P

  • @Pvsmuntje
    @Pvsmuntje 10 лет назад

    I love the enthusiasm in your videos, great stuff.

  • @reimdl
    @reimdl 2 года назад +2

    I laugh more than I should with these videos. Great Tips

  • @hchen77
    @hchen77 8 лет назад +3

    “ShaaaBaaaaang unbelievable” x 100 times
    totally made my day!

  • @nd5000
    @nd5000 10 лет назад +22

    OMG so funny I'm the dude at 8:42! what the hell! too funny

  • @daniellesang6610
    @daniellesang6610 10 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the tip! Great Series Peter

  • @grafikalasvegas
    @grafikalasvegas 10 лет назад +2

    Thank you Peter!!!

  • @DmitryElizarov
    @DmitryElizarov 10 лет назад +9

    There honestly have not been a single client or a model to whom I hadn't told this since I first found out about it from you a couple of years ago, Peter. So I hope it spreads further over time ;D

  • @jeffmara
    @jeffmara 10 лет назад +10

    Great Info Peter! Thanks!

  • @BlueMusicProductions
    @BlueMusicProductions 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for putting this in a video. I've been doing the "Squinch" for years because when I don't, my eyes look somewhat uneven when my photo is taken. At least now I have a name for it. I'm a photographer and an artist and I too don't wanna look crazy in front of the camera either, so YAY, someone who understands!!!

  • @cynthiachauvin3614
    @cynthiachauvin3614 Год назад +1

    Love your personality! Very funny and helpful. Thanks for these tips.

  • @PUARS
    @PUARS 10 лет назад +7

    Lol, I love this video. You are funny as hell too, respect!

  • @BM-ci9zl
    @BM-ci9zl 7 лет назад +9

    i just practiced this in front of the mirror. i feel handsome now!

  • @P3ach3s70
    @P3ach3s70 4 года назад +1

    You had me cracking up! 🤣🤣🤣 I've actually done this in a few selfies before I knew what it was and they are my favorite pictures to use on profiles. I had no idea that I was squinching. Lol

  • @douglasproductions9501
    @douglasproductions9501 8 лет назад +1

    Poor David so freaked out! aha. I can not thank you enough for this phenomenal video Peter Hurley. I can not wait to make it to one of your workshops.

  • @GsBBoyDan
    @GsBBoyDan 8 лет назад +99

    Sha- *BAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!!!!!!!*

    • @Iskhakoff
      @Iskhakoff 7 лет назад +3

      I hate it when he suddenly shouts

  • @superscheu
    @superscheu 10 лет назад +75

    i open my eyes wider for photographs because I'm asian and always naturally squinting, also the wide eye look is better for the deranged psyocopath look I want for most pictures.

  • @TheDocPixel
    @TheDocPixel 10 лет назад +1

    Great tutorial! Gotta love this style of teaching!

  • @cynthiaqiu3301
    @cynthiaqiu3301 7 лет назад +1

    Never had I laughed so hard watching a photography tutorial until now!

  • @NeoN-PeoN
    @NeoN-PeoN 7 лет назад +22

    Wait wait wait waiiit WAAAAIIITT! Isn't this called fucking "Blue Steel"?

  • @BabyLearningWorld
    @BabyLearningWorld 7 лет назад +5

    your the best!!

  • @honeybunchZzz
    @honeybunchZzz 8 лет назад

    This seriously took me from having one good angle to any angle looking great!

  • @monamazeres5451
    @monamazeres5451 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! This will help me when my picture is taken and when I take pictures of others. I have always wondered what models think about or how they get the "look." Now I know. I will practice for my next portrait with my Logitech cam. Thank you again!

  • @byAnArgentinian
    @byAnArgentinian 10 лет назад +6

    Your video aired on Argentinian TV. haha :D
    I totally agree, and I must say the way you talk to the camera (us) is really great. Congrats and thank you for the awesome tip!
    I'm not a photogenic guy. It's like Moe (from Los simpson) with me: every time you pause my videos, or take me a photo, you see a deformed version of The Grinch.

  • @spike31642
    @spike31642 9 лет назад +9

    It just kind of makes people look like they're suspicious of something to me. Lol

  • @Natb168
    @Natb168 8 лет назад

    im really looking forward to i. thank you so much for this. i used to be very conscious when im taking photo, and literally i dont like it when ppl taking random photo of me, this has changed my life a lot. really appreciate it

  • @chrisven1000
    @chrisven1000 10 лет назад

    Thanks Peter for sharing YOU ARE AWESOME

  • @karmen11.12
    @karmen11.12 4 года назад +6

    I'd call it "somebody farted" look. 😂😂😂 For most of them anyway.

  • @3dgamerman
    @3dgamerman 9 лет назад +15

    BLUE STEEL

  • @FirasXfull
    @FirasXfull 10 лет назад +1

    i like this guy, watched the Jaw thing and it WORKS LIKE CHARM for me .. thanks a million man!

  • @lucianoblues8753
    @lucianoblues8753 10 лет назад +2

    Cool video, thanks!
    I remembered that the 'duck face' many times comes with the squinch.

  • @TeddyAura
    @TeddyAura 8 лет назад +8

    Blue steel finally explained

    • @pscully1969
      @pscully1969 8 лет назад

      +Teddy Aura Next up....Magnum! :)

  • @thetacortex7959
    @thetacortex7959 8 лет назад +3

    Peter Hurley: The Emeril Lagasse of Photography

  • @KKate1702
    @KKate1702 4 года назад

    Thanks Peter!

  • @jetset9561
    @jetset9561 10 лет назад

    Wow awesome - quick push of the jaw, small smile, squinch - we all look like film stars now!

  • @peter_hurley
    @peter_hurley  10 лет назад +51

    On the fence about #squinching? Check out Brad Pitt b4 he figured it out. Seen him give this look to a camera lately? on.mtv.com/1iDXGIg

    • @Lordulthan
      @Lordulthan 10 лет назад

      Lol! Of course you'd do a video on the eye technique!

    • @MattEbbers-to6ut
      @MattEbbers-to6ut 10 лет назад +2

      Love the squinch. Saw the vid. the other day, hours before shooting head shots at a salon. Used the Squinch, everyone looked hot! #squinching

    • @serknor
      @serknor 10 лет назад +15

      Jaw: check. Eyes: check. Awesome stuff. Can you please do a vid about mouth? Smiling, showing teeth, etc? What are your insights about that? That would be great! Thanks for the videos!

    • @gfpv5795
      @gfpv5795 10 лет назад

      Fernando Kuster Please, do it! We need some guidance in mouth action! Smiling for the camera is really hard, it can goes awkward easily.

    • @jannesong7804
      @jannesong7804 10 лет назад +7

      Sorry, but I think Tyra Banks beat you to this! :P
      It's called *smizing* (smiling with your eyes). Still, this will probably get the technique out there to people beyond the pop-fashion demographic.

  • @superholly
    @superholly 9 лет назад +98

    ShaBANG!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @audreywells5512
    @audreywells5512 3 года назад

    fresh view. clearly squinching is timeless and ballet-face TY!

  • @laura_000
    @laura_000 9 лет назад +2

    Absolutely mind blowing!! I need more vids like this in my life!! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @harveylouis445
    @harveylouis445 8 лет назад +3

    Unbelievable, unbelievable, unbelievable ...

  • @ansonathan
    @ansonathan 10 лет назад +4

    When you had your "deer in the headlight" look, You look like Will Ferre'ls brother

  • @Whatevertheheck
    @Whatevertheheck 2 года назад +1

    So entertaining the way you explain it 😂😂

  • @dmoneybritt
    @dmoneybritt 10 лет назад +1

    Wow!!! Thanks a ton. Been modeling and acting for many years, you are awesome

  • @ShaniceMcSavaney
    @ShaniceMcSavaney 10 лет назад +6

    *SHABANG!* Hahahaha this guy is great. Totally got hit by the deer-in-the-headlights thing by the way! I'll be squinching from now on!

    • @TheDancelow
      @TheDancelow 10 лет назад

      hahaha.I know right, Peter Hurley is great and funny

  • @lapetitemeow
    @lapetitemeow 9 лет назад +5

    Guy at 9:35 nailed it. But even though this will make you look more confident ( because that ever so slightly cocky squint looks great on camera ) most of these examples still doesn't look that good, proves that if you're ugly, that's pretty much it. It could also be that most of them looks even more awkward because they're thinking too hard on how to nail the look.

  • @onehappydawg
    @onehappydawg 8 лет назад

    I've learned sooooo much form Peter Hurley.....I was in New York working after Hurricane Sandy and did not find out about Peter till I got back home to Louisiana. I wish I would've know about him then. I ordered his video about head shots after that and it's great. They call us the Southern Hollywood so it's really come in handy down here.

  • @tuamigamoni
    @tuamigamoni 10 лет назад +1

    You are amazing Mr Hurley.....I adore you!! thanks!!

  • @Psichotica7
    @Psichotica7 8 лет назад +9

    So, squinching is smizing?

  • @skinnyhoop
    @skinnyhoop 10 лет назад +5

    my eyebag appears if i squinch. hahaha so do i still have to squinch?

  • @DreTrades
    @DreTrades 10 лет назад +1

    I LOVE THIS. I will definitely implement it in all of my photography

  • @andrealadino8568
    @andrealadino8568 10 лет назад

    Love the sharpness of the video! The quality of the audio was outstanding!

  • @peter_hurley
    @peter_hurley  10 лет назад +22

    • @DougGriffin
      @DougGriffin 10 лет назад

      Had to make my wife watch this after I did. Realized I've been doing this my whole life, except at those critical off the cuff family pictures. Have to make sure to squinch and jaw always. Lol.

    • @abstractplanet
      @abstractplanet 10 лет назад

      Excellent video. Amazing tip. Thanks.

    • @NaturaLightArtisanPhotography
      @NaturaLightArtisanPhotography 10 лет назад +1

      I'd swear I see this every few scrolls... SPAM!

    • @MikeHagen
      @MikeHagen 10 лет назад

      Hey *****, check out the December 2013 cover of Marie Claire magazine for a great Julia Roberts #squinch.

    • @-paulmp
      @-paulmp 10 лет назад +1

      My 1 year old daughter has the #squinch down pat: plus.google.com/u/0/+PaulPichugin/posts/1nUvGH3ZQ5X

  • @tionnamorton8543
    @tionnamorton8543 8 лет назад +4

    Do you have any tips for genetic eye bags when taking phots

    • @peter_hurley
      @peter_hurley  8 лет назад +5

      Just use ice under your eyes prior to shooting.

    • @tionnamorton8543
      @tionnamorton8543 8 лет назад

      Thx so much. I get enough sleep but for some reason I still have puffy eyes. I am a model and I love your videos. I have learned a lot.

  • @HouseWiseInspections
    @HouseWiseInspections Год назад

    This breakdown is fire 🔥

  • @MariaVictoriaAlberione
    @MariaVictoriaAlberione 3 года назад

    I've got this now! Thank you Peter!!

  • @carolynbiedinger488
    @carolynbiedinger488 4 года назад +3

    I like to think of it as the "I know a secret" look.

  • @FlorianCalmer
    @FlorianCalmer 10 лет назад +6

    Zooey Deschanel doesn't approve.

  • @JstnTang
    @JstnTang 6 лет назад

    Peter you are a LEGEND.

  • @naslisntxaij
    @naslisntxaij 7 лет назад +1

    I love your videos! Very educational and slightly comical. ❤

  • @carolinatellog5104
    @carolinatellog5104 8 лет назад +34

    isnt his smizing?? tyra banks has been doing this for ages!

  • @danfelbm
    @danfelbm 10 лет назад +3

    You're like Will Ferrell! hahahaha

  • @jjh1373
    @jjh1373 7 лет назад

    I can't believe this! My looks are improving by the minute.

  • @epicwarmups
    @epicwarmups 7 лет назад

    After watching just one of your helpful photography tip I subscribed to you right away! Every second of your video is gold!! Thank you for sharing this information and showing all these great examples of all different people! I rarely post comments and you made me do it! Shabang! I'm also in NYC.