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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2021
  • 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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Комментарии • 79

  • @chrismulvaneyphoto
    @chrismulvaneyphoto Год назад +3

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

  • @truckingpix
    @truckingpix 2 года назад +1

    great tips thanks a ton!!!!

  • @Cotictimmy
    @Cotictimmy Год назад +1

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

  • @tobyjugg6202
    @tobyjugg6202 3 года назад +5

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

  • @melodysantoni8759
    @melodysantoni8759 3 года назад +1

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

  • @donnamia2599
    @donnamia2599 2 года назад

    Thank you for this knowledge sir

  • @brendamorgan59
    @brendamorgan59 Месяц назад

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

  • @lonewolfphotography01
    @lonewolfphotography01 2 года назад

    Stunning shots , fabulous tips thank you 😊

  • @kenhalal375
    @kenhalal375 2 года назад +7

    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
    @MarvellousVisuals 3 года назад +1

    Nice to find some more homegrown content!
    Nice tutorial too

  • @CarolRecord
    @CarolRecord 3 месяца назад

    Great tips!

  • @textcentric
    @textcentric 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 3 года назад

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

  • @jimwlouavl
    @jimwlouavl 3 года назад +2

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

  • @SouthernSweetness2
    @SouthernSweetness2 Год назад

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

  • @cliffterpher
    @cliffterpher 2 года назад

    Very interesting.

  • @carlmcneill1139
    @carlmcneill1139 3 года назад +1

    Good information

  • @Vasanth-qv2dq
    @Vasanth-qv2dq 3 года назад +1

    So nice sir

  • @dovidell
    @dovidell 3 года назад +5

    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 .

  • @PrimeMatt
    @PrimeMatt 3 года назад +2

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

  • @garyholman8634
    @garyholman8634 3 года назад +1

    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
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад +1

      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

  • @casey7827
    @casey7827 2 года назад +2

    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
      @theschoolofphotography  2 года назад +1

      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

  • @nwallinda
    @nwallinda 2 года назад

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

  • @user-bb9wp5sr8w
    @user-bb9wp5sr8w Месяц назад

    🤔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?

  • @MidwestShark
    @MidwestShark Год назад +1

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

  • @cindybins9026
    @cindybins9026 3 года назад +1

    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?

  • @paulhowardvideos
    @paulhowardvideos 3 года назад +1

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

    • @theschoolofphotography
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад +2

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

    • @rensli1
      @rensli1 2 года назад

      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?

  • @davidmackenzie1565
    @davidmackenzie1565 3 года назад +1

    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
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад +1

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

    • @davidmackenzie1565
      @davidmackenzie1565 3 года назад

      @@theschoolofphotography Thanks. It does.

  • @candyman47
    @candyman47 3 года назад

    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
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад

      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

  • @dovidell
    @dovidell 3 года назад

    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

  • @RamblingTog
    @RamblingTog 3 года назад

    What's lighty?

  • @stefanianuvan2606
    @stefanianuvan2606 Год назад

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

  • @abin_._antony
    @abin_._antony 2 года назад +1

    What did the post processing include in both the photos?

  • @edyschmitt3442
    @edyschmitt3442 3 года назад +1

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

  • @josephholgate4836
    @josephholgate4836 3 года назад +1

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

    • @vagabondswe
      @vagabondswe 3 года назад +1

      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
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад +1

      That one is called black rapid. Hope that helps

    • @josephholgate4836
      @josephholgate4836 3 года назад

      @@theschoolofphotography That’s great thank you.

  • @jackieconnell7183
    @jackieconnell7183 3 года назад

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

    • @theschoolofphotography
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад

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

    • @jackieconnell7183
      @jackieconnell7183 3 года назад

      @@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

  • @rizkarinaangrenani1568
    @rizkarinaangrenani1568 3 года назад

    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
      @theschoolofphotography  3 года назад

      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

  • @emanuelgarcia7397
    @emanuelgarcia7397 Год назад

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

  • @dennissteinerd1548
    @dennissteinerd1548 3 года назад

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

  • @TommyGunsDunleavy
    @TommyGunsDunleavy 3 года назад

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

    • @dovidell
      @dovidell 3 года назад

      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 !! .

  • @muqadasabbasi6677
    @muqadasabbasi6677 Год назад

    Girl is very beautiful

  • @turklurk
    @turklurk 3 года назад

    What's Rosie IG?