What do you struggle with the most when it comes to family photos? Camera settings or posing? Comment below. Make sure to check out this video for a more in-depth look on camera settings - ruclips.net/video/hNvINz66xDQ/видео.html
Hello! Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I have a question? Do you use ONE SHOT, AI FOCUS of AI SERVO when shooting a family with children?
I’d love to see behind the scenes of shoots with you being mic’ed so we can hear how you interact with families and pose them! Of all ages and amounts of people!
I'm new and learning, so I've been learning focus areas. My question is, if there's a group of 4+, why is it better to use center area instead of wide? Because wide will place the green focus dots on several faces right?
I watched & studied this video over the weekend for my FIRST family session of 12 people! I was so so nervous. I only had a 50mm, which you two mention a 55mm so I’m like eh gotta work with what I have! Lol but with following all your steps and using the accurate camera setting, I had such an AMAZING shoot today!!! Everyone LOVED their photos. I am so proud and thankful for this video! Helped a lot
Okay I am not joking, I have watched hundreds of videos about shooting in manual and I never understood when to change my f-stop when people gave ranges.... you guys are incredible for explaining the plane of field!! Something that be seem super simple to most photographers can go right over others heads!
Having trouble with posing tips for mom, dad, and two teenage daughters. Please help!!! Shoot is coming up this weekend! :) You're both AMAZING- thank you soooo much!! You SAVED my senior photo shoot yesterday with your posing tips! 🥰🙏
I’ve watched thousands upon thousands of videos to brush up with new tips and tricks, but I’ve got to say something about this particular video: leave it to two amazing moms to perfectly explain manual settings to a new photographer! Fantastic video, simply beautiful!
I'm a flower/plant photographer who typically only takes macro shots. Today I have a request to take my friends family photos! (Which they were just going to take on their phones). I've taken good single portraits before, never a whole group so that made me nervous 🥲 I got my notes from this video and now I'm excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing these recommendations ❤️
I have a d750 just shooting pics for my child. Well ive been struggling with focusing both my husband and my baby and now I understand why.. thank you!!!
This by far has been the most informative video for what I needed! I struggle with trying to shoot wide open and then forgetting to change my f stop when subjects start moving around for more candid photos
This video was so helpful! I am a videographer wanting to expand my knowledge in photography. This was a perfect exploration when addressing manual settings!! Thanks so much!! 👍🏾 👍🏾 ❤
Thanks a ton. I retired from aerospace last August and want to revive/renew my portrait photography business. Even the background images on the wall helped me realize I want my portrait images to be light and bright, not so contrasty. You also reminded me of something I learned many years ago...aperture depends on number of people and where they're placed. Same plane or with front & back rows. Regardless, gotta keep the shutter speed fast enough to remove any motion blur. Yea, people move! 🙂 And they Talk and Laugh too with family, so I usually use a tripod just in case you have to swap a head. Just found you two. BTW, slight accent depicts upper midwest, like Wisconsin or so.
Great video. Thank you for all the tips 🙌🏼. I think it can also help to purchase a reflector especially if the subject is back lit. This can help avoid having to increase iso and risking noise in the picture.
I have been trying to find a photography video that actually pinpoints where the actual camera focal point would go directly on the subject in the photo! Thank you! I would love to still see a visual of the pinpoint focal spot on the subject as well.
This was so helpful! 😭 I struggle with setting ISO the most and making sure every person is in focus! I use a canon but use a 50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8! I love those lenses but I struggle getting everyone in bigger families in focus. Y’all made this so easy to understand!
I am really enjoying and learning a lot from your videos. Using a mirrorless with a crop sensor, when doubling the lens to set the shutter speed should I double the lens size i.e.56mm or the equivalent 90mm?
Nice crispy presentation. it has resolve basic problems regarding family photos which I was thinking how to solve .hope I will do better next time. stay blessed
It seems like at least one thing has to be sacrificed in an "action" shot... or a shot with some movement. If subjects are moving, gotta increase shutter speed. Increasing shutter speed will reduce how much light is captured. If you compensate that with lower aperture, focus might be incorrect. Etc etc. How do you prioritize settings? Do you prioritize F stop and shutter speed, just to correctly capture the subjects, then deal with exposure and other things in post? Thanks!! Great videos.
Thank you, thank you, I found this video tremendously helpful. Now that I have found your channel, I will be watching your previous videos and hope to understand more. I also have to find a channel that helps me understand the workings of my camera. I have been given a Nikon d7100 and am a bit intimidated by all the different selections it offers. I am excited to learn more and am happy to have found you.
Oh wow guys. This video was so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I am a very new photographer, soon will do my first photo shoot. I don't have expensive lenses yet. Will 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G good to start family photography. Can you please give me some tips. Thank you
IshikaSusy absolutely!! That will work just fine. Feel free to shoot us an email or a DM on Instagram @esquared.photography with any specific questions! Thanks for watching.
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I've watched a few videos thus far and will continue to overload on your expertise! VERY helpful and easy to understand...I have holiday mini sessions scheduled for tomorrow - 10AM-1:30PM so hopefully I do alright since I literally just heard you say 2 hrs before sunset is best. (sigh)
What is your reasons for not shooting on a say 70 to 200mm? I have had instances where the children are a little nervous about me being in their face and so take some of the candids on the longer lense so not to be too close? Great info on the video.
Hello! Wonderfully helpful content! My confusion is with focus mode and area. With family photography, do you use flexible spot lock auto focus? Or others? Thanks!
Hi this was extremely helpful, sometimes focus keeps looking on the floor instead on people o have to move manuallly on my d3500 but it makes me lose the shot,
I have my first engagement/ family shoot at a park this Saturday and kind of nervous! I was worried about getting the perfect sharpness. This video has really helped me ease my nerves. Thank you ladies!! Question!! What if I took a wide family picture of lets say 8 family members in a straight line kind of scattered in a straight line. Where does the focus point go for that situation ?? I've been taught to always try to put the focus point on someone's face.
You guys are SO helpful! I've watched so many of your videos the last few weeks after stumbling upon you and I just love your content. I've just now getting started out in family photography and so glad to find yall. Any tips for group photos with tall adults and children? Do you almost have to get them in rows?
My biggest problem in portraiture is portraits of families of color. I've done some reading on this and it is apparently a common challenge. Can you tell me the most standard adjustments?
New to photography. I get flustered when I have to switch the settings on the back of the camera. How do you get over that? Practice is probably your answer.
Shutter speed is what I struggle with. I tend to get some motion blur especially in low light because my camera is old if I raise the iso too much the noise looks terrible.
You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing both process and technical settings. My question. Is how to do find that perfect balance between crisp in focus groups and bokeh in the background. Also what if you have to shoot indoors and space and light is limited. Thanks so much!
E- Squared Definitely! I would love to see a tutorial of this same process in action to see what you’re thinking/planning as you’re shooting. You guys are great!
great video! My struggle is my colors, they are vibrant and not light airey. I want it the color you use for the skin tones in the Camera. Is that even possible?
Thanks for the helpful tips. I like to shoot portraits with my Canon RF 50 mm f/1.2L, but am still having trouble when taking group photos because the focus is soft on some family members if they’re not exactly in the same plane. I’ve even bumped my f-stop up to 5.6 or 6.3 but still can’t get everyone in focus. I could take 2 or 3 shots and focus stack them in post, but that just takes too much time! I don’t have that much trouble getting everyone in focus with my 24-105 f/4 zoom lens, but the image quality is far inferior to the 50 mm prime. However, the prime lens seems to have a shallower depth of field than my other lens-even when shooting at the same focal length and aperture. Do you have any other suggestions?
What do you struggle with the most when it comes to family photos? Camera settings or posing? Comment below. Make sure to check out this video for a more in-depth look on camera settings - ruclips.net/video/hNvINz66xDQ/видео.html
Hello! Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I have a question? Do you use ONE SHOT, AI FOCUS of AI SERVO when shooting a family with children?
I’d love to see behind the scenes of shoots with you being mic’ed so we can hear how you interact with families and pose them! Of all ages and amounts of people!
Claudia Goodwin love this idea!!!
Stefie Vanleeuwen same question @e- squared
I'm new and learning, so I've been learning focus areas. My question is, if there's a group of 4+, why is it better to use center area instead of wide? Because wide will place the green focus dots on several faces right?
Out of all the darn videos on RUclips showing us how to keep everyone focus. Your video was the best explained and easy to Follow. thank you!!!
Aw!! Yay. Thanks much
Great info for a refresher!
I watched & studied this video over the weekend for my FIRST family session of 12 people! I was so so nervous. I only had a 50mm, which you two mention a 55mm so I’m like eh gotta work with what I have! Lol but with following all your steps and using the accurate camera setting, I had such an AMAZING shoot today!!! Everyone LOVED their photos. I am so proud and thankful for this video! Helped a lot
Yes yes yessssssss
Okay I am not joking, I have watched hundreds of videos about shooting in manual and I never understood when to change my f-stop when people gave ranges.... you guys are incredible for explaining the plane of field!! Something that be seem super simple to most photographers can go right over others heads!
Claudia Goodwin yay!! I’m glad you got it! It can be so overwhelming for sure!
Omg .this was so helpful since all of the other videos are just so confusing ..thank you
May Claudine Estoy oh we are so glad it was helpful!!! Thank you.
Having trouble with posing tips for mom, dad, and two teenage daughters. Please help!!! Shoot is coming up this weekend! :) You're both AMAZING- thank you soooo much!! You SAVED my senior photo shoot yesterday with your posing tips!
🥰🙏
I’ve watched thousands upon thousands of videos to brush up with new tips and tricks, but I’ve got to say something about this particular video: leave it to two amazing moms to perfectly explain manual settings to a new photographer! Fantastic video, simply beautiful!
Thank you so much
I'm a flower/plant photographer who typically only takes macro shots. Today I have a request to take my friends family photos! (Which they were just going to take on their phones). I've taken good single portraits before, never a whole group so that made me nervous 🥲 I got my notes from this video and now I'm excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing these recommendations ❤️
Good tip about increasing the aperture with the increase in number of people, need to remember the depth of field!
I always had problem with nice clear crisp images until i started watching you ladies thank you so much my Christmas pictures are great thanks so much
I have a d750 just shooting pics for my child. Well ive been struggling with focusing both my husband and my baby and now I understand why.. thank you!!!
Litterally the best video on RUclips on how to get everyone in focus, direct to the point! Thank you so much!
❤️❤️🙌
Double the lens length omg that’s brilliant. Thank you
Seen like 5 videos about this topic, and this is the only best, most simple and we'll explained video out there
This by far has been the most informative video for what I needed! I struggle with trying to shoot wide open and then forgetting to change my f stop when subjects start moving around for more candid photos
I've struggled with focus for a long time, this is good information
This was such an informative and helpful video. Have my first family shoot today and I am so thankful for this video helping me to prepare 🫶🏻
This is the best I’ve seen so far! The f-stop makes so much sense!
Awesome!!! Thank you :)
This video was so helpful! I am a videographer wanting to expand my knowledge in photography. This was a perfect exploration when addressing manual settings!! Thanks so much!! 👍🏾 👍🏾 ❤
Love you guys. As an event and Senior / individual portrait , o appreciate your family candid videos ! Thank you
I meant *as an event and senior /individual portrait photographer, I appreciate your BTS family videos !
Thanks a ton. I retired from aerospace last August and want to revive/renew my portrait photography business. Even the background images on the wall helped me realize I want my portrait images to be light and bright, not so contrasty. You also reminded me of something I learned many years ago...aperture depends on number of people and where they're placed. Same plane or with front & back rows. Regardless, gotta keep the shutter speed fast enough to remove any motion blur. Yea, people move! 🙂 And they Talk and Laugh too with family, so I usually use a tripod just in case you have to swap a head.
Just found you two. BTW, slight accent depicts upper midwest, like Wisconsin or so.
This was so helpful as I start to do family photography. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
Thank you for the information,I’ll be doing my first large family session in a couple weeks. I really enjoy your videos
This is for real , the best video with VERY VERY useful tips!!! Thank you ❤
You guys awsm in short time you give us a lot info without jumping here and there. Wounderful job thank you .
I’m doing my first family session soon and this video was SOO helpful! Thank you so much for sharing this information!
So good to hear!!!! Good luck!
Best video I have ever seen. Thank you so much! You ladies are rock! 💚💚
So helpful!! Thank you!! I struggle most with the focal point and making sure my f-stop is high enough to not blur the subjects!!
You are welcome!!!
I have most trouble with Shutter speed but this video was so helpful. Thank you both!
This is soooo helpful thank u. Im doing my first family photoshoot this Saturday. Thank u
thank you so much for that extra! my question was going to be about where to focus!
i am new to the whole family portrait photoshoot scenario and I learned a great deal of information with this video.. Thank you for both of you!
Great information and to the point, may have been taken 3 years ago however still valuable content. Thank you for simplifying everything.
Why doesn’t your channel have more followers ???? This was amazing! Thank you for the help.
Thank you so much!!
Great video. Thank you for all the tips 🙌🏼. I think it can also help to purchase a reflector especially if the subject is back lit. This can help avoid having to increase iso and risking noise in the picture.
Your video was perfect with not too much blabber to the point and perfect. Loved it. Keep going.
Great video. Short and sweet but a lot of information. Thanks!
Great video, love the step by step walk through.
I have been trying to find a photography video that actually pinpoints where the actual camera focal point would go directly on the subject in the photo! Thank you! I would love to still see a visual of the pinpoint focal spot on the subject as well.
This was so helpful, especially about what f-stop to use for family size.
We are so glad!!
Hi there. Thank you so much. This is going to help me sooo much. Absolutely love you guys!
Thank YOU!!
I absolutely love these videos! Thank you so much
Best thing about your presentation is that you give work sheet to make things more understandable and easy
Wahoo!!
Can you go over the actual camera settings for metering, focus mode, and area mode? I’m stuck on that
Great idea!
I agree 👍
Your family session videos are GREAT!! How do you tell a family what to wear? Especially, on cooler fall days? Thank you!!
Great video and thank you for putting the information on the screen, it was really helpful
Thank you for sharing these videos they are very helpful.
Thank you! Great teaching and explaining!
You guys are amazing! Its the bonuses and activity sheets for me
Thanks!!
This was so helpful! 😭 I struggle with setting ISO the most and making sure every person is in focus! I use a canon but use a 50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8! I love those lenses but I struggle getting everyone in bigger families in focus. Y’all made this so easy to understand!
Awesome!! I would say an ISO of 200 is great and an f stop of 4 or so for those larger families would be best. :)
This was so helpful thank you both. I just got my camera for Christmas and am really excited to start learning how to use it.
Amazing!!!
Thank you for this, especially the focus tip 🤝
Thank you so much this was great information
Thank you for the settings and step by step. Do a posing video and 'How to interact with kids who are hard to shoot'.
Eri Bear we just shot a behind the scenes of one tonight!!
I am really enjoying and learning a lot from your videos. Using a mirrorless with a crop sensor, when doubling the lens to set the shutter speed should I double the lens size i.e.56mm or the equivalent 90mm?
I didn't know about the expodisc, but i just ordered one.
Thank you
Yay!!! Awesome. Let us know if you ever have questions. You can always DM us on IG. Thanks!!
@@esquared.photography dropped a follow. If i have any questions, I'll be sure to ask! ❤️👍 Thank you so much
Nice crispy presentation. it has resolve basic problems regarding family photos which I was thinking how to solve .hope I will do better next time. stay blessed
Loved this video! So easy to understand!
Lupe Arroyo thank you!! So glad
This was incredibly helpful! Thank you! If I am shooting earlier in the day...2:30pm to be exact, would I just go below 200 ISO?
You definitely could but probably wouldn’t need to.
This channel is very helpful. love y all❤️
Very helpful, thank you! As soon as you said "so" I said these girls are from MN or WI. I was right, I'm just down the road from you in Clear Lake.
Haha that is awesome!!
The best video for newbie
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It seems like at least one thing has to be sacrificed in an "action" shot... or a shot with some movement. If subjects are moving, gotta increase shutter speed. Increasing shutter speed will reduce how much light is captured. If you compensate that with lower aperture, focus might be incorrect. Etc etc. How do you prioritize settings? Do you prioritize F stop and shutter speed, just to correctly capture the subjects, then deal with exposure and other things in post? Thanks!! Great videos.
Thank you so soooooo so much for this, today is my first family portrait session 🤗 and this video helped a lot
Yasssss!!!! So glad
Thank you, thank you, I found this video tremendously helpful. Now that I have found your channel, I will be watching your previous videos and hope to understand more. I also have to find a channel that helps me understand the workings of my camera. I have been given a Nikon d7100 and am a bit intimidated by all the different selections it offers. I am excited to learn more and am happy to have found you.
Great!! We are nikon shooters. Hopefully we have some tips that will help you
You use Nikon also, yes!! I may be asking elemental questions, I really want to learn my camera and be proficient with it.
You guys are awesome! such a helpful video! Thank you :)
Great info.
Can you give the link here for your cheet sheet?
Oh wow guys. This video was so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I am a very new photographer, soon will do my first photo shoot. I don't have expensive lenses yet. Will 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G good to start family photography. Can you please give me some tips. Thank you
IshikaSusy absolutely!! That will work just fine. Feel free to shoot us an email or a DM on Instagram @esquared.photography with any specific questions! Thanks for watching.
Great practical tips. Thank you.
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Got it. Thank you very much. I deleted my first comment once I figured out how to find the download etc. you girls are great.
I've watched a few videos thus far and will continue to overload on your expertise! VERY helpful and easy to understand...I have holiday mini sessions scheduled for tomorrow - 10AM-1:30PM so hopefully I do alright since I literally just heard you say 2 hrs before sunset is best. (sigh)
Best of luck!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great tips, thank you!
What is your reasons for not shooting on a say 70 to 200mm? I have had instances where the children are a little nervous about me being in their face and so take some of the candids on the longer lense so not to be too close? Great info on the video.
That’s a great reason to use a zoom lens. We are just so used to the prime lenses that the zoom lens is not for us. We move a lot :)
Very useful information thanks
Super helpful!! Thank you!!
Kelly Mayberry you are very welcome!!
You guys rock! Thanks for the tips and the cheeky bonus ones at the end too🤙🏻
Good video! Just starting to try ping manual mode instead of presets.
Thanks for this. Focusing on a shorter child in front was not always certain for me !
Needed this! Thank you!!
Great video!
Hello! Wonderfully helpful content! My confusion is with focus mode and area. With family photography, do you use flexible spot lock auto focus? Or others? Thanks!
Hi this was extremely helpful, sometimes focus keeps looking on the floor instead on people o have to move manuallly on my d3500 but it makes me lose the shot,
I have my first engagement/ family shoot at a park this Saturday and kind of nervous! I was worried about getting the perfect sharpness. This video has really helped me ease my nerves. Thank you ladies!!
Question!! What if I took a wide family picture of lets say 8 family members in a straight line kind of scattered in a straight line. Where does the focus point go for that situation ?? I've been taught to always try to put the focus point on someone's face.
Good luck to you!!
You guys are SO helpful! I've watched so many of your videos the last few weeks after stumbling upon you and I just love your content. I've just now getting started out in family photography and so glad to find yall. Any tips for group photos with tall adults and children? Do you almost have to get them in rows?
Aw!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Rows or a bench press sitting poses are great!
My biggest problem in portraiture is portraits of families of color. I've done some reading on this and it is apparently a common challenge. Can you tell me the most standard adjustments?
Thank you, awesome video very informative 🙌🏽
Thank you for watching!!!
I use a Canon 80D with an EF-S 18-135mm Kit Lens and an EF-S 60mm USM - Most of the time I just do Automatic SCN Portrait mode.
I like to use multi focal lenses ... so I can zoom in on individual close ups, after I get the family shots.
New to photography. I get flustered when I have to switch the settings on the back of the camera. How do you get over that? Practice is probably your answer.
Outstanding info
Thank you!!
Hi ladies, love watching your videos. Can you please define the metering modes in a grad photoshoot.
We always use matrix :)
Super helpful , thank you.
Shutter speed is what I struggle with. I tend to get some motion blur especially in low light because my camera is old if I raise the iso too much the noise looks terrible.
You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing both process and technical settings. My question. Is how to do find that perfect balance between crisp in focus groups and bokeh in the background. Also what if you have to shoot indoors and space and light is limited. Thanks so much!
This was very helpful, thank you!
Jamie Angell you are so welcome! Let us know if you’d like to see other videos!
E- Squared Definitely! I would love to see a tutorial of this same process in action to see what you’re thinking/planning as you’re shooting. You guys are great!
Thank you for this video! When a family is posing with a child that keeps on moving, do you use ONE SHOT o, AI FOCUS or AI SERVO?
Stefie Vanleeuwen We would use AI SERVO
Wooooow very clear thanks a lot
great video! My struggle is my colors, they are vibrant and not light airey. I want it the color you use for the skin tones in the Camera. Is that even possible?
We use an expodisc to get good white balance and skin tones right. :)
You guys are awesome
Thanks for the helpful tips. I like to shoot portraits with my Canon RF 50 mm f/1.2L, but am still having trouble when taking group photos because the focus is soft on some family members if they’re not exactly in the same plane. I’ve even bumped my f-stop up to 5.6 or 6.3 but still can’t get everyone in focus. I could take 2 or 3 shots and focus stack them in post, but that just takes too much time! I don’t have that much trouble getting everyone in focus with my 24-105 f/4 zoom lens, but the image quality is far inferior to the 50 mm prime. However, the prime lens seems to have a shallower depth of field than my other lens-even when shooting at the same focal length and aperture. Do you have any other suggestions?
Ow do you adjust your settings when photographing black skin?