If I'm honest, I clicked not expecting much but this was very valuable and I thank you Mitch. I'm a professional wedding photographer and ALWAYS trying to change things up, it's so difficult but trying to display raw emotion and a story whilst looking at the photo is something I'm forever working on. I've subscribed, and appreciate your content. Thanks dude.
@@MitchLally Mitch, my comment sounded really rude I apologise, I meant it in a way that I wasn't sure how much I personally would get from this, but I'm glad I watched, thanks again :)
@@LiamAaronGillan I didn't find it rude, I felt the exact same way. My expectations when clicking a thumbnail has nothing to do with the person creating that thumbnail but has everything to do with my relationship to youtube as a platform. :D
@@LiamAaronGillan Didn’t take it as rude at all man! Just grateful to have even a few people watch and commenting means a lot to me! Appreciate it heaps dude. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The hardest part for me was trying to make overweight people look smaller...the fix? Telephoto lens and stand on a ladder 20-30 feet away,, always sells.
I recommend you watch the video still. Key points include. Amazing this stuff is free. 1. Different is better than good (Lights, framing, background, angles, focus) 2. Create emotional impact in the image (Makes less forgettable images) 3. Think as if you're the viewer of your own photos, what do you feel? (Background, highlights, pose, energy, movement) 4. Lights and pose go together. Viewer will go to the bright or contrast part of images. Soft light makes posing easier. (Light should contribute to the story) 6. Simplicity is sophistication. Light, talent and background. (Complexity does not make a bad photo good) 7. Review the location, find the light, place the subject. How can different combinations add to the story and emotion of an image. What do you want to tell with a portrait?
I have also shot over 100,000 portrait images. The purpose of the portrait is the first question. That shapes the task. It isn't just the emotional content, although I agree that is important. I also think that the photographer's style is important but not primary. I think that rapport is primary. The ability of the photographer to develop enough rapport between the photographer and the subject so that the subject can feel safe enough to let their personality flow through the lens and out to the viewer. Most portraits are not of professional models but rather of ordinary people. I think your work that you have shown is very imaginative. Visually it is very distinctive and uniquely arresting. To me, there was too much professionalism in the model. They had a posed look that does not grab me as someone I might know. But that is just my take on it. I have a different purpose for my portraiture so that is what I key on. Thank you for the video most RUclips videos about portraiture I think really miss the mark. I have yet to see one that discusses how to analyze a face and light for that face with the task in mind so the end result does what it is supposed to do.
My thoughts exactly! In my opinion, purpose (in many shapes) goes first - you have to know why YOU are taking that photo, where it is gonna be used, what does the subject get out of the photoshoot, etc. Then - the ability to make the subject relax (which doesn't happen with every single subject) or feel the way you need them to feel for your photo, reed their emotions, find what triggers them (which also doesn't happen with every subject, but you gotta try), and the ability to see the actual person behind the mask. And only then the technical stuff like light, location and composition. I'm an editorial portrait photographer, and I usually get 10-15 minutes with my subject, 30min if I'm lucky, and 9/10 times I don't get to chose the location. This means that I have to look for locations (and light, and possible poses to suggest) in the 2 minutes leading to the meeting, and use whatever is available around me. So for me the basis of the photoshoot becomes purpose, knowledge of who the person is (what they do in life, how they move, how they talk on the phone about meeting for the shoot, etc.) and the 2-3min conversation leading to the actual shooting. Mitch, you have a distinct style and vision, and obviously an eye for composition and details. Your photos are memorable, and one can learn a lot from your photos alone, but in this video it feels like you're missing the main points of what makes your photos so good - communication with your model, your ability to explain the ideas, share the joy of making those beautiful shots with the subject. You show those things, but for some reason don't discuss them. Though I loved the idea about subtracting the unnecessary details - you put it extremely well.
@@superemesean5907 I don't feel like OC was unnecessary or narcissistic. It was just different opinion to the topic discussed in the video. Plus the author didn't take it as an offence rather saying thank you. On the other hand your comment sounds kinda rude and hurtful, making this accusation. Maybe consider a different approach so that someone wouldn't be offended instead of taking your opinion into consideration. 🤝 let's be nice, even in the internet's anonymity.
Every single rule was right on, esp. the one about emotion ruling over technical correctness. People will remember a picture that moves them, even if for reasons that they can't explain, faster than one that abides by all the rules but is lifeless.
0:21 - Different is Better Than Good 0:59 - Use the background to frame you subject 1:07 - Use Create Focus and Shape with lighting 1:19 - Break Patterns to Draw Attention 1:35 - Emotion Comes First 2:12 - Think From The Perspective of the Viewer and The Emotions You Want Them To Feel 2:27 - Study Portraits From Photographers You Like 3:00 - The Light Follows The Pose 3:06 - Drawing the Viewers Eye 3:16 - Don't Have Bright Elements in The Background 4:03 - Soft Lighting Gives More Flexibility 4:12 - Remove Everything That Isn't Important 4:42 - Brainstorm Ideas for Lighting and Location, Everything Else Should Follow 5:28 - Start Simple, Build Only What Contributes
@@transcripted probably because different people find value in different information / teaching styles and it might have to do with timing too - the right information at the right time of someones journey. Doesn’t make this comment more or less valid.
What you told feels so right! So often we tell the model how to stand or which pose, instead ask for a feeling and use natural movements and poses. great video! Thanks a lot!
I don't ever comment on videos. But this is one of the best, most straight forward, informational and easy to understand videos that I've ever seen. Thank you.
I don't remember where I read this but the idea was that the common thing between great photographers and great painters is knowing when to add or subtract something and whilst painters are generally adding more things in, simply due to the nature of the technique and medium, photographers are masters at subtracting things to make their shots great. The less clutter, the clearer the context and the message, the better! And once you pair that with being able to break the "rules" you become above average at your craft. And when you manage to add emotion into the shot you're on your way to being way above average. I did click on this simply out of curiosity of what the algorithm has fed me, but I have to admit that it's the best, most concise video on what makes a good photographER. Taking a technically good photography in our day and age is silly easy. That's what the cameras are made to do. The human element is what makes the photography stand out. Thanks for the video and thanks to whoever read this short essay. TL;DR: yup.
Dude, the emotions I feel while watching your videos... it is just insane. The music, your chill voice, the colors you use, your photos, I love it. Your short videos just let me calm down no matter what, and the content is helpful as well of cause ^^
I rarely comment on videos but I really enjoyed you sharing your personal tips here on portrait photography. I can tell that all these lessons you've learned have come from personal experience and finding your OWN voice/perspective on photography. As a beginner photographer, this is really refreshing to see, and I'll be looking forward to any future content you'll be making ☺
I don't often comment on RUclips videos but I've watched this and really did find it most helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. PS I'm excited that you're shooting on Fujifilm!!
This is the first video of yours that came across my feed, and I really took a lot out of this. I am a videographer right now but I want to start my own photography business and I've been looking for tips and advice everywhere as I have always loved taking photos even as a child. This really opened my eyes, and experience is so important. Subbed. Thanks for the insight and look forward to more content!
I'm following a online training to become a professional photographer. As I am new in this world, I didn't expect this training (wich I'm doing at home mainly) lacked a lot of information. I really regret the fact that I didn't signed in for the advanced educations on a institute (and payed some extra money for it). Wich brings me to the point that I'm drowning in all the information available on the internet. At the moment I have a chapter about portrait photography and really struggling with lightpositions, lightshaping, poses and a lot more. This video really helps and I will try the stuff mentioned here. Thanks for sharing, Mitch.
I've been a pro for 30yrs Mitch. You're a great shooter. Not sure why you haven't shown up in my feed before but I'm glad I found you. would love to have you as a guest on my show, Behind the Picture.... I'll see if this comment finds you.
The algorithm dropped me here and for once, I'm glad it did. I'm shifting from graphic design to photography and it's really validating to hear that some of the lessons I'm learning along the way parallel professionals such as yourself. This video is a fantastic learning resource and the examples were exemplary to support your talking points. Keep up the good work!
Excellent tips! In reference to distraction @3:50 that black shadow at the bottom right corner of the screen (in the background) is a more dominant distraction than the sunlight on your clothing.
I'm a newer photographer with AuDHD (and insane imposter syndrome, by proxy). I've been doom scrolling resources for this afternoon's shoot, and your video just set me so at ease and helped me stop overthinking things. Thank you for sharing!!
"Different is better than good"- dang, that little bit of photography advice is invaluable- really! That alone gets the photographer thinking about elements in the frame that add to, and don't distract from, the photo. Rules are great, but like you said, they lead to the "same old same old"- but add in a pinch of different and wham! Better photo instantly. Working with light is another important bit of advice to get the photographer creatively looking for new "bits of different" to incorporate into the photo.
Thought it'd be some more clickbait youtube clip but it turned out to be one of the most honest videos I've seen photography related. Thanks very much!
Dude, I just discovered your youtube channel and I think you're doing a great job. Even I make portraits and I use many of the techniques you discovered. I like your creativity + that you have a calm and warm voice for narrating all the videos you make. I hope you appreciate and enjoy everything you do every day. Thanks! 🖤
Great video mate. Really straight to the point and helps me especially as I'm still new in this field. Realized in your other videos you are in tokyo! wish I could have met you! Thank you and cannot wait for more videos.
Thank you for giving tips and something to learn, rather than a gear review. So many videos of Sony 20-70 lens going around, this is much more interesting and useful.
I chose the 17-28 over the 20-70. the1728 is a less likely portrait lens? right? The last time I used 16mm fisheye & hand-held bounce flash for portraits was 31 years ago, the very last year the Wigstock was held in Thompkins Square.
Emotion. Another good word is “story”. To create emotion the picture has to tell something, somekinda communication. It does not have to a long story but it must draw an image of a situation in our minds. In regard with portraits it has to make us feel sympathy or empathy, someway to relate to the mind of the subject and her situation. This is the hardest part that I have come across in my photography. I can do technically almost anykinda photos but I always struggle with the story and the emotion and I feel I can never develop to something better from here. It is a bit like music. Anybody can learn the rules, scales, modes, chords, conventions but style is something more. There has to be an avenue inside of you where you can imagine and utilize moments. Practice helps but I have also noticed that it comes easily to some photographers and is impossible to others. You can obviously learn from others. You can collect a million photos and analyze and replicate the ones you like. That’s what I usually do. Not too original, or? The best portrait photographer that Ive known personally was cast with a fate. All of his photos were filled with emotion and I was so envious of that skill. Then we found out that he had fatal cancer and I realized it was the pain inside him, the knowledge of limited time that made him express himself in a way which was so much above average photographer’s level. It was like a cry, a yell and so so so filled with emotion.
Literally just watched a video by Pat Kay about 4 habits relative to Photography and one was to take at least 27 intentional photos a day...even at the end of a year it doesn't amount to 100k but it starts you on the path to discovering and learning. Unless you're Neo from the Matrix and able to upload a skill through the port on back of your neck you have to practice it's in the doing. I still need to apply that observation. Thanks for posting this !
One more thing in my opinion is that don't use f/1.2, 1.4, 1.8 all the time, sometimes the colour contrast between subject and background is enough, you don't need to blurr the background
This came up on my recommendations and it was exactly what I needed to hear/see right now. I've been struggling lately to make "interesting" photos and this helped me prioritize what I need to be thinking about.
What you say makes sense, but what really struck me most are the sample photos you included in this video. A photo speaks, more over what is said. Subbed and your style of portrait photos is what i like.
Brilliantly done! Your organized thoughts filled in with wonderful photos that clarified your point. I think I hit the subscribe button when you said, "Different is better than good" I have been a "serious photographer" for 40 years, never a professional. I know what good is, I know what bad is, I know one has to put in the effort. What eluded me for years was "different, unique, impactful...sure they happen...but your advice to photographers is...think about it and go do it. Awesome
i still want my photo memorable than interesting.. . because it is last than seeing great photos then a split of second or scroll it will forget it .. memorable photos still unbeatable to those people has a good heart and full of emotion.. a moment that can't create what exactly time pose perfect freeze one in a lifetime...
These were great tips! Thank youu, the first point really hit home for me lol Will keep in mind to experiment with angles and framing more outside of the "perfect rules" for portraits
I thought long and hard about what advice will actually help people get past the beginner stage of photography and I really want people to learn the rules but also know when and how to break them!
Excellent advice! For me, the portrait "works" when we've communicated with the subject's "soul"--when they give themselves to the shot and can let themselves be a little vulnerable without defenses. Not all pros manage to get that.
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Appreciate the language such as "What I learned" than "You're Composing your photos wrong."
Not as clickbaity, right? I like that as well!
@@avijitsinghchadha6487 "different is better" 😁
If I'm honest, I clicked not expecting much but this was very valuable and I thank you Mitch. I'm a professional wedding photographer and ALWAYS trying to change things up, it's so difficult but trying to display raw emotion and a story whilst looking at the photo is something I'm forever working on. I've subscribed, and appreciate your content. Thanks dude.
Cheers Liam. I appreciate that!
@@MitchLally Mitch, my comment sounded really rude I apologise, I meant it in a way that I wasn't sure how much I personally would get from this, but I'm glad I watched, thanks again :)
@@LiamAaronGillan I didn't find it rude, I felt the exact same way. My expectations when clicking a thumbnail has nothing to do with the person creating that thumbnail but has everything to do with my relationship to youtube as a platform. :D
@@LiamAaronGillan Didn’t take it as rude at all man! Just grateful to have even a few people watch and commenting means a lot to me! Appreciate it heaps dude. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The hardest part for me was trying to make overweight people look smaller...the fix? Telephoto lens and stand on a ladder 20-30 feet away,, always sells.
I recommend you watch the video still. Key points include. Amazing this stuff is free.
1. Different is better than good (Lights, framing, background, angles, focus)
2. Create emotional impact in the image (Makes less forgettable images)
3. Think as if you're the viewer of your own photos, what do you feel? (Background, highlights, pose, energy, movement)
4. Lights and pose go together. Viewer will go to the bright or contrast part of images. Soft light makes posing easier. (Light should contribute to the story)
6. Simplicity is sophistication. Light, talent and background. (Complexity does not make a bad photo good)
7. Review the location, find the light, place the subject. How can different combinations add to the story and emotion of an image. What do you want to tell with a portrait?
Amazing comment - thank you.
You forgot: 0. Ask a really hot female to be portraied. Ouch! Sex sells more than ever.
you a ferengi or why you calling women "a female" @@jonathanwalther
@@violettaschmieder2096 That's a good question my friend.
@@violettaschmieder2096 Because females are the only people that can be women?! Just saying.
Only time and experience were able to teach you all of this. Passing it down it just priceless! Thanks Mitch!
Thanks Felix!
I have also shot over 100,000 portrait images. The purpose of the portrait is the first question. That shapes the task. It isn't just the emotional content, although I agree that is important. I also think that the photographer's style is important but not primary. I think that rapport is primary. The ability of the photographer to develop enough rapport between the photographer and the subject so that the subject can feel safe enough to let their personality flow through the lens and out to the viewer. Most portraits are not of professional models but rather of ordinary people. I think your work that you have shown is very imaginative. Visually it is very distinctive and uniquely arresting. To me, there was too much professionalism in the model. They had a posed look that does not grab me as someone I might know. But that is just my take on it. I have a different purpose for my portraiture so that is what I key on. Thank you for the video most RUclips videos about portraiture I think really miss the mark. I have yet to see one that discusses how to analyze a face and light for that face with the task in mind so the end result does what it is supposed to do.
Thanks Joseph - I appreciate the kind words and your thoughts!
I'm interested to see the photographs you've taken. Where can we find them, do you have it on Instagram?
My thoughts exactly!
In my opinion, purpose (in many shapes) goes first - you have to know why YOU are taking that photo, where it is gonna be used, what does the subject get out of the photoshoot, etc. Then - the ability to make the subject relax (which doesn't happen with every single subject) or feel the way you need them to feel for your photo, reed their emotions, find what triggers them (which also doesn't happen with every subject, but you gotta try), and the ability to see the actual person behind the mask. And only then the technical stuff like light, location and composition. I'm an editorial portrait photographer, and I usually get 10-15 minutes with my subject, 30min if I'm lucky, and 9/10 times I don't get to chose the location. This means that I have to look for locations (and light, and possible poses to suggest) in the 2 minutes leading to the meeting, and use whatever is available around me. So for me the basis of the photoshoot becomes purpose, knowledge of who the person is (what they do in life, how they move, how they talk on the phone about meeting for the shoot, etc.) and the 2-3min conversation leading to the actual shooting.
Mitch, you have a distinct style and vision, and obviously an eye for composition and details. Your photos are memorable, and one can learn a lot from your photos alone, but in this video it feels like you're missing the main points of what makes your photos so good - communication with your model, your ability to explain the ideas, share the joy of making those beautiful shots with the subject. You show those things, but for some reason don't discuss them. Though I loved the idea about subtracting the unnecessary details - you put it extremely well.
Wow…. No one asked for this essay 🥴 what a narcissist!
@@superemesean5907 I don't feel like OC was unnecessary or narcissistic. It was just different opinion to the topic discussed in the video. Plus the author didn't take it as an offence rather saying thank you. On the other hand your comment sounds kinda rude and hurtful, making this accusation. Maybe consider a different approach so that someone wouldn't be offended instead of taking your opinion into consideration. 🤝 let's be nice, even in the internet's anonymity.
Every single rule was right on, esp. the one about emotion ruling over technical correctness. People will remember a picture that moves them, even if for reasons that they can't explain, faster than one that abides by all the rules but is lifeless.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)
Indo! ASR in the house!
you're right.and this becomes more evident when your photos are lost ina sea of similar ones on instagram
0:21 - Different is Better Than Good
0:59 - Use the background to frame you subject
1:07 - Use Create Focus and Shape with lighting
1:19 - Break Patterns to Draw Attention
1:35 - Emotion Comes First
2:12 - Think From The Perspective of the Viewer and The Emotions You Want Them To Feel
2:27 - Study Portraits From Photographers You Like
3:00 - The Light Follows The Pose
3:06 - Drawing the Viewers Eye
3:16 - Don't Have Bright Elements in The Background
4:03 - Soft Lighting Gives More Flexibility
4:12 - Remove Everything That Isn't Important
4:42 - Brainstorm Ideas for Lighting and Location, Everything Else Should Follow
5:28 - Start Simple, Build Only What Contributes
You missed the last tip: Only shoot portraits of women
Fellow Aussie RUclipsr here. Only a true pro with experience can break down the tips you just gave. Amazing.
This might be the single best portrait video I've seen. Big fan of your work man. Simple is better.
Thanks Austin!!
This might be the single comment that always appears under a "whatIlearned" video. EVERY video about photography on YT has this comment.
@@transcripted probably because different people find value in different information / teaching styles and it might have to do with timing too - the right information at the right time of someones journey. Doesn’t make this comment more or less valid.
What you told feels so right! So often we tell the model how to stand or which pose, instead ask for a feeling and use natural movements and poses. great video! Thanks a lot!
I don't ever comment on videos. But this is one of the best, most straight forward, informational and easy to understand videos that I've ever seen. Thank you.
I don't remember where I read this but the idea was that the common thing between great photographers and great painters is knowing when to add or subtract something and whilst painters are generally adding more things in, simply due to the nature of the technique and medium, photographers are masters at subtracting things to make their shots great. The less clutter, the clearer the context and the message, the better! And once you pair that with being able to break the "rules" you become above average at your craft. And when you manage to add emotion into the shot you're on your way to being way above average.
I did click on this simply out of curiosity of what the algorithm has fed me, but I have to admit that it's the best, most concise video on what makes a good photographER. Taking a technically good photography in our day and age is silly easy. That's what the cameras are made to do. The human element is what makes the photography stand out.
Thanks for the video and thanks to whoever read this short essay.
TL;DR: yup.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving your thoughts! :)
Light. Subject. Background.
Perfectly put!
And beautiful images!
I’m a visual artist and not really a photographer but this has really helped me gain new understanding on composing illustrations. Thank you ❤
Was thinking the same, both are visual mediums so the videos translates so well for illustrations.
And vice versa here😂
Background, subject, and light: that's all you need for a portrait! Loved this bottomline 👍
love the tips!
Thanks Pat!
Dude, the emotions I feel while watching your videos... it is just insane. The music, your chill voice, the colors you use, your photos, I love it. Your short videos just let me calm down no matter what, and the content is helpful as well of cause ^^
Thank you so much 😀 I always question whether my videos are good enough! Comments like this make my day! Cheers Sebb
@@MitchLally Of course! They are my favorite from all the other phtographers that I watch. Did you every thought about starting a podcast? 👀
In a world full of photographers on RUclips obsessing over gear. Your video is a sigh of relief, I'm glad I discovered you Mitch!
Clicked with not much expectation, actually very good advices. Will take note and take 'em in.
Thanks!!
I rarely comment on videos but I really enjoyed you sharing your personal tips here on portrait photography. I can tell that all these lessons you've learned have come from personal experience and finding your OWN voice/perspective on photography. As a beginner photographer, this is really refreshing to see, and I'll be looking forward to any future content you'll be making ☺
that why I found my friend's (when they were young) daughters' grab shots so
refreshing. they still haven't been corrupted by "rules" !
This a great walkthrough on portraits for the photographer who is feeling stagnant!
Thanks Justin!
My favourite video from you yet! Absolutely nailed your points mate
many thanks for this video. i used to watch many videos about portrait photography but this one is one of my favorite.
I don't often comment on RUclips videos but I've watched this and really did find it most helpful.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
PS I'm excited that you're shooting on Fujifilm!!
Cheers mate! I don't actually have a Fuji camera at the moment but I'm thinking of getting one.
Agree!
This is the first video of yours that came across my feed, and I really took a lot out of this. I am a videographer right now but I want to start my own photography business and I've been looking for tips and advice everywhere as I have always loved taking photos even as a child. This really opened my eyes, and experience is so important. Subbed. Thanks for the insight and look forward to more content!
Thanks Chris!
I'm following a online training to become a professional photographer. As I am new in this world, I didn't expect this training (wich I'm doing at home mainly) lacked a lot of information. I really regret the fact that I didn't signed in for the advanced educations on a institute (and payed some extra money for it). Wich brings me to the point that I'm drowning in all the information available on the internet. At the moment I have a chapter about portrait photography and really struggling with lightpositions, lightshaping, poses and a lot more. This video really helps and I will try the stuff mentioned here. Thanks for sharing, Mitch.
I've been a pro for 30yrs Mitch. You're a great shooter. Not sure why you haven't shown up in my feed before but I'm glad I found you. would love to have you as a guest on my show, Behind the Picture.... I'll see if this comment finds you.
The algorithm dropped me here and for once, I'm glad it did. I'm shifting from graphic design to photography and it's really validating to hear that some of the lessons I'm learning along the way parallel professionals such as yourself. This video is a fantastic learning resource and the examples were exemplary to support your talking points. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! Been a long while since the algorithm was kind to me - but thats just the youtube game!! All the best 🙏🏼
so far one of the most helpful videos of you,thanks alot
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching :)
It is not usual for me to see a so good video about photography, so clear and concentrated set of advises for Photography as an Art. Thank you!!
Thank you for the kind words!
This is the first time in years i've heard a truly refreshing take to doing things. This is True experience. Thank you for sharing
First time I found your channel and I can hear your passion in the way you speak. 100k coming soon! congrats
Excellent tips! In reference to distraction @3:50 that black shadow at the bottom right corner of the screen (in the background) is a more dominant distraction than the sunlight on your clothing.
I'm a newer photographer with AuDHD (and insane imposter syndrome, by proxy). I've been doom scrolling resources for this afternoon's shoot, and your video just set me so at ease and helped me stop overthinking things. Thank you for sharing!!
this honestly seems to be the best advice that I found in portrait shooting yt-videos so far!
"Different is better than good"- dang, that little bit of photography advice is invaluable- really! That alone gets the photographer thinking about elements in the frame that add to, and don't distract from, the photo. Rules are great, but like you said, they lead to the "same old same old"- but add in a pinch of different and wham! Better photo instantly. Working with light is another important bit of advice to get the photographer creatively looking for new "bits of different" to incorporate into the photo.
Love this type of content so much Mitch, your experience and insight is invaluable!
Cheers! I’ll endeavour to make more like it! 🙏🏼
Thought it'd be some more clickbait youtube clip but it turned out to be one of the most honest videos I've seen photography related.
Thanks very much!
Different is better than good is a top tip, and you are absolutely right, these photos really are interesting - and also good!
Dude, I just discovered your youtube channel and I think you're doing a great job. Even I make portraits and I use many of the techniques you discovered.
I like your creativity + that you have a calm and warm voice for narrating all the videos you make. I hope you appreciate and enjoy everything you do every day. Thanks! 🖤
Glad you like them!
Great video mate. Really straight to the point and helps me especially as I'm still new in this field. Realized in your other videos you are in tokyo! wish I could have met you! Thank you and cannot wait for more videos.
Cheers Cyrus! dang unfortunately I just left Japan.
Awesome tips. Thi thing about the brightest spot on the picture blew up my mind. Great video and work man
very interesting shots! cool, lovely as always!
Appreciate it!
Thank you for giving tips and something to learn, rather than a gear review. So many videos of Sony 20-70 lens going around, this is much more interesting and useful.
I appreciate this Letitia - reason number one of many that I want to make more like this in 2023.
I chose the 17-28 over the 20-70. the1728 is a less likely portrait lens? right?
The last time I used 16mm fisheye & hand-held bounce flash for portraits was
31 years ago, the very last year the Wigstock was held in Thompkins Square.
Definitely taking the “brightest part of the image” and subtracting tips into my next shoot for sure👌
I learned this from the best early on and I'm super lucky I did! Cheers JP
amazing tips and all spot on. They're so simple yet can be so difficult in application sometimes! Great shots as well
Wow, this is actually very helpful! I think I’m gonna reflect on my photos now)
Dropped so many gems in a short amount of time. Thank you!
I'm new to photography but have learnt so much just from this video. Thank you...😊
This was one of the few 'perfect' videos I stumble across, such a pleasure to watch and learn from
Awesome video! 👏 You packed so much REAL value into just a few minutes.
Thanks Thomas!
Emotion. Another good word is “story”. To create emotion the picture has to tell something, somekinda communication. It does not have to a long story but it must draw an image of a situation in our minds. In regard with portraits it has to make us feel sympathy or empathy, someway to relate to the mind of the subject and her situation. This is the hardest part that I have come across in my photography. I can do technically almost anykinda photos but I always struggle with the story and the emotion and I feel I can never develop to something better from here. It is a bit like music. Anybody can learn the rules, scales, modes, chords, conventions but style is something more. There has to be an avenue inside of you where you can imagine and utilize moments. Practice helps but I have also noticed that it comes easily to some photographers and is impossible to others.
You can obviously learn from others. You can collect a million photos and analyze and replicate the ones you like. That’s what I usually do. Not too original, or?
The best portrait photographer that Ive known personally was cast with a fate. All of his photos were filled with emotion and I was so envious of that skill. Then we found out that he had fatal cancer and I realized it was the pain inside him, the knowledge of limited time that made him express himself in a way which was so much above average photographer’s level. It was like a cry, a yell and so so so filled with emotion.
"Substract!' was the most inspiring advice for me
this video, is PURE GOLD, really really GOOD VIDEO, i will put this video on my tier list
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that mate! All the best.
Literally just watched a video by Pat Kay about 4 habits relative to Photography and one was to take at least 27 intentional photos a day...even at the end of a year it doesn't amount to 100k but it starts you on the path to discovering and learning. Unless you're Neo from the Matrix and able to upload a skill through the port on back of your neck you have to practice it's in the doing. I still need to apply that observation. Thanks for posting this !
100%. Pat is a legend.
Absolutely love your takes. Instantly subscribed. You earned a fan.
Absolutely grateful watching this video right now when I want return to my photography hobbies. Thanks!!!
Thanks Mitch! A short video pack with so much advice, I took two pages of notes.
Deep concepts, can't believe that all fit in 6 minutes. Thank you!
I really apperciate your straight forward apporach to explaining that doesn't go into pretentiousness. Love it
great video and beautiful work! Love the minimalism!
One of the best video about portraits.. Thanks man for sharing !
Best RUclips video I've seen in a long time. Subscribed. I don't even do photography really lol
Wow thanks Randy. Have a good one!
Perhaps the best tips for portrait photography I have seen. Thank you.
Wow, bro, outstanding - beautifully explained!
One more thing in my opinion is that don't use f/1.2, 1.4, 1.8 all the time, sometimes the colour contrast between subject and background is enough, you don't need to blurr the background
Agree!
This was extremely helpful. Thank you for this super valuable information!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice info Mitch 💪🏾
Thats really really a super good video man!!!
This came up on my recommendations and it was exactly what I needed to hear/see right now. I've been struggling lately to make "interesting" photos and this helped me prioritize what I need to be thinking about.
this was such an inspiring video.. thank you so much
amazing pictures man
Such good and valuable information, thank you for sharing!
Great video! Thanks for your work
No problems - thanks for being part of the journey and watching along here!
Great advice. Great photographs.
What you say makes sense, but what really struck me most are the sample photos you included in this video. A photo speaks, more over what is said. Subbed and your style of portrait photos is what i like.
Thank you so much!
Brilliant video, and examples. Admire your work !
You could run your own course easily. I was somewhere that is noisy but the way you explained still got my attention.
My course is linked in the description!
Short, simple, to the point, and actually helpful. +1
Trying my best! Appreciate the kind words :)
One of the most helpful videos I've seen so far!
im trying to get serious with my photography and this helped a lot. thanks man!
Need more videos like this one!
You got it!
This was topnotch, thank you for sharing your insights!
Wow. Thank you, Mitch. You have new subscriber /photographer/ follower
Awesome, thank you!
wow your photos are beautiful!
Thank you Amira! ❤️
Im so glad I have watched this and found your channel! It has totally made me rethink everything I thought I knew. Thankyou so much.
Brilliantly done! Your organized thoughts filled in with wonderful photos that clarified your point. I think I hit the subscribe button when you said, "Different is better than good" I have been a "serious photographer" for 40 years, never a professional. I know what good is, I know what bad is, I know one has to put in the effort. What eluded me for years was "different, unique, impactful...sure they happen...but your advice to photographers is...think about it and go do it. Awesome
The way you frame is killer 🤘 great tips.
Thanks Justine! Hope you're well!
this video, just made me feel like i was reborn.
i still want my photo memorable than interesting.. . because it is last than seeing great photos then a split of second or scroll it will forget it .. memorable photos still unbeatable to those people has a good heart and full of emotion.. a moment that can't create what exactly time pose perfect freeze one in a lifetime...
And with that quick honest message I’m now rethinking all my up coming shoots 🙏
These were great tips! Thank youu, the first point really hit home for me lol Will keep in mind to experiment with angles and framing more outside of the "perfect rules" for portraits
I thought long and hard about what advice will actually help people get past the beginner stage of photography and I really want people to learn the rules but also know when and how to break them!
PS: I appreciate you taking the time to comment Jenny! :)
Solid tips! I’ll need to go shoot some portraits now 😎 great video bro❤
I appreciate your videos as well! Keep creating good content.
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Thanks bro! Appreciate the comment. Makes my day
Excellent advice! For me, the portrait "works" when we've communicated with the subject's "soul"--when they give themselves to the shot and can let themselves be a little vulnerable without defenses. Not all pros manage to get that.
This guy is a genius, very creative and amazing. Deserve a follow.
A Photo that breaks a pattern…
Capturing emotion…
Immediately subscribed, this is the content I look for in RUclips… thank you😊
Love this vid bro, on point
Thanks Mitch!
Made me subscribe - such a great summery of all the good stuff for good pictures love it!
great tips bro, you really are making the best tips for every potrait photographers out there
Just the video I needed. Thanks a million man! Subscribed for sure ❤