Glyn, I believe this is one of the most important portrait instruction videos I have ever seen. Far beyond the usual lighting techno class videos we are all accustomed to. It's about how to achieve story telling in portraiture. Thank you. Please keep them coming.
Darrell … that is so kind of you to say. Thank you. Yeah although I love the technicals and all the gadgets (I REALLY love gadgets) … I love sitting and chatting with folks before doing their portrait more 😉
Absolutely. Like all photographers I've been drawn in by the endless gear and technical videos, but over time as I've started to earn money from photography, I've learned that connecting with the client and making them comfortable is everything.
Sometimes I am so pleasantly surprised by the quality and experience of some people who go above and beyond my expectations on UA-cam. This comment sums it up for me about this one. Just wonderful.
Came here to say this and totally agree, the most important portraiture video I've seen so far. And you kept it to under 10 minutes, amazing. Had a taste of this experience when photographing a shop owner recently (day one was just talking so day two everyone was comfortable), it takes longer but if you like being with people it's time well spent!
Spot on. The human connection in portraits, both in your conversation but the images we capture, is paramount. Thank you for your thoughts and inspirations.
If there was a 'heart' button - I would directly bang on it. One like is not enough for this video. Absolutely different angle of photography tips. Good job.
I only take pictures of people I like. You describe the method of making it happen. I did not think of the tripod+remote, but with an iPhone, it is a piece of cake. A nice one, Glyn, thank you.
Very interesting indeed. As a headshot photographer I always have my customers sit in a non photo environment and explain that I'd like to have a conversation with them, just like you do. We talk for about 15 minutes before moving to the studio area and it really works for getting that connection you speak of. I definitely need to slow down as I get excited taking the pictures but will try the hand and tripod suggestions for sure. Excellent stuff Glyn!
100% earned my sub. This is masterful/elite level thinking. Your perception level and ability to analyze yourself and your interactions with people to find out where you might have gone wrong is a rare trait. You also treat people with dignity and respect. I literally started to get tears in my eyes with how you treated the WW2 veteran and the implications of how an event can haunt a man 80 years later. To say that this video offers a lot is an understatement. I'm going to bookmark it so that I can come back to it from time to time and refresh my own knowledge and understanding. Thanks.
🤯 BEST video on portraiture I have ever seen. A thousand times thank you. You so insightfully explained the difference between photographs and portraits, and what has been holding back my images.
Wow, actually a very first UA-camr that teaches others and has experience in what he is teaching about. You’re doing great, love your photos. Keep it going
Those were great tips. Approachable and very doable. In fact, your approach to photography reminded me of how Yousef Karsh approached his portraiture. He shot with a cable release bulb and was always visible to his subjects and just chatted with them and took the shot when it felt right. At times he antagonized his subjects (see Winston Churchill) to get an emotional reaction. I really appreciated your video and the rest of your content it helps me teach skills to my high school students. Well done.
What an excellent portrait tutorial. I struggle with taking portraits, even though I have all of the required kit. I think this approach of putting the subject at ease and making a connection just may be the key. What a great project you did with the war veterans. That must have been a very special project and you did an amazing job. Merry Christmas, Glyn. Take care.
Thanks so much Stephen and yeah the 39-45 Project was quite an experience. It’s still ongoing but not at the pace it was prior to the exhibition and Covid landing in our lives. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
These tips are really good. I implement them at my weddings during portrait sessions and I have to agree, the MMFI is a great rule of thumb to get anyone feel comfortable around you and even more so when you have someone in front of your camera. An add on to this list, encourage collaboration. When they feel they are involved it gets the subject more invested in helping you accomplish the vision. Great tips Glyn! Thanks!
so useful! I'm studying a project where I have to take photos of a young girl that never have a photoshoot of herself, and i was searching for some really usefull tip and I think I stumbled in the best video i coul found. Really grateful and you earned a follower from this!
Possibly one of best videos I have watched on this topic, and I think you have transformed my approach to portrait photography - THANK YOU! I do a lot of this type of work, and I will definitely take these tips to heart.
Mr. Dewis, I really want to let you know that you are a true proffesional. So many "photographers" on UA-cam or Instagram always boosting about how well their pictures look. But you are a true artists and understands that the meaning and stories behind the picture is more important!! I've learned a lot from your video. I'm showing your video to my students!! Thank you so much!! Two Thumbs Up and Subscribed!
I've watched many videos about portrait photography and most of them focus on the technical aspects of lighting, settings, and posing. However, none of them focus on the most important aspect which is a relaxed and comfortable "subject". Excellent tips!
I must have watched thousands of ‘how to’ photography videos by now, but this one was perhaps the most useful in explaining the actual ‘how’ behind a great photograph. Thank you so much Glyn.
Thanks for the video and great suggestions and reminders. I've done a lot more video interviews than still portraits and I also find that many of the tips cross over. If I'm shooting hand held I would often shoot from my waste or chest level but try not to cover my face with the camera. I also try not to constantly be looking at the screen and instead engaging the person. The same goes for on a tripod but is easier when you don't have to worry about framing and focus.
Glyn, I love this. So much sense spoken here. Never thought I would hear a photographer quoting the Betari model on UA-cam. I refer to this quite a lot, especially with squabbling children 😂.
Dear Glyn, I loved the way you kept your language simple without using too much technical jargon. The last photo of Ernest John Sleep (RIP) was the icing on the cake. Good stuff.
Hi Glyn, You did a live lecture in the covid period, I remember. Anyway, a brush up on these basics, they are a boon for anyone who wants to be a photographer...more human. Since I follow the 'make me feel important' rule I can be a photographer for ordinary people and that's very important to me. Thank you very much, friend!
Glyn, you have given the best advices that I’ve never heard before. I like your insights accompanied it with real examples. I truly thank you and appreciate the time you put into making this video. I just found a “gold nugget”!
Yes! Amazing video! I always say how the gear we use is useless if we don't know how to use your eye's and ears. For me its all about body language that I try to connect with my models/subjects.
A while go I was tasked with photographing a group of ladies who worked at an eco-resort in Costa Rica, for the employee bulletin board and web site. After I had shot each of them I let them crowd around my computer and discuss which photos they thought would be best for each of them. They loved it and then I told them I wanted to reshoot them the next day but to dress themselves they way they thought they looked best! Well they were still in uniform but the makeup and jewelry and their attitude was fantastic.
Great advice. As someone who worked in social care for over 30 years I have always made a specific effort to make conversation and get to know my photo subject. I soon realised this was really helpful in working with models . As you imply it becomes easier if there is a connection during the time spent together . Be easy going with your subject, listen to them and just like meeting anyone new , build a friendly relationship.
You're so considerate and awesome! As a barber, I can say that this can be translated into so many other lines of work and professions. Your last example of your WW2 vet's photoshoot made me smile and reignited the reason why we, as professionals of the human appearance, do what we do :)
Wow, I love this so much. My favorite thing is talking to someone while I’m shooting for those moments of authenticity. I love how you’ve broken that down!
Now this is a true photographer who happens to make UA-cam videos, not a UA-camr trying to look like a photographer. What a great useful video. Thanks so much for this
Thank you. I am here to learn how to shoot on my first camera ( I know nothing). But then I realized that I learned lessons on how to become a nice person,a listener who cares about others. A photo is a place to save memory or a view of something beautiful but Portrait makes me feel like I really have a chance to meet people.those are strangers but they are living (or have lived) ❤
I also like to just always have the camera ready. When you are doing to photoshoot just talking and having a good time wherever you are you can usually capture better moments of authentic smiles. I guess that's just a style choice though. Good video btw
Glyn, thank you for another great video. To be able to connect is the most important skill in portraiture. That's why I, prior to shooting a wedding, prefer to see the couple and talk to them without making photographs. To connect. The final product is then much better when you know the people. Awesome content.
Thank you for the instruction! It's a life changing thing. I get confused when ppl being negative on their compliments all the time, and now I know how to talk properly!
This is something I had been doing kind of intuitively after seeing that fast, disconnected shoots didn't really produce the results I wanted, it's so nice to see all this valuable information condensed in a single video, way more useful than most videos on the subject
Been doing this for 5 years and I learned something today. What a great video Glyn, this is the type of content that is missing out there for people getting into photography. Too much emphasis on equipment, lighting etc. Connection and telling a story is what matters.
Thank you for this genuine and super helpful video! It’s rare to see these types of intangible yet critical tips shared. You’ve inspired me to keep working on my portraits!
The amount of information in this video is incredible. It would have taken me months or years to learn this. I really appreciate you sharing this information with us.
Glyn with your enthusiasm they must melt before you. And thankfully you are passing your tips onto others. Happy Christmas to your family and yourself, thanks again.
Glyn, your channel has inspired me in so many ways. I don't really shoot portraits but you've inspired me to want to get out and try some. I feel like this is the best advice I've ever seen, and can't wait to practice your steps. Your energy and obvious excitement and love for what you do is totally infectious and I just love the channel. Thank you!
Wow, this was a pleasant suprise. Usually it's 'use this lens' yadda yadda yadda. So happy I watched this. I'm a keen amateur and often do things like take photos of my colleagues for quick web photos or something - and I've discovered much of this on my own but never actually sat down and realised this was what was making me take better photos. Love the hand trick though, I'll be adding that to my workflow. Massive thanks!
I didnt know what kind of video this was gonna be when I started watching it, but the advice given here is way beyond my expectations. This is golden and I will treasure the tips and use them in the future.
watched it for my wife went into a neverending speaker phonecall with a friend who didn't stop chatting... Though i might hear something to stop the noise. Ended in one of the best portrait tips. Cheers For a pro and beneficial vid. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Glyn, I am totally inspired by your work with WWII veterans. It is so good to honour them in the way that you have. Photography has taught me that everyone is beautiful and I can see that you totally grasp that truth. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and keep up the good work.
What a beautiful video, Glyn! I found it because I sought advice to take a good portrait. While I'm not a photographer, I focused on technical advice, and yours touched me. I appreciate human connection at every level, and you made me realize why I love it when my husband takes pictures of me but not when others do. It's such a simple concept, but I realized the depth of it just now. Thank you for sharing your tips; they'll help me relax more to get that authentic image I'm pursuing.
Love your videos so much, I think if you have been a portrait photographer for a long time you have your own style of connecting. I have pure joy when looking thru my lens and I share it enthusiastically and show my client the images and am super complimentary, but it comes from my heart. I have been doing this for 30 year. But I do agree with almost everything else…. You are amazing and I LOVE YOUR WORK…
Absolutely brilliant video. Having just retired as a portrait photographer I used many of these ideas but still learnt some valuable tips, thanks for sharing. We never stop learning.
Love this video learn't so much. I love portraiture due my illness and suffering extreme anxiety. I just need to get out there and go for it and take lots of portraits. Thank so much for sharing your tips
Well done. Your pace and your voice kept my attention. Good points for any portraits from candid to formal! I’ve subscribed and I’m going to check to see if you have any on lighting, especially candid on location. Thanks Glyn! Geoff
That was really good. I took my favorite portrait and it is from my brother, because we have a connection, he was at ease the entire shoot; as the matter in fact, it was hard to choose a single piece for printing.
Really enjoyed this video. I've been a Photographer for 37 years and all these tips make perfect sense! I've subscribed and very much looking forward to looking at more of your work!
Glyn, I believe this is one of the most important portrait instruction videos I have ever seen. Far beyond the usual lighting techno class videos we are all accustomed to. It's about how to achieve story telling in portraiture. Thank you. Please keep them coming.
Darrell … that is so kind of you to say. Thank you. Yeah although I love the technicals and all the gadgets (I REALLY love gadgets) … I love sitting and chatting with folks before doing their portrait more 😉
Agreed
Absolutely. Like all photographers I've been drawn in by the endless gear and technical videos, but over time as I've started to earn money from photography, I've learned that connecting with the client and making them comfortable is everything.
Sometimes I am so pleasantly surprised by the quality and experience of some people who go above and beyond my expectations on UA-cam. This comment sums it up for me about this one. Just wonderful.
Came here to say this and totally agree, the most important portraiture video I've seen so far. And you kept it to under 10 minutes, amazing. Had a taste of this experience when photographing a shop owner recently (day one was just talking so day two everyone was comfortable), it takes longer but if you like being with people it's time well spent!
This is such a beautiful video!
Thank you so much my friend ... really appreciate that 😉
I agree so much
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Spot on. The human connection in portraits, both in your conversation but the images we capture, is paramount. Thank you for your thoughts and inspirations.
Cheers Jason
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If there was a 'heart' button - I would directly bang on it. One like is not enough for this video. Absolutely different angle of photography tips. Good job.
Very kind of you to say that ... thank you
I only take pictures of people I like. You describe the method of making it happen. I did not think of the tripod+remote, but with an iPhone, it is a piece of cake. A nice one, Glyn, thank you.
Nothing like this experience. This is priceless and absolute spot on.
Thanks so much
Very interesting indeed. As a headshot photographer I always have my customers sit in a non photo environment and explain that I'd like to have a conversation with them, just like you do. We talk for about 15 minutes before moving to the studio area and it really works for getting that connection you speak of. I definitely need to slow down as I get excited taking the pictures but will try the hand and tripod suggestions for sure. Excellent stuff Glyn!
Thanks so much for watching and for commenting Mike 👍🏻
100% earned my sub. This is masterful/elite level thinking. Your perception level and ability to analyze yourself and your interactions with people to find out where you might have gone wrong is a rare trait. You also treat people with dignity and respect. I literally started to get tears in my eyes with how you treated the WW2 veteran and the implications of how an event can haunt a man 80 years later. To say that this video offers a lot is an understatement. I'm going to bookmark it so that I can come back to it from time to time and refresh my own knowledge and understanding. Thanks.
Thanks so much
🤯 BEST video on portraiture I have ever seen. A thousand times thank you. You so insightfully explained the difference between photographs and portraits, and what has been holding back my images.
So good to hear this … thank you
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Something I learned more important than, lighting and settings. this changed the whole perspective of photograph. Thanks a ton for this amazing video.
So good ot hear that ... thank you
Wow, actually a very first UA-camr that teaches others and has experience in what he is teaching about. You’re doing great, love your photos. Keep it going
Thanks so much
I had tears in my eyes - amazing, luckily I am doing some similar techniques
Wonderful to read that ... thank you
Those were great tips. Approachable and very doable. In fact, your approach to photography reminded me of how Yousef Karsh approached his portraiture. He shot with a cable release bulb and was always visible to his subjects and just chatted with them and took the shot when it felt right. At times he antagonized his subjects (see Winston Churchill) to get an emotional reaction. I really appreciated your video and the rest of your content it helps me teach skills to my high school students. Well done.
That’s wonderful to hear Darren … thank you so much
Such a beautiful and touching video. John’s portrait came out beautiful and heartwarming. An
amazing story from an amazing photographer.
What an excellent portrait tutorial. I struggle with taking portraits, even though I have all of the required kit. I think this approach of putting the subject at ease and making a connection just may be the key. What a great project you did with the war veterans. That must have been a very special project and you did an amazing job. Merry Christmas, Glyn. Take care.
Thanks so much Stephen and yeah the 39-45 Project was quite an experience. It’s still ongoing but not at the pace it was prior to the exhibition and Covid landing in our lives. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
These tips are really good. I implement them at my weddings during portrait sessions and I have to agree, the MMFI is a great rule of thumb to get anyone feel comfortable around you and even more so when you have someone in front of your camera.
An add on to this list, encourage collaboration. When they feel they are involved it gets the subject more invested in helping you accomplish the vision.
Great tips Glyn! Thanks!
Honestly one of the best photography tips vids I've seen on here. Something I can actually take away and use.
Very happy to read this ... thank you
Simple yet profound advice. As Darrell says, "Keep them coming!" Bravo!
Thanks so much
You've offered five great pearls to your viewers, Glyn. I'm happy to be one of them.
That's great Pawel ... thank you
so useful! I'm studying a project where I have to take photos of a young girl that never have a photoshoot of herself, and i was searching for some really usefull tip and I think I stumbled in the best video i coul found. Really grateful and you earned a follower from this!
Wonderful to read this ... thank you
ive been doin photography for a decade now and this has truly changed my approach towards portraits. thank you
Great refresher, things that we all should know, but often forget to consider these. Thank you!
absolutely outstanding tips! fir even those taking cell photos!! thank you!!!!
Thanks Doris
Possibly one of best videos I have watched on this topic, and I think you have transformed my approach to portrait photography - THANK YOU! I do a lot of this type of work, and I will definitely take these tips to heart.
Absolutely amazing the way you draw that inner smile out is fantastic 😀
Thank you Danny
Mr. Dewis, I really want to let you know that you are a true proffesional. So many "photographers" on UA-cam or Instagram always boosting about how well their pictures look. But you are a true artists and understands that the meaning and stories behind the picture is more important!! I've learned a lot from your video. I'm showing your video to my students!! Thank you so much!! Two Thumbs Up and Subscribed!
Thank you so much for such kind words; so good to hear that you liked the video too ... thank you!
I've watched many videos about portrait photography and most of them focus on the technical aspects of lighting, settings, and posing. However, none of them focus on the most important aspect which is a relaxed and comfortable "subject". Excellent tips!
Thank you so much. Glad you like it.
I must have watched thousands of ‘how to’ photography videos by now, but this one was perhaps the most useful in explaining the actual ‘how’ behind a great photograph. Thank you so much Glyn.
Thank you so much for that
Thanks for the video and great suggestions and reminders. I've done a lot more video interviews than still portraits and I also find that many of the tips cross over. If I'm shooting hand held I would often shoot from my waste or chest level but try not to cover my face with the camera. I also try not to constantly be looking at the screen and instead engaging the person. The same goes for on a tripod but is easier when you don't have to worry about framing and focus.
Glyn, I love this. So much sense spoken here. Never thought I would hear a photographer quoting the Betari model on UA-cam. I refer to this quite a lot, especially with squabbling children 😂.
Cheers Carl 😃👍🏻👍🏻
Dear Glyn,
I loved the way you kept your language simple without using too much technical jargon. The last photo of Ernest John Sleep (RIP) was the icing on the cake. Good stuff.
Hi Glyn,
You did a live lecture in the covid period, I remember. Anyway, a brush up on these basics, they are a boon for anyone who wants to be a photographer...more human. Since I follow the 'make me feel important' rule I can be a photographer for ordinary people and that's very important to me.
Thank you very much, friend!
Glyn, you have given the best advices that I’ve never heard before. I like your insights accompanied it with real examples. I truly thank you and appreciate the time you put into making this video. I just found a “gold nugget”!
Thank you, not just for these splendid 5 tips, but for remind us how important is to priorize the person, humanazing photography... 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yes! Amazing video! I always say how the gear we use is useless if we don't know how to use your eye's and ears. For me its all about body language that I try to connect with my models/subjects.
100% with you there Benjamin
This is the best advice I’ve ever heard for portrait photographers! Bar none, the best advice.
Thanks so much
That final tip hit hard Sir. Awesome tips and you are doing a good work. Congrats
Thank you Nithilan
A while go I was tasked with photographing a group of ladies who worked at an eco-resort in Costa Rica, for the employee bulletin board and web site. After I had shot each of them I let them crowd around my computer and discuss which photos they thought would be best for each of them. They loved it and then I told them I wanted to reshoot them the next day but to dress themselves they way they thought they looked best! Well they were still in uniform but the makeup and jewelry and their attitude was fantastic.
Man, this was a genuine tutorial. Thank you - I'm glad I found your channel.
So glad you liked it Ryan … thanks for stopping by
Great advice. As someone who worked in social care for over 30 years I have always made a specific effort to make conversation and get to know my photo subject. I soon realised this was really helpful in working with models . As you imply it becomes easier if there is a connection during the time spent together . Be easy going with your subject, listen to them and just like meeting anyone new , build a friendly relationship.
100% with you there Carl ... thank you
This is the best advice I’ve heard to date in learning about portrait photography. Thank you!
That’s a so good to know Patricia … thank you
You're so considerate and awesome! As a barber, I can say that this can be translated into so many other lines of work and professions. Your last example of your WW2 vet's photoshoot made me smile and reignited the reason why we, as professionals of the human appearance, do what we do :)
Kris, it means a lot that you should say that … thank you and thank you for watching
Wow, I love this so much. My favorite thing is talking to someone while I’m shooting for those moments of authenticity. I love how you’ve broken that down!
Thanks so much ... glad you liked it
I've been a portrait photographer for ten years. I've been blown away, just in watching two of your videos so far. Wow. Amazing content!!
That’s so good to hear Naomi … thank you
great video highlighting the psychology of the customer and the photographer
Thanks
Now this is a true photographer who happens to make UA-cam videos, not a UA-camr trying to look like a photographer. What a great useful video. Thanks so much for this
Thank you so much for that
Thank you. I am here to learn how to shoot on my first camera ( I know nothing). But then I realized that I learned lessons on how to become a nice person,a listener who cares about others. A photo is a place to save memory or a view of something beautiful but Portrait makes me feel like I really have a chance to meet people.those are strangers but they are living (or have lived) ❤
Brilliant tips! Seems so logical, but is always forgotten when it comes to portraits. Thank you!
Cheers Christoph
Glyn, you are so professional, thank you very much for your videos!!!
Thanks for that Jaime … very kind
I love so much that this was about how to be a good photography and not just how to take a photograph! Super helpful!!!
Thank you so much
I also like to just always have the camera ready. When you are doing to photoshoot just talking and having a good time wherever you are you can usually capture better moments of authentic smiles. I guess that's just a style choice though. Good video btw
Amazing tips. Possibly the best photography vid I ever watched. Love it!
That’s wonderful to hear … thank you
Glyn, thank you for another great video. To be able to connect is the most important skill in portraiture. That's why I, prior to shooting a wedding, prefer to see the couple and talk to them without making photographs. To connect. The final product is then much better when you know the people. Awesome content.
Thank you for the instruction! It's a life changing thing. I get confused when ppl being negative on their compliments all the time, and now I know how to talk properly!
When I started watching this video I didn't know I'm gonna learn this much. Thank you.
That’s so good to hear … thanks for watching Saeed
This is something I had been doing kind of intuitively after seeing that fast, disconnected shoots didn't really produce the results I wanted, it's so nice to see all this valuable information condensed in a single video, way more useful than most videos on the subject
Thank you so much Alexander
Been doing this for 5 years and I learned something today. What a great video Glyn, this is the type of content that is missing out there for people getting into photography. Too much emphasis on equipment, lighting etc. Connection and telling a story is what matters.
Thank you for this genuine and super helpful video! It’s rare to see these types of intangible yet critical tips shared. You’ve inspired me to keep working on my portraits!
The amount of information in this video is incredible. It would have taken me months or years to learn this. I really appreciate you sharing this information with us.
You're more than welcome ... thanks so much for commenting and for watching
@@glyndewis
Thanks to you too.
Love it. I need to come back to this video again-and-again. These are important lessons.
Thank you Brent
never thought i would be learning this from a imporve your portraits tip its amazing
Thank you so much
Glyn with your enthusiasm they must melt before you. And thankfully you are passing your tips onto others.
Happy Christmas to your family and yourself, thanks again.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Chris … and thank you
6 minutes in, the BEST tip and BEST experience I ever heard related to portrait shoots at any time on UA-cam
Glyn, your channel has inspired me in so many ways. I don't really shoot portraits but you've inspired me to want to get out and try some. I feel like this is the best advice I've ever seen, and can't wait to practice your steps. Your energy and obvious excitement and love for what you do is totally infectious and I just love the channel. Thank you!
Great advice! Love the follow my hands technique.
Thank you Ali
You are a game changer. A true master who communicates rather than dictates... You deserve billions of compliment ❤
Incredible wisdom shared so effectively!! Thank you!
Thank you so much Chris
Wow, this was a pleasant suprise. Usually it's 'use this lens' yadda yadda yadda. So happy I watched this. I'm a keen amateur and often do things like take photos of my colleagues for quick web photos or something - and I've discovered much of this on my own but never actually sat down and realised this was what was making me take better photos. Love the hand trick though, I'll be adding that to my workflow. Massive thanks!
So glad this is useful Ruaan … thanks
Thanks a million for sharing your experience with us! They are very useful !
You’re most welcome
I didnt know what kind of video this was gonna be when I started watching it, but the advice given here is way beyond my expectations. This is golden and I will treasure the tips and use them in the future.
That's so good to hear Diana ... thank you
watched it for my wife went into a neverending speaker phonecall with a friend who didn't stop chatting... Though i might hear something to stop the noise. Ended in one of the best portrait tips. Cheers For a pro and beneficial vid. Thank you for sharing this with us.
First I thought this will be a technical video, but with these advices it's even better!
Glad you liked it 👍
Glyn, I am totally inspired by your work with WWII veterans. It is so good to honour them in the way that you have. Photography has taught me that everyone is beautiful and I can see that you totally grasp that truth. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and keep up the good work.
Your voice had me posing while I was just watching this....Great video. I took a lot of notes.
The best video I've ever seen about portraits on UA-cam, thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you so much
This video is a gem, seriously, so many amazing information!!!!
Thanks so much
you said of sacred holy things. the pure truth!! I think these are the most real advice of all youtubers!! excellent
Very kind … thank you
You knocked it out of the park, thank you.
Thanks so much Gabriel
This is BRILLIANT! Thank you for posting it.
Glad you like it 👍🏻
What a beautiful video, Glyn! I found it because I sought advice to take a good portrait. While I'm not a photographer, I focused on technical advice, and yours touched me. I appreciate human connection at every level, and you made me realize why I love it when my husband takes pictures of me but not when others do. It's such a simple concept, but I realized the depth of it just now. Thank you for sharing your tips; they'll help me relax more to get that authentic image I'm pursuing.
So good to read this … thank you
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Brilliant advice. Love how you make it about the human connection and not the gear. Lovely. I will use this advice for sure.
Thanks so much for that
Thank you for the most helpful advice, Glyn.
Love your videos so much, I think if you have been a portrait photographer for a long time you have your own style of connecting. I have pure joy when looking thru my lens and I share it enthusiastically and show my client the images and am super complimentary, but it comes from my heart. I have been doing this for 30 year. But I do agree with almost everything else…. You are amazing and I LOVE YOUR WORK…
That’s so very kind of you to say Lynn …. Thank you
Superb! Some of the best photographic advice I've heard. Thank you 👌💟
Thanks so much for that
Absolutely brilliant video. Having just retired as a portrait photographer I used many of these ideas but still learnt some valuable tips, thanks for sharing. We never stop learning.
We never do that's for sure. Cheers Norman 👍🏻
Yeah, really helpful video! But, It’s hard to be as authenticly and deeply sympathic like you. Thats a gift!
Very kind of you to say Georg but I do tend to disagree a bit … listening everyone can do; not everyone does though.
Brilliant video! So incredibly insightful, informative and well presented. Thank you!
Thank you
Love this video learn't so much. I love portraiture due my illness and suffering extreme anxiety. I just need to get out there and go for it and take lots of portraits. Thank so much for sharing your tips
You're very welcome; glad to hear you like the video .. .hope it helps in some way
Well done. Your pace and your voice kept my attention. Good points for any portraits from candid to formal! I’ve subscribed and I’m going to check to see if you have any on lighting, especially candid on location. Thanks Glyn! Geoff
Thank you so much Geoff
What a wonderful video! Even more important than all the technical stuff 🙂
Thank you Stef
Marvelous…
Great tips and you sir are very important “to us learning”
Very kind of you to say Charles ... thank you
Wonderful Glyn, you're the best! Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Glyn this is a truly helpful video I have watched about Photography. Big thumbs up 👍.
That’s great to hear … thanks
I was looking for technical help, but ended up finding professional development. Thanks!
You’re welcome
Thank you Glyn, great video, great tutorial!!
You’re welcome Ricardo
Amazing! An outstanding professional and incredible human. Absolute thanks
That was really good. I took my favorite portrait and it is from my brother, because we have a connection, he was at ease the entire shoot; as the matter in fact, it was hard to choose a single piece for printing.
Wonderful, game changing tips!
Really enjoyed this video. I've been a Photographer for 37 years and all these tips make perfect sense! I've subscribed and very much looking forward to looking at more of your work!
Brilliant. This is such practical psychology! Thank you.
Cheers Neil