May i add one? Tell your model often how easy they are to work with. You will see that in short order they relax and become that very thing to the benefit of everyone.
Lindsay, Thanks for your top 5 tips. No need to worry about rule #6. Everyone but Simon knows that the person (mostly likely a friend) was in the video shot simply to help you make the video. I liked that you helped me pause to connect with the person, as a person, before taking any pictures. My weakness as a photographer is that I get so intent on making the shot that I practically trample on anything and everyone to do so. Your tips helped to to stop, take a breath, and build a connection with those I am pointing the camera at.
Dave LeBlanc haha lets pay a model to look miserable in the background that will make the tutorial look better,even though my comment was light hearted and a little bit of fun, we can see who is being a dick with such an aggressive comment , lighten up and have a great day you need it :-)
i thought the same thing but i think actually its a strategy to get them used to the feeling of being in that seat in front of the lighting, and getting used to being around her and hearing her speak...although she looks bored, she's probably more comfortable by the end of the video.
Lindsay, you are quite fetching! Why are you hiding behind the camera? Great Job Lindsay, not only in being a great photographer, but producing very well put together tutorials.
Second tip. "Compliment their beauty." You do not want to do this if you are a less than handsome male photographer. That'll make women shy away from you by instinct. If you still want to do it, you'll need to make sure that the delivery is completely non-threatening in the sense that the model senses that you mean nothing by it other than the compliment itself. If you're a handsome guy then just go ahead. ... That's the truth of the situation for men. Just following the advice given in this video without these considerations can result in some bad situations.
But if you exude confidence, Not egomania, even a fat, old, ugly photographer may seem desirable! He doesn't exude nerdy creepiness, but a relaxed, seasoned, knowledge of propriety, and of human nature. The female model may feel she is in a "superstar's" hands ala , Alfred Hitchcock, Otto Preminger, etc. Not that she thinks he's sexy, but desirable to be around and work with, because he's an artist, and emotes stability. It might be a great compliment to her, for you to sincerely compliment her. That is, if you're old, ugly, and fat, and are totally confident around women. As for me, yeah you guessed it!
Quite true. People come across differently, and the main point here is that many can't follow this tip without the possibility of some awkward or bad situations. It's her personal experience from her perspective as a female and should not blindly be copied by people in different situations. Know your own social skills and limitations and work with what you've got.
True. But I never heard of a genuine portrait photographer, NOT complimenting the model. Sure, I can imagine a nonhandsome guy who Wants to be a portrait photographer, but is awkward and unsure, doing his 1st test shoot with the most popular girl in school, and complimenting like, "Oooooo! Your lips drip with undeniable beckoning!" Otherwise, giving direction like; "Great smile!, That's it! Hold that!, You're in the zone! Wow! That's gonna' turn out fantastic! seems fairly innocuous, perhaps even expected. One non professional model told me, she had to suggest to her wedding photographer, what scenes and poses, (especially creative shots), she wanted. When we agreed to a photoshoot, she said she wants the photographer to suggest these type of things to her. So, I learned a photo session in some cases, is like a time to be pampered. To be fussed over, and complimented. If they feel relaxed, and are enjoying themselves, the best captures are possible. Besides, I always have another female assistant with me during shoots. I think any guy, handsome or not going off alone with a model has already crossed the creapy border. Unless it's a date, and for fun.
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I did notes of almost everything. Thank you very much, Lindsay
May i add one? Tell your model often how easy they are to work with. You will see that in short order they relax and become that very thing to the benefit of everyone.
That's a great idea - love it!
Lindsay,
Thanks for your top 5 tips. No need to worry about rule #6. Everyone but Simon knows that the person (mostly likely a friend) was in the video shot simply to help you make the video. I liked that you helped me pause to connect with the person, as a person, before taking any pictures. My weakness as a photographer is that I get so intent on making the shot that I practically trample on anything and everyone to do so. Your tips helped to to stop, take a breath, and build a connection with those I am pointing the camera at.
Lindsay, thank you. This was great.
Very good tuorial. And well articulated. Good production.
Great video!
Which color is this of her paper background?Any suggestions? thunder gray?
amazing video. thank you
So relaxing
Rule #6 don't leave the model sat on a chair looking fed up whilst making a video, lol sorry couldn't help myself.
Great video and great tips
yeah. thought the same thing. it's ridiculous.
Dave LeBlanc haha lets pay a model to look miserable in the background that will make the tutorial look better,even though my comment was light hearted and a little bit of fun, we can see who is being a dick with such an aggressive comment , lighten up and have a great day you need it :-)
i thought the same thing but i think actually its a strategy to get them used to the feeling of being in that seat in front of the lighting, and getting used to being around her and hearing her speak...although she looks bored, she's probably more comfortable by the end of the video.
great! thank you.
Thank you.
Lindsay, you are quite fetching! Why are you hiding behind the camera?
Great Job Lindsay, not only in being a great photographer, but producing very well put together tutorials.
awesome!
you are too good
is she shooting sony now? the lens looks like a sony lens.
The lens are from Canon L series, 50-200mm I think
Second tip. "Compliment their beauty."
You do not want to do this if you are a less than handsome male photographer. That'll make women shy away from you by instinct. If you still want to do it, you'll need to make sure that the delivery is completely non-threatening in the sense that the model senses that you mean nothing by it other than the compliment itself.
If you're a handsome guy then just go ahead.
... That's the truth of the situation for men. Just following the advice given in this video without these considerations can result in some bad situations.
But if you exude confidence, Not egomania, even a fat, old, ugly photographer may seem desirable! He doesn't exude nerdy creepiness, but a relaxed, seasoned, knowledge of propriety, and of human nature. The female model may feel she is in a "superstar's" hands ala , Alfred Hitchcock, Otto Preminger, etc. Not that she thinks he's sexy, but desirable to be around and work with, because he's an artist, and emotes stability. It might be a great compliment to her, for you to sincerely compliment her. That is, if you're old, ugly, and fat, and are totally confident around women. As for me, yeah you guessed it!
Quite true. People come across differently, and the main point here is that many can't follow this tip without the possibility of some awkward or bad situations. It's her personal experience from her perspective as a female and should not blindly be copied by people in different situations.
Know your own social skills and limitations and work with what you've got.
True. But I never heard of a genuine portrait photographer, NOT complimenting the model.
Sure, I can imagine a nonhandsome guy who Wants to be a portrait photographer, but is awkward and unsure, doing his 1st test shoot with the most popular girl in school, and complimenting like, "Oooooo! Your lips drip with undeniable beckoning!" Otherwise, giving direction like; "Great smile!, That's it! Hold that!, You're in the zone! Wow! That's gonna' turn out fantastic! seems fairly innocuous, perhaps even expected. One non professional model told me, she had to suggest to her wedding photographer, what scenes and poses, (especially creative shots), she wanted. When we agreed to a photoshoot, she said she wants the photographer to suggest these type of things to her. So, I learned a photo session in some cases, is like a time to be pampered. To be fussed over, and complimented. If they feel relaxed, and are enjoying themselves, the best captures are possible. Besides, I always have another female assistant with me during shoots. I think any guy, handsome or not going off alone with a model has already crossed the creapy border. Unless it's a date, and for fun.
very interesting insight! Thank you.
Why does she always look like she is angry or pissed off. Maybe its the angle of her clown brows.