9 tips for BETTER PORTRAITS
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- 9 of my favourite tips for taking better portraits photos.
Topics covered:
1. Trust your gut feelings
2. Make the eyes your focus
3. The background
4. Lighting
5. Posing your subject
6. Learn to not care
7. Best portrait lenses - which lens to choose
8. Know the law (I give specific advise for UK law, check the laws in your own country)
9. Taking your time
I was inspired to make this after reading 'Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People' by Henry Carroll. This is a great book and I highly recommend it. Buy it here: amzn.to/2B9rDSz
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*PLEASE NOTE:*
*The bit about the law in this is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. It is also purely practical. Please do not infer any statements of morality from this. I am not saying any actions are ethically ok or not ok, just that some put you at higher risk of being sued than others.*
*…and yes, I used a ring light that makes my eyes look weird. This was one of my first UA-cam videos and I didn't anticipate how angry this would make so many people. I'm still not sure why tbh.*
Idk who's giving you grief, but I thought the video was great, insightful and very helpful. You gave your own time and effort to genuinely give advice to people like me, who is a beginner, to help them in their potential future careers. As for the ring light, I personally thought it was pretty cool!
People who wish they were creators create nothing but drama and add nothing of value to the world. They complain about the stupidest things. I run across it very often.
I like how the light highlighted your eyes. I’m jealous.
That transition in the beginning was smooth like butter
Thanks. It’s just a simple cut. I’m surprised how effective it came out.
Yes, I went back and watched it at half speed to see what happened :-) lovely.
Simple cut but it was sick XD
seriously that freaking awesome..... i'm like holy sh*t
I thought I was the only one like shit that was smooth
I love that you post pictures from different photographers.
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@@opxjay8793 r/kidsonyoutube or something like that
In a sea of videos rife with gear and technical elitism, this video is a gem. It reminds us of why photography is such a powerful form of art, it reminds us of the story and intuition we so passionately want to explore. Thank you!
Absolutely. While technical aspects of photography is important, it makes me cringe when I see "photographers" that are obsessed with gears.
Isn’t it though!! I rewatch it when i want to be inspired
Yes you're right.
Watching this as an absolute beginner photographer I realise that my main challenge is gonna not be learning how to take photos, but how to capture moments. It's not about just getting the right focus, exposure, whatever, it's about finding the right moment
mine is what to capture
@@Ahmad-os3si lmao same. Camera has been in the box for a year. Nothing to shoot whatsoever. 😅
@@vg6761 there is always something to capture. One of my best recommendations (and I apologize to Jamie if you touch on this, as I am typing when I’m only 1:40 into the video) is to look at the light and shadows. Even the most boring subjects can be made interesting in certain light.
Window blinds can give you really fun lined lighting, with stark shadows. Corners can block out the light, to give you split lighting effects that look really dramatic. Hard window light in an otherwise dark room can give you deep contrasts that showcase any subject.
That statement there is 100% correct. I have figured out over the years that in order to get that perfect shot you have to be patient and wait.
I must say... I really love your philosophy.
ImaginebySzP what part of the video did you like the most?
We watched this in a photography class recently. THANKS FOR THE TIPS!
Really? Wow. You're quite welcome.
Thanks for replying! :D Have you been photographing in Utah? Its beautiful.Your Photograpghy is awesome!
Jamie Windsor árr for addqq
Everytime I watch his videos I feel like I’m in class and I say this in the most positive way possible. It doesn’t just feel like a random tutorial I really feel like I’m learning. I appreciate you man.
Great tips, I mostly do none posed portraits, just shooting people minding their own lives (with their permission), but I learn't a few things here ! many thanks
"A smile is a mask, Wait for it to drop. Find a truer representation of them" Last wedding shoot I did, as soon as the smile dropped both the bribe and groom looked angry/grumpy, hmmm I wonder why?😂😜
Manu Shapopi maybe they just realized getting married is a bad idea. 😁😁😁
mrdogfight1 Too late now😂😂
well, it never late, you always can divorce
Damn dude. Dropping dimes.
Ha. A genuine smile is different, of course. It's not something I try at weddings… "Now let's try one with the bride looking less happy".
Jamie, this is quite a collection of tips. The section on making your subject feel natural is particularly superb. It's shrewd in the best possible way. An honest way. The whole video is full of first rate stuff worthy of any classroom. You have a gift. Thank you for offering it to us all completely free. People tend to treat their gifts like a compliment, selfishly or bashfully. You've managed to strike a rare balance between confidence and generosity. It shows in your videos. Also the transitions are pretty good too.
Never have I learned so much philosophy in a photography video. Thank you for reminding me of how important a photo should feel, rather than just looks.
The tips about incidental portraits and drawing down people's public masks to get to the real person and the tips about street portraits and the law were particularly helpful!
2:36 "You are an onlooker. An invisible voyeur."
I did that voyeur thing you're talking about. Now I'm in prison. Thx Jamie!
Juan Quispe *Invisible* voyeur. You need to listen. You clearly were visible. Rookie error.
Juan Quispe rookie
bahaha
Diy school suply
How are u in prison and on UA-cam lol
Love the tips! It makes photography less "technical" and more intimate. Just like the 1st tip - how the photo "feels". I think more often than not, a photograph catches us not because of the composition but how it makes us feel.
Brilliant vid!
I appreciate how you talked about having confidence when taking candid street shots. Not something I've seen considered in these types of videos before but as a beginner is a concern.
This is without a shadow of a doubt the best video on photography I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making this. Outstanding.
joe honeyands Hi praise indeed. Thank you.
He’s very good at teaching. Engaging
I looked for hours to find a good source for taking better portraits and in the end this video has given me everything i needed to help me and more
From my perspective the best range of advice I’ve heard, possibly because I agree with and already use these, but his condensed friendly, calm form of presentation is spot on.
I already liked and subscribed when you began talking about subconscious and conscious information processing. Because for me, if someone can delve into topics like the subconscious for explain a photograph, I do deserve to learn from you.
This is the first time I'm hearing anyone going *this* deep to describe a process. Hats off to your knowledge.
Thank you for stressing all the time in making better shots out of existing equipments.
Jamie, this was just the video I needed to see !
better portraiture! hmmmmm....... meanwhile you do this vid with the round/circle lighting that gives you the look of a devil. your blue eyes look....well, demonic. perhaps a 2 or 3 light set up with soft diffusion, without the white rings if light around the black spots or the pupil in each eye. just a suggestion. good info though but rather poor lighting--- for a photog. cheers!
Damn... that transition from outside to inside sitting down lol.
That might have been one of the most practical lessons/lists on photography I have yet to come across on UA-cam. Thanks for taking the time.
I have to say.. of all the videos for photography i've watched on youtube, yours are by far the most practical and personal, like if we were friends and you were really trying to tell me the things I quickly needed to know. Great job.
Was that Adam Driver at 4:40 ?
Usually i get annoyed listening to a person talk for 10 min straight - but you have a calm charisma and speak sense. Keep up the good work! Learned a lot in 15 minutes.
Yep.
Totally agree!!
You're damn straight about not living with regrets! I really enjoyed what you had to say.
one of the best, non-clickbait, actually informative vids on how to take natural and personal photos, BIG LOVE 4 tHIS VID
I love those candid shot idea's and I do them a lot, always calling my friends and taking pictures of them... I don't know something about that look they give is so perfect.
This was not what I was looking for, but it is what I needed. Thank you.
As a beginner who is interested in taking up photography as a hobby, I found this very helpful and encouraging. Thanks!
I've watched so many photography videos but yours are truly my favorite. You have a way of explaining the art in a simple way. Thank you!
It's so nice to listen to you, it's not just the good advice, it's also your attitiude towards life that I feel compatible with
Some excellent tips and advice there Jamie. Thanks.
Simply the best video I've seen on photography.A mini course. Thanks a million!!!!
You’ve got a terrific balance of technical advice and philosophy and sensible sociology with the subject that I find very relatable and helpful. Keep up the great work! Half of what you said reinforced what I was already doing and the other half was inspiring and informative!
I have watched literally dozens upon dozens of portrait ‘how to’ videos and this video tops them all two fold. Awesome video and classy as always)
Well said. I like the intuitive approach to portraiture you underscored, with examples. It helped set me at ease. Nicely done.
Awesome. A bit different approach, I like it! Great storyteller too
Ive probably watched 20 videos tonight trying to learn more about being productive as a photographer.. you handed out gold, i appreciate it. Feels like you gave genuine advice and are focused on creating connection rather than followers. Ill be lookin for more videos
I know this is an old video... But I am going through all your UA-cam videos and I really like what you have to say.
It’s not the usually “do this” don’t do that” etc. It’s a much deeper discussion and I really enjoy it. It makes me think and gets my creativity going.
Thank you!
Chock full of good points. Simple, thoughtful.
You are an intelligent interesting person to listen to. Thanks for sharing your knowledge the way you do.
Awesome video!
I love it. These are fantastically simple, honest, and straightforward tips for those that are stepping into contemporary photography.
This is the second time one of your videos has randomly popped up on my feed and I watched it out of curiosity. It's all the second time you've given not just good advice about photography, but excellent advice that can be applied to life in general. I'm subscribing
"Intuition is more important than the conscious mind" - a so very important statement!! Your videos are not at all didactic, though they have "sermons on a rock" type guidelines. A great one again Jamie!! Two thumbs up!!
haha
I love how you used beautiful images to show exactly what you're talking about. Very clear and nice video, thank you!
i discovered your channel last night and now i've already reached a point where i LIKE your videos as i just start to watch them
Love the honesty in your vids, not following the “pack” type advice is refreshing to hear from you. Those who create greatness never did it following a well worn path. Being instinctive is what will forge your own style.
another gem! with the beloved classic Mk1
It's often the Mk1 I reach for because I just leave it lying around as it's cheap enough to not be precious about. My Mk3s and L-lenses are normally packed away, still in some set-up that I used for my last commercial job.
Man, you're amazing. Super video, really intelligent advice.
This is so resourceful, so much I’m thinking about doing while watching. You don’t beat around the bush, you’re direct and right to the point. Thank you!
Wow, this was really really good! And I've been watching photography videos for about a week straight now. I LOVE that you edited excellent example photos in, while you kept talking.
Great advice! Thank you!
After the transition at 00:17 I subscribe to your channel.
Ha. Thanks.
Thank you for the tips. Im just getting into photography again and I found this very helpful. Others have said it, but you bring it to a whole different level. There is more to photos than just pushing a shutter button. Feelings are hugely involved and I think another of people get wrapped up in setting rather than the art of it. Thank you sir for re instilling this concept.
Thanks man!, One of the best photography advice video on the internet, no unnecessary talking and well explained. Thanks!
very helpful tips. they were real tips and not tech related. once i saw a portrait tutorial of a guy shooting in overcast weather with a model that was clearly nopt feeling well about being there. the photos were technically good but they lack of feel
Very helpful tips!
You deliver everytime, thank you for making such great original content and even on topics like this everyone has done you had more then a few great tips I hadn't heard before, keep up the work!
I revisit this video every year or so for its stupendous wealth of invaluable top-est of tips. Thanks Jamie
What an awesome list! i'm just about to get my first camera (so i can hopefully take nice portraits in order to paint them later) and this has been sooo helpful thanks! PS love the Hendrik Kerstens image :) i painted one of his daughter wearing a lampshade on my channel (#013) - thanks loads + subbed
Wow Jamie, that was more good advice than I've received from any ONE Photog with real relevant info! HUGE thanks sir #the50yroldman
Klarque Garrison Glad to be of help. I’m glad this video seems to have been received positively. I thought maybe people were more into gear reviews than stuff like this and gear reviews aren’t really what excites me about photography. I shall make more videos along this line now.
My thoughts exactly
Jamie Windsor please do more like this. Too many low value gear blather sites out there. Too few on photography, by a professional photographer, what more done with reference to photography as a craft tradition, unpronounceable names and all.
I love the way you make it so simple when explaining dude and that's the reason I'll back. I look forward too you doing future videos
I think I could listen to you talk all day. Thanks for all the great tips and ideas. Very helpful!
MAN!! I usually hate these "X tips for Y thing" videos as they feel isolated a lot of times and quite often, many channels repeat themselves on these (watching a lot of music production stuff especially :D) But shit your videos are great! Your tips are so useful, applicable, easy to understand yet deep with so much potential for exploration that I am stunned! And they are also so full of heart! Thank you so much!! :)
*Great go-to tips Jamie, thank you! Posing is crucial for beginners!*
Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts here. I love your channel so much, you are the rare person who speaks about photography and not about cameras!
This video was so helpful and I loved seeing how much you clearly love photography
I learned more about the human nature than about photography ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lost In Algeria its needed.
Yes, after a series of junk videos about setting hair finally a real video; thanks
There is a veritable sea of videos about photography on the internet, but this one in particular stands out. Your style is wonderfully casual albeit informative at the same time. Also the cadence of your voice is quite calming. Thank you for this.
This, honestly, was the best and most helpful video I've ever watched about photography! Thanks for the deep content on this.
your eyes are distracting me anyway what's this video about
Ring lights are great but what they do to eyes drives me crazy. You break Rule #2 with ring lights.
They distracted me for about the first minute.
I had to put my phone down and couldn’t watch
Totally agree. To me, ring lights shouldn't be used for blodding.
hahahah....i thought i'm the only one
i really love this video. I've learn a lot can't wait to try it out & practice w/ my friends. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas from the Philippines 🇵🇭 i SMASHED the like button & i hit subscribe 😊😊😊
Hello, Jamie. Thank you for making this video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching & listening. I'm a professional musician & an amateur photographer out of necessity. I really liked the fact that you addressed the human aspects of the activity & the common sense that goes along with it, rather than making it gear or spec centric. Great content. Best wishes to you.
This video was SUPER helpful, you listed all sorts of perspectives and ways to make example of something, like a math problem, someone would clearly have a real sense of emotion presented if they’re trying to work it out, confusion or focus ect. (I’m so late to this lol) thank you this will come handy with my school art projects
2:38 "YOU'RE AN INVISIBLE VOYEUR" I LOST IT
sneaky portraits! . . ive used a 70d &a 7O-3OO! great! . . if i had another choice, micro 4/3rds and 7O-3OO f2.8!
Have to say thank you for the tips.. but much more for breaking down the phycology behind what your sharing with each tip.
I appreciate that lens choice was all the way down at #7, and camera bodies weren't mentioned at all. Finally a UA-cam video that understands photography isn't primarily about gear. Nice work.
Great tips; Rude Boy Jazz; not so sure about the ring light thing though… LOL
You sir, deserve more subscribers.
Nikhil Chandra Thank you. They’re going up. Not long before Xmas I only had a thousand or so.
well deserved. wrt to this video, there are so many youtubers with millions of subscribers, who, in the name of photo tutorials, tell only about camera specs. Any young ones watching their videos would believe that photography is more about camera and having the "latest technology" and less about your own vision. They are so misleading!!! This video finally talks about those nuances, finer details. And i love how you used 5D mark 1 here, while everyone on youtube is crying over how bad dslrs have become.
This is so practical compared to the other videos that I’ve watched. It really is the best video for people trying to take good photos
I’m just getting started and photography, and this video was immensely helpful. Thank you so much!
I glad you said "there is no perfect portrait length." As a learner, I was led to understand that any focal length under 50mm was "a no-no" and the shorter than 50mm should only be used for group portraits. Your talk was inspirational and educational.
Thank you. Absolutely, any lens can be a portrait lens, it's just depends on what you're going for with your image. A close-up with a wide lens could be considered a "no-no" if you're doing commercial headshots for office workers and you were trying to make people look attractive, but even then, different face shapes suit different focal lengths.
Break the rules!
When he said they most likely wont challenge you, my anxiety went away haha
Great times Jamie and solid video as always! For me - esp in studio, I'm a fan of the 50 & 85. 35 is great, but more so for outdoor work when I wanna show the background/context.
Pure gold wrapped in street smart wisdom. Thanks for the No Tips / All Sharing approach.
Hi Jamie, I just stumbled upon your videos, and I think they are seriously good. I’ve been a commercial photographer for years and I find your philosophy refreshing. One thing though, your ID shot makes you look much older than you appear to be. Jus sayin.
Colin Edwards Hi. Thank you. Just out of interest, how old do you think I am and how old does my profile picture make me look?
you have the prettiest eyes
Ha.
One thing I love so much about your videos are the amazing examples spliced in. So much post work done to help the video. Thanks so much! These are so helpful! Subscribing!
Excellent videos! Really well put together and you’ve got a great way of delivery. Keep em coming!
Some really valuable tips that don’t all involve spending thousands of pounds. Nice video dude.
Thanks. Too many videos out there that promote the idea that buying expensive gear is the way to get good photos.
6. TL:DR could also be "you miss every shot you dont take" :D
You're amazing as always mate, cant get enough of your valuable tips.
You came up on my feed and this is just my second video of you but i love you already! Thank you for your tips!
5:02 Is that a plastic bag on her head?
I really love the positive vibes of the video. Plus, you’re a likeable person. :)
Since I'm watching this so late and there are a lot of comments, I'm sure others have mentioned it, but I think it's worth pointing out that the best focal length of lenses for different applications will vary a lot depending on the size of your camera's sensor! Since I shoot with an APS-C sensor, for example, a 35mm lens will give about the same result as using a 50mm lens on a full frame camera. :)
wwklnd Yeah. I neglected to say “…or equivalent” when talking about focal lengths. My bad.
Jamie Windsor It's a small thing and I'm sure a lot of people learn it eventually!
Not exactly true. A crop is just a crop. You'll get the same field of view / framing using a 35mm with a crop sensor as a 50mm full-frame, sure. But you won't get the same compression, since the lens has a wider focal length. 35mm faces look different from 50mm faces. It's important to understand the difference between focal length and field of view when doing portraits.
I love watching your content. It’s refreshing to see youtubers who create educational content from the professor-meets-friend approach, rather than the flashy “You’re doing this wrong!!” approach.
I really like how you cover these tips! Really helpful.