Breaking the ice during group shots and couple shots, my go-to is "A little happier, a little happier, ok, that's too happy, bring it back down a little..." This usually gets the ACTUAL happy face out of the couple or even a whole family group
Riley Chaney, I agree with you. This was quite refreshing to hear a photographer genuinely focusing on taking the people's precious moments/ relationship instead of hearing "1 hour of session time of however many digital prints for X amount of $$"
I’ve never heard a photographer describe with such genuine words about removing yourself from the story and focusing it all about them, bringing their story into focus, their life, their relationship. You’re an amazing photographer and an even more amazing human.
I teared when you talked about playing the other couple’s first dance song and how much it must’ve meant for them. Your video about posing/photography made me reflect heavily on my own relationship. Please keep doing what you do, you have a gift.
YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS Thank you for putting the tip about not doing 1-hour session. My first year I did the 1-hour session thing and it just didn't feel right. Moved on to 2-3 hour engagement sessions and that is EVERYTHING. More time for the couple to warm up, more time for us all to warm up to each other, to get to know the couple and maybe even do multiple locations. Great video thanks for sharing!
My dude! Right? Same thing here. 1 hour always felt way too panicked. I love just chilling for the first 15 minutes talking and hanging out haha! Thanks for watching, John!
Bro not only during the video I was like, damn this guy deserves a like for sure, but even afterwards at the end of the video, when you spoke about the engagement session about not just a job, but about bringing a memory to the couple and that it's mostly about them, it just resonated in my ears and put a great direction into my future photography! Thank you for that! First video I've seen from you btw. definitely not last!
This video has me pumped for whenever I have my next couples shoot! I really want to work on slowing down a bit for my shoots and not being so stressed about time, so thank you for pointing that out!
WE NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. SO GENUINE AND EMOTIONAL. It’s not just another “tutorial” on how to do an engagement session but rather a true and great lesson on keeping it real at every shoot. And also, great tip for bringing a speaker. 👍🏽
Eric! I photographed my first wedding in 1985 and had my studio in NYC for years. The last wedding I shot was in May 2020 and it was a mask on/mask off day. Tomorrow I have my first engagement session in years. I sat at the couple's kitchen table and talked about what's important to them (they happen to be my next-door neighbor here in Florida) and I wanted to see what the new generation of photographers is doing. It felt good to see that much of what I have done over the years is still a staple of what you do. But, I have to tell you that I learned quite a bit. I am a lifelong learner and I'm grateful to have found you. Cheers!
This was VERY helpful for me! I mainly shoot headshots and branding photography, and I haven't done an engagement/couples session in over 3-years and two state-to-state moves ago. A networking friend connected me to a couple who want an engagement shoot and I needed a "refresher" course. Your video was exactly what I needed. I even remembered where I had filed those old engagement session images. I feel sooo relieved! Blessings!
“These photographs are about what they mean and not how I can get Instagram famous.” This is EVERYTHING! Thanks for having an amazing approach to portraits. This is exactly why I love portrait sessions. 🥳
This is really the loveliest video I’ve found. So often posing couples can become a purely practical process. This has really gone back to why I got into shooting and helped me to think about my approach to shooting couples again.
This is insanely helpful to me - and also, I live a mile from that location. I have my first engagement shoot coming up tomorrow, and I feel so much more confident just watching this video. Amazing stuff, and beautiful finished product. Keep on clickin'!
Thank you for this fantastic video! It was helpful and inspiring, the images are gorgeous, and I love your thoughtful, client-centered approach and that you put your heart into it. You almost made me cry. You are definitely the photographer I would want to do my photoshoot if I were near Chicago.
Just wanna let you know. Tomorrow, the 2nd on december 2022 is my first engagment photoshoot. You basically tought me what to do and you made me so calm for that day. THANK YOU VERY MUCH❤️
Thank you. I really enjoyed your low key but genuine approach in this video. I’m doing an engagement shoot in two days and your advice and tips are much appreciated.
Love your authenticity, honesty and genuine love for the craft and your clients. This is truly inspiring and I didn't expected to be touched by a video I only just came across to get some pose tips :P Keep up the wonderful work and I know you'll touch a lot of people's lives for the better!
Thank you. You’re so inspirational with the way you explain and breakdown your processes and how you build relationships with your clients. I can’t tell you how many videos I’ve seen recently bringing up “batch shooting” “how to charge” etc, and I get it I’m sure those work in certain situations. However the mentality that you bring and express on your channel is truly a game changer, and really resonates with me. So thank you for being real and sharing your knowledge on here! 🙌🏽
Aside from your clients, being a photographer without coworkers can be a little lonely sometimes. BTS videos like this help me feel a part of a genuine community that’s documenting love and positive moments in people’s lives. Love all these tips my friend!
Omg absolutely LOVED this video + the shoot you captured - your style and approach to your shoots really resonates with me. Feeling inspired. Thanks for this!
Thanks man. . All tips that you mentioned are great. And i emotionally and happy bout the no. 7 and the bonus tips. . Its not about you, its about them. .
Good stuff. For my sessions I always tell my clients to plan on an extra half hour as I want them to just relax and have fun and not worry about the time too. Worst case scenario we still end on time.
Really great. Humor and info., my kind of style where you focus on the story and not the fame/money. Aweseome stuff, will be following you for sure! and thanks!
I thought this was just another casual walk-in-the-park tutorial kinda deal. Then by mid video, I had to full rewind and bust out my notes. Thanks Mr. Dad! Keep more coming please! 🙏😁
This is so cool! I just started photography recently and have been trying to learn as much as I can. So awesome to see someone from Chicago here on UA-cam.
Another ice-breaker: "Squeeze up real tight. Pretend like you like each other." Also works great with corporate group portraits. Buys you about 5 seconds of genuine smiles.
Hi, Eric! - I've been following you for several years now & just signed up for your Patreon. Wow. Thank you for your work. I am so impressed by the amount of value you have packed into that platform. It's basically like finding a photo mentor who we have access to 24/7 for just a few bucks a month. My mind is blown. Should have done it sooner! Best wishes to you & your family for the New Year. Cheers!
Breaking the ice during group shots and couple shots, my go-to is "A little happier, a little happier, ok, that's too happy, bring it back down a little..." This usually gets the ACTUAL happy face out of the couple or even a whole family group
That’s a really good tip lol
That’s great. Got any more?
This was literally the most genuine thing I have heard out of a photographer's mouth. You're real man. Appreciate you!
Wow. So kind. Thank you!!
Riley Chaney, I agree with you.
This was quite refreshing to hear a photographer genuinely focusing on taking the people's precious moments/ relationship instead of hearing "1 hour of session time of however many digital prints for X amount of $$"
I’ve never heard a photographer describe with such genuine words about removing yourself from the story and focusing it all about them, bringing their story into focus, their life, their relationship. You’re an amazing photographer and an even more amazing human.
😭❤️
I teared when you talked about playing the other couple’s first dance song and how much it must’ve meant for them. Your video about posing/photography made me reflect heavily on my own relationship. Please keep doing what you do, you have a gift.
Best tip, Whisper favorite vegetable in a sexy voice. Definitely going to use that one on my next engagement shoot!
Thanks UA-cam Dad!
lol I shouldn't have made that seem like it was my own - definitely learned that from my friends over at Mango Street 🤘
"They aren't technically engaged anymore" 😫 "They got married this past summer" 😅
😂😂😂 I thought the same thing when I listened back while editing hahahaha
Lmao same.... I was like “oh no!!” Then I caught on
I had the exact same reaction
YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS Thank you for putting the tip about not doing 1-hour session. My first year I did the 1-hour session thing and it just didn't feel right. Moved on to 2-3 hour engagement sessions and that is EVERYTHING. More time for the couple to warm up, more time for us all to warm up to each other, to get to know the couple and maybe even do multiple locations. Great video thanks for sharing!
My dude! Right? Same thing here. 1 hour always felt way too panicked. I love just chilling for the first 15 minutes talking and hanging out haha! Thanks for watching, John!
What do you charge for 2-3 hours??
can't express how important music actually is for getting the vibe going!
Bro not only during the video I was like, damn this guy deserves a like for sure, but even afterwards at the end of the video, when you spoke about the engagement session about not just a job, but about bringing a memory to the couple and that it's mostly about them, it just resonated in my ears and put a great direction into my future photography! Thank you for that! First video I've seen from you btw. definitely not last!
I'm a simple man, i see Eric's vid, I click.
What a guy. 🙏🏼
This video has me pumped for whenever I have my next couples shoot!
I really want to work on slowing down a bit for my shoots and not being so stressed about time, so thank you for pointing that out!
im serious when I say this is fantastic and I wish every photographer would watch this...over and over
WE NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. SO GENUINE AND EMOTIONAL. It’s not just another “tutorial” on how to do an engagement session but rather a true and great lesson on keeping it real at every shoot. And also, great tip for bringing a speaker. 👍🏽
Eric! I photographed my first wedding in 1985 and had my studio in NYC for years. The last wedding I shot was in May 2020 and it was a mask on/mask off day. Tomorrow I have my first engagement session in years. I sat at the couple's kitchen table and talked about what's important to them (they happen to be my next-door neighbor here in Florida) and I wanted to see what the new generation of photographers is doing. It felt good to see that much of what I have done over the years is still a staple of what you do. But, I have to tell you that I learned quite a bit. I am a lifelong learner and I'm grateful to have found you. Cheers!
This was VERY helpful for me! I mainly shoot headshots and branding photography, and I haven't done an engagement/couples session in over 3-years and two state-to-state moves ago. A networking friend connected me to a couple who want an engagement shoot and I needed a "refresher" course. Your video was exactly what I needed. I even remembered where I had filed those old engagement session images. I feel sooo relieved! Blessings!
i see your comedy talent is overshadowing your photography talent
Aw, how sweet
@@EricFloberg i just subscribed you when i found your channel few hours ago. sorry for not being there since the very beginning *dramatic piano
“These photographs are about what they mean and not how I can get Instagram famous.” This is EVERYTHING! Thanks for having an amazing approach to portraits. This is exactly why I love portrait sessions. 🥳
I can tell you’re so genuine and I feel so inspired by you and thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. ❤
This is really the loveliest video I’ve found. So often posing couples can become a purely practical process. This has really gone back to why I got into shooting and helped me to think about my approach to shooting couples again.
Wowowow. I loved what you said about it being more about them than about us.
I cried when you talked about the photos in the room and he said that was one of the best moments of his life.
Romantic jams playlist is the best. Get on it people!! Thanks, Eric for the great compilation!
I always struggle to throw together a relevant playlist before sessions - thanks for the Spotify helps!
least I could do in return for your gift 😂
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing your best practices and experience!!
Love the Bluetooth speaker idea! That's awesome and I'm goner buy one soon!
One of the better videos I've seen on this subject
This is insanely helpful to me - and also, I live a mile from that location. I have my first engagement shoot coming up tomorrow, and I feel so much more confident just watching this video. Amazing stuff, and beautiful finished product. Keep on clickin'!
You are so good!!! Thank you for the tips! love your photography style
You are so talented. Beyond inspired.
There are so many fun applications for this video. Love it!!
So good to hear! Thanks, Christian!
wow your amazing. This was the best break down I have ever seen! You can tell you really love what you do and it is so inspiring.
Love this video and overall approach😍
Thank you for this fantastic video! It was helpful and inspiring, the images are gorgeous, and I love your thoughtful, client-centered approach and that you put your heart into it. You almost made me cry. You are definitely the photographer I would want to do my photoshoot if I were near Chicago.
Thank you for this wonderful video. Got to know a lot of tricks and tips.
Doing my first engagement photo tomorrow and this helps a lot! Thank you!
I took screenshots of your poses and downloaded the app before a shoot. It helped me tons! Thank you for the advice!
This is everything I wanted for Christmas. Thanks dad!
Yes! You're welcome!!
Just wanna let you know. Tomorrow, the 2nd on december 2022 is my first engagment photoshoot. You basically tought me what to do and you made me so calm for that day.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH❤️
Thank you. I really enjoyed your low key but genuine approach in this video. I’m doing an engagement shoot in two days and your advice and tips are much appreciated.
Love your authenticity, honesty and genuine love for the craft and your clients. This is truly inspiring and I didn't expected to be touched by a video I only just came across to get some pose tips :P Keep up the wonderful work and I know you'll touch a lot of people's lives for the better!
Love your video on couples photography and especially the backgrounds, because I'm also a Chicago photographer! :)
Thank you. You’re so inspirational with the way you explain and breakdown your processes and how you build relationships with your clients. I can’t tell you how many videos I’ve seen recently bringing up “batch shooting” “how to charge” etc, and I get it I’m sure those work in certain situations. However the mentality that you bring and express on your channel is truly a game changer, and really resonates with me. So thank you for being real and sharing your knowledge on here! 🙌🏽
Brilliantly done!
Definitely saving this
Even for someone who has been doing this a few years, it’s a great refresher! Thanks for all the great content!
yes! So good to hear! :) Thanks for watching!
Aside from your clients, being a photographer without coworkers can be a little lonely sometimes. BTS videos like this help me feel a part of a genuine community that’s documenting love and positive moments in people’s lives. Love all these tips my friend!
I don't know how you do it, but everytime when I see your video, I got so emotional!
U just soo real eric.....thanks for de tips bro
i've watched it 2 times already ! First time alone, second one with my wife :)
We loved it !
The bluetooth speaker is a really good idea. Also good call on Unscripted. That's something that I could definitely use in the future.
Hell of a video. I love your work. Thanks for sharing.
I loved the double exposure shots! as a new budding photographer I find those to be superdope
AHH!! This video makes my heart beats! ❤️❤️
Oh the last guy ❤️🔥❤️🔥
I just discovered you! this video reminded me why I do photography and why I want to do it full-time someday
These are so good, very nice!
Omg absolutely LOVED this video + the shoot you captured - your style and approach to your shoots really resonates with me. Feeling inspired. Thanks for this!
My gosh, what a great video 😌 you're great
Really good tips to use. Thanks
Thanks man. . All tips that you mentioned are great. And i emotionally and happy bout the no. 7 and the bonus tips. .
Its not about you, its about them. .
Thank you very much Eric. This video is going in my save bin.
Eric, killer shots man. Your stuff is phenomenal as always.
Thank you so much!!
Each and every tip is gold... ❤️
This video is super cool!! I really needed it. Thanks for the playlist and the app recommendation as well. Loved it!
Thanks, Kevin! Absolutely, my man. Happy to help!
Thank you, Eric, I can’t tell you how helpful this video has been!
Man, I'm so glad I found your channel
Thank you, just thank you
Been meaning to make a playlist for my shoots. Def going to check out yours
thank you for the great tips! I appreciate it a lot
Shooting a proposal this weekend with follow up posed shots on location. Appreciate your insight! Wish me luck.
You Earned my sub😊. Great video and even better shots❤ respect from Milan, Italy
Love this guy. *hits wall and walks away
Thanks a lot for this video. I learned a lot watching this.
Amazing video !! Thanks !
Loved unscripted! Thank you for sharing
Thanks Eric! Always try to refresh myself before a shoot. This was a lot of help! Especially liked the "Sexy Vegetable" idea!
You’re absolutely skilled! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us. I’m definitely inspired. 🙌🏽
Fantastic guide thx.
Love this kind of videos. So much that yo can learn. Thank you very much!!
Good stuff, followed the link and ordered the speaker!
love these tips Eric. Just downloaded Unscripted. thanks
Good stuff. For my sessions I always tell my clients to plan on an extra half hour as I want them to just relax and have fun and not worry about the time too. Worst case scenario we still end on time.
Thank you for sharing 😊
I'm an amateur photographer i shot a engagement last week and i was nervous. This Video filled me with confidence!❤️
Really great. Humor and info., my kind of style where you focus on the story and not the fame/money. Aweseome stuff, will be following you for sure! and thanks!
I'm doing engagement photos today and came to this video for some tips and tricks
Amazing tips, bruv.
I thought this was just another casual walk-in-the-park tutorial kinda deal. Then by mid video, I had to full rewind and bust out my notes.
Thanks Mr. Dad! Keep more coming please! 🙏😁
this is great! thanks for the advice man!
Awesome! Thank you. 🙏🏼
Informative!! Thank you! Also makes me miss Chicago. 🙂
man, I don't know how you do it, but you completely inspire me to go out and shoot!
This is so cool! I just started photography recently and have been trying to learn as much as I can. So awesome to see someone from Chicago here on UA-cam.
This was an absolute great video. Laid out everything perfectly. Thanks for sharing
This video is so helpful. Thank you so much Eric!
So good to hear! Glad I could help!!
this was a great video Eric, thanks for this! real tips.
Killing It Dude! Loved This Video
What a stunning shoot! This was so helpful tysm!
Thank YOU so much, Anna!
amazing work . thank you broziii
Another ice-breaker: "Squeeze up real tight. Pretend like you like each other."
Also works great with corporate group portraits. Buys you about 5 seconds of genuine smiles.
Hi, Eric! - I've been following you for several years now & just signed up for your Patreon. Wow. Thank you for your work. I am so impressed by the amount of value you have packed into that platform. It's basically like finding a photo mentor who we have access to 24/7 for just a few bucks a month. My mind is blown. Should have done it sooner! Best wishes to you & your family for the New Year. Cheers!
Thank you so much for signing up, Zach!! So happy you’re finding value in it. Can’t wait to keep making much more this year!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks man. This video was very informative. I thinking about getting in the game of photography. Thanks again.