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 UA-cam 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.
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?
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
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.
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 ☺
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!
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!
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.
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! 🖤
I don't often comment on UA-cam 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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !
"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.
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!
Damn I’m speechless. Impeccable presentation. This are the secrets people create a whole masterclass for and Mitch just giving it to us for free. I’m saving this video to rewatch anytime I get a creative block. Foundation of photography is awesome but it’s true sticking only to that almost sucks the fun out of the passion.
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!!
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've just gotten back into photography and your videos are really helping me to improve quickly. Much respect for putting in the work to help us all who are trying to learn to take better photos. Thanks Mitch!
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...
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.
I LOVE this video! Watched an extremely sterile tutorial on lighting before this, so yours is a like a gust of fresh wind that really resonates with me.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
The idea you have at around 6min about listing all the elements and linking them together reminds me of the matrice of elements GMTK talked about in puzzle game design, where you list all your mechanics in the x and y axis of a table and then try out every combination of those mechanics. I don't have a conclusion to offer but I think it's an interesting parallel and its existence makes me think it's probably applicable to other forms of art or creative endeavors
Great work! Your photos have a free and whimsical quality about them that does an awesome job of conveying the simultaneous vastness and smallness of all things. The ironic contrast stirs up a lot of emotion and reflection in me.
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!
These are some of the best tips I’ve ever heard!! I really like you suggestions like writing down the type of light and location, and also what kind of mood do I want to convey through the photo. Now I feel inspired to go and find portraits I really like and think about what kind of emotions they stir in me. Absolutely killer video, thanks man!
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.
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 UA-cam 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.
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.
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
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" 😁
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
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!
Fellow Aussie UA-camr here. Only a true pro with experience can break down the tips you just gave. Amazing.
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 👍
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" !
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!
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 🙏🏼
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.
This a great walkthrough on portraits for the photographer who is feeling stagnant!
Thanks Justin!
Clicked with not much expectation, actually very good advices. Will take note and take 'em in.
Thanks!!
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!
I don't often comment on UA-cam 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!
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!
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.
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.
love the tips!
Thanks Pat!
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.
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
I'm new to photography but have learnt so much just from this video. Thank you...😊
Different is better than good is a top tip, and you are absolutely right, these photos really are interesting - and also good!
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
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.
Awesome video! 👏 You packed so much REAL value into just a few minutes.
Thanks Thomas!
so far one of the most helpful videos of you,thanks alot
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching :)
Love this type of content so much Mitch, your experience and insight is invaluable!
Cheers! I’ll endeavour to make more like it! 🙏🏼
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.
In a world full of photographers on UA-cam obsessing over gear. Your video is a sigh of relief, I'm glad I discovered you Mitch!
"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.
Big value video here!
Appreciate that man - got a lot of great feedback and it's honestly refreshing from the comments I usually get from gear-based videos :)
Such good and valuable information, thank you for sharing!
I really apperciate your straight forward apporach to explaining that doesn't go into pretentiousness. Love it
Perfect feedback!! Great points!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
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!
Damn I’m speechless. Impeccable presentation. This are the secrets people create a whole masterclass for and Mitch just giving it to us for free. I’m saving this video to rewatch anytime I get a creative block. Foundation of photography is awesome but it’s true sticking only to that almost sucks the fun out of the passion.
Thanks Johnson - I might save your comment to re-read everytime I feel down about making content :)
All the best! Glad you enjoyed it.
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!!
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.
Wow. Thank you, Mitch. You have new subscriber /photographer/ follower
Awesome, thank you!
The way you frame is killer 🤘 great tips.
Thanks Justine! Hope you're well!
I've just gotten back into photography and your videos are really helping me to improve quickly. Much respect for putting in the work to help us all who are trying to learn to take better photos. Thanks Mitch!
So goood to hear Glenn!
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...
wow your photos are beautiful!
Thank you Amira! ❤️
very interesting shots! cool, lovely as always!
Appreciate it!
Gorgeous ! thank you
amazing pictures man
Best UA-cam video I've seen in a long time. Subscribed. I don't even do photography really lol
Wow thanks Randy. Have a good one!
A Photo that breaks a pattern…
Capturing emotion…
Immediately subscribed, this is the content I look for in UA-cam… thank you😊
Absolutely love your takes. Instantly subscribed. You earned a fan.
Deep concepts, can't believe that all fit in 6 minutes. Thank you!
Absolutely grateful watching this video right now when I want return to my photography hobbies. Thanks!!!
Dropped so many gems in a short amount of time. Thank you!
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!
I LOVE this video! Watched an extremely sterile tutorial on lighting before this, so yours is a like a gust of fresh wind that really resonates with me.
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! :)
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.
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.
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.
Wow, bro, outstanding - beautifully explained!
this honestly seems to be the best advice that I found in portrait shooting yt-videos so far!
This was one of the few 'perfect' videos I stumble across, such a pleasure to watch and learn from
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
That was fantastic!! You are just brilliant at creating interesting compositions 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you so much for sharing your experience 👍🏻🙏🏻😊
Appreciate the kind words! 🤙🏼
100k subs, congratulations! 🥳
Thank you so much!
Brilliant video, and examples. Admire your work !
I shot 1 portrait: and decided to stop photography because I can't afford Sony A74
Well, you can buy used Samsung A54
An old Sony is plenty.
Good gear ≠ good photos
Buy samsung a74 then 😂
Sony A7 III is more than enough
Awesome tips. Thi thing about the brightest spot on the picture blew up my mind. Great video and work man
Absolutely gorgeous photos
Many thanks!
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.
My favourite video from you yet! Absolutely nailed your points mate
Thanks Mitch! A short video pack with so much advice, I took two pages of notes.
Perhaps the best tips for portrait photography I have seen. Thank you.
Wow...very generous....Thanks a lot!
Short, simple, to the point, and actually helpful. +1
Trying my best! Appreciate the kind words :)
The idea you have at around 6min about listing all the elements and linking them together reminds me of the matrice of elements GMTK talked about in puzzle game design, where you list all your mechanics in the x and y axis of a table and then try out every combination of those mechanics. I don't have a conclusion to offer but I think it's an interesting parallel and its existence makes me think it's probably applicable to other forms of art or creative endeavors
That's cool - had no idea about that!
Need more videos like this one!
You got it!
5:21 b:roll footage is top tier
this is the best lesson ive seen in years
So, so good. TY
You're welcome mate!
great video and beautiful work! Love the minimalism!
Great work! Your photos have a free and whimsical quality about them that does an awesome job of conveying the simultaneous vastness and smallness of all things. The ironic contrast stirs up a lot of emotion and reflection in me.
Thank you so much Tyler!
Thats really really a super good video man!!!
Wow, this is actually very helpful! I think I’m gonna reflect on my photos now)
This guy is a genius, very creative and amazing. Deserve a follow.
Awesome lesson!
Thanks! 😃
this also applies in videography so thank you!
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!
These are some of the best tips I’ve ever heard!! I really like you suggestions like writing down the type of light and location, and also what kind of mood do I want to convey through the photo. Now I feel inspired to go and find portraits I really like and think about what kind of emotions they stir in me. Absolutely killer video, thanks man!
Appreciate this Matias! 🙏🏼 all the best
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!
This is a great fucking video man. Thanks! Thea idea of "removing the fat" and cutting out the trash rather than adding is a great work flow.
Straight to the point, great video!
This was a really awesome video! great lessons & Ithe way you shared your experience & advice was super creative! Thank you Mitch!😇
this was such an inspiring video.. thank you so much
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.