85mm Composition Tips for Portrait Photography

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[janicebutler]

I love my 85, it's my favorite of all my lens, & this video is just what I needed, I feel that I shoot too close sometimes & forget that this lens will do a beautiful shot capturing the full body frames & the background. I need to grab a model & go out & practice. I'll probably watch this again & again .... loved it & subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the tips.

[daytwan]

I jut picked up an 85mm lens yesterday and then this video drops. The universe is forever watching!

[srx]

Indeed the 85mm lens is perfect for portraits. Just enough closeness, intimacy with the subject, nice perspective and beautiful shots.

[paulakotula]

Yes yes yes! I love this video! Just started using foreground blur with trees plants and branches! Now I need an 85mm!

[Welcome.MJ]

i love the busy background but the subjects still is the main focused i think that is such a fantastic idea to me at least, i have my own imaginations and love to use it well for this type of shot

[ethanzhang]

Julia just shows what an amazing photographer is

[CameronAkin]

I always have such a tough time shooting portraits with my 85. I was just speaking with a friend about this very subject just the other day. Thank you for creating and uploading this video. It was super helpful. Now I wanna grab my 85 and go practice.

[ryanpuff]

I seriously love your "hey everyone" intro. It's not a Julia Trotti video without it🤍
It's unique and I'm sure I'm not the only one that has thought it

[Kamil_Konrad_Kowalczyk]

In this flood of photos we have now, I really appreciate your work and contributions to photography 🙏❤️

[alexn.andrade]

Just got the 85mm 1.8 lens and used it for my in laws high school graduation. From using the start kit 28-70mm to this lens, it makes a huge difference! I’m still learning about what to use different lenses for what. Your videos are so helpful!

[Welcome.MJ]

gosh the way you organized this content is also magnificent

[jimpool]

One of your better videos on portrait photography with that lens. Great tips and examples. I wish you would leave the final photo up longer while you discuss why you did what you did, I have to keep replaying sections over so I can get a better understanding. I really liked this video. Thank you.

[leechap]

This video and the previous 35mm version are just pure gold. I think these are the best framing tutorials I’ve seen. Thanks!

[richeretrudeau]

I love my 85mm for portraits. You get close and personal with the subjects. Great video tips!

[frddphotgraphy]

Favorite tip: ask your subject to stand in the leaves so that it is more surrounded by the background. Thank you, great tips!

[magnificsounds]

Easy to use but very effective techniques. Simplicity is the key. You know how to use that very well. Your works are brilliant. I've learnt a lot since I started watching your tutorials. Thank You 👍

[liamoneil]

This is so helpful, have had an 85mm for quite a while now and I don't think getting the framing right with it had really clicked yet

[edwinstella]

This is so good! Would love to see a series like this! A 35mm composition tips next? 🤔😄

[krayzerr]

Last one is the favorite one with the landscape fullbody photos♥️

[jayziedomingo]

I love this! It’s just what i’m looking for. Thanks, Julia!