Top 10 Portrait Tips and Tricks to Become a Better Photographer

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[ryancooper]

Personally the most important lesson I've learned from you is that to build talent beyond the role of the photographer can be such a tremendous improvement to the quality of work. You are a tremendously talented photographer. You are also an awesome stylist, makeup artist, and hairstylist. Most photographers, including me, are completely incapable at doing the other stuff.

I always remember a powerful quote from Joe McNally: "The easiest way to make sure you take interesting photos is to point your camera at interesting subjects". Your talent for styling ensures that you are always doing just that.

Thanks for continually inspiring us all!

[mingzimik]

Anxiously waiting for part-2. Thank you for the valuable tips.

[mirianglory]

Loved this video. Shooting self portraits made me a much better photographer. I learnt so much about my camera though them. Also, thrifting elevated my creativity. I find amazing dresses from thrift stores and they elevate my photos. Thank you Irene ❤️❤️🤎

[Ivan-jxtw]

Loved this video, if there's a part 2 would be great!

[scottsater]

Irene, you are amazing! Your photography is engaging, your tips are SO usable, and you are so "REAL" with your approach. Thank-you again for inspiring me. Please yes, Part II! Thanks for the ideas. My biggest takeaway here is the step-ladder. Change the angle of view! Brilliant and important :)!

[andrescanas]

It’s just amazing when you actually click on a video and it’s everything you ever wanted !! Professional photographer sharing helpful tips 👏🏼👏🏼 you got me on the first tip wanting more !! Congrats

[lisavanggg]

Irene, you killed it! Always, always, always learning on your channel. Definitely gonna crop in camera now & use many more of these tips. Thank-you for always sharing your knowledge. Helps tremendously!

[gladysperrier]

As always, you inspire. I’ve picked up most of these tips over time, watching your amazing videos. I’m a landscape photographer so if I were to get into portraiture your way is the only way for me. I love the natural light work. I had to replace my garden shed recently because my shed looked like it had been affected by an earthquake. As soon as the shed was up I thought ‘never mind the lawn mower, hedge clippers and rake ... this is my new studio’. Instead of hanging up my garden tools on the hooks I put a horizontal pole in place and clipped a floral duvet cover in place for my background. I then started experimenting with self portraiture as my pretty daughters can not be persuaded to model for me. I have been using Canon Connect for over a year now for landscape photography because it is so easy for capturing that lone figure or dog walker in a landscape and they have no idea they have been captured. They just think I’m texting someone. I have yet to buy my step ladder but that is next on my list. One tip for part two. I always noticed that you seem to be able to compose, focus and click very quickly. Then in one of your videos you gave me a clue. YOu said something about ‘face recognition’. I went through my Canon menus and eventually found it. This feature may be my saving grace when I persuade my girls to sit for me. Keep doing what you are doing. You are so inspiring.

[frigybrigitta]

Thank you for sharing these tips! Can’t wait for part 2!🥰

[OmarAvilesCreative]

Love this video! Thank you Irene for putting so much into this! My favorite tip from you is Thrift shopping for props and themes! You are one of my favorite story tellers in photography!

[charleyl]

A tip for you - For tripod stand stability in my studio I have begun using the plastic covered round disk canope leg weights. They have a slot that fits around the center post of the tripod and they sit well on top of the leg cross braces. Each is 5 lbs and 2 can be stacked to hold most tripod stands with even a monolight and a 32" soft box on them. They work far better than sand bags for this type stand. C stands work better with the butterfly type sand bags.

[rubypriceallen]

Loved your video, thank you for loving and being passionate about your craft! I’d love to see Part II!!!

[lenp]

Irene, I think your photos are stunning! The lighting and use of props excellent. Thank you for sharing!

[AntonioSorlozano]

I'm impressed with your recommendation of DPP, I use it and I'm happy with it. Most professional photographer recommended only Adobe programs but, to me it's a point for you! Thanks for your videos Irene.

[TiziPhantomRS]

Thanks Irene for these tips, they're really helpful, please do part two if you have more to say!

[philohagan]

I started with film cameras. Used them for years. I really appreciate how far digital cameras have come, however. I’m looking forward to part 2.

[waiphyotun]

Irene, You've always been my favourite mentor and will always will be !
Thank you 🥰

[mahazia]

Oh my god Thankyou for mentioning the crop ratio! I usually have a hard time when it comes to Instagram and not wanting to use borders but not wanting to cut out any of the image- such a simple but great tip!! 🙌🏻

[lisawilliams]

Thanks so much Irene, your tutorials are so inspiring. More, more and more tutorials and tips
!

[charleyl]

Using the stepladder as a reflector stand is a great idea. I don't know why I ever thought of it, thanks. The reflector stand is one less thing I have to bring with me now. Film? I went digital 20+ years ago and will never go back.

Yes, please post more. I'm always looking for new ideas. Thanks Irene.