How to Pose Friends Who Aren't Models (Portrait Photography)

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In this video, we'll show you how we pose single subjects, so you can get the most out of your friends and clients who aren't models.

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[DaDavidVids]

I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO BE PAYING FOR THIS

[hockpromedia]

i love that the video is short an straight to the point

[ITWASLIT]

Do a video on how to pose friends who aren't models when you have no friends!

[TiimFJ]

You guys are the definition of quality over quantity ✌️

[caleballison]

This helped me out a ton. Every time I arrive at a shoot, I get so overwhelmed and have no idea where or how to pose them. I guess it's some kind of anxiety. Thank you!

[annagreene]

"Here, I told her my parents had her on accident"

[biglittlefilms]

Usually YouTube tutorials are kind of obvious and lame but I really liked this, good stuff guys! Very useful.

[bishweshuprety]

"here I told her our parent had her on accident" AHAHAHA you savage

[MangoStreet]

Who is ready to go out and take portraits of some normals?!

[EmberAshes]

WHO ARENT MODELS YESS!!!
I am posing people who are just not good at it, and they end up looking awkward due to NOT understanding the posing process and feeling comfortable

[LukeJohann]

The big thing for number 2 has to be emotion for sure! The emotions that were conveyed by what you said were so obvious in the shots. That's a big part of what have made photographers like Platon so major in portrait photography, he knows the art of getting that raw emotion out of the subjects.
Would be cool to have a video on how to get emotion out of clients you don't know, as that always feels harder than getting friends and family to open up

[MakaroniAU]

so many corporations and over hyped photographers charge so much for tutorials that teach you the mechanics of photography ! but no one has addressed the creative direction or shooting for emotion or theme ! well done mango street !

[BobbyBurns]

Directing instead of posing is probably one of the most important things someone can learn! Love seeing when people really drive that home!

[Prejippie]

These are tips that are easy to implement. Thanks! 🙌🏾

[uwotmate]

proper tutorial + short video + to the point + without stupid house music.
you guys just save my life, thanks! uve got a new subs here!

[HazyBluex]

This is so useful, I have planned a few photoshoots with friends who aren't models and I didn't really know how to ask them to pose. Now I know exactly what I gotta do!

[mill__er]

this was superrrr helpful! i've only ever shot with 2 models, otherwise i just use friends, so it's great to get some extra tips!

[andreleander]

you guys are geniuses and literally help me so much with every tutorial

[JavierPhotoMX]

Yesterday i was taking a photo to my friends and i asked to act as if they were having a good deep conversation, now i have discovered that it was a real techinque.

[zoebadoobee]

I was literally watching your previous videos a while ago and was hoping to get a few ideas on how to pose people who aren't models such as my friends! you guys are such big help, THANK YOUU!