5 Portrait HACKS That HIT Different! 💥

Featuring behind-the-scenes footage from various photoshoots that have never been seen before, this video will introduce you to five of my favorite hacks, tips that help you improve your portrait photography no matter what level you're currently at!

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[heyone]

Guys let’s take Miguel to 1million subscribers. He as really done a lot for us..

Thank you so much sir for everything

[theflyest]

Number 2 is the biggest one to me.. And what I struggle with! My wife is polar opposite of me and I taught her how to shoot as far as technical side now she is way better than me and is one of the more booked photographers in orlando because she excels at number 2. Being social

[RonK]

I would love to hear more on how to approach/initiate a portrait shoot, especially if not on a specific assignment by a client. Do you plan every detail in advance, like the color of a backdrop, the light modifier to use, one light or four light setup, high key, vs. low key, etc.? How much is already in your mind when you arrive in the studio, and what do you decide on the run? And - do you explain or even discuss any of those parts and details with the model? Or is everything completely set, down to the handheld reflector, when the model arrives and she/he has just to take their spot? Have no clue on what should/would be expected in advance and what's good creative improvisation... Maybe an idea for a video? Most other vids start during the shoot, when everything is already chosen - but what's the path to that point?

[itaylorm]

For me it was trying something new each time. Working on that one

[stephenboyd]

Not shooting everything wide open is fantastic advice. Photographers need to stop listening to the people that say shooting at smaller apertures make your photos look like snap shots.

[lensbrew]

I would go with number 4 in all steps in photography. I'm shooting sports, travel and street right now. Next month I'll start shooting portraits and fashion for my university's fashion and design club! I'm still experimenting with lenses, and most importantly post-processing. This used to get me angry and feeling like I'm worst than an amateur. But now I'm very confident and also teaching others in several softwares. Did I mention I will the photo editor for the university's student newspaper 😁

[nouuvall]

One of the best photographer YouTubers

[cameronblake]

Love all of these tips! Especially the last one. Trying something new. I feel like I don’t have much variety in my portraits. I notice that I spend too much time being super close up. Sometimes I like BTS shots from observers on the shoot more than what I got because I get stuck being so close. Learning how to pay attention and taking a step back and do something different/new would help me get more variety. Great video!

[mikeforrester]

The "try something new" hack is the best for me. Would love to see a video from you about portraiture for older subjects (I'm talking 60-90 years) who are not models. Especially shooting in or near their location: home, yard, garden, city park, etc).

[mikeo]

I run in to the introvert issue constantly.... I'm just not comfortable around people I don't know. You hit the nail on the head with that one!!

[Menosfilms]

I’m going to do my first headshot for someone’s linkedin this Friday so I’ll remember that less is more when doing it. This whole week I’ve been freaking out about everything I need but maybe I should just do a one light set up with and call it a day.

[thaluska]

the social skill was very good tip. I think in portraiter is this the most important skill to have 👍

[konnie]

The one about social skills. This video may be the first one I've watched that mentions it. I'm not a professional photographer by any stretch, but I get asked to take photos once in a while (long story). Anyway, one of my biggest issues is that some of the subject stare directly into the camera, so they look like hostages in the picture. I try to say silly things to distract them, but it doesn't work. In fact one woman looked progressively angrier in the photos after I asked her not to look directly into the camera. I'd love to see how pros get non-models to have more natural expressions.

[MacStrings]

No one gonna talk about that sick Akatsuki mask🔥🔥

[timkaiser]

Love your videos, I like the idea of just using one lens and one modifier to get your creativity rolling

[nilofido]

Definitely think outside the
As for knowing what exposure settings to use instinctively I will never forget when I learned the sunny f16 method, it used to be printed on certain film rolls, then I read a book by John Shaw that was detailing how to use it in different situations, I rarely am more than 1/2 stop for nailing it... extra tip if using this technique with digital cameras be prepared to correct it to the sensor, digital cameras manufacturers tend to understate by 1/3-1/2 a stop compared to analog to imply a better performance.

[PortretDojo]

Awesome 'soft skills' tips! Fully agree, probably even more important than technical know how, especially in portrait photography!

[RichardMaumbe]

My favourite tip is to try something new and different every time

[barkyvonschnauzer]

All were my fav, especially the one about committing to one lens only for one month, as well as one light modifier. It DOES make a HUGE difference. Thanks you Sir. Will you be at ShutterFest this year?

[fowlkeskm]

Man I’m so glad I found this page! Great information!