Portrait Photography Tips

Here we’re going to show you portrait photography tips to turn your portraiture from beginner to pro. After teaching tens of thousands of photography students, what I know is that most beginners can create a landscape but creating a good portrait is much more challenging. So, in this tutorial, I’ll share tips from the pros and show you how easy it is to do portrait photography once you apply that little bit of knowledge.

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[Cotictimmy]

I really liked the combo of pale blue door with the outfit & pale blonde hair. 😍

[tobyjugg]

As ever, a no nonsense explanation as to how to get going on portraits - just excellent !! Big thumbs up 👍

[kenhalal]

Excellent video! I find astrophotography a bit more technically challenging than portraiture. But portraiture is more artistically challenging for me. And portraiture is the least favorite photography for me. Not because of the artistic challenge but clients can be extremely critical.

[chrismulvaneyphoto]

Marc! I am absolutely loving your videos on here. Going to be joining your membership next year for some awesome shooting. Cannot wait!

[jimwlouavl]

Enjoyed the video watching you work. Rosie has a natural look to her posing. I’d love to hear from her about that.

[dovidell]

Find out what interests the model has, start a casual dialogue to break the ice ( no politics ), and as the model unwinds, start shooting /taking pictures ( don't blast away with your motor-drive, take things easy ) .
Even if it means putting on a silly hat to get the model to smile or relax, the photographic payback will be worth it .

[textcentric]

Great video - thank you! Considering the complementary colours was not something I had though of. Did you have someone to hold the reflector? I would love to see a video on how to find people/models to use as portrait subjects for practice.

[melodysantoni]

Thanks for the content. I always enjoy watching these kind of videos.

[paulhowardvideos]

Great quick tutorial. What are you doing for focus? Manual or auto and are you focusing on her eye?

[casey]

Love this video and the resulting photos!! ❤️❤️❤️ I have some questions! I am an amateur photographer, just starting on portraiture. Is there a reason for using the silver reflector with the gold sunlight, rather than a gold reflector? Would a gold reflector create too much yellow light?
Also, there seems to be a lot of work influence to “master manual mode”, yet for this shoot you use aperture mode. As a professional, what are your thoughts on the difference using M or AP would make for a shoot like this? Is “mastering manual mode” as big a deal as it is made out to be?
Thanks!

[MidwestShark]

How did you get the reflector to stay in place? Wonderful video!

[hurleygreen]

Nice tutorial! Easy to understand and your model Rosie worked well under your directions! LOL

[MarvellousVisuals]

Nice to find some more homegrown content!
Nice tutorial too

[garyholman]

Interesting vlog. I was wondering if you had someone there holding the reflector to cast light on the model, while you was free to shoot with the camera, or was this possible another way ? Thank you!

[brendamorgan]

Cool ideas! Id luv to learn more about portrait photography...my niche is Nature photography!❤❤❤

[PrimeMatt]

100%! I can take pretty decent landscapes, but portraits are never as consistent, therefore they get avoided, and don't really improve 🙄

[josephholgate]

I’m looking for a camera strap just like yours? Where is the best place to get one like that?
Thanks J

[cindybins]

The last photo is lovely, the light, the colour balance etc, but what about the silver bar that runs through the centre of the model, is that ok?

[lonewolfphotography]

Stunning shots, fabulous tips thank you 😊

[SouthernSweetness]

Great video, instruction and model. Just found you! Thanks!