How To Survive Your First Portrait Shoot – 4 KEY Tips

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0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Mirroring The Pose
1:28 - Positive Reinforcement
2:25 - Location Scouting
3:28 - Keep Inspiration Photos With You
4:03 - Outro

[steven]

One of my biggest issues I find with myself in shoots (and I say myself, because in reality, no one on sets really aware of this feeling) is feeling rushed. When I change lenses, I feel rushed and think “hurry up, people are waiting”
Or I’ll try to find a composition I’m pleased with, but after a few minutes, I start feeling pressure to hurry up. The feeling of being rushed, whether you are or not, greatly effects the results of the image.
I have to work on having patience with myself because, in reality, no one is ‘waiting’.
In reality, no one wants me to ‘hurry up’- they’d prefer great images.

[platinum]

Why are these portraits so much better than most youtubers I've seen even the big ones. Good job

[jonathanblumel]

This video is art. so pleasing to watch, love what you create

[byogphoto]

These are great tips for any beginner. Definitely ground tips to build a foundation! I've been doing photography for 17+ years now and still love watching what others suggest. Keep it up!

[gerardneedham]

broooo, filmed edited and uploaded in less than 24hours, @mitchlally knows how to make banger YouTuber Videos. Wish this video existed when I started shooting models

[blenderhead]

Thanks a lot Mitch! Your videos are always so helpful and you give very professional advice. Always great content 👍

[seansiquig]

I'm a college student who has experience as a DP and video editor--but I'm recently trying to get into photography as a way to experiment and make sure I am well-rounded in the camera realm. Videos like these are so helpful! I have only done one 30-minute shoot with a friend, and it came out well! But hopefully your videos can teach me how to work with people who aren't my close friends 😆 also hope to improve my communication skills!

[pegasus]

These tips are really useful, thank you!

[amandafotinos]

The aesthetic of this slaps 🤩 what a video

[jamesamoh]

Amazing tips mates! Location scouting is so critical. I feel like I do need to know the ins and outs of the locations that I’m shooting. 🙏

[_hannasdiary]

Doing my first self directed photoshoot on monday, I have done videography before but i feel like photos are more awkward so I really needed this advice!

[mylegsasleep]

Yo this video came out sick man. Y’all killed this one. Stoked for more Japan content.

[felixarm]

Amazing tips! Keeping things simple and straight to the point. Can't wait for more Japan content. Cheers legends!

[giovation]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us:)

[HungNnguyenn]

Perfect timing. I am doing my first shoot in the coming days

[watson]

can we get another Tokyo photo film? It's one of my favorites from you

[sevakdilanchian]

Never leave Japan! I'm just here for the b-roll 😎

[carolynhamilton]

Great video. I wish I had more than the 2 or 3 photographers, (one great one - who did my Actors Head Shot) around like you.
My modeling shots came easy. But yes the Portraits and even everyone's favorite heads hot of mine did better with the other side of the camera's vision.
Where were you when I needed you? 😂🎉😅
Good advice!

[matthewchute]

Always appreciate your videos Mitch! Thanks dude!

[bezbd]

whats ur back pack and how do u hanging ur caming on ur shoulder like this