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

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Check out Part 2 of this series:

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.

Thanks to Megan Gulotta for being our non-model model.

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48 Comments
  1. DaDavidVids says

    I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO BE PAYING FOR THIS

  2. Emmanuel Laizer says

    nice girl photographer

  3. Southern Exposure says

    Great video! Posing… Sorry, directing, is one of the most challenging aspects of portraiture for me. And since all of my "models" are friends and family, this is perfect for me. Can't wait to try out these tips.

  4. dee sha says

    What kind of camera are you shooting with ?

  5. Healthy Roots & Strong Wings says

    Sweet vdo guys. Thanks

  6. ILL BERG says

    I just wanted to take a minute to say, Mango Street is an AMAZING page! I’m in film school now for Directing, and your page has bridged the gap on sooooooooo many things I’m learning. And for that I say THANK YOU!

    Also, your chemistry and teaching style is fun creative, and straight to the point which I love and a appreciate.

    Keep up the great work, and if you’re ever in Chicago and need some extra hands, or if you need some extra hands wherever, let me know I’d love to soak up the knowledge!

  7. 13 says

    0:35 that shot is so nice I really love it

  8. MariNate says

    must be nice to have friends.

  9. M A says

    Just can't take this rich daddy's girl, bimbo, pretending to know about real photography seriously at all.

  10. Bill Poplawski Photography says

    Wow very cool short with great tips! Thanks!

  11. Roy Ch says

    “ here I told her our parents had her by accident “ 😂😂

  12. Priscylla Correia says

    ohhhh that content

  13. pao lon says

    alot of nostril pics…

  14. Fajar Sidikz says

    Amazing video, very shot but so helpful

  15. io Sauna says

    Thank you!!!

  16. Tina Reham says

    This channel is interesting. The content is an attention grabber. Keep it up!

  17. soles ucker says

    very casually "Here, I told her my parents had her on accident."

  18. Jacob Ballard says

    Finally videos that actually help💙

  19. Ronal Valerio says

    Love it thank you

  20. A5Artilary says

    Helpful ❤

  21. Dhruv Bindoria says

    Caption 🔥💯😂

  22. Reisegedanken says

    THX guys a good tipp! We will use more S Lines 😀

  23. 영주자유영혼 says

    💗

  24. The Tony Hernandez says

    great video. simple but very helpful

  25. Shramana says

    I wish I knew how to apply these tips to self portrait photography. I have no friends who'd take pictures of me because I'm always the photographer so self portraits are the only way I can have some good pictures of myself.

  26. Ella Havia says

    Notes
    1. Straight lines for more brashness, masculinity and S-curves for femininity
    2. Direct instead of pose. Give your model directions and instruction, give her a role to play or an emotion to depict. It's easier for newbees and it makes them feel more of an equal.
    3. Capture motion. Tell your subject to portray an action (eg mess with your hair, walk in place, jump), so the portrait can come to life. Capture the photo mid-action.

  27. ꧁ ҉꧂ says

    All my friends are poser so im good

  28. jerry jjs says

    My friend is black….

  29. Rene Castaneda says

    Here I told her my parents had her on accident….SAVAGE 🤣🤣

  30. Stupid Ääron says

    I AM FRICKING IN LOVE WITH THE WAY YOU EDIT YOUR PHOTOS

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    Follow me on instagram please: Ms.babypug

  32. Kai S says

    went back to watch old videos in this channel…I miss those type of videos Mango street used to do. Their recent videos just does not interest me at all. RIP Mango street 2017-2017 :/

  33. Christina Oliver says

    Almost every video I see on how to pose people for portraits they are all on the skinny side. Can you do a video for the best way to pose someone who is thicker?

  34. Sreymao Bo says

    Love ur vdo! btw, what camera did u use to shoot those pictures? Thanks!

  35. Elaine Kam says

    May I know how to set the mode?

  36. Anan Abourafeh says

    at the first of the video you can tell that her partners looks like there hating there lifes by participating in this video XDDDD

  37. Exploring Moscow says

    Super

  38. Mark 2033 says

    Do a video on how to get a friend. 🙁

  39. Iah Fabular says

    you gained another subscriber

  40. Mai-Linh Le says

    Really helpful video! Thanks for posting!

  41. William Miles La Mont says

    Subbed! Great explanation, sense of humor, and concise 👍

  42. Erik says

    Excellent. Short and sweet and I learned something

  43. brent847 says

    simple effective advise

  44. Darryl Merritt says

    Lol you think this will work on strangers

  45. hailee febres says

    What song is this? Great video!!

  46. IlyaKlimin says

    Damn I so ducking enjoy your channel,it’s really great thing guys 🤙🏽👍🏽 keep going!!! My first video of yours was about video shifting and montage,it was really cool,I want to do the same,thanx guys.You are the coolest and the best!!!

  47. Chaz Medlock Photography says

    Awesome advice!

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