3 POSING TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY | beginner portrait tutorial

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in today’s video i use my top three easy and simple posing tips for models. this works great for female models (even for senior portraits!) and is a super easy way to step up your portrait game. we photographed these at the volunteer park greenhouse, which makes for amazing natural light.

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20 Comments
  1. Jessica Whitaker says

    thank you everyone for watching + subscribing! as a gift from me to you, i created a FREE lightroom preset. 📷 click here to download "clementine", a peaches and cream filter for your photographs 🍊
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  2. Alvin Lipscomb says

    For the first photo has a few little issues! Both of her hands behind her head was ok but it showed or appeared to armpit sweat.
    Putting the model almost dead centered looks like a mistake. She needed to be dead centered or closer to one side. I think you wanted to include the cactus plant but you have a darker one growing out of her arm and elbow. This is where the rule or recommendation is to go to the extreme so it doesn't look like a mistake!

    I know the location has a lot of white, unfortunately, cause viewer eyes to look at the brightest part which is all around the subject and definitely behind the subject.
    I also feel like the image is very flat (greyish also).

    I would recommend changing the grey shirt for something more colorful ( brown shirt maybe? ) for that location might help, underexposure the background and bring up the exposure for the model, or just exposure for the model.

    Maybe just using a Speedlite off camera would help in TTL mode if anybody don't know how to use a flash, using only one flash if its too hot just use exposure compensation! 

    The light was bad at the bathroom wall! You left it in for tips ok fine But you also looked at the image with the model both of you said cute? ( cut out that part ) You didn't notice the trash lighting and still said cute! Sorry but I now feel like your model and You will say anything to validate that its good! Scripted also comes to mind.

    Now to leave on a positive note. Talking to your model as you shoot is a great skill, not to be so involved behind the camera without communicating a model. Also being positive, making the model feel good about themselfs. Which makes them relax more! That is where a lot of photographers forget to do or just don't do! If you are going to be a photographer who has clients you need this Skill and remember to use when dealing with people.

    This video was done in 2017!!! You have improved quite a bit.

  3. Technical Dev says

    Always awesome dear angel please support me

  4. Tae-gi says

    Oh man I love how you're boosting her confidence❤

  5. HotFootPhoto says

    I can't watch this. Your audio sucks and your cameraman needs a tripod.

  6. Vixen MUA says

    You probably already know this but you are amazing at your job

  7. Stijn Straetmans says

    man. I just wish I could be this motivational 😀 I'll try to do this next time when I'm shooting 🙂

  8. Moyd Wathiqi says

    The confidence boost you're giving her is so cute and genuine. She's double beautiful after that.

  9. Liam Anderson says

    i notice oyur always asking to lift up the chin.. why do you ask that? great work with the model

  10. tay sieks21 says

    This place is heaven ❤️❤️ I tried to find places like this in my town and closer town but couldn't find one ….. The photos are gorgeous by the way ..

  11. AV photography says

    I love your smile , keep smile always 😊

  12. Ginger Bread says

    You are stunning! I love how you interact with your models. Wish I could be like this, but my insecurities hold me back. Maybe it will get better with some more practise and experience …

  13. Truong Anh Thu says

    helpful video

  14. John Williams says

    I love how you interact with the person you're working with. I look up to how you encourage them and engage with them. I would like to follow your example of how you engage the people you're working with. You're a great example Jessica. Thank you.

  15. Music World says

    The way you comfort your model , it's amazing! And that is your plus point & by making thm feel comfortable and realising them tht she looks beautiful in each every click ..hlps her to build confidence and point help you to click amazing pics …that is totally amazing you truly an afflatus !😍😘just love your way ..

  16. mika aissou says

    How she have jest 120 k subs ¿????

  17. Kris says

    As a guy starting out photography this is very difficult to be able to talk to a female model like you are. For myself its much easier to direct a guy – I don't know why… any advice on this?

  18. Jesse Nordwall says

    Once again, so insightful. Thank you! Biggest problem I run into right now is directing the model. This helps a lot!

  19. michael rodriguez says

    Cuuuutttteeeeeeeee

  20. dinkles says

    Your interaction with the model is fantastic. I always laugh and joke with mine as you get the best shots and makes the shoot fun

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