How to Pose and Photograph Guys

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ความคิดเห็น • 476

  • @dextergoc-ong4945
    @dextergoc-ong4945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1600

    Its useless how good you are on posing, if you have friends who dont know how to take picture.

    • @supermanfan3805
      @supermanfan3805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      You read my mind😂

    • @jbart4183
      @jbart4183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @NoName-lw1jn
      @NoName-lw1jn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      for real tho, I love taking pictures but yknow sometimes it's nice to be photgraphed too
      well nope not happening with my friends
      they choose the weirdest angels that make me look fat and distorted

    • @vekyanaolunghar192
      @vekyanaolunghar192 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣 truee

    • @takumifujiwara9072
      @takumifujiwara9072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      And even if you have good friends and know how to pose, you can't have nice photos with a potato camera.

  • @alanescalante1
    @alanescalante1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    God the cinematography of this video is insane. Shoutout to Nick! This shit slaps man.

    • @samanshp
      @samanshp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alan Escalante do you have his IG handle by any chance?

    • @CaramelTubbies
      @CaramelTubbies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yess!! Like that itself is a good photo to screenshot lol. I LOVE it!

  • @alial-omari939
    @alial-omari939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +573

    the colour scheme in the video is more pleasing than the photos for me

    • @itsadityashah
      @itsadityashah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely I'm watching the video only for that

    • @james_reader
      @james_reader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fully.

    • @charlesxchaves
      @charlesxchaves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah the videography definitely overshadowed the photo portion

    • @tunjitube17
      @tunjitube17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s funny how a warmer temp would’ve helped the pictures feel that much better

    • @ocean6087
      @ocean6087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @EricFloberg
    @EricFloberg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Man, the gradient from harsher light to shadow in a lot of those...so good, man. That medium format dynamic range is legendary, and I love that you're leaning into it hard.

    • @ferencbodor
      @ferencbodor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eric Floberg sooo you already made the purchase...? lol

    • @EricFloberg
      @EricFloberg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ferencbodor My studio mates have the GFX 50S and the Hasselblad X1dii, so I'll just steal theirs in the meantime. ;)

  • @distantcringe5015
    @distantcringe5015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    bruh that guy has the perfect smile

  • @tiagobasa9237
    @tiagobasa9237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    His voice is lower than my expectation to my country's government.

    • @caveman1736
      @caveman1736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Philippines?

    • @tiagobasa9237
      @tiagobasa9237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caveman1736 ᜂᜉᜓ᜵ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜐ᜔᜶

    • @caveman1736
      @caveman1736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tiagobasa9237 ᜑᜑᜑ᜵ ᜋᜄᜎᜒᜅ᜔ ᜃᜓᜌ!

    • @venceralfllorente212
      @venceralfllorente212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what’s the government expecting to you?

    • @shankyle6586
      @shankyle6586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True 😂

  • @90Yeung
    @90Yeung 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Probably the best "posing males" type tutorial I've seen! Really clear and with great examples

  • @verlygatelang3267
    @verlygatelang3267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    I wanted to fix his necklace so bad 😭

  • @trystinsinnott7608
    @trystinsinnott7608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The video is insanely beautiful, whatever camera is filming this has amazing dynamic range. The photos are beautiful as well.

  • @jamespawnd2817
    @jamespawnd2817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video man! You just got so much better with talking in front of the camera lately. Back in the days I always wished that you would share your knowledge with us and now I couldn't be more happy about it.
    Beautiful to see you grow!

  • @coltonjordan9810
    @coltonjordan9810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This helped me so much! I always shoot with my buddies but never really know how to direct them so that they don't look too awkward or out of place. Thanks for the tips!

  • @Baxman51
    @Baxman51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The cinematography in your videos is on another level. Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks for teaching

  • @ChaosclownM
    @ChaosclownM 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The result look incredible! Thanks for letting us take a look at how you work 🙏

  • @MrLazini
    @MrLazini 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the simplest & realest photography tips videos I've seen in a long time man. Great job, fantastic cinematography

  • @Sara-tp6zd
    @Sara-tp6zd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your photography style, how you keep the editing natural and the poses real 🙏

  • @Prejippie
    @Prejippie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Telling us how to direct the poser is really a nice addition to your instruction. That’s quite honestly is the hardest part when photographing someone self-conscious. Thanks for these pretty specific tips! 📸😊🙌🏾

  • @ZackDowdy
    @ZackDowdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is such a helpful video, always trying to pose skaters outside of skateboarding - these tips have helped inspire me for sure.

  • @thenativebrookie
    @thenativebrookie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The model has such a contagious smile. Great video

  • @GABRIEL_CRAFT
    @GABRIEL_CRAFT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope to see more of these Samuel 🙏🙏🙏

  • @with_bren
    @with_bren 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video and love the colors of the sunset !

  • @coltonkleins
    @coltonkleins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The camera work and editing of this video is amazing!!!

  • @ErinLAnderson
    @ErinLAnderson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤️ watching your behind the scenes. You keep it real and have great posing inspiration!

  • @dudu-iw2is
    @dudu-iw2is 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the photos, great content Samuel, thank you so much.

  • @joshjamison
    @joshjamison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this, man! Definitely gonna incorporate this advice!

  • @karenm853
    @karenm853 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tips and shots! Thank you

  • @Nickdehn
    @Nickdehn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the insight! Top quality video as always!

  • @87shots
    @87shots 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope video as per, Sam - Love the DTLA vibes, that light was perfect, shots came out fire.

  • @jabezisaac3506
    @jabezisaac3506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the photography is amazing man and the cinematography is on point!! thanks for the tips! I am just curious of the editing you did in each photo! can you make a video of how you edit your photos

  • @jeremysemanhyia8456
    @jeremysemanhyia8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome! Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @isly4493
    @isly4493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    HOLY SHHHHHII....WASNT EXPECTING THAT VOICE

  • @emiledeselys8829
    @emiledeselys8829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the tips Sam !!

  • @dawsonbrauls
    @dawsonbrauls 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video dude! You should do a video of your land cruiser set up for traveling. Would love to see that!

  • @ConnorEckdahl
    @ConnorEckdahl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Images came out great! And footage was beautiful too. Awesome tips. Totally implementing them for the future 👊🏼🙌🏼📸

  • @Musiqfan23
    @Musiqfan23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been a huge fan for a while but never knew you had a TH-cam . love your work bro!

  • @theharveydean
    @theharveydean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my gosh dude the photos that come out of that gfx100 are mind blowing.

  • @thehandsomeyogi8383
    @thehandsomeyogi8383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope video...Great job at simplifying the process.

  • @cleome__
    @cleome__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your tips and advice videos

  • @amagmusic
    @amagmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video is so clean brodie keep up the work, both of you!

  • @josephchan4198
    @josephchan4198 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am glad they have videos on posing men for personal work or business.

  • @timhollister1973
    @timhollister1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet photos, informative video. Love your work ✌️

  • @SuperMrmahendra
    @SuperMrmahendra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this ❤️

  • @eqbalalshatti1919
    @eqbalalshatti1919 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!!!! Thank you so much 😍 This was so helpful

  • @kevinperez205
    @kevinperez205 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful in so many ways!! Thank you

  • @julianluciano8024
    @julianluciano8024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this. We need more videos like that, and for the next it's importante put on screen the settings that you've used.

  • @ErinLAnderson
    @ErinLAnderson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx for sharing

  • @sadowskaphoto
    @sadowskaphoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    such a good video, love all the tips! awesome photos too :)

    • @cryptostarman8389
      @cryptostarman8389 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/K_IkE6zSyoA/w-d-xo.html

  • @fionaparamita2898
    @fionaparamita2898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love the filter preset of the video!

  • @AlexNagode
    @AlexNagode 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of your best videos yet. So much helpful information packed into one video, whether it's the direct commentary or the indirect process of just watching the process. Even better that you're covering a topic that not a lot of people choose to do and you do it so well. Thank you!

  • @saulmirandaaliaga
    @saulmirandaaliaga 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Thanks, Samuel!!

  • @sharilove1944
    @sharilove1944 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned a lot from this entire shoot video. Well done!

  • @gscottserrano
    @gscottserrano 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Samuel, very informational and entertaining.

  • @pratikbhandari8658
    @pratikbhandari8658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Holyyyyyy your voice is powerfullllllllllll

  • @alaschgari
    @alaschgari 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the colorgrading of the video!

  • @jamesj4998
    @jamesj4998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid, loved the images 😍 I'd love to know at the end of the video which of the photos are your favourite, or which do you think would be the best selects

  • @gaidarskimsn
    @gaidarskimsn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate, great content and good vibes!

  • @funknownstudio359
    @funknownstudio359 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is cool ! Very informative . Something which I was looking for months .

  • @michaelbeauford5117
    @michaelbeauford5117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I’ll be using this to help me take better photos of myself

  • @shubhamsahota1650
    @shubhamsahota1650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it

  • @Hoody1147
    @Hoody1147 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need a video, or what to do in the models position, both point of views are super helpful!

  • @1stfootprint_art
    @1stfootprint_art 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great model... also, I love your tones...

  • @StonerStephen
    @StonerStephen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The way you've started to demonstrate your teachings has really improved, alongside the video and audio quality. Keep it up.

  • @MrJacksparrow77777
    @MrJacksparrow77777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your voice is to die for

  • @sophiaargana5190
    @sophiaargana5190 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helped me a lot thanks man.

  • @kateblakeman
    @kateblakeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    sooo helpful!

  • @josephchan4198
    @josephchan4198 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a very good video. Awesome work.

  • @infinityqiuge6335
    @infinityqiuge6335 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This model is perfection

  • @victoriavalentina761
    @victoriavalentina761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for an awesome vid 👍👍

  • @aijukabrittah3130
    @aijukabrittah3130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is good man.....am impressed cant wait to take better pictures

  • @luckydaharwal9114
    @luckydaharwal9114 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    your voice is so soothing

  • @PommesJ
    @PommesJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First thing I noticed in this video: What a badass voice Samuel has!!😍

  • @duyanhvu2484
    @duyanhvu2484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    your voice got me in 5s. Love it .

  • @LeraKimchi
    @LeraKimchi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank u for the video! very helpful!

  • @flordr
    @flordr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please more of this

  • @mirokriek140
    @mirokriek140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips!

  • @cocoscott1898
    @cocoscott1898 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is excellent thanks

  • @enriqueleft1785
    @enriqueleft1785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just what i needed

  • @rizkiadtyam
    @rizkiadtyam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to see your video, keep it up

  • @sunnypatchpreschoolandhome7875
    @sunnypatchpreschoolandhome7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! Guys are so much harder than women for me. I love all the great looks you created and the video quality is incredible. thanks for sharing

  • @Bazools
    @Bazools 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video with really good tips.

  • @lamarkcusstarks4037
    @lamarkcusstarks4037 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This color grade in this video is dope

  • @aligatornomnom1773
    @aligatornomnom1773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I thought you were gonna talk with a higher pitched voice and a British accent LMFAO

  • @MaanyAllahyari
    @MaanyAllahyari 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You'v got a fantastic voice man! WOW

  • @basitkhann786
    @basitkhann786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a Amazing video i really like it bro❤️

  • @thejimmyfermin
    @thejimmyfermin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ahhhh love these types of videos. My question is, when are we gonna see another video of you editing this set?

  • @carlossouthward8578
    @carlossouthward8578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great JOB...

  • @quocanhnguyen6811
    @quocanhnguyen6811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative !!!

  • @ezrajeremiah
    @ezrajeremiah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man out here being a Sam's stunt double.

  • @JV-tk9yn
    @JV-tk9yn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    It's depressing how good of bone structure that model has. Just when you start to actually believe you're decent looking and then you see what you're up against and like damn never mind I'm a skinny potato.

    • @rolandorobles6375
      @rolandorobles6375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Jason Stark don’t compare just bring your best self forward

    • @pluto470
      @pluto470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OFC the competition will be big 😂 Just don’t give up and keep doing what you’re doing

    • @AniqKhawar
      @AniqKhawar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Jason Stark everybody is beautiful in their own way, Don’t compare yourself to others

    • @jeetamd22
      @jeetamd22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you winterfell?

    • @marciavox8105
      @marciavox8105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ngl there are gorgeous people out there. But their beauty does not detract from your own. Focus on the things you can enhance about your own appearance, and that’s all you can do. Trust me, those gorgeous people also have insecurities.

  • @anthonymphotos
    @anthonymphotos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope video my dude

  • @rexdahlia2404
    @rexdahlia2404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The photography and the cinematgraphy are both fantastic. And the tutorial is informative. I love it. Thank you so much.

  • @proinvestors954
    @proinvestors954 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A wholesome video ❤️❤️

  • @leorocha2057
    @leorocha2057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from Mexico City, love your work!

    • @SamuelElkinsPhoto
      @SamuelElkinsPhoto  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I love Mexico City. 🙂

  • @liuliukiu
    @liuliukiu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I mean, the lighting is perfect, the model looks stunning so most of the work is done for you xD
    Also the color scheme of the video itself looks better than the actual photos XD

    • @liuliukiu
      @liuliukiu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wait I'm not saying that you suck though, it's just that most of those aren't representing the real life situations lol

  • @ezeanidavidobiajulu5042
    @ezeanidavidobiajulu5042 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your video

  • @arielphotography9387
    @arielphotography9387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing

  • @anwarfadzeri8177
    @anwarfadzeri8177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really helpful. My friend cant take a pic and im really hard to pose 😅 so thank you!

  • @flashmeasap
    @flashmeasap 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! thanx

  • @ditsepusegerane7942
    @ditsepusegerane7942 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Fuji is bloody good

  • @sagarmoolbharti7990
    @sagarmoolbharti7990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your voice 🔥

  • @OskaPa
    @OskaPa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Step 1: Be attractive
    Step 2: Look a direction
    Step 3: Have a friend that isn't completely incompetent