How to Take an Artistic Self-Portrait

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
  • Recently, I decided I wanted to do some experimentation with self-portraits. I am, admittedly, not a portrait photographer, but it's a skill that I would like to acquire over time. So, I purchased some inexpensive and simple lighting equipment, setup my tripod, and got to work seeing if I could capture something that I liked.
    While this process is challenging and time-consuming, I think it's a worth while educational experience, and I would encourage you to give it a try. Additionally, it was also a lot fo fun!
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  • @savitabalkaran3712
    @savitabalkaran3712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A voice for guided meditation. 🤓

  • @LegendaryGoatMeat
    @LegendaryGoatMeat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    You sound like a really cool dude!

  • @johnhurn3598
    @johnhurn3598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    What a terrific tutorial and so well narrated, I like the fact that you shared all the images for a 5 minute video your taken on a relaxing journey of a great self portrait. I'm totally chilled out now 👍

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. :)

  • @alial-hassan1261
    @alial-hassan1261 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Inspiring video.... Thanks

  • @jonashobrack9107
    @jonashobrack9107 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just tried it myself and went through the same process as you did... It works brilliantly and builds up a lot of confidence. With that knowledge it is now easy to move on and try out different positions and framing. Thank you very much for your inspiration!

  • @pujabhandari2079
    @pujabhandari2079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do mine with mobile phone

  • @ashokviswanathan920
    @ashokviswanathan920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautifully done. The narrative is just so engrossing, with the background score to match the mood. Have to try taking self-portraits at home. Thank you for creating this.

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks so much. What a nice comment. Definitely give some self portraits a try! It was a totally worthwhile experiment for me.

  • @bhusalsudeepsdsd
    @bhusalsudeepsdsd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir

  • @SamSinha
    @SamSinha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You deserve way more subscribers, dude! Loved it.

  • @ddmmaster
    @ddmmaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    TH-cam give this man some exposure. The tutorial is great, video is great, narrating is great, as a photographer he is great.

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thanks!

  • @erffantorabi7647
    @erffantorabi7647 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate Great

  • @richardweathers6194
    @richardweathers6194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the mood, background music & instruction I find myself watching/listening to this video when I need a push to create. Great work!

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome, thanks for letting me know. :)

  • @20secondfacts
    @20secondfacts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done! Ive been wanting to start with self portraits, most of my photography is exactly like yours but portrature i feel like is such a different style.

  • @contrastoki
    @contrastoki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would say you look fantastic, especially in B&W. Great facial features.

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, how nice of you. :)

  • @hizbollahabedin7310
    @hizbollahabedin7310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like how he explained and demonstrate everything, very straight forward. ♥

  • @juliocruz6251
    @juliocruz6251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That end shot was epic, great work. I totally relate with what you say as far as focusing in a certain theme of pictures. I’ve always done street photography but always wanted to get into portraits. I tried the exact same thing as you and came out with thousands of pics i didnt like and probably 4 I did lol. Great content!

  • @T_N_Photography
    @T_N_Photography 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your very helpfull bro tnx😎 i think your using nikon7200 for this i guess

  • @lorraineho3046
    @lorraineho3046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked this video! Great attitude, and general narration. Thank you so much :)

  • @hawrazhede
    @hawrazhede 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very goood video !!!!!!

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you.

  • @_Name_
    @_Name_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    While the first attempts look a bit raw, the final result is great! The appropriate combination of lighting, composition and perspective, the same as B&W scheme makes the Portrait deserving to be published, I guess.

  • @dorktenderloin
    @dorktenderloin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate your videos, thanks for making this one especially. I've never been one to turn the camera around on myself and was thankful to have this guide to help me take some successful low key self portraits.

  • @noir_realm
    @noir_realm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honesty and humility shows a humble person. You showed that. There is an app that you can connect to your camera that way you don't have to worry about timing or focus

  • @flickgt
    @flickgt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant! simple, informative and honest. Thanks.

  • @Fidozo15
    @Fidozo15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do you look like Jonathan Davis a bit?

  • @AdrianW_photo
    @AdrianW_photo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative. A lesson in patience and exploration. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BludgeonedBOO
    @BludgeonedBOO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would definitely have this photo as a background on my computer. I totally agree on the "less is more", simplicity is nice.

  • @steventhebroker
    @steventhebroker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesom video brother!!! Definitely going to try this

  • @georgenorthcutt6774
    @georgenorthcutt6774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your video! Keep up the good work man.

  • @enmirror5545
    @enmirror5545 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great effect, I like it 👍

  • @twinkie1773
    @twinkie1773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sound like a dope person to be around. Plus I'm going to try this today

  • @ilshatkarimov1528
    @ilshatkarimov1528 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video!

  • @ELAR15
    @ELAR15 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found out your video by looking for tips for self-portraits because I just started to make my own. I don't have any lighting equipment. I only rely with day light through my window. I also don't have a dslr or a mirrorless Camera. I take all shots on my mobile phone on auto mode due to the fact that my exposure gets really dark if I change to pro mode and ISO 100 is the max I can go to avoid any noise. Despite all the handicaps and lack of gears, I do it anyway because it is fun. Thanks for sharing this video. It got me more inspired.

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet, thanks for watching!

  • @cesarkastoun5752
    @cesarkastoun5752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I clicked on this without knowing what to expect and, lo and behold, it turned out to an extremely interesting video. Informative and relaxing.

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @iSpike
    @iSpike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BRILLIANT 👍🏻

  • @HC-bh2zs
    @HC-bh2zs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool video 👍👍

  • @DrUmmair
    @DrUmmair 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool

  • @ankurmehta5090
    @ankurmehta5090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it ... something i plan to try while stuck in quarantine.. very timely plan to take a couple of days off from work ... thanks man ! super cool !

  • @adams8190
    @adams8190 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video shows nothing

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry you were disappointed.

  • @dial3ctic289
    @dial3ctic289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful video

  • @RoLee705
    @RoLee705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay but what lens? Camera? ISO? Aperture? Shutter?/how did you go about exposing your face?How did you angle the light? How far was it from you?

    • @ociethomas6446
      @ociethomas6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a pretty simple technique. F-stop 1/200, aperture F8, ISO 100. Light power 1/128.
      1. Stand to the front or left of the soft box.
      2. Activate camera timer
      3. Take a shot.

  • @largefamilyruralliving7434
    @largefamilyruralliving7434 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, to the point, great explanation, thanks.

  • @carliiiartist
    @carliiiartist ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! 🙌🏾

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @brettwooderson7442
    @brettwooderson7442 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and good for people looking to swap types of photography.

  • @alnisaa222
    @alnisaa222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you only expose yourself ?

  • @CarlosTamares
    @CarlosTamares 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice...

  • @petrossain
    @petrossain 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job mate. Awesome video!!

  • @UpendraKumar-mj6pl
    @UpendraKumar-mj6pl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Suggest some tips

  • @sourav2149
    @sourav2149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice .underrated

  • @TippitoWOW
    @TippitoWOW 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work mate!! loved it

  • @kingjean
    @kingjean 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice what lens and how far away were u from camera

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hrm, I can't remember for sure. I think this was a 25mm lens on my G7. Maybe a few feet away? Was a while back. Thanks for commenting!

  • @thehiddenchannel636
    @thehiddenchannel636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you use a self timer?

  • @DaveKingMusic
    @DaveKingMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What light did you use?

    • @john_neil
      @john_neil  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some 15W, 5000k LED daylight bulb from the hardware store. Not sure what one exactly. Probably not great if you need perfect color representation, but more than adequate for a B+W photo. :)