How to Pose People who are NOT Models
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2018
- This video is so highly requested by you guys so I'm really excited to be able to share it with you all today! A big thank you to my sister for being our model, you can find her on Instagram here: / georginatrotti
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Ask them what their favorite album is and play it on your phone. This makes them feel more comfortable while shooting and it broadens your musical horizons. 🤣
This tip is gold! ❤️
i find this to be very true
🤯🤯🤯🤯 so smart!!!!! Using this with my daughters. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍🔥
Very good idea thanks !
Thanks for the tips!!
A couple of things you didn’t mention, but you did in this shoot, are also super important (in my experience anyway) which is constantly telling them they’re doing a great job, the photos look great, “oh I love that!” etc. and also showing them the photos as you go along so they can see how great the photos are coming out. I found this so helpful, it seems so simple but honestly it’s so easy to forget how important it is to follow these tips for a great shoot. Thanks Julia for another fab video ❤️
dacastardust yes and that also shows the model like ” oh I looked good in that one or my hand looked awkward let me try something else!” Personally I love to see the photos because that tells me what I need to do in order to look good and look ”natural”
Contrastingly, I have rule about NOT showing them the photos. A lot of people have a negative self image and begin picking the images apart due to lack of confidence/unrealistic expectations set by photoshop & media industry. Some people also insist heavily on getting their "right side" which I find counter productive as I am trying to get as many angles & variety of shots to get the widest selection to choose final images from. So I sometimes hold off showing them until my images are finalised!
Took some pictures of my 15yr old nephew yesterday. I told he was model material and kept saying things like, "Yeeeesss this is fire!" Pretending like I know what the kids say these days and it at least made him laugh, which was great.
Covered right at the beginning of the video, actually. I.e. don't be silent, talk to the model, direct, show the photos.
Actually, sometimes it is more productive to not tell them that. If a person is shy and that kind of "I don't look good (in photos)", then you may want to try to more emphasize that the posture is looking good or the lighting in this photo is really what you like, so you tell them the photos are looking great but it is not (only) them in particular that is the reason for that. They will feel pressure reliefed from them.
That 5th tip is SO true. For some reason I feel a lot more comfortable when I don't have to stare directly at the camera. Having sunglasses almost puts up this fake shield and makes me feel more comfortable. These were great tips Julia. It was a very new approach to delivering tips.
Thank you Marc and I couldn't agree more haha looking at the camera is so awkward. It's nice to break it up in between photos :D
great video... loved it.. for those trying to remember the summary its:
1. communicate
2. environment
3. movement
4. sit down
5. don't look at the lens directly
Matthew Zamarron thanks
Thanks
Oh yes communication is EVERYTHING. Photoshoots can be as awkward as we make them... so we definitely need to talk more haha
This was really helpful. As someone who gets quiet when I focus, and also who isn't that good at photography yet, I appreciated the admonition to think out loud and communicate with my subject.
Yes, give us a part ii
Ty so much. Your videos have been helping us all.
Yes it very important to give them directions a lot of people even the models sometime they have no ideas how to pose good too, Thank you for your lovely video.
I would love a part 2!! Just what I needed and helps so much!!
YESSSS Julia...definitely want to hang with you and your sister now! Awesome tips. The sitting down tip and having the subject look off camera are super helpful. Marc and I did this same topic back in the winter, and the video just hit 100k views...hyped n that. Keep being awesome!
Thank you so much and ahh congrats!!! That's an amazing milestone :D I don't think I've checked out that video yet I guess since Marc uploaded it before I was subscribed, I gotta go check it out!
@@juliatrotti Yesss, definitely give it a watch!!
Tip 5 is great advice! I think it also forces the subject out of their go-to/standard "look at the camera and smile/pose like every other picture taken of me" thing everyone does and feels less like a school yearbook picture lol :)
Haha I couldn't agree more! I feel like the movement thing also breaks away from that school yearbook picture idea as well, since it's a reminder that you can move around freely to get interesting and creative photos! And thank you :) Glad you liked it.
I am always unsure about how to shoot non-models and you showed me a few tricks. i.e. I always liked that people look me in the camera but its pretty true that this is awkward for them and easier to look into a different direction. Never thought about it. thanks
I’ve been waiting for this! Thank you, Julia.
Request: posing tips when photographing curvy/plus size models
Glad you liked it! Honestly, I use the same posing techniques when capturing curvy models :) But I'll see if I can make a video about that in the future.
Hey, can you make a video about how to find your clients and models? Etc.. thank you for the great videos!!
Can you please do some male model tips because i think it is very different to work with male models vs female since you can not ask them to jump around and flip their hair etc...may be part 2 of this video can be with a male model :) Thank you for all the great content and tips.
Haha, flip the hair makes me laugh
Totally agree with you on this
I definitely agree that there should be more videos with male models.
Tip #6:
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ahahha i laugh so loud!!!
😂😂😂😘👌🏻👍
Hahahahahah
hahahh Bang on
Looking forward to using this stuff with my friends. Also love the comment section. A lot of helpful comments from people. Thank you!
This helps so much! :D And your sister is so pretty! Lovely smile!
This video was very helpful! And your sister vibes are out the roof! I love how she's so happy all the time!!
Thank you Julia for making this video!
Btw, that's so sweet of you both 😊
Hey! I just love your videos, this one seems really helpful as I’m just getting started with photography. Also, I have been inspired by your work and I purchased a 35 mm lens instead of a 50, just to get a fixed focal lenght that gives the person who is seeing the photo more insight about the location where the portrait was taken. I haven’t really seen many people to use a 35 mm lens for portraits but I think it is an interesting choice and your videos definitely helped me make that decision, so thank you!
Your sister has such kind eyes. good tips.
I loved those tips! I'm gonna be going on a trip with a bunch of people I barely know but I'd love to photograph them. They are not models so now I have more information on how to direct them. Another great video, as always, thank you! 😊
Refreshing that about photography rather than equipment - more please.
I have a shoot tomorrow that isn't one of my family members and I was a tad unsure of how to pose. I definitely was the "just start taking pics" guy a few times so, I appreciate you showing how to break the ice. Such simple but awesome tips, thanks again for all of your awesome videos!
Great tips Julia! 🙏🏼 I am very interested in taking some portrait jobs but getting someone to feel comfortable throughout the shoot and having “natural poses” for them is always a struggle. I will definitely put these tips to use for my next shoot 📸 thank you for continually sharing great content!
YES PART 2!!! LOVE THE VIDS
Love that you are really making people look good by looking like themselves really, rather than canned “looks”. Everyone can be beautiful because they are themselves🙃. Being comfortable is so important!
Thank you! So glad you got that from this video :) Its my key in being able to take natural portrait of people - just getting them to be themselves in front of a camera!
Such a good tutorial! Thanks for making it
This is premium content! I’m a photography newbie and this was just what I needed! Thank you!!
Okay, I'm taking this as tips on how I can pose in photos when people insist on taking one of me! Hahah look away, create some movement, etc. great video Julia :)
Thank you. As a new photographer, this gives me lots of ideas, and shows how much fun this is.
I have bought the Canon 35mm f2 and I gotta say that the 35mm focal length is my favorite focal length. It stays pretty much married on my 5D classic 90% of the time. The other times the 85mm f1.8 is. Love your content!
as a beginner portrait photographer, I have to say your videos are fantastic. thank you!
This was super helpful in helping me try to pose myself for my branding photos! Thanks for the vid!
The Best to you Best Julia!!!
yeah for part 2
Really helpful, Julia! Thank you! I love the pictures! I love the "over the shoulder" look, will try that!
Would love a part 2, or a similar video with how to pose guys!
Sometimes great to have them walking towards you: very natural and free flowing, which helps people who aren't big into posing. Also great for couples shots at weddings :)
This is great! And has given me so many ideas! Thank you x
Some really good tips here! Thanks for sharing! We loved the end products as well!
I should have seen this video before my photoshoot!. Great lesson for me. Thanks Julia!
I used to follow your blog way back in 2009 & I still use your PS curves! So happy to see you on TH-cam. Thanks algorithm
Thank you this is so helpful. Love this 🌸
Like your tips/video, I have only just started out since lockdown in the UK. so i will try a few of your tips with my daughter. Many thanks Jason
This was very helpful. Thank you!
I felt Tip 3 was the best. I feel candid pictures are the best.
AWESOME video, thank you very much, Julia!!!!!
Yes we want other part of this video
I definitely agree, not looking at the camera is a good one. I also think stand in front of a full length mirror in your house first and practice which poses look the best for you. Your sister should be a model, she's very pretty and very photogenic. Thanks for the tips! 😄
This is great! Made me smile :D I have my 1st photoshoot in a few days so this is really helping me as a photographer to engage with my model thanks!
OMG you are a life saver i'm advanced photographer and i started photograph amature models thank you very much
Absolutely love your tips
Great acting at the beginning, it even made me feel awkward watching it. Like many photographers I hate being in front of a camera, where my wife is totally at ease. I’m also never at ease directing, or making suggestions, to a subject which is one of the reasons I don’t do people photography. Though my love of nature is my main reason for doing wildlife and landscapes. Great video, and, like I suppose many others, I could tell Georgina was your sister before you introduced her.
Haha thank you! Gotta say, after all these years of improving my communication while taking photos it was really hard to stay completely quiet to get that shot! Luckily your wife is comfortable in front of the camera which makes it easy for you, it's interesting how it comes naturally for some people :)
Movement is something I want to try in my next photoshoot, and yes please do a part 2!
Im gonna try movement in my tmrws shoot ... Thanks for some nice tips
Awwwwww I LOVE the energy between you and your sis:D Hell yes to more videos with Georgina as the model....I also need the tips as I am really awkward when others take photos of me lolol
Thank you Julia! As always content is awesome. I think i'd try the movement, sitting down and avoiding eye contact! I would love to see a part two.
Make the Men version! 😿😿
That's such a good idea, will work on it :)
yes please! I would be greaaaat!
Julia Trotti yes please do that ♥️
Yes! Yes! Pleasee!!
@@juliatrotti yess please 😍😍💝
I would love another part! I do a lot of those as well! Love, love, love your videos!
This is SO helpful 🙌 thank you!!
Great video, looking forward to watching part 2 ☺️
LOOVVE!!!! the movement idea....
This is the best video around on this subject! Great work :)
All very good tips! I would expand on the environment to watch out for power lines and other distractions such as other buildings that don’t have the feel for what you’re trying to capture. Now, for part 2, I would love to know how you can get models when you want to go out and capture something.
Thank you for the nice tips 😊 and your sister is adorable ❤
Rad tips! Props to your videographer! Great compositions during your shoot.
Love the movement tip. Will definitely be trying that with my next shoot.
8:56 probably my fav of the session. Thanks for the tips.
Your sister is such a good model and very pretty as well!!
i would love to you make another part :) i learnt a lot usefull tips from you. Thank you.
It's really useful for me cause even my close friends feel quite awkward and don't know how to pose when I take photos ❤️❤️❤️
By the way I want to know "How to choose best place for photo shoots" Thanks !!!!
This was a much needed video to watch! Thanks so much Julia! Your behind the scene videos help me so much!
Thank you so much 💛
Amazing! Beautiful work. Beautiful ladies.
thank you this helped so much!!
I like the movement idea, and the not looking at the camera. Im going to try these.
I love your teaching style u r a good teacher
Awesome video, Julia! Much appreciated!
Hey...thanks for the tips....so much helpfulll😘
Love the movement tip... Never really thought of it...😀😁 Thanks.
All the tips helped me so much! going to try these in the near future:)
These tips made so much sense and will definitely be trying them during m next shoot with my 'model'
omg your sister also pretty, nice video Julia you are absolutely right about it.
Very helpful! I never though of not having the subject look at the camera.
Great ideas ♥️ Your tips totally changed photography 👌👌
Oooommmggg!!!...All the pics are fantastic .. Amazing work!!!👍👍👍
yes for another part
Another thing to add about the sunglasses I like how it can give context to where they are looking as well. You can also get interesting reflections in them. Bouncing unique lighting off them can make a shot really stand out.
Yes definitely! There's so much you can do with sunglasses, I want to start using them a little more in my work in the future :)
such great tips!! i'm going to try the looking away and sitting one :)
I like when you asked her to move around, swing her arms or even kick...that seems to work for me as it gets their nervous energy out and get some great shots along the way. I especially liked the one finished photo where she had her arms out (when she was swinger her arms around)...she looked totally comfortable and looking like she was having fun.
Thank you! Yeah those movement poses are always a great icebreaker :)
Ive been watching your videos all day and ive learned so much! But this video I think has helped me the most. I think it would be great if you could make more videos like this but with different models. Great video BTW. No offense towards your sister, she did great!
This is so helpful! Thank you so much for your helpful advice :)
Thank you for making this video... I have a lot of friends who are generally shy in front of the camera and doesn't know many poses... This video really helps... Bdw you guys are my favourite duo now. Great video, have a nice day 😊
Thank you so much, I'm glad you found it helpful!
this helps me so much since my friends aren't models, but really have the beauty to do so! thank you once again for the great tutorial!
Thank you for all your lovely comments!
This is so bloody useful!!! Do you have more videos like this?
I love your Sister's fashion!!! So cute!
Youre so awesome. This helped me realize I didn't have my people move around at all.
your sister is soooooooo sweet and pure and lovely. you both are great :D loved the tips. i'm trying to get out of shooting with the 85 and be more creative with 35 and 50 and i'm glad i saw that here :)