15 Posing Mistakes to Avoid + How to IMPROVE Your Photography | Backlit 50mm f/1.2 Portraits

[@JessicaWhitaker]

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[@milobentlee8668]

instaBlaster.

[@jamilgotcher5456]

Photographers, don't be afraid to direct your model/subject. Don't regret not saying something while your shooting. When you get home and look at the photos, you'll regret that you didn't tell them to tip the top of their head or turn their shoulders and give less or more shoulders to the camera. Feeling comfortable doesn't equate to looking good in the final image. Meaning, it might feel comfortable for a model to slump in a headshot and have their arms resting on a table but most of the time this comfortable way of sitting will shorten a model's neck and nobody wants to look like they have no neck. My favorite is to pose people without it looking posed. Let them do some shots where they feel comfortable but then direct them into a pose you know will be the winning shot. Basically, make sure they are not too slumped and comfortable in a headshot unless they like to look like their head just sits on their shoulders and they have no neck lol.

[@JessicaWhitaker]

yep!

[@natiaguero27]

I don't know if I'm more in love with the video or with Jessica's jean! 💛

[@vividcitypro]

The picture at 17:56 is brilliant! It would be great to see a 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm comparison video too (if you've got time!).

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you! ah i would love to that kind of video, i need a 85m lens first hehe!

[@TheJstockton]

Im learning so much !! What presets do you use here? Love it

[@doctorocpus]

Some technical details, which are not mentioned in the video: in the first half, while using back light, the photos are yellow although it is not sunset; this is because of the white balance. On the second part where Jessica is using direct front light, the images are dark, that is because she had to use high shutter speed, Otherwise the models face would be over exposed.

[@delcastillomeneleo]

Thank you for the video. This helps a lot for my photography hobby

[@TKtheLAW]

I just want to say I've been looking for some guidance on this subject for a long time and this is the one video to really help me understand it. Thank you and keep up the amazing work! I love the photos!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

awww that makes me so happy to hear!

[@geekchic41]

I would love to see how you edited these images!!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

i edited the more muted ones using my 'stateside' preset pack! www.jessicawhitaker.co/presets/

[@geekchic41]

Jessica Whitaker they look amazing! I’ll have to look into purchasing them!

[@laurenastudillo1945]

What is your shutter speed set at in these? She’s moving a lot and they are turning out awesome w no blur!

[@gingin1050]

Amazing info...and your model understands how to pose. You work great together ✌

[@claraturner8195]

Can we start a GoFund me for a wireless mic for Jessica?? 💛

[@jennamajor]

But then we'd miss out on these hilarious interludes with the "lasso" haha

[@claraturner8195]

@@jennamajor 😂😂

[@juiceplanet147]

In few composition & framing classes too. Im confused!

[@NZTonyBennett]

And a tripod or gimbal for the videographer

[@sae4493]

I mean if she can afford a 1.2 of all these lenses do we really need to crowdsource for her?

[@victoriajeanlua7845]

What are your thoughts on using a reflector during photoshoots to bounce light back into the model's face?

[@Kelbomac]

First time here, I love your energy! Great video!

[@notoironfist1280]

thanks a lot for the tips!

[@fransiolacekolli2081]

Love your enthusiasm on every video you make!! It shows how much you love what you do ❤️

[@southerncaliforniarealesta8206]

At 13:50 when she is backlit, how did you get her face bright with no shadows. I don’t see you using any type of reflector. The lighting is amazing.

[@stephanyfaycohen3842]

Many thanks, Jessica, for your lovely video. I notice that your own hair back (11.13) has an image of a face (we all have one or more on our head backs) that has a lot of hair being thrown right across the right eye of it. Might that be a subconscious reason why you hate/dislike hair going across the face?

[@b991228]

Turn on the electric level feature in the Mark III, Mark IV custom features.

[@andrewmason8691]

Ride Wireless Go x 2. Suggest you get the lav’s with it. Also get a Saramonic 100x and put it on your video camera. You can then attach both receivers to the Saramonic 100x, then feed direct to the camera. It’s not nearly as complicated as it sounds. This will improve quality of sound, you can adjust gains for you and your subject separately and it improves your workflow by not having to sync later. This set up will change your life. You can also feed it through an external recorder if you want. Good luck with it. PS love your energetic style you bring to your video.

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you for this feedback! I just upgraded a few weeks agot ot the Rode Wireless Go and LOVE it!!

[@clivedowning4200]

Very informative video

[@alexandradugan2301]

I would love to know where Val's dress is from? It's so pretty!

[@CoffeeEdgeMedia]

@10:17 all I could say was YESSS QUEEN!!!!!!

[@mhlelikhanyeza9497]

Which metering are you using for this back-lit photoshoot?

[@1114mbr]

I tried doing this like you shot the model at 4:40 mark..but, my subject was a silhouette. I was shooting at golden hour and using the sun as backlight. What am I doing wrong?

[@mikaaissou3569]

omg the editing is everything 😍😍😍😍😍

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you so much!

[@KenFrancisFilms]

Jessica, these photos are amazing! My favorite set of yours.

[@odarrien]

Thank you for another great video. How do you go your camera's focus when the model i rapidly flowing through small pose changes?

[@ecarlos895]

Jessica, tus fotos ya están retocadas?

[@TommyDaSavage]

Do you ever use a fill flash so your background is not blown out with backlight? And avoid raccoon eyes when sun is high noon?

[@bngr_bngr]

I love how you were holding on to that big lens. Looks like you didnt want to let go ;) Can you give us more practical tips on hand holding big lens. I almost felt like I would of needed a tripod to taken on such a lens? Do you use a 80-200? How would you handle that kind of lens?

[@N1ickem4n]

Really? A lens fetish? 🙈

[@bngr_bngr]

NixPix she was a bit excited when she said the lens she was shooting with was the 50/1.2.

[@bngr_bngr]

NixPix she was a bit excited when she said the lens she was shooting with was the 50/1.2.

[@anavillarreal2383]

Your killing it with the videos🤗

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you so much!

[@calmchaos658]

For a beginner photographer what setting/priority do you recommend learning on? I’ve been told aperature.. what do you think

[@JessicaWhitaker]

manual!

[@SheaJordan]

I think it's best to eventually use on Manual, but I started with aperture as well! That way you can choose your depth of field, especially if you're shooting portraits, and let the other settings automatically adjust for you. However, make sure you learn about ISO, White Balance, and Shutter Speeds eventually and don't rely on your camera to set those for you, especially if you want to really enhance the look of your photos in the future! 💛

[@mr.b.4048]

As a beginner, read, read, and read more ... then practice, practice, and practice more.

[@arjbasia280]

Ilike this tutorial😍

[@Chrishad2]

Did you ever get a link for the wireless mic lol

[@LiterallyVictoria]

There's a mic called the "Rode RodeLink Wireless Filmmaker Kit" which can help with the wire problem. It's wireless~

[@JessicaWhitaker]

LiterallyVictoria oh someone suggested that to me on Instagram, I’ll take a look!

[@mbutton48]

Thank you for your tips. well done. Do you ever use reflectors your off camera flash as a fill for the face. Thx.

[@JessicaWhitaker]

youre so welcome! yes for some portrait sessions i do but in this i didnt!

[@hurleygreen927]

Great video! I like your tips about directing the models...my clients already call me "THE DIRECTOR" Thanks

[@halaszykamilla6182]

Love this video! 😁 I like that you talk about photography tips that others don't. Keep crushing it! :)

[@JessicaWhitaker]

Kamilla Halászy hehe thank you so much!!

[@Tspann71]

This was amazing! I am truly impressed with your skills. I am planning to take some high school graduation photos of my daughter and this video was super helpful. Hopefully she will be half as complaint as your friend. : )

[@hosannaatkinson4590]

You are amazing girl. Such a wonderful photographer and teacher ♥️

[@Mattsonmasterpiece]

Awesome video. Really inspired me !!

[@sheilamaysiazon2263]

Nice picture ❤️

[@themoodychic]

Jessica can be such a good model ☺

[@Raellon115]

Thank you! A lot of info!

[@richardfernandez1517]

Thanks Jessica....

[@JessicaWhitaker]

yep!

[@sophiafitzgerald7723]

What preset did you use for these? Also, I admire your work so much! When I started, you taught me so much, so thank you!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

i think VSCO 05 pack!!! and thank you so much!

[@biancajimenez2023]

Omg where did she get the blue mesh dress?!

[@jourdainjardin846]

Looks grey to me

[@GuillermoFamily]

Hello Jessica. Are you still using 1.2 f stop on whole body shots? Thank you so much!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

no i think i said i went up to like 2.5 or 3! :)

[@van_creative]

Great video and tips! Thanks Jessica

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you so much and you're so welcome!

[@Seahawksnumber1]

You are very talented photographer. Great KZbin channel. Brett

[@BryceFromStateFarm]

Awesome video! Looks like the location is Enumclaw

[@datassassindude]

Great video

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you!

[@PreeminentbrandsNet]

I had to really take nites with this. Thank you

[@jessicajewell5869]

I loved your video !! Do you think you coupd do one about posing with animals like horses , dogs..ect?

[@KoolCreation]

Nice work Jessica!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thanks so much!

[@MrCochise71]

Ohhhhh my favorite lens next to the 85L 1.2( get both! Lol) Great video.

[@JessicaWhitaker]

Omg I'd loveeee an 85!! And thank you!

[@MrCochise71]

@@JessicaWhitaker you're welcome!

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

Great tips here chica!!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you!

[@blondiebandz]

Wow these photos came out great! Great advice also thanks for sharing!

[@s-kyoon6441]

좋은 아이디어, 고맙습니다.^^

[@EdwardKilner]

Those later larger aperture shots were lovely. At times I found the almost manic narrative hard to follow. Gives no time to let a good point sink in. Still, I subscribed, so will watch again.

[@GildedApp5]

What mode do u shoot in?

[@JessicaWhitaker]

manual!

[@GildedApp5]

@@JessicaWhitaker no Aperture priority mode?

[@GildedApp5]

@@JessicaWhitaker I shot in manual mode forever then this guy recommended AP mode.. I've yet to shoot in it. I just thought maybe u used AP mode. Thank you for your response! Love your videos!

[@CannedTunas]

Is that on the peninsula? Looks like my hometown

[@terripercival1499]

Hello, Hannah. This is in Enumclaw, Washington.

[@flowersafeheart]

18:17 That one might be my favorite! I've been looking into golden hour portrait photos in nature such as fields and this video helps! I love the softness and mood of this sorta light and nature though the trade-off is can't always see eye color clearly. Actually what time of day were these taken? I can't tell.

[@torbennielsen4708]

Yes I agree a great shot.

[@icedcarlo]

Thanks for this video. (Yes commenting while watching because.. happy)

[@JessicaWhitaker]

YAY youre so welcome!! thank YOU for watching!

[@honestmomvlog]

Can you do a video on posing plus size models?

[@JessicaWhitaker]

i have one up already BUT i have another one coming out this upcoming week! :D

[@albertrocco9742]

Thank you for this helpful video. I love your work by the way ❤

[@JessicaWhitaker]

Albert Rocco you’re so welcome, thank you!

[@rickyashley7862]

Great information and I love your energy and passion!!

[@asyrafabdulsamad5411]

Do you color-grade your own videos? Your videos look great! Would you consider doing a tutorial?

[@djh6997]

Wonderful content, really great advice. You are SO enthusiastic that it's great! The only problem I had was catching everything you were saying (you talk really fast), but that's not a criticism! It shows your love of your craft :-)

[@darrellbeets7758]

u said ur loving the mark 3 ?? is it not ur standard camera? and f-stop 1.2 omg im jellous...just would love to try that, my biggest appeture is 1.4...

[@thesohaibalam]

Hey can you please do a second part with a male model 😉

[@JessicaWhitaker]

i have a ton of videos with male models on my channel!

[@MK-hz2bn]

I luv my 50 1.2

[@JessicaWhitaker]

ahh i seriously fell in love with this lens!!

[@diegonascimento493]

OMG!! Sooo beautiful

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you!!

[@berneleeguss]

Your videos are always so helpful! Thanks Jessica❤️❤️❤️

[@JessicaWhitaker]

yay you're so welcome!

[@SkylerB]

a 1.2! Defiantly Enjoy it!! thanks for all of these video Jessica! they are truly making a difference! =D Thank you

[@JessicaWhitaker]

i want to make it my next purchase once i have my student loans paid off!! ahh you're so so welcome!

[@SkylerB]

@@JessicaWhitaker ooooh you're well on your way! Respect!

[@HeyHerdy]

OMG did you take 3000 photos?! How long did it take to get through those

[@BeautyIsHerBenefit]

So helpful! Thank you for making this

[@JessicaWhitaker]

BeautyIsHerBenefit you’re so welcome!💛 I’m happy it helps!

[@Kelieon]

Very helpful tips, thank you! Also when I started watching this video I thought, "Wow, this looks like Deming" Then you said it is Western Washington! Too funny, maybe it is Deming. :)

[@yumiii96]

😍🙌🏽 Thank you ~

[@JessicaWhitaker]

Yumi Chan you’re welcome!!

[@deanrebuyon3046]

Gosh Jessica ♥️📷

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thanks!

[@carlyrowland1640]

Jessica, can you do a video on posing men please? I'm a beginner photographer and want to use my boyfriend to get some practice in lol but these poses are quite feminine so would be nice to see how to pose males also ❤❤❤

[@JessicaWhitaker]

i have a ton of videos on posing men! :)

[@Lauren-lr9ks]

Omg this location 😩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@boredgrass]

@ using grid: Especially when you use film...and also use a tripod ...;-)) Nice precious memories, ...literally "precious"

[@samarberri8648]

I felt at the pictures when Grainy, Not clear

[@JessicaWhitaker]

yes, some of them were intentionally grainy

[@SheaJordan]

This video was super helpful and I can't wait to try Skillshare! These tips are super helpful for my growing Photography channel. I would absolutely love if some of you went and checked it out, as I'm launching my self-portrait photography series next week! 💛💛💛

[@JessicaWhitaker]

yay i'm so happy you found this helpful-- YESSS def try out skillshare, it is amazing and this offer is so good! i will take a look at your channel :)

[@Giovanonifamily]

skip to 3:50 if you want to just get to the point...good video though

[@ethan6201]

She started at 3:50 of this video.you're welcome lol

[@oceanx102]

I remember her :o

[@JessicaWhitaker]

HEHE yes!!!

[@ADCentras]

Too much caffeine :D

[@AbrilGonzalezNavarro]

Val is a pro 👸

[@JessicaWhitaker]

Abril GN right!

[@GilbertTV]

i love watching you ... you crazy girl..hahaha

[@marcosias9465]

I hate that I have a big crush on Jessica 😅😍 😭 you're so cute and your energy is amazing !! You've also helped me soooo much on my journey to being a photographer so thank you so much!!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

ah thanks so much!

[@jcferrer2620]

Hi there Jess, i hope i qualify for the free 2 mos mem. JC here from the Phil.

[@JessicaWhitaker]

YAY!

[@jcferrer2620]

Jessica Whitaker thanks, been watching your videos. Youre so pretty 😅😁😋📷 #KeepOnShooting

[@laurahugillofficial]

So the photographer is Lucy Hale and the model is Lily Collins. 😛

[@RJoubert93]

I know I'm a little late to the party (and I love the tips in your video btw) but if you're still looking for a wireless lav mic system, I highly recommend this one. It's pricey but it's so worth it: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1135455-REG/sennheiser_avx_me2_set_4_us_avx_camera_mountable_lavalier_wireless.html

[@LeapFrog691]

💞👍🙏

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you :,)

[@mikaaissou3569]

you are very beautiful and lovely 😍

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thanks!

[@mikaaissou3569]

@@JessicaWhitaker 😘😘😘 thank u for your advice 🙏🙏

[@anukrishnan4774]

Somebody give her some water😨😨... Just🔥❤️

[@samanthak.2430]

All of these videos are super frustrating because you choose someone for these videos that are super comfortable in front of the camera and know what they're doing. I have awkward teen girls that don't already know how to pose themselves or play in front of the camera. You literally didnt have to tell this woman anything. It's not very helpful to those of us who aren't shooting models.

[@JessicaWhitaker]

so i have several tutorials on here photographing people who aren't models! i also have an entire online photography workshop that focuses on exactly that...making clients feel comfortable in front of the camera and posing: www.jessicawhitaker.co/workshop