5 EASY 50mm Portrait Photography Composition Tips

[@juliatrotti]

This is the lucky last composition tips video for my 5 favourite prime focal lengths that I use for portrait photography - I’ve made one for 24mm, 35mm, 85mm and 135mm! I have some new ideas I’m working on too, but what do you wanna see next? 🤗

[@Eye-V.]

Portrait with a 24 70 and 70 200 2.8 👍

[@kihu14]

How about group shot? I would like some tips about group shot! Thanks you as always

[@a.g.4843]

I would like to see studio lighting setups and how to arrange a portrait shooting in a home studio

[@ruhaanfayaz8240]

A large number of people have CROP sensor cameras,it would be really great if you share your knowledge on how to use prime lenses on them to get nearly the FULL frame effect 🤗

[@danfarmer_photo]

Definitely a 70-200 portrait session! ✌️

[@andiidavis]

Your model really knew what she was doing. She rocked it!! 🤙🏻

[@hey.steven]

Charlotte is an amazing model!!!!! I love her movement!!! She’s so creative and has great energy in all the shoots you did with her!!

[@juliatrotti]

Yesss I seriously love shooting with Charlotte, it's so fun!

[@abstractempirephotography]

I like that I'm able to see what the actual frame looks like in-camera at 50mm relative to your distance standing from her.

[@fremzter]

I love how straightforward her videos are. She even shows unedited which I highly appreciate.

[@ЕкатеринаНгуен-ъ4ю]

Thank you for making this video! It’s super helpful and your explanations with visual examples are great, you are a natural teacher

[@mikellagas]

This is the most educational KZbinr of photography. I’m starting to get into photography as a hobby. This is the type of informative video for all people of all ages trying photography as a hobby. Photography is about visuals not words. The videos that I have seen from Julia are visuals that helped me understand photography. Keep up the great work!

[@mjztx]

Watching this video to review up... A few years ago this was the video that helped me to decide to go with the RF 50mm 1.2 L instead of the 85mm 1.2 L. I really like to shoot portrait and landscape orientation. It was frustrating using the combo 35/85 for sessions because of this, but also I like to move around and keep shooting, so having 1 lens really does make this an easy, ideal setup. Thanks :)

[@pepetrueno8722]

The colors in those shots are insane

[@overthetop040411]

I absolutely love how you add your camera on screen with clicks. Great video. Great editing. You do good hard work.

[@mgavina23]

I just ordered my first 50mm lens. Sigma 50mm 1.4 art adapted for my canon r6. I hope it's a good match. Can't wait to try it out!

[@donaldvoo]

1. Use motion in shooting 2. Shoot at angle 3. Shoot at wide aperture 4. Isolate subject from background using lightning on the subject 5. Make subject stands out by different orientation (portrait and landscape)

[@Ttjam1]

Thanks 😅

[@KC_79]

First step - find a super attractive model.

[@otxpsie]

😂

[@definitelynotagoodperson5456]

As someone who practices portrait photography (my main is street) this is really such a helpful video! I mostly shoot Fuji X cameras with 56mm 1.4 (about 85mm full frame equiv) and 18-55mm (27-82mm equiv) and sometimes I do find myself wanting that middle ground so I am planning to buy a 35mm F2 from fuji (50mm equiv) so it's not that tight while it's not that wide also. Thank you for this, Cheers!

[@timomuursepp3283]

For the day I start 2,5 years ago until now, 50mm is still my favourite lens and I use it almost for everything!

[@damilolaoni-daniels3591]

Brilliant video, Julia. Easy to understand.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@dinaktakhel8158]

Hey Julia I love the way shoot and talk love you ❤❤❤

[@keithbarrett4630]

I agree- the "Nifty Fifty" just fills so many needs...

[@richardwagner3317]

Really appreciated the photo markups showing why you chose certain positions because of the light. All the photos were great. Will keep the 50mm in my bag just for occasions like these.. Appreciate all your hard work.

[@fernwehfilms5983]

Fantastic advice and a great way to showcase how to do this in real time and not just a talking head. Looking forward to some more portraits now!

[@emanuelaigna]

Love your videos ! You get them so sharp all the time

[@hanifalghifari21]

is 35mm a suitable first prime lens for an apsc sensor camera? its around 56mm in full frame

[@professionalpotato4764]

Usually people quote lens recommendations in FF equivalents, so you're right in getting a 30ish for your aps-c system.

[@Seitenwerk]

A misconception often heared is that people think that they actually get a 50mm „equivalent“ when using a 30-35mm on a crop sensor. The only thing they get is a 35mm image cropped to something the size of a 50mm. So basically the effect is the same as when cropping it afterwards. The problem is it’s still a 35mm. You actually don’t get the looks bokeh or lens characteristics

[@tireursaucentre]

@@Seitenwerk merci pour l’info

[@EroNekoSan]

You really master the use of this focal 👏 Charlotte is so relaxed and offers you so much to shoot 😲

[@handeyed]

50mm is defo the best lens, so versatile!

[@Dustyphoto915]

Yes!! New video on the 50. Thanks Julia!!

[@lopez082]

Hi dear Julia, I wondered what kind of gadget do you use to screen record your camera while you are shooting ? 🤗

[@byogphoto]

Hey Julia, I’m new to the Sony system & have the A7R III with 85mm GM & 35mm GM. How do you have your camera setup? Would love to see a video of your settings! 🙏🏾

[@TheEquineImage]

Great video and great images Julia.

[@paulie3095]

I loved this video Julia ! Could you make a video about taking portraits with a pro mist filter ?

[@carinaallende]

yess please!

[@BUZINezz100]

Just came across my mind.. love your vid I have a t3i canon 50mm/75-300mm .. trying to learn more

[@RealPearlMania]

I have the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II on my 90D & this video is super helpful and informative for my needs. I apprecaite the time and effort you put into not only this video, but all your videos and photography. Thank you 😀

[@josedosanjos2200]

Amazing video and great work. Thanks for sharing this.

[@sherriyvette]

Beautiful! Do you have a tutorial on how you get your client's skin to have that glow? Sometimes when I use presets, the glow gets taken out and tends to look more film like which is good but I still want to see the glow.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! Yes I have 2 tutorials, I sometimes do frequency separation retouching in Photoshop so you can use the search function in my channel to find that. And recently I've been using Luminar AI more as well as it's faster, it has an easy slider that you can use to soften skin and it has a really similar look to frequency separation. I use that slider in all my Luminar AI tutorials so you can check any of those out :) Oh and also I use a makeup artist at my shoots as well, sometimes the best way to get that glow is just straight out of camera. Lidija usually uses highlight on our models, so you can always ask your model to bring some highlight to pop on her cheekbones for that look! I hope that helps!

[@sherriyvette]

@@juliatrotti so helpful thanks Julia!!

[@robertfarnsworth3706]

Getting a 50mm was a revelation. Such an improvement for portraits. Enjoyed the video, many thanks indeed.

[@sajithkumara3308]

You are an excellent teacher. Can you create a complete course in skillshare?

[@frankc.9853]

Hi Julia! My fave shot is the one at 5:55 into the video where the model is leaning over. I enjoyed the tips, I don't really shoot in residential areas here in Chicago, but I may try to get something similar.

[@vergeltapispisan1849]

Thanks for all the Tips! I realy like this video, because i am only using a 50mm, and im still starting. Trying to use every photography tips that i can use. Your video is a realy big help! Subs up

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@jacobcarandang8618]

I literally just got a 50mm off eBay today, the timing of this video could not be better!

[@michaellundphotography]

Weird so did I 😎😂😂

[@AInternetDoBem]

Your composition videos are the best! Thanks for sharing!

[@nasleathercare4827]

Love yr tutorial, short and precise.. Love it

[@LuminousLives]

Some great tips here - the 50 (or 55mm on my Sony) is my go to lens and it just captures amazing contextual stories with that framing.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and I love the Zeiss 55 - it's a great lens!

[@jillgallagher8982]

Julia I absolutely love your videos, I am still learning photography and I love your explanations. Thankyou, thankyou!!

[@nicolewilson3886]

Great video, Julia!

[@igno4ta]

thank you so so much for your tips! I have a question though: ho did you record "what you were seeing in the camera while shooting"? Was it like broadcasting and then saved it? hdmi cable to something?

[@natali9470]

I just think someone else also making a video behind her... then she adds this video

[@EdwardKilner]

Very versatile lens and good tips. Animated model was an asset. I’m curious who the iPhone user was and how they contributed.

[@rjohnbernales]

Beautiful photos Julia. Thanks for the tips 🙏

[@justinweeks6608]

Goin for 50mm 1.2 gm sooon thx for the tips julia!

[@peet_pot7864]

Great tips! This has helped me out a lot compared to other videos. Thank you!

[@deadlyvixen]

Julia, you are such a talented photographer. Thanks so much for sharing your skills! I hope one day I can have time to play with my camera.

[@kpmonaghan]

@JuliaTrotti - can you please share what equipment you use to record what you see in the viewfinder during your photo shoot?

[@lanidelacruzramsey927]

Thank you your the best Julia

[@BlackNess00]

I just adore your videos, insightful contents. Your inputs are mind bogglingly AWESOME. By the way i like the softness of your Voice, though.

[@Aerotone_FPV]

Amazing! Great information. Thank you.

[@anuragborade4623]

I was just thinking about searching for such a video and here it is!

[@jasmck3261]

Hey Julia, I'm guessing your talking about full frame here. I have a crop so then it would be 35mm to be the same, correct? Also like watching ur videos not only for the photography stuff but just hearing and seeing the Aus nature/wildlife. I'm an Aussie but have been living overseas since mid 2000s. So I do miss the Aussie nature. So thanks for that also... ❤😁

[@juliatrotti]

Yes and yes! A 35mm lens on APSC will give you the same look to a 50mm on full frame. And that's awesome to hear :)

[@christianjohanmejia6248]

Wow! Comencé a ver su canal y tiene excelentes tips! Le felicito siga así! I started to watch your channel and you have very good tips! I really enjoy watch your videos! Congrats and keep going in that way! 🤗

[@DayMixer]

Wow awesome tutorial! Can I ask what screen record gear did you use? (The device that is attached at the bottom of your camera)

[@twinspowertv1078]

love this video! especially since I have a photoshoot with a 50mm on saturday! lol would love to see you try a leica one day and see how you use manual focus\ compared to sony.

[@BAYWATOFFICIAL]

Love watching your video before go to bed

[@lululashlounge]

I wish I could find awesome photographers like this.

[@igehring]

This Lightroom preset, how do I get it ? Thank you! Love your communication and style

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! The link is in the description, otherwise you can find all my Lightroom presets on www.digitalfilmactions.com :)

[@edoardodepiccoli3004]

she is such an amazing model

[@pedestrian6862]

Leighton Meister is Photography Expert?

[@Amateurprotographer]

Was just thinking about this Julia! Trying to use my 50 f1.2 more and more. Love the ideas and composition tips.

[@quantumdigitalVFX]

Great vid! Really enjoy your stuff 🙂

[@KaylaIveigh]

What type of focus point or setting do you use? I notice you don’t actually look through the viewfinder. How are you ensuring the focus point is on the subjects face? This is something I currently struggle with, while switching between horizontal and vertical shots.

[@palwinderjotkensra5864]

I believe she is using the eye autofocus for most part

[@sexysilversurfer]

Most modern mirrorless cameras have face/eye detection so you don’t need to set an AF point.

[@professionalpotato4764]

@@sexysilversurfer But they're not all equal. I would only trust Sony and Canon. Other manufacturers may be behind. E.g. I'm on Fujifilm, and the face/eye autofocus always focuses on glasses and not the pupil. Depending on the system I would still do the old school style of focus recompose.

[@KaylaIveigh]

@@sexysilversurfer oh that’s super cool! I did not know that. Thank you.

[@lilmizchristi9041]

Love your videos ❤️ I've noticed you using Sony more & more..have you switched?

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! Yes about 3 years ago now 😊

[@maszekmeans]

Love these tips thank you so much :D

[@morganshelby3020]

That's exactly what I did, get 50mm f1/4 right after shooting with kit lens for a while. It's super

[@leew3rd]

Hi Julia, I enjoy your videos and tips very much. I use an old Nikon D300 which uses a crop sensor. The 50mm lens becomes a 75mm on the Nikon D300. I have a Sigma 18-35mm lens which is designed for the APS-C camera. Will I get the same result using the 18-35mm lens if I shoot at 35mm? It becomes a 52mm lens on the D300 body, correct? Will I get the distortion you speak of when you use your 35mm lens for portraits?

[@antonvoloshin9833]

Tip from a fellow D300 user, if you want really good analogue of 50mm for d300 look for Nikkor 35mm 1.8G DX lens. It's very affordable and absolutely awesome little lens.

[@BrokeSkeptic]

Julia, do you ever use off camera flash for outdoor work? Thanks.

[@apaches04soccer]

Af vs manual? great photoshoot and awesome model!

[@zakiroyhan]

50 mm lens is so cool!!!

[@iamkzonjames]

Imma try this with a 1.8 on a a7riii. First time doing a shoot again in years.

[@th461]

Another great video Julia 👏. The lines with which you present facts clearly are very, very helpful to me. Many thanks to the entire team for your wonderful work.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@davinintsiful1313]

Quick question why use 1/1000 shutter in stead of alittle lower since some of the shot did not have much movement?

[@haitowlee5755]

High quality video as usual!But Julia, I would like to know what is your answer between the 50mmF1.4 & 1.2gm?Is the Zeiss F 1.4 enough? thanks

[@haitowlee5755]

Now I own the 50mm 1.8, love this focal length !

[@nathanbryant1134]

Can you nudge Sony and tell them to hurry up with the update about the Imaging Edge app having touch to focus and tracking again? Haha. I got so excited in your A7IV video when you mentioned that. Is that a feature that will be in the A7IV it will the app just be able to work with pre-existing cameras that couldn't do it? I can't remember if it was a hardware limitation they removed. At least we can hope it'll be a normal thing going forward with newer cameras?

[@tonyjinca]

Fantastic contents!

[@troydiehl4466]

Love these composition videos! Thank you!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!!

[@tonyjinca]

Super model!

[@456berat]

I believe that green bush background sponsored all your videos but I can not prove it 😄 Keep up the good work!

[@BOKEHMASTER]

I love my 50 1.4 on my A73. Who needs more than that? It is my go to lens.

[@jeffestoysvlogs6759]

My favorite photographer ❤️❤️ I wish i had a camera like that hahah😂

[@ernieojeda]

Ahhhh!!! Love watching your videos lol

[@t.e.n3466]

is the 50mm good for crop sensors as well?

[@lorenzosantoro2485]

I have a 50mm on my 15 years old Canon. 50mm on the crop sensor is equal to 80mm on full frame. For my tastes, it makes it a perfect lens for portrait. It's not as "flexible" as shown in the video, as I don't really like to shoot in landscape orientation.

[@Neanderthal_yardy]

I was curious to see you’re camera rig setup.😳😳😳🇯🇲

[@britt5944]

I love your videos! What ISO do you usually shoot at? The unedited photos look pretty dark.

[@francoisgervais1]

Do you use tricks to avoid deforming the face on the closer shots due to the small focal length?

[@francoisgervais1]

Damn I posted just before listening to the part where you talk about it, sorry.

[@frankiealex11]

Hey Julia! Do you typically shoot raw?

[@brentpolite]

What is it that you have connected to the bottom of your camera? I've noticed it a few times, but am not sure what it could be.

[@deepakkumaran7329]

Its a device to record the viewfinder display!

[@brentpolite]

@@deepakkumaran7329 Thank you :-).

[@lifewithoutborders1348]

Accsoon

[@brentpolite]

@@lifewithoutborders1348 I really appreciate that. Thank you :-).

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

I love my 50 ❤ and that was my first full frame lens thanks to your videos p.s. can we get a 105 vs 135 comparison? Ideally only the two (or maybe the two plus an 85). 135 is my dream lens, but it's hard to find where I am, and the 105 is at least a bit cheaper. And I'm also not sure if I would ever get to use the 135 in weddings 😅 while I know the 105 is okay for that

[@juliatrotti]

Aw that's awesome to hear! I loved my 50 too, now that I have other lenses I don't use it AS much but gosh I loved it when it was my only lens haha. And yes!! I would love to make a comparison on that

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

@@juliatrotti thanks, I can't wait 😍 Sometimes it's a love-hate relationship (as my other lens is the 35, which I'm not fond of). But I think I'll still use it a lot when I get the 24 and 105 (or 135)

[@Eye-V.]

Always super interesting 👍

[@mikew2689]

you are a real master

[@frankxue]

hey Julia, what focus mode do you use? thank u~

[@jesse_krause]

@petercoulson would be very impressed with how Charlotte doesn’t stop moving haha!

[@KienVirak_]

Wow very nice 👍

[@DominiqueSamuel_]

Hi Julia, i am wondering which presets you are using in this video for the pictures as the end results? thank you

[@esppics21]

Do you always dial in your shutter speed to be 1/500 or higher to avoid motion blur?

[@lucio.kummer]

Your lenses in this video is Zeiss 50mm Sony?