Bec Shoots Peter

[@rdmckeever7645]

This really makes the point that good photography isn't about the gear you buy...

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

YES thank you!!

[@Mowikan]

Hear hear!

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

I’ve never enjoyed a KZbin video this much thank you all for the lesson taught and the entertainment. I will watch this every time before taking photos.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it Christopher

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer So I wanted to take photos of my wife and practice this, it was very cool and effective. We talked about the day, our kids, and just made each other laugh. In the end she said, I don't know what you did differently today, but it was fun. I got the shot I wanted and that's all that matters. Thank you again. Have a lovely new week.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Now you have to find the right words to use on all your subjects

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer agreed and will keep at it.

[@Alptraumification]

The chemistry between you two is simply enjoyable and relaxing

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@petervives7033]

The relationship that you two have forged is incredible, like father/daughter, brother/sister, lifelong friends, battle buddies. It made me smile from the beginning to the end!! It also is great instruction to a photographer to create a relationship that is fun, beneficial for both model and photographer. I so enjoyed watching you both, Peter you got some great moves and poses!! 🙂

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

thank you ☺️

[@johnchilton3975]

It is difficult to not be captivated by the chemistry between you two - PLEASE NEVER stop!!! I am loving it. This was very interesting, but in a slightly different way than normal - but bang on, the issues we all have as we try to grasp, what you do with so much ease.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much

[@wannabeturbo]

Definitely a great representation of why communicating with your model and why having a vision before hand is important.

[@KeemoRicablanca]

Finally! The long awaited photoshoot! Great job, Bec! Peter, you're an amazing mentor to Bec. Stay awesome you guys!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much, you too :D

[@uli3103]

Really interesting to see, what happens of you change roles . Very helpful. Thanks Peter, thanks Bec.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@filibertkraxner305]

That was so much fun to watch! Really hit the nail on the head too: taking great portraits isn't all that easy, and neither is modeling!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EdwardKilner]

Bec, you did pretty well and didn’t try to fake it at all. Peter knew what would happen and it was a fine learning moment for me, others too I’m sure. I hope you keep learning, you have the opportunity most of us would love to have. With practice, and your modelling background you should be able to become comfortable as a photographer in no time. And, thanks to Peter.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much

[@webbphoto2]

Another awesome and fun filled video! Learning to talk to the model while trying to get the best shots is a real talent!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much!

[@torstenbeckhaus1349]

Love that! That’s the essence of people photography! Thanks for showing it that clearly! 🙏

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JimWattsHereNow]

OMG, that was awesome. Good on both of you, thanks for doing this one.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure, thanks for watching Jim

[@DanielWhitaker]

A great teaching moment, learning the equipment is just the start since the soft skills can be developed over time. This brings back memories of my first class trying to learn what to do. Now it's such an easier flow.

[@michelsimard2073]

once again a good way to help us to be better photographer ... merci de partager votre savoir ... ;-) et merci à Bec d'être ... Bec

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you :)

[@lazvaldes2857]

thank you for the concept of 'constant talk' which puts the model at ease and avoids those silent stretches where the modal may wonder if the photographer knows what he is doing...

[@EBGallardo]

Thank you both for this brilliant - often painful - and, thus, eminently useful lesson. Wonderful work. Kudos!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mayakowisk1]

A good lesson. Portraits are so difficult, because you have to capture the details about people, which is essential. it is not just pressing the button, but feeling what is most sensitive in the other. congratulations to both.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps

[@mayakowisk1]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer thanks Peter and Bec!!

[@denos9873]

Lot of psychology and thought coming from the photographer on getting the model comfortable - good session 👍

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps :)

[@DJKeo]

I think this underscores how important it is to have a good rapport with the model. I always talk to them and get general info before we start shooting like what music they want in the background. as for the shoot I know what lighting I'm using, where I want them to pose, what I want them to wear, I give them reference pictures for the look and feel. it helps so much and like Peter said you better know what you are doing and have a plan don't just show up and be as lost as the model is.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Awesome to hear, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed this

[@DJKeo]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer I love these videos I do this for fun and mostly as a hobby I learn so much every time you shoot one of these, please keep them coming!

[@johng5819]

VERY funny and educational too. Really enjoyed this video!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EdwardRLyons]

Very good example of the three most important things for a photographer : 1. Communication. 2. Communication. 3. Communication.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

100% :)

[@nmelcam1]

Love the model poses that Peter made LOL so funny. Bec is hilarious, one of your funniest videos.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much!

[@nmelcam1]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 1:45AM in Puerto Rico watching Bec say Cool, cool, cool hahaha. You have the best assistant in the world.

[@svigil4617]

I love how heart fully free spirited y’all’s content is!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much

[@michaeljohn240155]

This is actually a very good video that models should get to see. It really highlights how how much there is to think about and take into consideration before hitting the shutter. Thank you.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much, Bec said it taught her a lot as a model too

[@garywilliams267]

Good lessons, always love seeing the relationship, inspiration and psychology between the photographer and the model. Thx Peter and Becs!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much Gary

[@ph5740]

SO funny :) And, a very good lession about what photography really is

[@sxmolin]

Loved this vlog, Bec was such a pro! So much laughter…

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Nallenbot]

Amazing to see how reluctant she was to take a picture at first!

[@cristianopaggiarin]

You are always a magnificent duo!!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much

[@stevepage2369]

love this .. makes a great point about image creating... if you don't have an idea to start with . . . how are you suppose to come up with a image . . but if have an idea, keep talking and working the shot . . .. things will drop into place

[@rockercover]

Excellent video for those curious about human subject photography.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you liked it!

[@jimpurcell]

Love the t-shirt Bec is wearing! Fun teaching video!

[@jimwlouavl]

I really like the advice about having a goal in mind and keeping talking. I never knew why photographers did that.

[@alexanderpons9246]

Oh wow, great way to show what it takes to achieve great photos! You are spot on Peter Coulson, as a Photographer you need to know the image you want to create/capture and so giving directions or at least express the general concept is key. Thanks again for all the great content you make and share in your channel! P.S. Love the Black Tent and how it created a Negative fill bank.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much Alexander, glad you enjoyed the video & the lighting set up :)

[@endnami]

Good job Becca! This was really good by and eye opening. The ability to work with your model and the trust partnership is so we'll given here.

[@dangallagher8034]

Refreshing stuff, truly.

[@christianpetersen1782]

Well done Becks, I thought you were very brave in taking on this awesome task. I just wondered if you could take faster and more spontaneous photos if you had a handheld remote controller that you could fire off almost without the model, Peter, being aware. Thank you both for a very instructional and fun video. More please!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Yes, absolutely

[@iandavis1355]

Holy snappin' ar.....s, this was one of the best teaching videos you've shot, and applicable to many types of photography. Thank you Bec and Peter. Cheers.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you so much

[@gbaren]

As a photographer, comforting confidence works best for me

[@keith2964]

I always have some cheese in the fridge in my studio. I just hold a slice up and everything falls in place!🧀🤣

[@davidscruggs4941]

Awesome...lot'sw of fun and INSIGHT!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps, so happy to hear

[@edp3421]

Nice one you guys , that’s cool Bec have Peter on her 😊

[@X_Hog]

I think this was a very important video for people new to having live models. I’m used to shooting landscapes and real estate, and you don’t have to keep those subjects “in the game”. Makes sense why I still struggle sometimes with a live model. Thanks guys!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks Chris

[@blackcranedesign]

Excellent! Weather is photography or painting it's always better to switch places you learn a lot from it thank you both

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure!

[@stevpwright]

Really enjoyed this video. It reminds me of one of my earliest attempts working with an amateur model. It was so cringey.I had next to no idea what I was doing, and neither did she. A great learning experience, painful, but great.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

At first I thought this was going to be a bit of Becs and Peter fun...but it was a good way to raise some very good training points for photographers who shoot people. Not just beginners, I've seen experienced photographers who need to see this video. Full marks to Becs for being such a sport, she really got thrown in at the deep end but made some very valuable learning points. More please.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@davester1432]

I always like Peter's shirts. This time I like Bec's shirt even more.

[@robdlain9145]

Young Peter. Looks like an actor.

[@andrewchisholm3665]

@@robdlain9145 kind of looks like a brother of Data from Star Trek

[@paulkazak1435]

@@andrewchisholm3665 Brent Spiner played both Data and Lor.

[@frederickmcdonald6636]

very fun and a great duo - and who woulda thought Peter was so handsome in his younger days, even though he still looks good that younger man knows what he's about. I would like to see Peter work with Bec like in the movie 'Pygmalion'! It would be a great teaching method and your friend Bec would learn another skill that I'm sure is just sitting inside her! Thank you again for such an awesome video - take care and be safe out there....

[@silvere36]

Love it! Despite all the play, there's so much wisdom.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KaiMattern]

That was so funny - I directly reconnected to me doing the very first portrait session. What now feels pretty natural was quite some way. Thanks for reminding me. :)

[@assistantassistant5516]

18 minutes of torture. I love it!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks

[@erwinvanderhoydonks8999]

What a great setup. Love it.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you!

[@lensman5762]

You have kind face full of character, great subject for a serious portrait session. She did well for a newbie.

[@paulkazak1435]

Bang on.... Peter's interpretation of Beck's whining or maybe 🍷wine 🍷'ing is so cool, cool, cool, cool, cool 😎😀.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Lol :D

[@briancollins1149]

I've been waiting for you to do this shoot for a long time!

[@mamonakh]

Cool shoot! Thanx a lot for a good mood.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

That wine glass always kinda appears out of nowhere. It must be a super power.

[@ariegepipesmoker897]

you guys work well together, although I am not a photographer I enjoy your content and it gives me inspiration and ideas for my vlogs

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jacobhavinga9402]

Reversed roles, fun, hilarious ! :-)

[@petehutchison9690]

Brilliant.... shows how important communication is.

[@martij75]

I've watched couple of yours tutorial, and one thing that seems getting obvious is - always have a drink at hand. But on serious note - that line from Peter - I'm model who doesn't know what to do in front of photographer, who doesn't know what to do - that was my aproach until recently. At my very last photoshoot with somehow experienced model, I felt more comfortable to communicate with model the way Peter does.

[@seankmdixon]

I enjoyed this 😂 ... I can relate to Bec when first taking photos and I can also relate to Peter when I'm the one being photographed.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Lol :D thanks heaps, glad you enjoyed it

[@rhykko77]

Love that background !

[@davidmarshall5665]

Loving the haircut Peter

[@johnbowman476]

You two are hilarious!

[@alun7006]

Top tier stuff. Incredibly useful! Goofy Bec is best Bec. You two are a brilliant team. :)

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much!

[@allandixon8105]

Great video guys. Even thought guys already have a great rapport, it was fascinating to see how awkward things can get when you're out of your comfort zone.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks for watching!

[@earlsreid4130]

What was scary, was that in that first 2 minutes Peter did Bec better than Bec does. Except he didn't have a glass of wine...or fingernails.

Peter is like: I hate having my photo taken - 100% me :D i always tell everyone: theres a reason i am BEHIND the camera, not in front of it :D

[@TronUmba]

This is so cute scene.. :) Awesome Peter!.. :)

[@gmrbison7316]

Peter your shirt wasn’t short enough! 😂 very good guys.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Lol :)

[@martinraxyz]

4:13 is the best one that Bec took. I'd probably fold my arms as well.

[@chriswellstead776]

Very useful all I need is a Bec's !!

[@jeffgriglack9624]

This might the best video I've seen on the non-technical side of things. The technical ones are good too, but how to talk with somebody, how to build a rapport, is a much harder skill to learn.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps Jeff

[@1aler67]

I love this video, very very interesting

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you!

[@wykkydjvc]

this was brilliant!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks

[@clivemear4481]

This confirms what I have said for years. Being a portrait, wedding or travel photographer is only 5% about tripping the shutter. It is the photograher's interpersonal skills, their confidence they give off, the vision, the enthusiasm, the encouragement, the uplifting, the building up of your subject and make them feel important and worthy of photographing, then you need to have a plan of how they are to be portrayed, then execute it, keeping them engaged throughout. I have heard of photographers having issues with children at shoots, which I've not had... as if you keep them busy, having fun and enjoying the process... by the time they come to think about being naughty... you are done ! Keep learning Bec... I reckon you could have done better if you'd have thought ahead! Good learning!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Absolutely :) thanks heaps Clive

[@john3Lee]

Bec is the best!!

[@mediaflmcreation]

HAHAHAHA man lol this was funny in the beginning I miss the "hi guys". That was the signature lol. I can't believe I never sen this one!!! This was interesting and love the vid!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much

[@RichardJPhotog]

omg...that was awesome! I was laughing my but off although...Bec DID get a couple decent shots of you Peter..lol . Good points and well taken. Hope you guys are staying healthy and doing well

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much Rich, glad it was entertaining and helpful :) hope you're well too

[@denos9873]

Great impression of Bec !!

[@raytheonbuna1021]

You guys crack me up. 😊😂

[@sokakfotografcisi]

you are so amazing guys! best wishes from Istanbul :)

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you so much!

[@LucasRafaelDesenhista]

cool video :) after quarentine Bec could take photos here in Brazil waterfalls :)

[@ChrisCysterOne]

This is so informative, it's always so difficult to ask if you don't feel confident

[@paulhills1967]

This was great fun. Thanks guys!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure!

[@PhotoTrekr]

This is the one I've been waiting for, Bec shooting Peter. Bec could learn photography. Just takes practice.

[@goadken]

I know that at first most people would think that Peter was trying to make Bec look bad. But the point he makes is solid. Without confidence in your ability and being able to articulate instruction while creating an environment that is both active and successful, gear does not matter. Couple this along with stripping away crazy post editing software and you leave most "photographers" sitting on their thumbs with a goofy stare clueless as to how to get a great image in camera. Great video Peter. Thanks to Bec as well for humoring you with this video as well. Now, I want one of those head shots signed by the both of you! Much Love from the USA!, @goadken

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks so much, that was exactly the point I was trying to make :) so glad you enjoyed it Ken

[@Huffoto]

I love this so much.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps

[@christopherjamesboudoir]

Developing that good rapport with a new model is always tricky for me. I don't want to seem like I am prying, even if it is basic info. But then I have models I have worked with a few times that by that point we have talked about crazy life experiences and the photos are great. And I love that set up you shot in. I am super jealous!

[@rhykko77]

Damn Becks !!! One shot and you got it !

[@marcpellas2396]

So interesting !!!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you

[@V3kell]

👏👏👏Inspired. Watching a photographer at work like this is a great help to an amateur like me. Thank you for all of the videos; it's like a vicarious mentorship.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure, glad you're enjoying the videos and they're helpful

[@VALERYAN581]

good exercises ,thx Peter and Bec !

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you like them!

[@toms2145]

Thanks guys, this was helpful and a lot of fun. ✌️❤️

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@warrenlilford3524]

That Burt Reynolds pose was on point 😅

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Lol :D

[@RoBBz2000]

best intro ever ROTFL :D you guys are so funny and amazing :D

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks :)

[@freizeitvideos5739]

like it so much "High guys" 🌹

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks Hi

[@Winteryears]

Very well done.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps