What do you struggle with the most when it comes to family photos? Camera settings or posing? Comment below. Make sure to check out this video for a more in-depth look on camera settings - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn_ZeoGwa5urerM
@stefie45454 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I have a question? Do you use ONE SHOT, AI FOCUS of AI SERVO when shooting a family with children?
@ClaudiaGoodwin4 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see behind the scenes of shoots with you being mic’ed so we can hear how you interact with families and pose them! Of all ages and amounts of people!
@esquared.photography4 жыл бұрын
Claudia Goodwin love this idea!!!
@westrayc753 жыл бұрын
Stefie Vanleeuwen same question @e- squared
@liltr3ay3 жыл бұрын
I'm new and learning, so I've been learning focus areas. My question is, if there's a group of 4+, why is it better to use center area instead of wide? Because wide will place the green focus dots on several faces right?
@BigFish20233 жыл бұрын
Out of all the darn videos on KZbin showing us how to keep everyone focus. Your video was the best explained and easy to Follow. thank you!!!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Aw!! Yay. Thanks much
@CruellaDeMille3 жыл бұрын
Great info for a refresher!
@AaliyahE692 жыл бұрын
I watched & studied this video over the weekend for my FIRST family session of 12 people! I was so so nervous. I only had a 50mm, which you two mention a 55mm so I’m like eh gotta work with what I have! Lol but with following all your steps and using the accurate camera setting, I had such an AMAZING shoot today!!! Everyone LOVED their photos. I am so proud and thankful for this video! Helped a lot
@esquared.photography2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yessssssss
@ClaudiaGoodwin4 жыл бұрын
Okay I am not joking, I have watched hundreds of videos about shooting in manual and I never understood when to change my f-stop when people gave ranges.... you guys are incredible for explaining the plane of field!! Something that be seem super simple to most photographers can go right over others heads!
@esquared.photography4 жыл бұрын
Claudia Goodwin yay!! I’m glad you got it! It can be so overwhelming for sure!
@donttalktome80473 жыл бұрын
Omg .this was so helpful since all of the other videos are just so confusing ..thank you
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
May Claudine Estoy oh we are so glad it was helpful!!! Thank you.
@amproductions_videoАй бұрын
This video was so helpful! I am a videographer wanting to expand my knowledge in photography. This was a perfect exploration when addressing manual settings!! Thanks so much!! 👍🏾 👍🏾 ❤
@BadgerMushroom2 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched thousands upon thousands of videos to brush up with new tips and tricks, but I’ve got to say something about this particular video: leave it to two amazing moms to perfectly explain manual settings to a new photographer! Fantastic video, simply beautiful!
@esquared.photography Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@magdaelenapacheco5862 жыл бұрын
I have a d750 just shooting pics for my child. Well ive been struggling with focusing both my husband and my baby and now I understand why.. thank you!!!
@Libbylou-bq1xs3 жыл бұрын
This by far has been the most informative video for what I needed! I struggle with trying to shoot wide open and then forgetting to change my f stop when subjects start moving around for more candid photos
@LeonardAguilar36863 жыл бұрын
Good tip about increasing the aperture with the increase in number of people, need to remember the depth of field!
@drw68483 жыл бұрын
I've struggled with focus for a long time, this is good information
@florafae Жыл бұрын
I'm a flower/plant photographer who typically only takes macro shots. Today I have a request to take my friends family photos! (Which they were just going to take on their phones). I've taken good single portraits before, never a whole group so that made me nervous 🥲 I got my notes from this video and now I'm excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing these recommendations ❤️
@Space-raven2 жыл бұрын
Double the lens length omg that’s brilliant. Thank you
@SarahWoods-jm9ex2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love these videos! Thank you so much
@BobbieHalle2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these videos they are very helpful.
@donnydeya2 жыл бұрын
Litterally the best video on KZbin on how to get everyone in focus, direct to the point! Thank you so much!
@esquared.photography2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️🙌
@andrewm_.3 жыл бұрын
This is the best I’ve seen so far! The f-stop makes so much sense!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Thank you :)
@helenejones62239 ай бұрын
I always had problem with nice clear crisp images until i started watching you ladies thank you so much my Christmas pictures are great thanks so much
@coloradowing8518 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton. I retired from aerospace last August and want to revive/renew my portrait photography business. Even the background images on the wall helped me realize I want my portrait images to be light and bright, not so contrasty. You also reminded me of something I learned many years ago...aperture depends on number of people and where they're placed. Same plane or with front & back rows. Regardless, gotta keep the shutter speed fast enough to remove any motion blur. Yea, people move! 🙂 And they Talk and Laugh too with family, so I usually use a tripod just in case you have to swap a head. Just found you two. BTW, slight accent depicts upper midwest, like Wisconsin or so.
@starladaniel86299 ай бұрын
I have been trying to find a photography video that actually pinpoints where the actual camera focal point would go directly on the subject in the photo! Thank you! I would love to still see a visual of the pinpoint focal spot on the subject as well.
@febinrockzz52 жыл бұрын
Seen like 5 videos about this topic, and this is the only best, most simple and we'll explained video out there
@brookea99363 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful as I start to do family photography. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
@karenm8533 жыл бұрын
Love you guys. As an event and Senior / individual portrait , o appreciate your family candid videos ! Thank you
@karenm8533 жыл бұрын
I meant *as an event and senior /individual portrait photographer, I appreciate your BTS family videos !
@houshangaghassy85782 жыл бұрын
You guys awsm in short time you give us a lot info without jumping here and there. Wounderful job thank you .
@lorenacastellano97133 жыл бұрын
I’m doing my first family session soon and this video was SOO helpful! Thank you so much for sharing this information!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
So good to hear!!!! Good luck!
@charlesmorgan81685 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information,I’ll be doing my first large family session in a couple weeks. I really enjoy your videos
@observantrider57752 жыл бұрын
Best video I have ever seen. Thank you so much! You ladies are rock! 💚💚
@lindastirling84515 ай бұрын
Great information and to the point, may have been taken 3 years ago however still valuable content. Thank you for simplifying everything.
@Nattali88 Жыл бұрын
This is for real , the best video with VERY VERY useful tips!!! Thank you ❤
@paulrichards39895 ай бұрын
Very useful information thanks
@amandapotgieter81613 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thank you so much. This is going to help me sooo much. Absolutely love you guys!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU!!
@breeandbabies44022 жыл бұрын
Why doesn’t your channel have more followers ???? This was amazing! Thank you for the help.
@esquared.photography2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@shantalcopeland9542 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for that extra! my question was going to be about where to focus!
@markmorales25763 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing! Its the bonuses and activity sheets for me
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Shadow_T3am3 жыл бұрын
So helpful!! Thank you!! I struggle most with the focal point and making sure my f-stop is high enough to not blur the subjects!!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!!!
@amberbuckel59793 жыл бұрын
Can you go over the actual camera settings for metering, focus mode, and area mode? I’m stuck on that
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@BigFish20233 жыл бұрын
I agree 👍
@dvil513 ай бұрын
Great video and thank you for putting the information on the screen, it was really helpful
@lydiam92733 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, especially about what f-stop to use for family size.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
We are so glad!!
@tonyrajan51202 жыл бұрын
Your video was perfect with not too much blabber to the point and perfect. Loved it. Keep going.
@autumngatlin2 жыл бұрын
I have most trouble with Shutter speed but this video was so helpful. Thank you both!
@Isaypreach2 жыл бұрын
This is soooo helpful thank u. Im doing my first family photoshoot this Saturday. Thank u
@cenalanier67032 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the step by step walk through.
@frannemeth81513 жыл бұрын
Great video. Short and sweet but a lot of information. Thanks!
@HarshanPushpakumara Жыл бұрын
i am new to the whole family portrait photoshoot scenario and I learned a great deal of information with this video.. Thank you for both of you!
@michaelrc62822 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for all the tips 🙌🏼. I think it can also help to purchase a reflector especially if the subject is back lit. This can help avoid having to increase iso and risking noise in the picture.
@meloche1syndrome3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know about the expodisc, but i just ordered one. Thank you
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Awesome. Let us know if you ever have questions. You can always DM us on IG. Thanks!!
@meloche1syndrome3 жыл бұрын
@@esquared.photography dropped a follow. If i have any questions, I'll be sure to ask! ❤️👍 Thank you so much
@daniellesparks38353 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much this was great information
@shaeashley89073 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful thank you both. I just got my camera for Christmas and am really excited to start learning how to use it.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!
@shack1092 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you! As soon as you said "so" I said these girls are from MN or WI. I was right, I'm just down the road from you in Clear Lake.
@esquared.photography2 жыл бұрын
Haha that is awesome!!
@genemetz19458 ай бұрын
I use a Canon 80D with an EF-S 18-135mm Kit Lens and an EF-S 60mm USM - Most of the time I just do Automatic SCN Portrait mode.
@99eribear3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the settings and step by step. Do a posing video and 'How to interact with kids who are hard to shoot'.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Eri Bear we just shot a behind the scenes of one tonight!!
@haiderhusain99643 жыл бұрын
Best thing about your presentation is that you give work sheet to make things more understandable and easy
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Wahoo!!
@gideoncrowmusic23353 жыл бұрын
Thank you so soooooo so much for this, today is my first family portrait session 🤗 and this video helped a lot
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Yasssss!!!! So glad
@deewonda1952 Жыл бұрын
Your family session videos are GREAT!! How do you tell a family what to wear? Especially, on cooler fall days? Thank you!!
@marcela_eslao Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great teaching and explaining!
@haiderhusain99643 жыл бұрын
Nice crispy presentation. it has resolve basic problems regarding family photos which I was thinking how to solve .hope I will do better next time. stay blessed
@popjunki3 жыл бұрын
My biggest struggle are the shutter speed and ISO. Specially in night shooting with many moving people like group shots. I really want to be able to get a crisp image, daylight or night. I have another shoot next week at golden hour just mom and toddler son. Hoping for the best! Thanks for the video it is really helpful
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Good luck. If it gets too dark bump the iso up and even turn them to face the sun to brighten their faces. ❤️
@popjunki3 жыл бұрын
@@esquared.photography thank you, will do!!
@carlamayfield66173 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, I found this video tremendously helpful. Now that I have found your channel, I will be watching your previous videos and hope to understand more. I also have to find a channel that helps me understand the workings of my camera. I have been given a Nikon d7100 and am a bit intimidated by all the different selections it offers. I am excited to learn more and am happy to have found you.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Great!! We are nikon shooters. Hopefully we have some tips that will help you
@carlamayfield66173 жыл бұрын
You use Nikon also, yes!! I may be asking elemental questions, I really want to learn my camera and be proficient with it.
@lupearroyo5883 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! So easy to understand!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Lupe Arroyo thank you!! So glad
@lakadivian50432 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, especially the focus tip 🤝
@poisonallenphotography21683 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! 😭 I struggle with setting ISO the most and making sure every person is in focus! I use a canon but use a 50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8! I love those lenses but I struggle getting everyone in bigger families in focus. Y’all made this so easy to understand!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I would say an ISO of 200 is great and an f stop of 4 or so for those larger families would be best. :)
@karenm8533 жыл бұрын
I like to use multi focal lenses ... so I can zoom in on individual close ups, after I get the family shots.
@pauliaboniandoutoftheblues7829 Жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying and learning a lot from your videos. Using a mirrorless with a crop sensor, when doubling the lens to set the shutter speed should I double the lens size i.e.56mm or the equivalent 90mm?
@LipstickInMyCoffee3 жыл бұрын
This was vey helpful! Thank you so much!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@zibaburrow24762 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful! Thank you! If I am shooting earlier in the day...2:30pm to be exact, would I just go below 200 ISO?
@esquared.photography2 жыл бұрын
You definitely could but probably wouldn’t need to.
@kimannthomas10543 жыл бұрын
Great practical tips. Thank you.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks. We couldn’t read the rest of your other message and can’t find it. I hope the download is in your hands. If not, email us and we will get that to you ASAP.
@kimannthomas10543 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thank you very much. I deleted my first comment once I figured out how to find the download etc. you girls are great.
@robinengland80283 жыл бұрын
I've watched a few videos thus far and will continue to overload on your expertise! VERY helpful and easy to understand...I have holiday mini sessions scheduled for tomorrow - 10AM-1:30PM so hopefully I do alright since I literally just heard you say 2 hrs before sunset is best. (sigh)
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@kellymayberry97803 жыл бұрын
Super helpful!! Thank you!!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Kelly Mayberry you are very welcome!!
@stevenbugas75543 жыл бұрын
This channel is very helpful. love y all❤️
@terraleetinder95947 күн бұрын
Shutter speed is what I struggle with. I tend to get some motion blur especially in low light because my camera is old if I raise the iso too much the noise looks terrible.
@Susy-BC-Realtor3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow guys. This video was so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I am a very new photographer, soon will do my first photo shoot. I don't have expensive lenses yet. Will 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G good to start family photography. Can you please give me some tips. Thank you
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
IshikaSusy absolutely!! That will work just fine. Feel free to shoot us an email or a DM on Instagram @esquared.photography with any specific questions! Thanks for watching.
@gandgsimon54553 жыл бұрын
Outstanding info
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@longkedah Жыл бұрын
The best video for newbie 👍
@Marc-wv1pr Жыл бұрын
It seems like at least one thing has to be sacrificed in an "action" shot... or a shot with some movement. If subjects are moving, gotta increase shutter speed. Increasing shutter speed will reduce how much light is captured. If you compensate that with lower aperture, focus might be incorrect. Etc etc. How do you prioritize settings? Do you prioritize F stop and shutter speed, just to correctly capture the subjects, then deal with exposure and other things in post? Thanks!! Great videos.
@cynderelliee3 жыл бұрын
This video was great! Thanks so much
@ManchesterUnited2073 жыл бұрын
You guys rock! Thanks for the tips and the cheeky bonus ones at the end too🤙🏻
@kristaharvey59483 жыл бұрын
I'm having two main issues. #1 is when the mom and dad swing the kid, the kid is coming out blurry. #2 when the sun is starting to set I'm a getting black images. I just watched your more in depth video and I'm so happy I found y'all channel. Thank y'all so much for the easy to understand videos!!!
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!! Swinging photos are not easy. The blurry images are normal with that quick movement. We would suggest focusing on the child and increasing the shutter and f stop. In a situation like that we would do that pose multiple times to get a good shot. I’m not too sure about the sun setting pics....is your iso turned up for those?
@kristaharvey59483 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip. I don't think it was. This was my very first shoot and I definitely have a lot of learning to do. I'm using friends and family to help me get my practice in. I'm looking forward to do y'alls worksheet!
@rockj81973 жыл бұрын
What is black? The whole screen or the people? If all black, no idea. If the people are dark, are you shooting in an auto mode? Av, Tv, P, full auto? In auto with the sun setting behind the subjects, the camera will expose for the brightness of the setting sun leaving the subjects dark because their faces are in shadow (from their heads). Overcome this by increasing your exposure compensation or moving to manual mode and overexposing the scene by about a stop (meter is in the positive direction three bars. It will be different in Al situations so you will have to figure out exactly amount). Hope this helps.
@inthekitchenwithjosephanthony3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, awesome video very informative 🙌🏽
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!!
@glennavickers1743 жыл бұрын
You guys are SO helpful! I've watched so many of your videos the last few weeks after stumbling upon you and I just love your content. I've just now getting started out in family photography and so glad to find yall. Any tips for group photos with tall adults and children? Do you almost have to get them in rows?
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Aw!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Rows or a bench press sitting poses are great!
@ginasalang93782 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing both process and technical settings. My question. Is how to do find that perfect balance between crisp in focus groups and bokeh in the background. Also what if you have to shoot indoors and space and light is limited. Thanks so much!
@esquared.photography2 жыл бұрын
Group photos are harder to get the focus in the background and will have less focus. The lower F stop you can go without getting blurry people is the way to go but you still won't see a super blurry background. The closer you stand to your subject the more blur that will happen behind them and the further they are from their background. Shooting indoors is not our strong suit :) We always find window light when we need to shoot indoors. We have free training right now on manual mode if were we dive deep into the things if you are interested in learning more. It's happening next week. e-squared.mykajabi.com/manualmodetraining
@esauhernandez67982 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! such a helpful video! Thank you :)
@janbelanger39022 жыл бұрын
Very helpful ! Thank you so much.
@BrendanGates2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thank you!
@Andeedom123 жыл бұрын
Needed this! Thank you!!
@JamieAngell4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful, thank you!
@esquared.photography4 жыл бұрын
Jamie Angell you are so welcome! Let us know if you’d like to see other videos!
@JamieAngell4 жыл бұрын
E- Squared Definitely! I would love to see a tutorial of this same process in action to see what you’re thinking/planning as you’re shooting. You guys are great!
@romanvaskovetskiy30682 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Melissa-do7lz3 жыл бұрын
Wooooow very clear thanks a lot
@margotdaley66832 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Focusing on a shorter child in front was not always certain for me !
@chavitavb3 жыл бұрын
I have my first engagement/ family shoot at a park this Saturday and kind of nervous! I was worried about getting the perfect sharpness. This video has really helped me ease my nerves. Thank you ladies!! Question!! What if I took a wide family picture of lets say 8 family members in a straight line kind of scattered in a straight line. Where does the focus point go for that situation ?? I've been taught to always try to put the focus point on someone's face.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you!!
@ooodaddy39043 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome
@norelilopez885511 ай бұрын
Awesome info
@kbshaw7711 ай бұрын
New to photography. I get flustered when I have to switch the settings on the back of the camera. How do you get over that? Practice is probably your answer.
@khiembolsa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@justinemaldonado39303 жыл бұрын
This was great!
@that_guy_will52093 жыл бұрын
So I was shooting Christmas photos I have the kit lens 18 to 55 I knew I had to shoot at a higher f-stop to get the whole family in focus but it was too dark inside with my 3.5 lens and I had to put my shutter speed all the way down to one sixtieth of a second to get the correct exposure with my Canon Rebel t7i Maxed out at 1600 ISO without getting super grainy
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
That makes total sense! You seem to really understand Manual mode. You did what you could.
@stefie45454 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! When a family is posing with a child that keeps on moving, do you use ONE SHOT o, AI FOCUS or AI SERVO?
@esquared.photography4 жыл бұрын
Stefie Vanleeuwen We would use AI SERVO
@deanfrank13443 жыл бұрын
Good video! Just starting to try ping manual mode instead of presets.
@jonpell26503 жыл бұрын
Great concise info! Now the one thing not covered is exposure metering type. Do you prefer spot metering and if so what is your metering focus?
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
We do use spot metering! I’m not sure I understand the second part of your question.
@jonpell26503 жыл бұрын
E- Squared sorry if that wasn’t clear. I assume you have your focus shot and spot meter lined up correct? Circle inside the square.
@esquared.photography3 жыл бұрын
@@jonpell2650 You got it!
@yannetmo56103 жыл бұрын
Hi this was extremely helpful, sometimes focus keeps looking on the floor instead on people o have to move manuallly on my d3500 but it makes me lose the shot,
@yeseniasaldivar7291 Жыл бұрын
So many helpful tips ! I’ve been wanting to start shooting with families for the holidays. Question, when Focusing do you use Manual or auto focus ?