How to Pose Friends Who Aren't Models (Portrait Photography)

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Do a video on how to pose friends who aren't models when you have no friends!

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ITWASLIT. Well, megan is my sister, so this was kind of that video. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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"here I told her our parent had her on accident" AHAHAHA you savage

[@annileta6541]

imma do that

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She said that so casually😂

[@caleballison7675]

This helped me out a ton. Every time I arrive at a shoot, I get so overwhelmed and have no idea where or how to pose them. I guess it's some kind of anxiety. Thank you!

[@biankicks]

Caleborate Media THIS IS SO ME TOO! It makes me scared to go to my shoots too. I run out of ideas, sometimes, nothing at all. Helped me a ton guys! I thought it was better to pose them lol

[@MangoStreet]

The more you do it, the more comfortable you'll get. You'll have some solid go-tos that you can use and then work in some new techniques with each shoot.

[@biankicks]

Thanks you guys! Always so helpful!

[@jasondaga1990]

Me too.. Before the shooting moment i have a lot of pose store on my mind but when he moment come to reality I cant remember any pose 😆

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Who is ready to go out and take portraits of some normals?!

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Mango Street I'm ready but I'm stuck in what lenses to use. I'm a novice and don't know whether im a videographer or photographer, and I get in this buying mentality and really don't do much. What do you suggest I do?

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Josny Bustamante, as a photographer (and even a lot of times as a videographer) i almost exclusively shoot on the 35mm. if i could only choose one lens, i wouldn't even hesitate to pick the 35. -rachel

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Rachel - 35 (I assume the 1.4)? Wedding photography - 50mm or 35mm ?

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but what about 50mm? is it good? issa the only lens i have :(

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I love 50mm! If you need some inspiration check out Jessica Kobeissi

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Usually KZbin tutorials are kind of obvious and lame but I really liked this, good stuff guys! Very useful.

[@EmberAshes]

WHO ARENT MODELS YESS!!! I am posing people who are just not good at it, and they end up looking awkward due to NOT understanding the posing process and feeling comfortable

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so many corporations and over hyped photographers charge so much for tutorials that teach you the mechanics of photography ! but no one has addressed the creative direction or shooting for emotion or theme ! well done mango street !

[@LukeJohann]

The big thing for number 2 has to be emotion for sure! The emotions that were conveyed by what you said were so obvious in the shots. That's a big part of what have made photographers like Platon so major in portrait photography, he knows the art of getting that raw emotion out of the subjects. Would be cool to have a video on how to get emotion out of clients you don't know, as that always feels harder than getting friends and family to open up

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you guys are geniuses and literally help me so much with every tutorial

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imma sub

[@BobbyBurns]

Directing instead of posing is probably one of the most important things someone can learn! Love seeing when people really drive that home!

[@mill__er]

this was superrrr helpful! i've only ever shot with 2 models, otherwise i just use friends, so it's great to get some extra tips!

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no, gain followers organically - don't spam other people's youtube channels! Mango Street works hard on these videos, you can't just overrun their comment section with your self promotion.

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These are tips that are easy to implement. Thanks! 🙌🏾

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[@HazyBluex]

This is so useful, I have planned a few photoshoots with friends who aren't models and I didn't really know how to ask them to pose. Now I know exactly what I gotta do!

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[@zoebadoobee]

I was literally watching your previous videos a while ago and was hoping to get a few ideas on how to pose people who aren't models such as my friends! you guys are such big help, THANK YOUU!

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I love how short and simple your videos are! Some videos are just wayyy too long and I don't like having to watch the whole thing. Here, I'm excited about the subject from the beginning to end.

[@ANRALOGI]

I'm 100% down with what you guys said.. I've been doing that from the start and tips no.1 is totally new for me. thanks for the new knowledge guys..

[@cassediller]

This is the most simple yet valuable video I have watched on KZbin! about posing ppl of course haha - absolutely love how it's straight to the point, and easy to follow. No bs clips or extended explanations. LOVE IT.

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Loved this one particularly, wished it was longer, or that you guys could do more portrait videos :D !

[@annileta6541]

that would be super cool

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what are you guys looking at?

[@Jonalexher]

this is such a rarity on youtube, a short and concise video to the point, thanks!

[@joyogude]

Such good advice. Thanks guys! Posing non-models is not easy! x

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Yesterday i was taking a photo to my friends and i asked to act as if they were having a good deep conversation, now i have discovered that it was a real techinque.

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[@chouhone]

This is SO helpful! I'm not comfortable with working real models but I also don't know how to pose models... I always refer to pictures which isn't very original!

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[@SouthernExposure]

Great video! Posing... Sorry, directing, is one of the most challenging aspects of portraiture for me. And since all of my "models" are friends and family, this is perfect for me. Can't wait to try out these tips.

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This is my most favorite posing video because it shows to make photos genuine!!

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I haven't come here to learn about posing, I have come here so that i can learn different angles in drawing and i must say, this video is helpful

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[@AugustRae85]

I'm always looking for ways to pose regular folks, even myself and this just made a whole bunch of sense! Thanks guys!

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After an excruciatingly awkward shoot yesterday, this is so incredibly helpful

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the only useful how-to-pose tutorial i've ever watched!!

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Wow, the straight lines and s-curves thing was new to me, thanks for this really good and quick tutorial!

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I told my brother that same line "Parents had you on accident" and he just threw my camera out the window. It was a Canon Rebel, so nothing was really lost. Got a really good shot of him being angry though!

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This was really helpful!! I'm doing a lookbook for a uni project and to be honest I'm very lost, so I'm actually learning a lot from this

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Awesome bunch of tips! Going to shoot today and this was the exact kick off I needed. Thanks & hugs to you!

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Me sitting comfortably. Me standing like an Egyptian mummy when my friend's clicking my pictures.

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Perfect! Just what I needed for my shoot at the end of this month. Straight & Jagged lines, S Curves, Capture motion.

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Gah dam you told her she was an accident to get the shot. That’s dedication. Forget her feelings 😂

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This was very helpful as I set a goal to improving my posing tips. Thanks!!!

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I love the direct instead of pose tip! Thanks!

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