I DON'T CARE HOW HOT YOUR MODEL IS...IF THEY DON’T KNOW HOW TO POSE (HARSH CRITIQUE)

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It's true, I don't care how hot your model is...if their face looks dead or bla. There's so many "faces" on Instagram these days and every one of them thinks they are a model. If you're going to photograph a model, make sure you PULL some emotion out of them. It's your job sometimes to get them to show you something in their face. This is a Rapid Fire Critique.
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[@froknowsphoto]

HOW ABOUT THAT DOUBLE INTRO!!!! It got me the first time when I saw it, I thought the youtubes was glitching. I'm GIVING AWAY A CAMERA VALUED UP TO $4,999!!! Enter the SUper HUGER Camera Giveaway right here bit.ly/megafro2020 NEW FroPack 2 Lightroom Presets froknowsphoto.com/fropack2/ (40% off)

[@herbalgiles9468]

Jared Polin the intro repeats

[@SergioGVasco]

That's great. It's just a shame i'm not eligible because i live in France. But, hey, it's great you'll be making someone happy. Take care.

[@agatorade124]

It is a KZbin glitch. I was watching a completely different video and he also repeated his intro.

[@grandetaco4416]

Whew! I thought I was having a stroke.

[@RD-dd6ff]

Use the Iris Tool in Lightroom and brighten up around the darks of the eyes. Helps make it pop... Comedy thumbnail and possing demonstration with Many. LOL

[@Titan4sfcp]

"Boobal area" is going into my vocabulary

[@sturek]

it's been awhile since I've seen Jared that distracted! LOL

[@leroywilliams7126]

blur the face ..the boobal area is the subject ...hahaha😍

[@mrMacMilli2000]

@@leroywilliams7126 boobal area squared

[@joshuareveles]

"the boobs distract, I'm distracted" LMAO A true man of culture

[@maxbenson9982]

"the boobal area"

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

Lol I knew he would be a bit harsh with my images but I did it because I needed some honest critique so I can improve

[@Linealo]

Tbh, negative examples are the better examples because humans tend to remember bad things more than good. Instead of showing something with emotions and say 'like this!' and therewith limiting the artist or giving a direction, saying 'not like this' still leaves the interpretation and way open. A negative example makes you think about how to change it, while a positive can motivate you to trying to copy it. I personally therefore think it's good to have exactly those pictures - not because they're bad, but because the improvable aspects of them are not about right or wrong, but about what to do better.

[@michaelfuller8940]

Thanks for being brave enough to submit. You’ll improve because you’re open and want to learn. You’ve helped us all.

[@jacobedsell8850]

@4:53 - Is this Tom Ellis? If so, how did you manage to do a photoshoot of him?

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

Jacob Edsell nah, that’s another Tom. He does look like a bit like Tom Ellis tho

[@jacobedsell8850]

@@RodolphosTechchannel They look identical. Funny they have the same name.

[@eightyeightfm7462]

Years and years ago when I first started getting serious about making an effort with photography, I found you abrasive. Over time I've learned to appreciate where you come from and I've learned more from your critiques than any other singular resource. I'm revisiting a lot of your critiques since one of my goals this year is to expand on my studio and profile toolset and it's objectively good advice - when I submitted my portfolio for a commercial photography course, they focused on complimenting my framing and wedding shots, and a lot of what I learned to get better at that came from your critiques.

[@robert.1674]

I'm with you there I also found him abrasive at first I think people find him like that at first is because he doesn't hold your hand he tells you the truth

[@theallimoo]

Omg thought I lost my mind for a second when it looped back. Anyways, I tell people this all the time. People get annoyed if I do a model call and they're not selected even though they're '''pretty'''. Pretty does not mean connection, good images, good posing, or anything striking.

[@MrChip1217]

Flat expression, bra and pants in a bathtub. Wires in the background are distracting

[@spider853]

biggest contrast is on her bra vs boob shadow

[@nikolagajic4729]

Double intro= double smile

[@ChristopherCabello]

I thought I was going crazy. That intro though.

[@benoloughlin1557]

“You’ve got bokeh. Yep-dee, whoop-dee, freakin’-do!” That just made my day!!

[@And1Mixtape9]

Never heard that one before - loved it !!

[@dlovisuals]

Jared dropping truth bombs in this video and calling out every “aesthetic” photographer on IG. Make more videos like this Fro 🙌🏻

[@brujahmalloy]

there was an error in the matrix

[@Birdisthename]

The f1 means hes using a adapted lens that the camera doesn't recognize

[@ripostethis4374]

It also means he didn't properly setup his camera with the custom lens option haha.

[@malakachino]

Bird is the Name 12:19 he realises

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Great critique on the images! I do agree that photographers DO need to DIRECT the models too because the models can only do so much for your images too.

[@michaelfuller8940]

I studied posing after being at a Jason Lanier workshop with pro models. Lots of great shots but I got burned later shooting a beautiful non-pro friend. I didn’t know how to direct. Technically OK but blah results.

[@ZadieBear]

@@michaelfuller8940 I try really hard to not shoot friends. Sometimes the poses are fine, it is getting them relaxed in the face. And my normal "raporte" with models doesn't work on friends.....

[@origal2017]

No one: Jared: I LOVE naked photos

[@greysuit17]

Natural light Instagram photographers imitating other bad photographers.

[@rhondamoore9842]

Gawd! Thank you! Finally someone calling out the boring, dead eyed, slack mouthed look! I call it the “sex doll” look - no personality, flat eyes, mouth open. Real people have personalities! And why do so many photographers feel they have to shoot wide open aperatures ALL THE TIME! Great video and critiques Jared! Always the truth, even when it’s tough.

[@jeffr7752]

"The sex doll look" LOL! That is awesome! I'm going to use that forever!

[@chrismellides]

Thank you very much for doing this video, Jared. It answered a lot of my questions and alleviated my concerns, no matter how hollow they seemed in the grander scheme of things. Been following your content for several years now and trust that I'll be returning to it regularly as I always have. I appreciate you, man. Keep doing it.

[@kennethpreston3798]

Jared, all valid points on this critique. I have a feeling this guy is a natural light photographer. Perhaps he doesn’t feel it’s necessary to carry a reflector or any other form of lighting. To me, all the images were dead except for the guy getting into the car and you’re correct there, we need to see the feet.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

True, I used to carry reflectors but most of the time I didn’t have an assistant to help to hold the reflectors, so I only carry flash guns sometimes. But now I’ll try and do better

[@davect01]

I'm a natural light photographer myself, but a good bounce light or reflector can be a lifesaver

[@ZadieBear]

I know a number of "natural light photographers" who despise reflectors and bounce lighting. They dodge & burn to create the same effect (but it doesn't work).

[@Bill.Pearson]

I thought the guy getting in to the car was the worst lighting--the sharp-edge shadows indicate direct sunlight, yet there's no contrast.

[@lifesbeautiful3024]

Jared, THANKS SO MUCH for this rapid fire critique!!! As you know, I’ve been asking for one of these for a while and I’m thrilled that you brought it back! Thank you!!!! Regarding the critique itself, I thought you were, as usual, spot on, not too harsh, but just honest. Last pic of guy/car looked almost on an angle.

[@andrewmontague9682]

The "dead" look is so true. I actually found a lot of these photos just so cold because they lacked emotions of any sort.

[@heffelumpphotoco]

I honestly really like that first photo. I think it's a great portrait. Her eyes not engaging with you adds an air or mystery. Just my take, though. I agree that the overall blank expression trend really sucks the soul out of most of those photos.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

Before I started doing fashion, I did a lot of street and documentary style photos, like I find myself inspired by photojournalists...so I try to bring some of that into my fashion shoots so when I shoot I try to make it like natural, like they are not aware of being photographed but now I am trying to follow some of his tips...to bring emotion

[@bradwilson2014]

Definitely do that rant video. Love the critical critique from a professional and the references from other professionals. Can’t get that anywhere else. Masterful.

[@herbalgiles9468]

Bruh the intro repeats jered

[@_LightLeak_]

It's a glitch in the Matrix

[@kadaberkz]

Happened to Peter McKinnon too. I wonder if it's an inside joke

[@herbalgiles9468]

kadaberkz2014 can u link it?

[@handyadrien]

Critique of the critique . Entertainment value 7/10 . Value of critique given 4/10. Having a large platform like yours goes with responsibilities especially when giving critique or advice. One must be careful not to mix personal preferences with absolute truths . Photography is an art and it will be a very sad day when everyone's images all look the same because of shaming on channels like this . I agree that Peter Hurley is a great photographer and he has his style , and we can all learn from him. However no one should be copying him but rather developing their own style. To take 4 or 5 pictures out of context and then rabbit on about making eye contact is neither responsible nor valuable as a critique. If you are going to critique someones work rather look at what the photographer was intending to portray and offer assistance with the technical side and maybe the composition . Your video reminded me of why a vast majority of local camera clubs do little more than destroy creativity by enforcing rules , rather than adding value . Your preference for "eye contact" is not an absolute and it is what it is, a personal preference. There is no written rule anywhere that says all portraits should have eye contact. There are many great advertising campaigns where the models are looking away from the camera and maybe this was the influence in the car photo . There were many technical issues with that photo, but eye contact was not one of them. It was , once again, just your preference. I could go through most of the photos you critiqued and justify why the eye contact was not a valid criticism , and it boils down to you not taking the time to interpret the photographers vision. Critiquing someones work , when you have 1.22m subscribers should not be taken lightly and it certainly should not be addressed as entertainment value .It is a serious business . You need to impart sound advice and not attempt to impose your personal preferences on others using the power of your following. BTW, I had a quick flip through your Instagram page and guess what ? There was a good smattering of portraits without eye contact. I guess the old adage of what is good for the goose is good for the gander doesn't apply to you.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

Yeah the car photo I wanted to try and portray something like those men’s fashion brands...those ads for magazines or stuff like that...

[@opfan4ever]

Jared brings a new meaning to: `dead inside` in his critic here :D

[@dolwolfianphotography]

Taught my comp or/and me went crazy with this double intro 😜

[@chrisrussellca]

I like your critique but i have to disagree with some of them. As a beauty/fashion photographer I feel that some of those images were meant to be fashion. Portrait photography i find is very different than fashion. Eye contact isn't required in fashion or having the feet in the shoot, as long as you don't crop at the joints.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

Yes it’s fashion, well I tried to

[@jakobklentz]

Hi The F/1.0 on the Fuji images is because it is a manual lens. Without any connection to the camera

[@2406ab]

but there is an upcoming Fuji 50mm F/1.0 Lens. maybe its an developing version of that or something. because if there is no data for the aperture it just doesnt list anything for the aperture on flickr. it would be very weird if it just said F/1.0 if there is no data.

[@jakobklentz]

blcs then i also have a 12mm samyang f/1.0 😀

[@Linealo]

@@2406ab The pics were, as said, from 2017. Also the developed one is not by Fuji and in a comment below the picture title it was noted that it's a Canon 50 1.4 adapted, thus not reading it correctly because of the adaptation.

[@DonnieDispersed]

Manuel must make some special lenses. Anyone know how to get a hold of this Manuel person?

[@2406ab]

@@jakobklentz ok, do you have a Fuji camera ? it must be the cameras fault because if i take pictures with manual lens it just doesnt say anything for aperture. thats really stupid if it just says F/1 in Fuji images.

[@M1R2S]

I'm new to this channel so I don't know if this is what you do here but I thoroughly enjoyed the critiques and I learnt a lot 👍

[@rzl1234]

You rant like Rick from Rick and Morty, even the sttuter... and that's funny

[@Copainbig]

THANK YOU! I see so many photographs that are just pictures of pretty girls... Photography is about beautiful pictures, not about pictures of beautiful things. THIS IS THE DIFFERENCE.

[@waranparkpictures]

Your channel is the only source of my photographic lessons... Keep going!

[@brian_db]

Definitely fair, plus this could've been titled, "Look at ME!" need the eyes

[@BryanVahey]

"I'M NOT BEING HARSH JUST BECAUSE IT'S A FUJI SHOOTER." laughed out loud. 😂😂

[@oldmanhare]

Many of the models are looking off in the frame and that side of the frame is the short side of the frame. Makes them look like they are leaving the photo. I think he is using the center AF point only and not recomposing. My niece's wedding photographer did that and cut everyone's feet and ankles off. Centered on one persons eyes and took the shot.. Ruined 90% of the shots.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

I mostly use eye af for fuji lenses and non fuji lenses only use manual focus

[@urmumsgstring8254]

never hire a model hire a starving actor they have many more tricks in their bag.

[@powerlurker]

tricks learned

[@jeffr7752]

I almost shot sesame chicken out of my nose from laughing at your poses. So from now on whenever I'm on location, I'm going to shoot some "Jared poses".... when no one is looking... of course.

[@dilu39]

For a fuji camera, the smallest aperture number the camera recognizes is F1. if you have a vintage lense without any communication with the camera, the F-number will be 1 too.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

Yeah I was using the 50mm f1.4

[@lukemears4626]

"She's coming across as dead" has got to be my favourite criticism of a photo ;)

[@aaronbigfishpreston9300]

I appreciate your critiques and knowledge

[@patrickdavis6954]

Watches video...goes back to look at my Instagram.....slowly slinks away to the corner 😂

[@tribe7430]

Thanks to everyone that submits their photos for a critique. It gives those of us that do not an opportunity to learn.

[@StanOm]

it shows f1, when you have a fully manual lens with no electronics

[@DruMUSIC06]

I feel like i'm learning years worth of knowledge from you man. More power!

[@jonyq04]

That picture for the video was so hilarious!!!! Good one!!

[@Aygross]

Double intro ayyyyy

[@karstenrosendal7409]

The intro from the last video played before the intro of this video.

[@Imjustamusicfan]

That's a great on-point critique and a nice little rant for those insta "models".

[@Mushroom799]

Each time you switch images and just sigh...😂

[@JakeBroe]

This was awesome. I'm going to go through your previous videos and binge them. I appreciate the criticism!

[@messylaura]

disagree on the first one, the look back across frame makes you wonder what a nd why she is looking at. The guy smoking i would say is good too but the subject would have been better off framed to the right as he is looking to the left straight into the edge of the frame

[@ksc6000]

Sure these aren't pro photos, but clearly there's learning and technique being formed. It's possible he or she's just at the stage where they're getting composition and settings down comfortably - getting the model to do stuff is a next level. I know I'm not there yet myself. Also I don't see why the model always has to be looking at the camera? Hell while you're saying that you showed a capture from Hurley where the model isn't looking at the camera. I def agree on the emoting though, looking at the camera or away - makes for a much more interesting photo. I think another thing is that a lot of us see magazine photos of famous people and they all do the "dead look", and we learn that it's "sexy" - so it's natural to want to emulate what you see. I'm not saying it's good, just pointing out how it can happen.

[@subbassline1247]

Best thumbnail EVER !!!

[@mohammadkaaki2941]

I love your content man and your honesty!!

[@TriWaZe]

She's coming across as dead. HAHAH I don't think this video is supposed to be this funny but I'm dying watching this.

[@annerichard788]

A lot of portrait photographers have looked at too many fashion magazines featuring those models with deadpan expressions rather than studying the masters.

[@powerlurker]

spot on so tired of people‘s face with nothing there

[@jayspencer2591]

when he brings up peter and the shots he shows have models look away 👀

[@NicholasLeicht]

The intro had me going for a loop XD Thanks for another entertaining/informative video. I hope you are doing well.

[@crazymankelly]

Great video & advice Jared your critique was very fair and straight to the point. I guess its up to the photographer who is shooting portraits should encourage the models to express themselves when shooting portrait images

[@pedroguzman5590]

After watching this videos for a while I listen to Jared in my head saying: "Give me the eyes!!!" when I'm shooting a portrait! :D

[@TheWizdry]

ROFL!!! Typical Social Media poses. Great critiques!

[@FOBulous976]

I think the not looking at the camera is a personal taste thing. But almost all of these photos lack a catch light or eye light. There's more to it when bringing out "life" from the subject but this is a good place to start for these photographers.

[@bambamhakkai]

Let other people put you on their box. Shoot what makes you happy -Sean tucker

[@MrMcburnij]

Hey Jared! aperture at 1 on Flickr will likely be down to not using a lens that is incompatible with the camera, I have used a lot of M42 screw fit lenses adapted to my camera and they all show up at f/1.0 the camera can't see where its set so defaults to one! hope that helps :) submitted my photos to you for review even if you don't hope you have chance to look and enjoy them!! keep up the content better than ever :)

[@SteveHasACamera]

Great video Jared! I’m in total agreement. Instagram model shoots have made me lose my appetite a bit.

[@Halcyonedgar1]

Oh, I don't know. I'm thinking of the pics of you, especially that photo shoot with Manny Ortiz - I licked all the dust off my computer screen! Stay well.

[@chrisb2751]

So many people don’t bring a simple reflector to a shoot to get that catch light in the eyes

[@Erik61995]

Jared, I always look forward to your videos. They are great

[@dylank6650]

3:32 Lets get a print of that. Throw it up in a studio, tell your model look at it and say this how you model.

[@ChristopherCabello]

Wow I've never been this early Post more podcasts please!

[@UrbaneHobbit]

Lots of people are modeling purely on youth and looks, which are time-limited. Developing facial expressions, body language, and other communication skills extends a modeling career beyond what youth and looks can carry. To put it another way: an audience wants to identify with what it sees. A lack of expression reduces the chance of resonance with an audience. This is a challenge for younger models, who have usually just lived less of life and have fewer experiences to draw from. Precocious models can emote beyond their years and experience. Talented photographers can pull expressions out of less-practiced models. It’s all people skills that, if successfully executed as a team by photographer and subject, then radiates in the finished product and engages an audience of more people.

[@philipgowdy]

So Glad Fro you tell it as it is...

[@MichaelIzner]

Brutally entertaining and informative

[@alinflorindumitru6565]

F1.0 must be a manual lens without any comunication with the camera.

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Jared you are being more than fair in you response to these photos.

[@zka77]

3:15 that scene, omg I DIED :D

[@rictor133]

Great vid, entertaining, keep these informative and funny vids coming good job!!!

[@TriWaZe]

F1?!?! HAHA I died. Shits hilarious.

[@KimoonTsong]

I love that you're harsh! I need to submit my images.

[@stevenqirkle]

This is your best thumbnail ever.

[@willmannering]

I like your critiques but personally, your taste in overdoing contrast is distracting. The 'flat' looking image is technically pleasing to me more than way too much contrast.

[@octavioussplevinski1409]

I thought i was tripping when he done the intro twice xD

[@PhilThach]

Fujifilm cameras will put 50mm F/1 in the EXIF if using an adapted lens when you have not told the camera what you are actually shooting with. It's a lot like not adjusting your Non-CPU lens data on a Nikon but the Fuji just puts 50mm f/1 in there.

[@JorgeTorresPhotoVid]

Uhhh.....you do realize your intro repeats....right?

[@willmannering]

Honestly, I'm fed up on why you insist on first checking and evaluating what each photographer shoots with... Why should it matter... Just critique the photos.

[@adamabele785]

I guess he tells the audience to get a grasp on the picture. People also need a few seconds to watch the pictures and get an impression. This time he can use to tell about technical details. Focal length, sensor size, aperture settings do matter. After all people might try to imitate a certain look or style or just want to know to get there. And he does not criticise for using a certain brand, he rarely says something about the choice of lens but very often about expression, lighting, composition etc. The truth is, that almost any camera can make amazing pictures, but your choice of lens and setting is what makes the difference.

[@theconstantchange]

F1. What!!! F1. How? How is that even possible?

[@tracyleepitre6079]

I agree with everything you are saying ...I like photos where I can really see and admire a person's eye color. With the face well lit combined with an interesting expression, a photo has a universal appeal regardless of the fact that the subject is unknown. Pet photos as well have much more impact when the subject is looking at the camera.

[@Juannic]

Hey Jared I have a video idea for you. How about having viewers submit photos to you and you make a critique/rate video?? Kinda like this one but a weekly video.

[@volman5033]

Froknows is the only guy ive ever seen who creats his own click bait headlines

[@leah5318]

I haven't take any portraits because it seems so hard to but this was very usual information. Also the pretty models of IG part had be laughing so hard! 😂 Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@ReclusiveEagle]

After seeing that thumbnail we need a Jared Polin goes modeling video

[@kinphoke]

7:10 "She's coming across as dead". I dont know why that had me laughing.

[@markangelomedia]

As a newbie, you’re videos help a lot

[@mochamocha1040]

Thanks you for this video Jared. I'm having a hard time with my own portrait photography where I seem to hate all my past work. Note, I started 2 years ago and doing it on and off. I have a few favourites which are popular with other people, but only 2 or 3. I'm definitely taking on these tips.

[@kokkyannerr]

True.

[@lenzielenski3276]

There is nothing wrong with NOT looking directly at the camera. In fact, really close shots like that often look creepy. Looking off to the side gives you more white to the eye, which people interpret as more friendly, open and sexy. That's why makeup tutorials show Asian models using WHITE on their lids, to make their eyes appear larger. Further, don't blame the model categorically if YOU can't pose them. Its great to work with a professional (Anyone who's an "Instagram" model is automatically excluded). But even professionals start somewhere. I remember shooting one young black girl, so young we had to have her mother on set, for one of if not her first paying job. You take the time, give some feedback, ask for what you want, get them to laugh at you naturally and it works. If you want to see her, I don't recall the name, but she's the final girl in Michael Jackson's Black and White video. As I said, everyone starts somewhere.

[@TonyWang]

Love the poses 💗

[@Simsationxl]

That’s the best thumbnail ever.