My SECRET to getting great compositions even in BORING locations!

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[@ruffprophetproductions]

that "defocus preview" tip is really dope

[@snowman7234]

Came here to say this. Excellent tip!

[@nekocing6081]

Yeah, really helpful :)

[@fredricmarquez1733]

So how do u defocus I’m stupid

[@ruffprophetproductions]

@@fredricmarquez1733 re look at the video. basically you'll focus on the ground where the model should stand and then hold shutter halfway down and move the camera around

[@fredricmarquez1733]

Ruff Prophet Productions thanks so much

[@brandonchacon7745]

Normal people: Defocuses lens to get a blurry view. Me: Defocuses eyes by taking off glasses.

[@chantarawtf2189]

relatable

[@omnirhythm]

@@chantarawtf2189 *hipsters with non-dioptry fashion glasses* Debatable

[@muin1]

Exactly

[@seoexe6162]

Stupid question: would that actually work?

[@harshgupta1422]

😂😂

[@Swellnesss]

I don’t comment on videos much but I wanted to leave a note here and let you know how much your work is doing for people out here. I’m a photographer just starting to feel confident enough to serve the public your videos have popped up along my learning more than a few times but this one came up today and really surprised me because when I saw it I was living in Michigan not really sure where to go with my live and a year later I bump into this video again by chance and I now live in Logan Square and my first shoot in Chicago was in the same block as this video and I had no idea it was filmed in Chicago. Now I live here in the city next to the places where my content creating teachers classroom is set. It’s like a nod from the universe that the path I’m on is the right one for me. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@martarillion]

secret to get great compositions in boring locations: blur the location out.

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

Exactly lol. This isn't anything new. Shooting with a large aperture makes everything look good.

[@theriderboy9978]

Haha, very true

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

@@getzoutdoor I totally agree! It is definitely overused. It does have it's place and time.

[@creestee2229]

🤣😂

[@khalednagy8822]

Haha.. You're partially correct

[@TonySU]

Step 1 get a f1.4 lens blur everything that is ugly

[@adeomole]

TonySU I’m getting shots like that with a yongnou 1.8f 50mm on an A6000 APS-C. Great tutorial

[@jeremyerickson7390]

The Batis 85mm is F1.8

[@TheFunnyCamGuy]

What i do with my sigma 30mm 1.4 lol. But man i tell you that 1.4 is so shallow I've had it focus on 1 hair string that goes across a model's face and makes her face out of focus instead haha. 1.4 is no joke.

[@akymflrs47]

Papii Chuloo Hahaha I feel you, and mine is just a sigma 30mm contemporary, not the art one.

[@brandonrush970]

exactly

[@anjorinibukun456]

When you said hey "shoot me", the elderly gentleman was like "say what.... "😁😁

[@yeet_42069]

Only in the great US of A

[@gastonmannlicher8077]

I laughed so hard when the white guy was “WTF?!”

[@djreggie7]

That was too funny... 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ElvenMans]

Say no more man, where is my handgun.. 😂

[@cheesebusiness]

“A black guy has shot a woman in a street of Chicago during daytime”

[@ibapa888]

This is the kind of videos I like. People actually doing their craft and showing results. Great video and pics. Subbed.

[@Shiipty]

Not only do I love these tutorials and tips, but I love your relationship/bond with your wife. You’re such a lovely couple and just seeing you all work together always makes me smile. Wishing you both nothing but the best 🙏🏼💙

[@BojanBojovic]

The thing is everything gets simple when you master it. Everything you did here looks so logical and easy, and it is. However for this to become a second nature for the rest of us, oh that takes time. Brilliant video!

[@longliveclassicmusic]

Bojan Bojovic Not everything has to be difficult to be groundbreaking. It's the summation of stuff like this technique and other techniques that makes an artform complex with endless possibilities.

[@BojanBojovic]

@@longliveclassicmusic I never said things should be difficult.

[@darthjump]

As a German, i would totally go crazy abour just an american urban street like that. They have a certain vibe we don´t get here often.

[@timraum2090]

totally agree with you

[@maesterdavis2282]

Da hasts Recht oider

[@ooltimu]

Try Berlin. I recently went to Munich and it seemed like a huge difference in the atmosphere of the two cities.

[@jevgenijbalezin]

lol i would go Germany all the way. much more older and iconic/beautiful cities.

[@813klip7]

Grass is always greener,but remember there’s weeds wherever you go

[@HoratioWalls]

That shot in direct sunlight turned out amazing

[@ryancelsley]

Manny: There's nothing smacking me in the face saying "Hey shoot me!" Guy walking past: Wait, wtf

[@MichalOlender]

Step 1- get a hot wife.

[@PixelLoafLatte]

Michal Olender tutorial how to, please...

[@AmirTubertech]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RobertoLicardie]

Michal Olender step 2 - invest in expensive gear. (A7III, and Zeis 85mm 1.4) A Canon T6i + 24mm f2.8 won't cut it.

[@MichalOlender]

Manny we need a tutorial on that, make that happen!

[@SeanofAllTrades]

@@RobertoLicardie Expensive gear isn't necessary - I've gotten great shots with an T3i and the stock lens or a $50 50mm. Lighting is the biggest key to getting great shots. The more expensive the gear, the more forgiving those things can be.

[@B-Moye]

@0:27 Manny: "Hey shoot me" Old Man: stares questioningly Diana: evil glare at old man.

[@mroblige1018]

Only women of color understand he was being nosey for no reason 😂😂😂

[@joeep46]

The shot up against the colorful wall was it for me. The highlights in her skin tone was artful. Melanin + light is always a winner in my book.

[@zeragon7]

the wild thing is that your gear and model is so much better than I have access to at the moment, but your advice applies to literally any gear almost. I have a 35mm 1.8 on an old crop sensor body (Nikon D3200), but I'm excited to use this to up my compositional game. thanks so much for the killer no-nonsense guides.

[@eplayersclub40]

Manny, Manny, Manny... you’re cheating!! You know your wife makes all of those locations look great!! 😂 much respect my brother!

[@PilotChris78]

Step 1 should’ve been - marry an extremely beautiful model you can shoot with all the time ;). Great tip though and beautiful work!

[@RevAK47]

Chris Barrier worked for me lol

[@KevinMajka]

Former Chicagoan here - love the Logan Square b roll and the urban tips. I will use this in downtown Phoenix soon. Subscribed and alerts on. Nice conversational tone. Thank you, Manny. Really well done.

[@mroblige1018]

The secret is you gotta have someone who supports you no matter what. I think in one of his videos he hated the photos and she says no Babe theyre good let's keep going ❤️❤️❤️

[@MoodyMostafa]

This guy knowss! Been doing the same trick, and I love it

[@MattHooker]

my version's a little different, I use the distance scale on my lenses and manually focus to where the subject will be. as I don't have autofocus on most lenses, it's a little easier my way :)

[@lesiagant7141]

This is awesome. I struggle a lot with composition. Til the point where all my photos look the same. This helps a ton!

[@mylifestartsat8k]

Awesome work bro. I love how you improvise even in a crappy location and make great results from it. It's all a out the creativity 👊

[@Theofficialtory]

Beautiful portraits, and she's such a great model!

[@kape2377]

Wow, you’re amazing! 🙌 takes a well-trained eye and a lot of creativity to see the possibilities in ”boring” environments. Something I need to practise. Great job!

[@bhaveshrpatel]

You are master of composition and vision.photography is all about vision and talent.

[@sambrooke1776]

I really like that you run through that thought process out loud, really helps to understand what you're actually looking at and thinking.

[@clarkparker4860]

Seriously: if you have a model like that, does the background really matter?!??

[@NOMADCINEMATICS1]

Clark Parker I looked it up. The answer is HELL NO

[@andimihailescu3961]

Serious talk: yes. All the lines, power points, rythm and all that represents a composition element in photography has to be connected and needs to have a logic, or else it's just a regular image, not a photograph that stands up for art.

[@jonothandoeser]

yes... it does!

[@acaciandlovu2854]

Perve😂😂 thats also a heck (a flaming model )

[@taraus8525]

Yes

[@MrCaliboy85]

Due you and your wife are such a good team plus she is absolutely hilarious

[@ordanisfrancisco6599]

This is definitely one of the most helpful tips I have ever come across! The fact that something so simple was hiding before our eyes this whole time blows my mind! Good composition can be a challenge to come across and this truly helps clear the clouds, Thanks for letting us in on your secret!

[@austincraver4894]

I see SkillShare ads every day and your way of explaining it worked. I followed your link and now have a two-month free trial. So, thank you, good sir!

[@masilva0606]

That man’s face when you say “just shoot me” lol

[@gavinchan9118]

3 key points 1. Hot wife 2. Big aperture 3. Shallow depth of view To pick one only - Hot Wife

[@marcd7332]

Marc G The model in this video is Manny’s wife... Nice name btw

[@terryhong]

2. Big tits.

[@glitchstudios7797]

"depth of view"😂😂

[@amewode]

Gavin Chan And $2,000

[@Mike_On_Film]

1- great model 2- shoot wide open, bokeh everything Got it! Thanks! Id have never thought of this groundbreaking technique.

[@leew3rd]

Watching your videos cuts a lot of time off the learning process. Focus to Defocus is brilliant. The only problem that I have is retaining all this information your videos have given me. At 70, my hard drive (brain) has turned to mush and doesn't retain like it once did. Please keep these instructional videos coming! I am learning a lot, just not as fast as I once could.

[@masgiver]

Focus to de-focus ❤

[@masgiver]

Focus to de-focus ❤

[@rutvikgulhane3628]

These boring locations would be best locations in India 😆 . EDIT - 500+ likes! WOW!, Relax guys it's just a joke, I'm a photographer myself.

[@Yasir-sm1ol]

Nah bro

[@rebelhunk3393]

I feel you bhai 🤭😂

[@rutvikgulhane3628]

@@Yasir-sm1ol why do you think so?

[@rutvikgulhane3628]

@@rebelhunk3393 😆

[@rebelhemu1621]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DucatiSydney]

Manny Ortiz knows his photography game. He isn't a noob.

[@marcellecours3774]

Hands down one of the best photography tips I've ever heard. Thank you!

[@tpoc1]

Dude, that defocussung tip to explore backgrounds is sooo helpful! 🙌🏼

[@MeloXP]

I bet everything would look good with a beautiful model.

[@Kross94]

the solution is: take the most zoom bokeh lens for hiding the bg

[@GretSeat]

Thank you so much for actually showing HOW to get the good shot. I never thought about the "defocus" before, and you showing how to do it, and actually doing it was amazing. Thank you!

[@Leikjarinn]

the reason Manny can make ANY location a great shoot is …… SHE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD BEAUTYFULL!

[@JYP1M]

This has more to do with having a GREAT EYE imo. When it comes to "boring" locations (generic like parks with mostly tree's) you got to get creative.

[@bmarie___]

Yassssssssss Logan square 🔥♥️

[@jonny6905]

@JayoJay I am Logan square

[@blackie754]

really nice how background can add some atmosphere to photos. havent really thought about it before

[@ScazzaMage]

Probably the first tips video actually worth watching

[@SteveShootsFilm]

Good tips, Block the slap 👋 💯

[@MRBACKHAND]

actually shes got good coloured skin for the shoots because it adds to a darker blending shade with the shadows so you dont have to take such contrasting shots.. its kinda there naturally

[@Rolwhite]

What else can you say about Manny....he knows his craft! Happy to see the growth in your work...been a fan for a while, I hope to reach your level one day!

[@pplusk.]

the dining of the photos is stellar

[@amedavisuals]

95% of the comments are talking about the Model not the shot.

[@22s22a]

Simps, must not be many women around them

[@tylerjames3620]

Yo this tip is dope. I’m definitely going to be using this

[@checksix_TC]

You are awesome! You can even make my grandma look good with your birthday poses and that lens!

[@archishmanmitra1909]

the locations were really beautiful. nothing boring

[@shubhamgupta3486]

2:05 2:06 That look from her to the guy recording this😌

[@lutfirazak4815]

Hey Manny, how come you’re using the batis instead of your bread and butter GM1.4?

[@Luis-et7jk]

Love you two as a duo! Never thought of this technique you were using but it makes so much sense. what a great way to observe the environment. Definitely going to try in my next shoot.

[@LucaMelilloLights]

as a photographer and videomaker I have to congratulate you. You are a source of inspiration for my projects. Greetings from Italy

[@saskelee]

0:30 that man checking out your wife

[@rickys3481]

They all the same composition. Title should be how to get interesting background/foreground

[@zachlucas]

Man, I'm not even a photographer but I just enjoy watching you work. You are incredibly talented.

[@AKABLACKKGYPSY]

I've been subbed for less than a month and ive learned and been inspired so much bro. thanks!

[@regiebautistaarts161]

Even boring locations when you have that kinda model.

[@marlonphillips1521]

the block the incoming slap tip is going to be crazy helpful too lool.

[@AmanDeep-lg9tq]

You are a true Photographer man seriously Love your work..

[@ericarmitage_]

Great tips, amazing pictures, beautiful model! Will definitely be taking some of these into consideration!

[@WizardOfCheese]

the SECRET is longer focal lengths. tunnel vision into an area that 'without context' might look good.

[@ChrisParayno]

Yup, that's why the 135 is so good

[@WizardOfCheese]

funny how he doesnt actually mention this though isnt it.

[@alvaroromero6225]

Broooo when he said shoot me that elderly man was like wtf

[@eyenamos894]

This is a great video. We battle with these issues in most locations; it is good to know there is a way out

[@silviovarejao]

This my friends...is glimmering GOLD!

[@beeroholic8747]

Right... when you have an interesting subject, location really doesn't matter...

[@juanquispe3494]

Spoiler alert: He asks Diana.

[@MrMuBot]

Totally.

[@MrMuBot]

And every background looks good at 1.8 too.

[@aliciabanegas1567]

i am in love with this tutorial!! love that you include the before model picture go show us the composition that attracted your eye for the background

[@spqr49]

i remember watching this video when it first came out, watching again now i realized i use that first tip all the time and didnt even remember i got it from you... thanks!

[@davegrice3423]

Great tip Manny, you're the man. Let's keep it real though, Diana's also making you look good :)

[@jonaswallmann1943]

Hey Manny, random question: What do you think about the update in the EOS R? Or especially about the optimized eye af Greetings from Germany!

[@EMAZINGERIK]

I think it's great, just went on a shoot today and it's definitely a lot more accurate and faster than if I didn't update!

[@ardentdfender4116]

Just a beginner photographer and new to your channel. Anyway learned a lot just watching this. The defocus trick was really interesting. But just learning how to find interesting backgrounds was a lot learned all in one.

[@rohroh5222]

Great video Manny!!! Thanks for sharing your ideals with all of us out here!!!

[@kjuu]

haha this is genius, never tought about that. still just started with my hobbie 2 months ago... :D thank you manny.

[@VDTKvIDEOS]

I saw secrets and I came 😂🙈👀

[@noheightsmob5709]

if you walk through wynwood in Miami basically anywhere in Miami you see models and photographers doing stuff like this everywhere, that plus music videos

[@mex420]

I love Wynwood!!

[@user-jw2sc2sh6k]

wow! 600K subscribers on the way! Manny. CONGRATS!!! A MIL soon! GO! Manny O!

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

The best secret for composition anywhere-babe come over here…

[@elboogie2324]

Got one of the finest women in the city. She is so gorgeous.

[@lsaideOK]

Excellent suggestion that can be applied to other forms of photography. I shoot a lot of flowers and do this intuitively. But, it is great to see this as a technique one can consciously and intentionally apply in a variety of settings.

[@peterelling-jordt71]

Really enjoy your way of seeing and exploring the possibilities - a challenge I often experience being on a photoshoot... Thanks for the ideas and very interesting perspectives.

[@nivanmondragon]

"How to shoot at boring places" Also: shows interesting places :o

[@Maneatermissa]

"there's nothing that says SHOOT ME" White guy passing: 👀

[@zenstoodi]

This flower’s composition is great. Nice tip with defocus. Btw. Ai summary is hilarious “In this video, Peter McKinnon shares his composition…”😂

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Awesome tips for fast and great shots. Thanks a lot Manny.

[@Cestariarts]

Blurring the background = good compositions 🤣

[@slowthegamedownjustalittle4629]

Imagine not knowing any of this and seeing him just walking around the streets like that😂😂😂

[@MannyOrtiz]

Lmao

[@photoswithali835]

Chin up in harsh light - love it! Great tip & wonderful photo

[@jeffstahrify]

Thanks for the tip bro, I am definitely gunna start checking out the defocused backround now

[@hnng9205]

damn she is SUPERTHICK

[@jaime7143]

Key: Look through your camera lens not through your naked eye.

[@abigailellis4065]

Omg I just found this video in my feed and I am in love of how well you take photos 😍

[@TMIDD]

Agreed dope video!

[@DigoMontoya]

Simple and strong! I'm really glad I took the minutes to watch this.