Mastering the Squinch | Look Confident in Photos

[@theflash1994]

Those SHABANGS! Scared the squinch out of me

[@chelwoodford3445]

YES! same here ; D

[@hellokitty524]

Now I know why the Mona Lisa is so famous - she is SQUINCHING!!!

[@peter_hurley]

Couple of people have said that.

[@peter_hurley]

I tweeted that out too, thanks for sharing.

[@YodiRoberts]

Genius!!!!

[@Yimello]

It makes you look like you've just formulated an evil plan.

[@mkhuber1151]

That is exactly what I thought.

[@Mutantcy1992]

And that evil plan is getting in your pants

[@RecklessInspirer]

As soon as I read this comment I was able to squinch.

[@pipperstake3433]

Squinch + Evil Smirk = Perfection

[@mimvlog3236]

I've been squinching since forever ago...long before you gave it a name! The reason I always made myself squinch was because I'm one of "those" people who will invariably shut their eyes as soon as the shutter fires, and this method of squinching helped me control that. Amazing to see the impact in your video in terms of how much better everyone looks! It's so subtle but does make such a difference!

[@chrish7060]

Brad Pitt has been squinching sense the dawn of time. I remember seeing it and picking up on how his eyes looked. Nice to have a name to the look!

[@superholly]

Peter Hurley, you are HILARIOUS!

[@karimeha3772]

Holly!!

[@emshinoku]

Hey! amiguita. :3

[@crisaf8471]

Hollyyy, quién diría que también pasaste por aquí xD

[@JustifyJustin]

Will Farrell is a photographer? Awesome! :D

[@masudtv]

Ha ha, i’m glad that i’m not the only one thinking the same!

[@mariecc222]

Omg yessss he is !

[@GRIDLINE_MEDIA_X]

Peter, thanks for sharing these great tips with us. I really appreciate the humor and enthusiasm you bring to each video. Also, this one in particular has FANTASTIC video and sound quality! Very well done. Keep them coming please and thanks again!

[@EMPIRETV11]

That awkward moment when your listening to tutorials at work and suddenly Peter shouts SHABANG!!!!!!!! and all my colleagues can hear...Peter you're a gun mate!!!!

[@nikkionearth]

love it. im watching at work also

[@DexterGoneWild]

Something that helped me learn how to use just the lower lid is to squint or even close your eyes, and then try and open them only using the upper lids. This helped me get a feel for the muscles that are in use and now I'm able to move just the lower lids.

[@c_and4772]

Can this guy be my best friend? Not because of the tips; HE IS AWESOME. SHABANG!

[@JohnTucker]

It isn't for everyone in every case. Squinching is specific to certain headshots and portraits. You wouldn't use it for example in a family portrait. It would look too weird. With Peter's type of photography, it def works.

[@ramcasty]

Hey Jhon, that was I'm thinking about, its look like wont work on a group shot.

[@JohnTucker]

Def best for headshots and certain types of portraiture. :-)

[@frankymacf]

John Tucker Agree.

[@esheppard971]

I found the squinching made kind-looking people look a bit creepy. I think it only suits a very specific image.

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

Just let the whole family squinch!!! There I fixed it

[@Ianman918]

This might be the most underrated video of the 21st century. Instant difference! Thanks Peter, Ian

[@peter_hurley]

Ha! Thanks, yeah I knew it was a good one when I made it. I believe this one move is the thing that solidified my entire career.

[@Mewi987]

Thank you so much for this video been practicing on the mirror for a few minutes everyday and once ive noticed a huge differance on photos!

[@patriciacowles9197]

Enjoyed the video. I figured this out myself eons ago. I call it "smiling with your eyes" and taught it to my children when they were young when I noticed I couldn't capture their adorable essence when I asked them to smile for the camera. When someone smiles without their eyes, the eyes show no emotion. If you covered the mouth, you wouldn't be able to even tell they were smiling. When someone smiles with their eyes and mouth, it looks natural, beautiful and they actually look happy! How funny you came up with squinch. My sister and I developed that word when we were kids which meant pull your shoulder blades back so we could button each other's dresses. Ha, ha.

[@evooff]

That's an amazing tip. Thanks.

[@kevinkim2112]

Amazing lesson on how to get more out of your photos! Thank you!!! I even love the word "Squinch" you coined!

[@charitycat8054]

All I can say is "WOW!" Incredible how something so simple can make such a huge difference. It took me a minute to get it just right... but, between this video and "it's all about the jaw," my work profile picture came out amazing!! Thanks for the help. I wish I could show you the difference...❤

[@Jasonmonethair]

Peter Hurley , has done it again he is a ROCKSTAR!!! #SHABANG!

[@daniellesang6610]

Thanks for the tip! Great Series Peter

[@styledliving]

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY MODELS TO DO THIS FOR TEN YEARS. Thank you for the PSA, Peter. Clearly you are a prince among men.

[@zerosashes]

This man is adorable, I truly enjoyed when he was going over the pictures, it was so funny. He has a great personality.

[@incomingz44]

Wow, I have one photo where I squinch. Just one. And I look hot on it. But I couldn't figure out why I'm looking so good on that photo. Now I know. Thank you!

[@Katye315]

Peter is such an engaging teacher. My non photographer husband was an interested in watching this as me. Thanks for the great content.

[@spokehedz]

Zoolander is going to be very mad when he hears you stole his look.

[@cynthiachauvin3614]

Love your personality! Very funny and helpful. Thanks for these tips.

[@miculbog]

Peter thank you very much,I am am in my teen years,where my appearance highly matters,so thank you for this simple but incredible tip.

[@xxxtchai_xxxkovsky23]

not often do i make it through a 10+ minute video paying full attention so thank you for the information! i admire your obvious passion!

[@DmitryElizarov]

There honestly have not been a single client or a model to whom I hadn't told this since I first found out about it from you a couple of years ago, Peter. So I hope it spreads further over time ;D

[@JosephZahnlePhotography]

Excellent, Great teaching and humor. I have seen you on fstoppers and borrow lenses. Now on youtube , I'm hooked.

[@polygooch]

I found myself laughing hysterically, all solid advice though. Ever been told you look like Will Ferrel?

[@samhallzero]

Absolutely brilliant video. 3million views, 100,000 followers. What a godsend. Thank you.

[@DocHalliday]

Fantastic video... I employ the jawline technique religiously, I will now add this one to my arsenal!

[@lucianoblues8753]

Cool video, thanks! I remembered that the 'duck face' many times comes with the squinch.

[@the-stig-nickname]

Reddit got me here mysteriously. SH-BAAAAAAAANG!

[@TevfikFikretBakan]

I learned tons of things from you, Peter Hurley. Thanks a lot.

[@peter_hurley]

It's official PEOPLE! Over 1 Million humans are now publicly roaming the earth squinching! Watch ABC's Nightline Jan 2nd after Jimmy Kimmel for a little more activity in the squinch arena! SHABANG!

[@ErisTyler]

Proud "early adopter" here!

[@clairebinder166]

Great tip, love it. I had a shot today. My models tried to do this. It was amazing how they did open up after trying this. I got plenty of Squinch and great laughs too.

[@WendyHerring]

Thanks Peter. I was asked by a coworker, who likes my NATURE shots, to do her engagement photos.... Whaaa???!!! I am learning portrait tips and from pro friends. And I love that I know have A squinch to use too....

[@daviskane7346]

Peter, I can't stop saying squinch. Squinch. Squiiiinnncchhh. Squinch. Thank you, so much. Squinch.

[@Loki1337x]

Guess what? SHAAAAABANGG!

[@tuamigamoni]

You are amazing Mr Hurley.....I adore you!! thanks!!

[@AlbertAguirre]

Peter! I love your work! Thanks for the tips. Youve changed my photography methods and techniques. I get compliments all the time on my work. Thank you x 1000

[@audreywells5512]

fresh view. clearly squinching is timeless and ballet-face TY!

[@hchen77]

“ShaaaBaaaaang unbelievable” x 100 times totally made my day!

[@FirasXfull]

i like this guy, watched the Jaw thing and it WORKS LIKE CHARM for me .. thanks a million man!

[@GuaTheWaterfront]

This is what Tyra would call 'SMIZE' :P

[@0tterMom]

I've been doing this my whole life for photos and I never knew it was an actual thing until just now! Love it! Thank you~!

[@superscheu]

i open my eyes wider for photographs because I'm asian and always naturally squinting, also the wide eye look is better for the deranged psyocopath look I want for most pictures.

[@peter_hurley]

superscheu true

[@user-nj1zu2nf1x]

hey thats racist! lol jk

[@andrealadino8568]

Love the sharpness of the video! The quality of the audio was outstanding!

[@peter_hurley]

[@DougGriffin]

Had to make my wife watch this after I did. Realized I've been doing this my whole life, except at those critical off the cuff family pictures. Have to make sure to squinch and jaw always. Lol.

[@abstractplanet]

Excellent video. Amazing tip. Thanks.

[@NaturaLightArtisanPhotography]

I'd swear I see this every few scrolls... SPAM!

[@MikeHagen]

Hey *****, check out the December 2013 cover of Marie Claire magazine for a great Julia Roberts #squinch.

[@-paulmp]

My 1 year old daughter has the #squinch down pat: plus.google.com/u/0/+PaulPichugin/posts/1nUvGH3ZQ5X

[@chrisven1000]

Thanks Peter for sharing YOU ARE AWESOME

[@DrGodinho]

I do this everytime. Here in Brazil, we call it SEDUCTION.

[@AR-nu6tc]

Now I can't stop squinching! Lol I have my first ever client for head shots coming up soon. Nervous but excited!

[@lslx7120]

u dont be nervous baby. it ll show in front of ur customers

[@AR-nu6tc]

Ls Lx Thank you hun!

[@PUARS]

Lol, I love this video. You are funny as hell too, respect!

[@jetset9561]

Wow awesome - quick push of the jaw, small smile, squinch - we all look like film stars now!

[@byAnArgentinian]

Your video aired on Argentinian TV. haha :D I totally agree, and I must say the way you talk to the camera (us) is really great. Congrats and thank you for the awesome tip! I'm not a photogenic guy. It's like Moe (from Los simpson) with me: every time you pause my videos, or take me a photo, you see a deformed version of The Grinch.

[@briang2313]

Peter this is GOLD! Thank you so much! The squinch changes the models whole look and ramps up their confidence. Great stuff!

[@BM-ci9zl]

i just practiced this in front of the mirror. i feel handsome now!

[@GuidoNietmann]

i really loved this and the jawline videos. Amazing lesson

[@peter_hurley]

So glad you did!

[@AirDyran]

BLUE STEEL

[@AlonTako]

There's a reason that this works so well, these muscles are involved in mainly positive expressions - happiness, calmness, kindness, concentration and confidence, pleasure/sexual pleasure, all cause us to raise our lower lids without closing our eyes. So yeah, I'm hooked.

[@tionnamorton8543]

Do you have any tips for genetic eye bags when taking phots

[@peter_hurley]

Just use ice under your eyes prior to shooting.

[@tionnamorton8543]

Thx so much. I get enough sleep but for some reason I still have puffy eyes. I am a model and I love your videos. I have learned a lot.

[@Pvsmuntje]

I love the enthusiasm in your videos, great stuff.

[@nd5000]

OMG so funny I'm the dude at 8:42! what the hell! too funny

[@PatrickFaulkner-pm8ci]

And I always thought opening my eyes more made me look more alert and bright 😂 no wonder I delete every single selfie I take! Thanks!

[@angelusvastator1297]

Lmao same💀💀

[@jeffmara]

Great Info Peter! Thanks!

[@nbanolfgekid]

I've been doing this for years already. I figured it out on my own/also by examing model shots. I'm shocked more people don't know this method. It works!

[@lapetitemeow]

Guy at 9:35 nailed it. But even though this will make you look more confident ( because that ever so slightly cocky squint looks great on camera ) most of these examples still doesn't look that good, proves that if you're ugly, that's pretty much it. It could also be that most of them looks even more awkward because they're thinking too hard on how to nail the look.

[@onehappydawg]

I've learned sooooo much form Peter Hurley.....I was in New York working after Hurricane Sandy and did not find out about Peter till I got back home to Louisiana. I wish I would've know about him then. I ordered his video about head shots after that and it's great. They call us the Southern Hollywood so it's really come in handy down here.

[@GsBBoyDan]

Sha- *BAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@Iskhakoff]

I hate it when he suddenly shouts

[@varshanageshkar9248]

My God, Our energies match 😎 You’re a treat to watch, Peter!

[@Psichotica7]

So, squinching is smizing?

[@dmoneybritt]

Wow!!! Thanks a ton. Been modeling and acting for many years, you are awesome

[@TeddyAura]

Blue steel finally explained

[@pscully1969]

+Teddy Aura Next up....Magnum! :)

[@reimdl]

I laugh more than I should with these videos. Great Tips

[@peter_hurley]

Ha! Thanks

[@NeoN-PeoN]

Wait wait wait waiiit WAAAAIIITT! Isn't this called fucking "Blue Steel"?

[@scarletpeoni9347]

Zoolander?

[@joshuarobertphotocinema7523]

Peter! I heard you on 30 Days And A Camera and I really appreciate your guidance. Solid content there!

[@peter_hurley]

Glad to hear it! Thanks

[@ansonathan]

When you had your "deer in the headlight" look, You look like Will Ferre'ls brother

[@nancyopel7169]

I was at Scott Kelby's seminar in NYC last week- you were a special guest/model, Peter! And you were SQUINCHING all over the place!!! Ladies and gentlemen, the man practices what he preaches- he squinched like a boss :)

[@ShaniceMcSavaney]

*SHABANG!* Hahahaha this guy is great. Totally got hit by the deer-in-the-headlights thing by the way! I'll be squinching from now on!

[@TheDancelow]

hahaha.I know right, Peter Hurley is great and funny

[@GabeAranguren]

Good to find your squinch topic out here again, Peter. You shot me in in Seattle in 2014 ... still using it for marketing... thanks. ~Gabe (realtor)

[@spike31642]

It just kind of makes people look like they're suspicious of something to me. Lol

[@mitjahanseler5797]

This is absolutely stunning man!!!!

[@superholly]

ShaBANG!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDocPixel]

Great tutorial! Gotta love this style of teaching!

[@skinnyhoop]

my eyebag appears if i squinch. hahaha so do i still have to squinch?

[@Citadel1974]

Just to make sure I understand - It's not so much about raising the lower lid as it is about "flexing" it. Would that be correct?

[@harveylouis445]

Unbelievable, unbelievable, unbelievable ...

[@jjh1373]

I can't believe this! My looks are improving by the minute.

[@thetacortex7959]

Peter Hurley: The Emeril Lagasse of Photography

[@robertfennis6088]

I can come up with three reasons why squinching works. 1. It is what we do when we try to look at things more carefully and concentrated so it makes you feel like people are checking you out more 2. Its the same muscles that happen when you smile/ laugh 3. Its what you do when its sunny so it seems like it is sunny which makes us happy.

[@karmen11.12]

I'd call it "somebody farted" look. 😂😂😂 For most of them anyway.

[@YodiRoberts]

OMG I love this guy, he doesn't hide the New Yorker in him, "x is having a rough day" it had me rolling!!! Plus, I got the squinch down! SHABANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BabyLearningWorld]

your the best!!

[@P3ach3s70]

You had me cracking up! 🤣🤣🤣 I've actually done this in a few selfies before I knew what it was and they are my favorite pictures to use on profiles. I had no idea that I was squinching. Lol

[@peter_hurley]

On the fence about #squinching? Check out Brad Pitt b4 he figured it out. Seen him give this look to a camera lately? on.mtv.com/1iDXGIg

[@Lordulthan]

Lol! Of course you'd do a video on the eye technique!

[@MattEbbers-to6ut]

Love the squinch. Saw the vid. the other day, hours before shooting head shots at a salon. Used the Squinch, everyone looked hot! #squinching

[@serknor]

Jaw: check. Eyes: check. Awesome stuff. Can you please do a vid about mouth? Smiling, showing teeth, etc? What are your insights about that? That would be great! Thanks for the videos!

[@gfpv5795]

Fernando Kuster Please, do it! We need some guidance in mouth action! Smiling for the camera is really hard, it can goes awkward easily.

[@jannesong7804]

Sorry, but I think Tyra Banks beat you to this! :P It's called *smizing* (smiling with your eyes). Still, this will probably get the technique out there to people beyond the pop-fashion demographic.

[@epicwarmups]

After watching just one of your helpful photography tip I subscribed to you right away! Every second of your video is gold!! Thank you for sharing this information and showing all these great examples of all different people! I rarely post comments and you made me do it! Shabang! I'm also in NYC.

[@carolinatellog5104]

isnt his smizing?? tyra banks has been doing this for ages!

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

True. But Peter explains it better.

[@danielhenderson762]

I think loads more people did it way before her lol

[@cynthiaqiu3301]

Never had I laughed so hard watching a photography tutorial until now!

[@Royalhassel]

That's me in the video squinching. Have worked with Peter for many years and I'm a big fan of his work. facebook Lukas Hassel www.lukashassel.com

[@peter_hurley]

And a master at squinching if I do say so myself. Had to use him as my first example. Thanks for the help Lukas!

[@BlueMusicProductions]

Thanks for putting this in a video. I've been doing the "Squinch" for years because when I don't, my eyes look somewhat uneven when my photo is taken. At least now I have a name for it. I'm a photographer and an artist and I too don't wanna look crazy in front of the camera either, so YAY, someone who understands!!!

[@FlorianCalmer]

Zooey Deschanel doesn't approve.

[@ajitd5371]

Wow.. it really makes difference.. thanks for sharing..❤