How to take BETTER PORTRAITS NOW!! A quick guide to better photos!

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Whats up guys! Today, we're talking about how to take better portraits. We don't necessarily need new gear or high quality equipment to do this, we just need to learn how to communicate with our subjects better.
The key to taking a good portrait is being able to connect and pull the personality FROM your subject and learn to portray that within a single frame. It takes practice, but its more about the relationship with you and your talent VS just snapping photos
Hope you guys enjoy it! Now, go start taking better portraits!
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Who's jonesing to shoot some portraits now?! :)

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me!!!, here in India, its difficult to get subjects(humans) at this time 🤣

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Peter McKinnon I am! I've done landscape and close up shots and I want to try doing portraits now. but this video helped out ton brutha thanks🤙

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M.J. Suchiang Thankfully :)

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dawgyv72 Totally Agreed :)

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[@LagMeTwice]

I would like to see a video where you are talking about photography on budget. As a broke teen I would love to learn about stuff that doesn't cost that much and can still improve your photos. I really enjoy this videos but there is really low chance of me actually buying any of this equipment.

[@deasttn]

Imagine what life was like back in the 1980s when you had to pay for film and pay to have it developed. We're talking $0.10 to $0.25 per click (and if you were lucky, you would get 2-3 decent pictures out of a roll of film. But to more completely answer your question, buy a piece of foamboard and use as a reflector.

[@LagMeTwice]

Thank you, I will look in to that. Do you know anymore stuff that I may find useful especially to improve light?

[@deasttn]

You can use cheap lamps. Bed sheets, t-shirts, towels, coffee filters can be used to difuse light and flashes. Light stands aren't terribly expensive, but you can make stuff with scrap wood (it won't be lightweight or portable, but that's

[@LagMeTwice]

Thanks I will try my best.

[@S3l3ct1ve]

Natural light is your friend. Just expirement with one light source such as your room window, you can get pretty awsome portraits. There should be some youtube videos regarding this too.

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[@PeterMcKinnon]

I appreciate the comment :)

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2019 and I'm watching your old video and just appreciating you journey.

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[@PeterMcKinnon]

I sure AF did. But is it an official BB photo?? hmmmm

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Not an April fools. He did take that shot. The Plaid Series 2014. Have a look at the whole series here if you love the man ;-) You'll understand www.petermckinnon.com/2014-series/

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BlueBoyof08 I was going to say this lol

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It's his friend that looks pretty much like Walter White.

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[@Sshampayne]

I just found your channel about a week ago and I been binge watching them all week. I been slowly trying to learn pictures and editing and you have help me improve so much! I appreciate the hard work you put into this videos and how easy it is to learn from them.

[@kronstrand.]

I've been subscribe to your channel few months ago after I watched one of your videos (and forgot that I'm subscribed to this channel and I'm like what the heck is this guy doing in my feed?), I normally watch tech and education vids, and I do a bit of photography. The reason why I'm not watching much of your videos is that I prefer to experiment on my own. Like, I want my work to be represented as my whole and not getting ideas from other people. And after binge watching of your channel, I'm like "I MISSED A LOT OF THINGS FROM THIS GUY", "'WHAT HAVE I DONE?", and "WHY DID I JUST SCROLL PAST YOUR VIDEOS AFTER ALL THIS TIME?", you are so great, cool and inspiring AF. I like and admire what your are doing. I DON'T KNOW TO SAY ELSE, I JUST FEEL SO FRICKIN EXCITED NOW.

[@NMPhoto]

So I don't know how I managed to only discover you now - your content is unmatched. The weirder thing is that I have actually seen your plaid chair series as my first photography teacher ever showed us the series and the portrait you did of him. I knew you lived in Canada too but sometimes it really is amazing to see what small world it is after all! Love your channel!

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I love the honesty and purity of your videos, man.

[@Showlessdomore]

Today I call you my photography GURUJI . Respect you for your talent and sharing your knowledge to public is next level .

[@cweb1988]

this is just....really freakin' helpful. Pure gold. Seeing you direct your friend is even helpful. Never really know what to say or how to get people to move and do things.

[@joshhostetler6459]

Watching this video, at about 6:32 in to it, I dropped my head and said, "That is so cool." I have been watching your videos all morning. You are a beast with the art. A natural. Thanks for the uploads!

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My first subscription for any thing after 8 year of KZbin experience. I love each part of your videos and thanks for teaching everything.you didn't know that you are polished so many people skills.

[@kylemagera1797]

I couldn't agree more about the benefits of using flash/strobes for portraits. The consistent, soft light from my softboxes really does make for extremely detailed and sharp images. Probably the biggest obstacle for me learning strobes was wrapping my head around how you need to adjust aperture for varying exposure and mostly left the shutter speed alone in manual mode. Keep up the great work!

[@marlinaros4066]

The plaid chair series is amazing. Your photos bring me massive joy. Love your work!

[@InvincibleJ]

Thanks for this. This video is well timed as I'm about to start my first portrait project. It's very helpful to know how to engage with the subject and to get them to relax so I can them to relax. I'm new to this and need all the help and advice I can get! I'm very nervous but it's an idea I've had for many years and I can't wait to get to started. Thanks again!

[@maxt190]

I'm so glad I found you a while ago and have watched you grow and your videos are inspiring and helpful and have helped me in my photography. Definitely one of my favourite youtubers, and always looking forward to your new videos. Keep it up, and thank you for all you do!

[@Kkrahl5an]

Hey, I just wanted to say your concept with the chair really inspired me. I really enjoyed seeing your photos.

[@robiniborn2191]

A Thousand times thank you Peter, I'm going trough everyone of your videos and i'm really getting the hang of so many things. Thanks!

[@FaridaaKarim14]

your advice is always on point, never fails to teach me a thing or two!!

[@nealegray8755]

Hi Pete, YOU have helped me get my photography mojo back, thank you. I've been binge watching you all yesterday and today as well. I was going to sell my 5DII and 1DIII but have decided to keep them. So once again, thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@chsh4557]

Being able to capture people's emotions/personalities in a photo have always been something I wanted to achieve. Have been struggling to be better at it. So I definitely needed this lesson. Thank you so much!

[@LashanR]

I landed on this via autoplay but hot damn this is one of the best Peter McKinnon videos I've seen. Amazing advice here and no punches pulled!

[@MrMagicmethos]

This was very inspiring Peter, thank you. I think it's actually one of the deepest sneak peeks in you creative process

[@fleggle]

Filmed some interview footage for a charity once and you're so right about people hating the camera. Perfectly calm, composed and sociable nailing what they were going to say, but introduce the camera and some people just crumble - definitely cant be underestimated!

[@andreyarias3620]

Thank you! I asked for this on a previous video, prayers have been answered!!

[@CKTDanny]

Those plaid chair photos are badass!!!

[@amitphadke2347]

Amazing video man. For someone who struggles with taking portrait shots, this really helped. Thank You!!!

[@PaddyCartwright]

Pete!! Awesome as always! Would love to see your process on those chair portraits. Love to see how you got that 3D look you described!

[@GirlArmy21]

loved this video! Loved the bloopers too at the end. I just started in Applied Media course and am learning lots of extra cool stuff from your channel. Nova Scotia Canada!

[@pranayjadhav3242]

one thing for sure is that your videos are informative and are not boring. i have been subscribed since 6+ months and love your videos especially the one that helps to click a good picture rather than the photo editing​ videos (coz photo editing softwares look kind of difficult to use to me). keep up the good work 😁

[@Eepos123]

holy shit that chair thing is so cool! :D

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Thanks!

[@thechannelitrollwith1645]

Lolol I looked back to the beginning to see how you did the intro after watching the outtakes. It was impressive to see it after that string of great fails. Great vid, love the collab.

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Thanks Peter! I'm glad I subbed to you, keep sharing creativity, I really enjoy watching your vids!

[@diamonddogs6037]

All your vids are great man. I'm getting into taking videos and pics. Your vids aree great tools for starters like me, thanks a lot bro👍

[@psYchRn1]

The plaid chair series is genius. Thanks for sharing that.

[@owillmayer]

Man this is a great video to photograph in general, something that is more important than gear, personality, thanks Pete!

[@NigelBaileyPhotography]

Brilliant! Great shots and really loved the final scene too.

[@clarencenewby716]

I love your honesty, great video!

[@GusDaCosta]

The ending is epic, definitely shows how hard it really is to make videos. Love it!

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Thanks Peter for this. Your videos have been really awesome. Always top quality!

[@rachadmihoubi]

hands down the best photographer, peter you're really inspiring

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didn't even start the video yet but already know its good.

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That extra effort you put in your videos is the reason your videos are always unique💡

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I discovered your channel when u had 84k subs and man you've exploded in the last month! You'll for sure hit one million this year!!! Keep making awesome content man! You're the best!:) greetings from England 🇬🇧

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Thanks, James! Appreciate the support

[@Baldpipesmoker]

Awesome advice Pete! That looked like a great time. Thanks for making another kick ass video!

[@nataliamedina8628]

Amazing! I will definitely use these tips when taking portraits.

[@johnnyj2d3]

This helped me so much!! I was wanting to put a portrait on my KZbin channel... it was the only thing I was missing to start making videos!! :D thank you, Peter!!

[@MarceloGori]

Hey Peter, you are like vitamin for our creativity!!!! You make it appear so easy... and it is!!!!!!!! Thank's

[@OpheliaGw]

loving taking the chair out!! wow amazing!

[@MarcioMarques7]

And once again, phenomenal video and content. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@JessWeatherall]

Your tutorials are one of a kind!

[@maksfomin9017]

New episode? I'm kinda happy and excited at the same moment. * smile with the tears in my eyes *

[@jonathancopeland6240]

I am jonesing for portraits! I haven't starting shoot portraits yet but I would totally shoot outside for sure! Love the intro!

[@mladenmedunic5542]

Great video Pete. Thanks so much for the inspiration

[@olliesims9862]

Pure motivation, thank you for all the tips and tricks man 👌 amazing work

[@kannonprice3521]

You're work is amazing. Please keep uploading more of these videos! It would help a lot of people lik me if you could make a video on which budget dslr is good to buy, generally a video on budget quality gear to start out with. Thanks!

[@carlosestrada6399]

Dude you are awesome!! It made me want to go out find a chair and go take pictures!!! You are an inspiration dude! Thanks for your videos!

[@ReubenRasmussen]

those portraits were just amazing. i connected with them because it is such a creative idea. just what i was looking for

[@BergkampPhotography]

Hey +Peter McKinnon! Great vid on portraits! Doing portraits my self for a long while now and was looking for some new inspiration! You just gave me that little push i needed! Love your vids!

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thanks for the awesome tutorials! I really enjoy your content and delivery style.

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One of your best videos, PM!

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I didn´t hit that like button. I smashed it. Hope this is okay for you? Peace from a german filmmaker ✌️

[@PeterMcKinnon]

I'm ok with that. ;)

[@CBLK159]

is this where the outro came from?!

[@izaknight5075]

awesome video! It's funny cause for my photography project, I had to do environmental portrait which I had to capture them working, doing something they love,etc. I absolutely love doing portrait this way since you capture a story of there life within a photo.

[@chadb360]

Love it Peter!! Great work again.

[@KellyPettit]

Really enjoying your style and your advice. Thank you.

[@TheBeasttamer13]

Keep up the great work man, i love your videos! Awesome portraits btw :D

[@TheOfficialBDPMedias]

You said something that really rings true. It's the theory of "Just Do It". Breaking the lazy block will make you stand out over other photographers and videographers. So we use that as a mantra from the director all the way to our interns. And lmao at the ending! Being Peter McKinnon isn't easy! Lol!

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"A bright pixel is a sharp pixel..." I only really discovered this recently. It's words to live by.

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Thanks for the videos, I really enjoyed watching them. I am new to photography and these were very entertaining and educational. Love your great ideas.

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Brilliant tips! Appreciating all the links too.

[@JasonMcLemore]

Everything I clicked on today, I did with a little skepticism. Thanks for keeping it on the rails! Great stuff as always. Until the end! HA!

[@rizkytp]

Man, i really loves your videos. i am just a hobbyist when it comes to photography, i even borrow my friend dslrs to do it. but man, you really gives me motivation to do my stuff. thanks a lot. have a good day.

[@InfoCannon]

You're a good inspiration for me man. Good stuff.

[@TomMarkz]

Great video. Could you do a video on flash photography, settings, manual use of flash and bouncing light?

[@ThomasBeck]

Amazing content (as always) and most hilarious ending! Great episode!

[@franciscomercado4970]

Man these portraits are insane. Great work!

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Thanks!

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[@dunnadidit]

Shortly after seeing this I picked up a couple of yongnuo speedlights and have been going crazy playing with them to get better photos. Once I figure those out it will be on to making the photos more interesting from a story angle. Any advice for what questions to ask/where to dig to get that personal touch out of your model?

[@KrystenJanzen]

Awesome video! Very helpful!

[@strigaroman]

Peter! Awesome energy in your Tuts!!! Adore it)

[@theamazingworldoftrixiethe6570]

Another ace tutorial. Damn, I don't know whether I should be focussing on photo or video now. Or both?! So many good things, so little time!

[@isMattLucas]

Awesome video again! loved the armchair photo series!

[@NastyaPastya1]

Great video, the idea with the chair is amazing. I also enjoyed how much effort your friend put into making your intro right))

[@BxPolymath]

Damn, those portraits are dope! I keep learning new things from you so I can apply it to my own channel. Keep up the great work. A lot of us motovloggers really get inspiration from you. I am sure everyone does lol

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I recognised the pocket wizards plus 3s and giggled when you said pocket wizard plus 2s while holding them to the camera. Love your work :)

[@donalhusnihusni]

talented photographer and teacher........thx Bru

[@jordanalvarez7416]

Im going to do my own portrait shot now based on this! :) I cant wait! im excited!

[@TomLally]

Thank you for making this video! I need to learn this here. I love visual story telling and this stuff shows it. I would want to try get this across to my audience. You're amazing at this. Love your creativity. Now I need to intertwine that within my work. First off I may need a studio light. I will try invest in this equipment. Great great information, so thank you very much. Peace and love.

[@0987654321qwertyms]

came on here looking for something else, watched this and ... now i must go buy some strobes haha thanks Peter!

[@robfj3414]

Your portraits work for the same reason your videos work. Personality! Great information as always.

[@nv1t]

My mum (Professional Studio Photographer) once told me: "You are not a good photographer because you can shoot a model in nice poses and make her look good. You are a good photographer, if you can do that to everybody coming into your studio, no matter how they look and what they bring to the table. Bringing out their full potential!". It is basically the same you are saying :) Everybody can be a model, if you have the right eye and you engourage the people in front of the camera to try and be themself. But keep in mind: For older folks, getting a portrait, meant something completely different. If you have 50-60+ photographer, it is not as dynamic as you display it. They have their poses and that's it.

[@Dono-fz4hr]

Thanks for that hilarious ending, just made my day. That shows how hard it is to get a video properly done :-) you're just inspiring.