Professional Models Teach You How to Pose for Self-Portraits

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[@MangoStreet]

if you take self-portraits this week, tag us and add the hashtags #mangostreetquarantine. we’ll be sharing some of our favorites on our instagram stories 🤠

[@deangelamoore]

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[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

an ad interrupted your Square Space moment, lol

[@japhetlim1671]

​@@deangelamoore 😊p

[@japhetlim1671]

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[@mauricehalfhide3982]

The male model is a really good instructor!

[@ienasees3746]

“but as someone who has plenty of bad pictures” *footage not found* I FELT THAT

[@EriIaz]

I mean, trash can is one of the most powerful tools in photography.. 🗑️

[@nicholaswong4967]

Can we appreciate the fact that they actually put effort into making sponsored videos? I love it

[@BrunnoGD]

I realized that! just said that to my wife.

[@rachelansley6257]

I skip everyone else's ads but i'm always curious what they've done this time even though it's always for the same product haha

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

yea

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

@@rachelansley6257 🖼

[@EbukaMordi]

Okay i think my modelling career just started as a result of this video.

[@thangys]

Haha :D mine too

[@neele621]

Why did Mango Street know that I needed that video immediately after ordering a new tripod to step up my self portrait game? honestly, thank you guys so much. This channel is my absolute favorite in terms of learning and aesthetically pleasing photography.

[@sadebairakau9522]

same same 👏

[@thangys]

There is something about taking selfportraits :) intimacy between just yourself

[@danishamelendez9444]

SAME 😂

[@standardFail]

Top tip: Since I live alone and can't find my "angles". I've started to use video, the pull the best frames from the 4K footage. Now I've learned how I make myself look better in photos :)

[@aandm7772]

YES!! tHIS!

[@neegas3490]

Oohh

[@marcelsfilmbox]

What also helps if you’re using a phone for example and you’re setting up your shot, start by using your front camera first to see how the pictures look and then turn the phone around and take the actual shot

[@hidankakuzu6052]

How do you do that in a phone?

[@SatanSupimpa]

No self-portraits were taken in the making of this video.

[@sebasgzz05]

"learn your angles" what if I'm just ugly

[@Kroitk]

Then RIP pal, there's no fixing ugly apparently

[@Echoechostar]

You could try taking silhouette photos! That way it's more gentle on your features :)

[@potmki6601]

I'm sure you're beautiful in your own way

[@tiaradigital1594]

Me. I literally only look decent at ONE single angle and thats the only one I use it's dreadful XD

[@Muramasao]

today's beauty standard is not impossible. it is just expensive if you want to change many things.

[@mason7031]

i feel like modelling is a mixture of dancing and acting

[@judeac]

two of my worst/nonexistent skills 😀

[@punitkk7696]

Totally

[@likhithjsw]

I'm not sure how many people have already said this, but the production quality on each one of your videos is exceptionally great. Got introduced to it very recently and can't stop marvelling at your videos. If only I ever meet you guys, I just want to hug both of you and treat both of you for waffles. Lots of love.

[@ladylavender7411]

I love this. It's really cool to see all of the awkward photos that didn't turn out great, you know? That's real life and I, as a viewer, appreciate seeing that so much. I get so scared to be in front of the camera and it seems like 90% of my photos are awkward. This was helpful.

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

🤕

[@CDeeez94]

"Try to actually think about something while you pose." Ok, why had I not thought of that before?

[@AnneParmeter]

This is really helpful, and also helps me understand why we pay models for their work :) It's not easy stuff!

[@alwaysyouramanda]

😭 I can’t model but a friend had me for 4 hours- some of the poses hurt even

[@chiiana]

Your "not a professional model" disclaimer seems a little outdated now - you are slaying it!! :D

[@agentvoz4707]

I've learned more about modeling by the guy instructor than any KZbin video ever. Let's get more of him!

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

I'm surprised Rachel said she feels awkward a lot. I always thought she looked so natural in front of the camera, even with the awkward poses.

[@MangoStreet]

i feel awkward any time anyone looks at me even if it’s from begins a camera 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

@@MangoStreet I'm the same way too but because of it I would never be able to experiment with poses you do in your images. I always have sensed you have a bit of feeling awkward but then when you do the abstract poses I'm like... "I'm reading her wrong." lol Even more than before then... I feel you're brave. I couldn't do it. XD

[@danielvillegaspinto6658]

This was one of my favorite videos from you guys to date. Matthew was awesome with his tips and feedback and for guys it's usually hard to find stuff on how to behave in front of a camera, so I hope you do more videos like this ! You should

[@cnanian_]

This is exactly the video I needed right now. Thank you so much!

[@markkut]

This was so helpful seeing the whole process unfold, and it was pretty entertaining! Super solid video with lots to learn from!

[@HANDULKIM]

Watching you two guys, make my confidence back again from out of nowhere

[@kallumbamber3488]

I love the grain you add to it and the nature/ plants you add to the photo aswell as just having natural light is amazing

[@ashlieclark1008]

Ooo that evil villain look is amazing! This is my first time watching. I’m just beginning photography. And I could feel that awkwardness through the screen. It’s so genuine and relatable. ❤️

[@sadebairakau9522]

I was honestly trying to search for this and MS put this up!😃 Thank you so much! Really appreciate everything you guys do! I've learnt so much from your channel! ❤

[@Christinamychas]

Daniel really made socks and slippers look fashion af 🙌🏻

[@miamaria8898]

I just want to thank you guys so much! i am an aspiring photographer from new zealand and im so clueless when it comes to posing models and this was extremely helpful! i wish there was more content like this on youtube! can't wait to watch more videos from you guys!

[@ZombiexCakes]

Thank-you for putting yourselves out there and letting us see you work through the unknown, awkwardness of what to do and feeling odd. It puts a better "I can do this!" perspective than watching models who do it perfectly.

[@rifkyrifky8800]

Professional model's tips : dont be ugly, and chose ur DNA." 💁‍♂

[@potmki6601]

Professional loser advice: "always focus on things out of your control instead of things in your control"

[@alwaysyouramanda]

😂😭 luckily, we change every day, every minute-! Just a change in attitude will completely change the look of your face, and over time, the musculature and even bone structure is affected.

[@abbeyraynorvlogs]

I’ve actually been taking so many self portraits recently!! You guys are awesome!! Thanks for always inspiring me

[@rhongomiant]

I will never get bored of your ads guys, so unique so thoughtful!

[@Homecomingdisaster]

Oh my gawd, the Peleton spoof for Squarespace killed me .

[@TarotTrismagistus]

GREAT VID! Love this because it gives me a better idea on how to direct and understand the model and capture the angles and art of it all better. Also, love your advertisement! You guys are the only ones who've actually put your creativity and personality in an ad! This really made me enjoy it all and actually makes me interested in checking out the product! Thanks guys!

[@tylerwashington9555]

desperately needed this. currently going through an esquire and gq inspired self photoshoot at home and it can be nerve-racking. thanks for the pointers

[@dustinrawlings5149]

Funny AF when u guys put that clip in and said eeeeewww!!! Made me laugh so hard great tips also from the wonderful models 😃

[@luciawilliams1602]

Ok but this video is so good!!! Kyra and Matthew gave solid information and I feel like I learned a lot just from watching this! Can't wait to try these tips out!

[@AngelicaAgelviz]

wow, mad props to your male model for giving out STELLAR advice throughout the shoot. no joke, I felt like I learned so much, and he was such a supportive and presence while ALSO being extremely helpful. love him hardcore, best to him!

[@florenciafraga6843]

your videos get funnier and funnier each time as y’all get more and more comfortable in from of the camera (even if you can’t feel it, we can!). Keep it up!

[@satyadhamma645]

me: minimalize touching others rach and dan: handshaking with nose

[@MangoStreet]

that ad is is from several months ago 😉

[@satyadhamma645]

@@MangoStreet oh i'm sorryyyyyyyy

[@akipajarinen3805]

@@satyadhamma645 Yeah and a couple together in guarantine... You're worried about rubbing noses? :D What 1 has, another already has too

[@sambitparida4370]

"Think of the room as a model" That is some baller advice!

[@crystalconcrete7605]

It sounds like there's a difference between thinking of the room and the things in it versus thinking of them as props. Is there a difference or is it just another way of saying the same thing do you think?

[@elliotnemeth]

That Squarespace ad is straight up gold 💯

[@AmritaBhortake]

Thanks for the tutorial, you guys! I am awful at self-portraits and this helped quite a lot. Also, Rachel, the hair cut looks dope!

[@olyap.1099]

Guys - just want to send some love. Loved your video. The guy did great job in this double stress situation filming, posing, acting, relaxing, taking notes from model. You guys realy showed all the issues that models, photographer, environment, prop's, faces during the shooting. Even if this a friends shoot, prof shoot or a self-portrait.

[@albertrecio1567]

Just the content we're all waiting for 💕❤🤟

[@thangys]

It was super helpful :) right

[@florenciafraga6843]

Rachel: ...since you probably don’t have a lot of models in your house Daniel: I know I don’t. omg SAVAGE hahah you guys are the best

[@elliotnemeth]

This was 100% the posing video I needed! Thanks for the awesome tips!!

[@saurabhghadge6999]

Thanks guys Learned a lot from you Be safe take care guys ❤️

[@sugamsingh5213]

You guys are gonna hit 1m soon. I am really happy for you!! I was following you guys from Day 1 🥰😍

[@trd2418]

Love how your videos are funny and informative at the same time.

[@jakubmazur8938]

I don't know if you guys feel the same but I feel like many of the videos produced nowadays are the best because it's usually the basic stuff we can do too. I love it ❤️. Newest videos from Mango Street, Peter McKinnon, Evan Ranft are one of the best they've made

[@seekinghappy]

VERY cool video!!! This is exactly what I needed. The instruction from models and help during the photo shoot was so cool. I really appreciate this video and would love to see more like it. I'm subscribing!

[@flowersafeheart]

Educational and entertaining! Well-edited. Nice job diving in and growing your model skills. The models gave great advice and I like that it got a bit quirky and experimental. Another idea I have as an experiment is to try embracing awkward moments, like if something feels awkward could be interesting to lean into it and purposely go in that awkward mood direction. What brings that to mind is I've been to so many ecstatic dances and they're about just letting the feelings and body (and music) lead without caring how it looks - "dance ugly" - and it's so freeing and expressive that it actually ends up looking creative and beautiful. I know that's about authenticity instead of the acting and visual awareness of photography modeling so may not be relevant, but it comes to mind as a possible fun and useful experiment.

[@michaelbaratta6560]

I love watching your channel and feeling like you guys are the main characters with a rotating cast of supporting characters. Kyra, Jasmine, Matthew, even Eric and Jessica. It was fun to see Kyra and Matthew get more of a speaking role this time haha.

[@seesawrosy]

I wasnt planning on taking self portraits but I'm portrait painter and I still think i got a great amount of amazing tips and inspiration of making my paintings more interesting

[@ga_kibler]

The Peloton Parody was gold 😂

[@jessestarks3128]

This works for both models as well as photographers. Thanks for what you do!

[@sophiawise6542]

Thanks for the tips! You guys are so awesome!

[@DanielOliveira-pn1rg]

What AMAZING video!! Love the feeling between you two here! Almost like one admiring another! And well... everybody on this video is gorgeous, so it's easier! hahahaha

[@aandm7772]

im so impressed with your ad, wow haha i actually wanted to watch it - usually i skip forward

[@sainiabhishek561]

You Both Are Doing Incredible Work ❤️

[@jatinderkumar4277]

One thing I loved About This Video Is You Posted Not So Good Picture As Well Making It Organic 🙆🏻‍♂️❤️

[@TKsBar]

I love your guys videos! They've taught me so much!!!

[@AlanaLauren]

I was just thinking of some ideas like this!! thankyou so much for this video 🥺❤️

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Also the end complication was so cuteee. Omg you guys are so cute

[@rutaemilija8653]

Oh my god, I usually have a dead look in my eyes too! It sounds ridiculous but the thinking tip is a game changer 😂🤩

[@ItsPhilH]

I've never felt more spiritually connected to someone as I did to Daniel through the majority of this video

[@enduringbird]

I like the one where Rachel is leaning against the wall through the plant but looking straight at the camera. It makes me feel like I got caught spying and I instantly felt a feeling that made me pause.

[@chiraagshah269]

Matthew's coaching was brilliant!

[@nasergivechi]

Love this. I have watched a lot fo videos to learn about this but this is probably the most tangible and spot on one that have seen. Having you both as *Not A Model person going through it is very helpful. I find the psychology of it the most fascinating. What is going on in your head will show. So get you head right. right? ✌🏼😉 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@idlikeabetternickname]

I didn't even finish the video yet, but I have o say... It was so HONEST. So many tuts about posing consists of a few points presented in a cinematic way. When you try them yourself you're like whatever, it's not for me, or "let's go back behind the camera where I belong". It's very encouraging to see you struggle with it too, being a great photographers at the same time. One of your best videos so far imo. Thanks!

[@idlikeabetternickname]

Oh and the models commenting was spot on! Damn, what a good job.

[@yungmew2]

first video in awhile to get me super motivated to pick up my camera since this quarantine started!

[@bethanyvillero6900]

This is just what I needed - gonna try some self portraits in my room!

[@myrealitymedia]

well produced! ya all Made this very fun, super creative combining the live feed to your models... great humor too!

[@luiscenteno8118]

Wow, thank you guys! I know this one took guts! It's hard enough to do this WITHOUT the audience

[@amandakenya3226]

Thanks guys. You are amazing! Really liked this. Saved on my playlists.

[@rorythorns1597]

Yay another video for my quarantine entertainment!

[@jonathanclarke5763]

I wish someone would seriously elaborate on "know your angles"

[@-AnweshaDas-]

Exactly my thoughts

[@96CAMJ]

It's knowing what frame do the best for your face. Imagine, if you have a flat face view from the front and you don't like it, maybe you can try do 3/4 so you can gain some depth. Knowing your angle is like you are already took various views of your face or body so you know what works for you. Imagine some people look boss all framed with feets and some need only an american frame - slight below your thighs - to have the same heavy presence as the other guy. Usually tall people look better all framed while short people look better with feet and shins cropped. Your haircut (mainly if you are a guy) for instance, because of the motion of the hair grow, sometimes look better (in your perspective) from the left or the right. Knowing all of these spares a lot of time and "bad photos" on the shooting.

[@seekinghappy]

I'd say take a million selfies on your own so you see how your face appears in different types of shots. Or make faces at yourself in the mirror for a long time, checking out what looks good and what doesn't. Try to recreate pictures and poses you like if you need an objective to get you started. It's so that you can make a good guess as to what your face will photograph like without seeing through the lense of the camera, because you've done that shot before and you're familiar with it.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

So, I hate the left side of my face and I look like a sausage from down below my chin (looking up at me) LOL

[@healthinsurance1018]

Starting with your face, take a ton of selfies from every possible angle. Straight on, face slightly turned, a lot turned, profile, shoot up from below, shoot down from up high. You will see what looks best and what looks just okay. For example, my nose is not centered on my face. A straight on pic makes it very obvious. All of my face portraits are with my face at a slight angle. My right profile gives me a more angular jaw while my left profile looks chubbier. I take hundreds of pics and delete a LOT. Just experiment :)

[@gustavoh.8634]

those instrumentals in the beginning JESUS CHRIST WHAT WAS THAT-... I'm in love

[@xoxo4Korey]

Um, this is the cutest video I have ever stumbled upon. Thank you for the giggles. Oh, and the useful tips! ^_^

[@whenurefree]

Hey you lined him up pretty good! I’m a snob when it comes to haircuts, I need a haircut like that 😭

[@djwatson]

This was awesome. I have a photoshoot today and this helped out a lot. Thank you :)

[@videoluvr2]

Thank you and your models for the great suggestions for helping to pose.

[@andresbarriga5305]

I believe I am your 1 millonth subscriber. Keep it up guys. Nice Channel. Greetings from south america.

[@ayushi3999]

Loved it ❤️ learnt so much 👀 thanks to you people ❤️

[@Deep-Travel]

Cool video. Glad to see you are keeping busy during lock down. Thanks.

[@theelaveaux]

These turned out so good but Matthew was serving!

[@maryhenderson4929]

Absolutely best video so far!! I get it. Yeah

[@TlangiBaloyi]

These tips were really helpful. I am excited to use them and create some lovely pictures. Thanks for this video :)

[@ggrwake]

This was really m really useful, thank you. Today I took the first self shot picture of me I’ve actually liked in a long time.

[@jeffjoycephotography]

This video is 3 years old but very very helpful. Super job!!!

[@NIKONGUY1960]

Been so uninspired lately. This kinda kicked it into gear for me. Thanks. And you two are uber adorable.

[@ilizrdz]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@AscheregenSN]

That was a great lesson for "how to pose models" too. Thank you for that :-)

[@SvenVee]

That sponsored segment was a whole skit, v impressive effort damn! Also great tips, I struggle with being on camera myself too!

[@jam4740]

Love this one. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Im from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@anthonyesc8089]

The edits are the best

[@tianchad]

You guys posed great =))) be confident couple! Love to see what you've created

[@jimcielencki1212]

The Peloton/SquareSpace spoof was amazing.

[@stephanyfaycohen3842]

Many thanks for all your very helpful tips.

[@Jade-xt6kl]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!!!!

[@javimbu957]

Congratulations you guys made me don’t skip your Squarespace add 👏🏿👏🏿 very funny pelot... I mean...Squarespace girl 🤣😂