The #1 Portrait Photography MISTAKE!!!

[@m4jqp]

The five starred shirtless selfie had me 🤣

[@Shawn-nd6ew]

I can't afford to make this mistake because I can't afford to go to Paris

[@alanwrobleski]

Also, don't take portraits with trees or eiffel towers growing out of people's heads

[@nothingtoseeheremovealong...]

Done this a couple months back. Wasn't paying attention to the background completely and got one of the central park skyscrapers coming out of a models head. Not one of my finest moments 🤣

[@pdfrio1963]

I wanted to comment but you said it all

[@bailey.nt86]

😂🤣💀

[@enochcastleberry5197]

Great little video. Used this reminder yesterday at an engagement shoot in the desert and I had some camels come around. was shooting at 2.8, but then one of the camel's big fluffy humps reminded me of a certain FRO that knows PHO-TO, and I said, hey i should stop down to 5.6 or 6.3 and make the camels more defined so they have a sense of place. Thx JArEd! 🙌

[@CanadianArchivist]

You can’t have objects sticking out above or attached to people’s heads.

[@kylez1750]

This is why I figured out that 24-70mm 2.8 is the best for travelling since people can tell where I am and can capture landscape shots easily

[@Salaaran]

I sort of made this mistake during my first day out with a 70-200 2.8 at a vinyl market. Luckily I was thinking of another video where you mentioned how to construct a photo story (I think it was called). So I did also take tons of pics of people interacting with the vinyls, as well as trying to get pictures of peoples faces while having some of the LP records being interesting in background. And I would say this video condense that lesson quite a bit. It gets much more interesting if you can get some of the environment into the pictures.

[@mrStarcKbe]

Really nice Jared. This is exactly what the photographer should do. Nice!

[@pwolkowicki]

I've noticed, that I'm using f/8.0 with long lenses like 100-150mm on APS-C in my enviromental portraits and it works great.

[@Nonixification]

Is it just me or Jared likes to over contrast / over shoot the clarity slider? I know its subjective but it makes lots of picture feel like coming out of a smartphone.

[@froknowsphoto]

yea, it's just you.

[@greysuit17]

@@froknowsphoto no its a dude who can’t handle criticism, you put yourself out there and not everyones going to enjoy your stuff.

[@xElectricblaze]

@@froknowsphoto Its the skittles preset for video isn't it ;)

[@thefirstman2007]

Not just you. He like LS contrast to the extreme, often sacrificing detail.

[@acekabogen]

I've always thought your videos looked great, but this is the first time I've noticed your hazy reflection in that gorgeous desk surface!

[@lewcehjitl3282]

God bless Jared! Just got a Sony a7iv any lenses you recommend?😊

[@kevinmossmx]

Hi guys, I have a question and I don´t really know the answer. I´m debating on buying the Sony A7iv or the Canon R6ii. I mainly shoot stills of macro, landscapes and birds, I´m not a fan of taking videos (yet). I don´t have a huge budget (I´m still a student without a job), if I buy any of these 2 cameras, I´ll be buying mainly Laowa lenses (bc they are cheap and awesome), with that said, I need to take into consideration that they are Manual Focus Only lenses so I´ll need the best screen and viewfinder possible. I´ll also buy native lenses to use the full capabilities of these 2 cameras but for my first steps, Laowa is my primary option. I know that Sony has more MP that can help me with tight macro shots by cropping them out and has a bunch of lens options, but I also know that Canon produces better colors and has a more reliable AutoFocus. And yes, "the best photo is the one that you take with any camera" BUT if i´m spending over $3.5k, I want the best option possible. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

[@cjlove4428]

I'd go with the A7IV. I have it and the R6 and I pick up the A7IV for more things than I pick up the R6. I usually take the R6 just to make use of it because I have it. When I want to make sure i get the pictures I want, I take the A7IV.

[@jgaffney567]

Colors science can be tweaked in and out of camera ...find a system you feel comfortable with....that means actually in person or renting. Don't be afraid of the lower older models and glass is more important than body

[@salmagundi8026]

If you're going to use manual lenses why not get an A7ii? The resolution and quality is great and you can pick them up cheap. AF is a bit slow but it's perfect with manual and vintage lenses

[@kevinmossmx]

@@salmagundi8026 That´s actually not a bad idea, I was thinking in a newer model camera because as I said, if I´m spending $2k - $3k, I might as well buy something that will make up to for the next 3-4 years without worrying a lot about the features of new upcoming models. Maybe not that old as an a7ii BUT I am now thinking about the A7iii, I mean, it was a game changer when it was released, and if I invest that $1k difference in some nice glass, might as well be the better option for my first year or two. I have been shooting with a Pentax K-50 and a 100mm macro since 2016 haha, wether I buy the A7iv, A7iii, Canon R6ii it will be a HUGE upgrade nevertheless.

[@kevinmossmx]

@@jgaffney567 Yeah I just tought that and makes sense for me, I´m now thinking about the Sony A7iii!

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

I watched with great interest what you shot in Paris since it's my birthplace. Very nice. Other than that, thanks for the tips on portrait photography and background. We don't always take the time to compose well. Good tips.

[@LGS_Inc]

That last shot was awesome!

[@emilycross4527]

these examples really help, thanks!

[@lancimusprime]

Happy to have "been there" when you didn't want to forget this idea 😜

[@TenPinLife]

Yeah but, what about #795

[@matteotroncone]

You are VERY good at what you do Jared and I appreciate you and your talents. I am really liking your photography as I see your compositions as being creative and unique. It was my belief, that the French government has banned any private use or sale of images of the Eiffel Tower, as it is protected. Perhaps I am wrong. I have a similar shot that I shot on Velvia back in the day (in the winter!) and have been leery of making it more widely available. Thank you and congratulations on what you have created. Bravo! m

[@MP-Photo]

Pictures during the day are not protected, but pictures of the Eiffel tower at night are. Has to do with the copyright or patent that they have going on with the Lights that have been attached to the Eiffel Tower. Since they were added later the rights have not expired yet, while those of the tower have.

[@matteotroncone]

@@MP-Photo Thanks for the clarification. Good to know. My shot is a night shot and I believe 1 minute exposure on Velvia.... ! Cheers, m

[@keensoundguy6637]

Take your wide open "toneh" shot, then take a second shot to clearly include background details for the photobook. Looking through the photobook in 10 or 20 years, those details will be more interesting.

[@BOLANGTHANG]

Same, blurry background problem for newbies

[@tjc]

A few years back, I went with a couple of friends to San Francisco. We laughingly did this exact same thing at the Golden Gate Bridge. I told them how it would be hilarious if someone went all that way (across the country for us) and that was the picture they took home.

[@roymazz]

Just a suggestion: I sort of wish you had two channels. A gear channel and a tutorial channel. My daughter is getting more interested in photography and I want to drive her to your channel but she would have to scroll through tons of vids to find good tutorials among the many gear reviews and news. Again, just a thought.

[@froknowsphoto]

That’s not viable. What built my channels is a combo of both. I sell and offer educational products which put that in one place. But a Chanel purely focused on education just can’t survive.

[@dccoletrain]

I’m no pro but I think there’s still too much Toneh

[@bailey.nt86]

😂 I wonder if he even knows what that means.

[@davecrissinger8967]

FroPack the hell out of the photos to get the best results. Stephen needs his 12%!

[@bruce-le-smith]

take a drink every time you hear Paris 😆

[@HFVidShotz]

Could've been Vegas.😅

[@Floydian4]

Kensington...Ha!

[@Twobarpsi]

No way. I dare you to take a picture in Kensington 😮!!

[@jgaffney567]

Fish town?

[@froknowsphoto]

Have you ever made this mistake???

[@tomnorton8499]

Yep, I blow out the sky way too often.

[@brandonbomberger8044]

Don’t understand the amount of hate Jared gets in the comments. He makes simple things entertaining and personal.

[@jgaffney567]

Comes with the territory. Like paparazzi and celebs. You can't have your cake and eat it too

[@johnleftwich627]

&150.00! WOW!

[@scottywed]

So I take it you went to Paris? Didn't know.

[@jgaffney567]

Well he says ....but ....

[@kodithebear]

A rant with that haircut 🤣

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Thanks for the street photography tips.

[@jgaffney567]

Nah more like the mentioned environmental portrait

[@PhillyAvGeek]

But if you took it in Kensington we wouldn’t be able to see it, because the memory card would still be in the camera that was stolen 😅

[@jgaffney567]

Wait until gentrification is over?

[@whiliyamz]

First here...🎉

[@johng5819]

I took ONE photo of my wife and the Eiffel Tower without looking at the photo. Guess what was outta focus and what was IN focus. (I'm still in the dog-house)

[@Crazy_Dashcam_Videos]

Only one? You must not like her very much

[@rockfan2787]

Fro, you know damn well it wouldn't be fine taking that photo in Kensington. Y'all would have been robbed or shot

[@alejandromourra]

shit old the bad pic are the type i would take in that situation i need to learn more about this hobby

[@swistedfilms]

Jared, you're the master of the wide shot! You know how to make it work. Like your high school girlfriend said, "Thanks for sharing this tip with me!"

[@jgaffney567]

Are you assuming something?

[@joerg_koeln]

Great advice, very helpful.

[@AadityaSherpa]

Best video by Jared Polin....! make bunch of video like this

[@michaelplathphotography8537]

Depends if your trying to achieve character portrait, like the one with the old man ( which is technically still in his environment) and where a textured background gives more attention to the subject or if you are wanting connection to place or history. Street environmental portraits can be very hip. The last head shot is a classic infamous go to shot, witch shows a example of the effect of prospective.

[@kingssman2]

this is great advice!

[@DAVE_WHITE]

#1 mistake not adding skittles filter!!!!!!!!

[@jgaffney567]

Yeah actually not learning to make your own presets is worse. Not to mention if the Skittles was the key many cameras offer comparable through camera but jpeg version

[@DAVE_WHITE]

@@jgaffney567 it was a joke relax .

[@jgaffney567]

@@DAVE_WHITE yeah people buying presets instead of actually learning to do it themselves is a 🤣

[@DAVE_WHITE]

@@jgaffney567 ✍make a few adjustments slide a few sliders and save as a preset pow bang boom done..

[@jgaffney567]

@@DAVE_WHITE And Skittles is actually easily matched

[@adden2242]

thats sad the Tower got Bokeh'd lol 😅

[@jaegerschtulmann]

all I see is snapshots anyways 🤣

[@acekabogen]

your friend's beard is spectacular, damn. Great shots and commentary as well of course

[@Emulives]

obvious video just to tell you went to Paris with your pal.

[@thehome_6071]

thanks brother 🙏

[@tristansayers6494]

It's definitely a mistake, but the number 1 mistake? I'd say that's the lens cap, it gets me every time! Nothing worse than doing a whole shoot and coming home to find you left the lens cap on :(

[@tallAldiProduction]

So you shoot without looking through the viewfinder or at the display? :D

[@jgaffney567]

The forgot to put a memory card in the camera is far worse

[@IliasKoureas]

There's no way this happened to anyone 😂

[@Crazy_Dashcam_Videos]

​@@jgaffney567 your camera lets you shoot without a memory card? My grandma went to an Elvis concert once and took a bunch of pictures with no film in the camera but that's different.

[@jgaffney567]

@@Crazy_Dashcam_Videos Certain do and have internal memory. Let me check I have many cameras but you get to where you want to shoot and notice you were transferring images and forgot to put it back

[@alexandrasaunders8863]

1st!!!

[@v_stands_for_value124]

U started posting interesting content?

[@djmikelove1578]

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