How to take good pictures of people

[@Chuby_ubesie]

Straight to the point, no stupid intros and useless talk. Thanks.

[@Wrutschgeluck]

Haha😂 got it ;)

[@abcdefvxyz4324]

it's incredible that we now judge videos by how low amount of filler they have. A video is supposed to show what it says in the title without ads, intros, song themes, updates on personal life and the like.

[@petritoivari]

I agree 100% on that. Might even buy the book :)

[@Quiyum]

8 mins vid

[@Heaview]

That guy casually delivered the most excellent "customers journey" I ever saw. He smashes our face telling we have a problem, he shows the solution, teaches it, gives us a feeling of "we need more of this knowledge", them he became a authority in the topic since he explained well and revealed his career, and gives us the solution to every problem with photos we had in his hands, throughout his book, which we believed he is capable of throughout the journey. You not only a goddamn great photographer, that was 200 IQ Marketing move right there.

[@somerandomguy001]

real good marketing

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Wow, thank you so much @heaview! We worked hard to make this a great video.

[@arvinnadimi6743]

All my friends and family needs to watch this

[@typhoon-7]

I was thinking this too....

[@greenalien9955]

Side note: knowing the rule is important but it can be broken. He mentioned to never have a face on the bottom third but sometimes it does create a great photo so don’t always feel needed to follow the rule.

[@ngaihong287]

didi you even watch the video untill the end?

[@arsenalfanfromsouthkoreatj8880]

Following the rules is far more important and because of that you can end up with many more new ideas 😂 so follow the rules. My dad taught to never cross the street when you see a car coming, and that rule still works today and now I am passing the same rule to my children 😂

[@geuros]

When learning something it's always good to learn the rules first and then understand why breaking them might sometimes be great. By breaking rules that you didn't even know existed, you'll make something good only by accident

[@gesi7072]

This applies to all visual arts, the rules are helpful for guidelines. Breaking those rules is acceptable in the right situations. For instance, you could break a rule if it achieves the effect you intend for your work.

[@dougthomson5544]

In art, it is important to learn the rules and once you have them committed to memory, get busy learning how to break them.

[@TinyMiniPixel]

There's a great example of how to break the rule of third on Mr.Robot. They tend to place the subject facing outward instead of inward, and that brings a sort of tension and unsettling feeling to the scene. Very cool stuff.

[@thebloo12]

Excellent show too

[@raymondislazy]

Exception: your girlfriend and her friends ask for a photo to show off their cute outfits. In this instance, you throw all the rules out the window.

[@ikalorano]

😂😂😂😂

[@aomafura3374]

In that case, woukdnt you be just applying the Portrait rules? Except instead of just their face, it's their whole body

[@suspiciousstew1169]

@@aomafura3374 depends on the background, if they’re traveling and want to show off the background, they probably want the whole frame in focus, but if the background isn’t very interesting, you could probably get away with a blurred background. The one thing you should always do is ask the person you are shooting what they want, however a lot of times they will not know what they want, and in those cases it’s best to play it safe by taking photos with the background in and out of focus, as well as pictures with the person in the center and pictures with more advanced composition. At the end of the day, a lot of people aren’t really able to understand photos taken with advanced techniques, because it’s sort of like you are giving them home-cooked or 5-star restaurant food when they’ve been eating fast food all their life and are unable to appreciate the full character of the food, although the opposite reaction still happens quite often

[@vfauni5764]

can't relate, the missing object is a girlfriend

[@facechriscat4214]

Same with a huge group of tourists at a theme park or friends at a bar... they literally just want proof they were there. Just take five decent pictures in quick succession while giving them a bit of "OK serious" now "Silly!" then you snap one or two after. Those last two after they are done being silly are them at their most relaxed and it usually works really well. I do love great photography, but I love your comment because its ultimately a form of communication. If you prioritize your own art before their documentation they are just gonna get mad about it 😅. Sprinkle it in!

[@markanthonymadamba]

the best teacher in my book... you not only know your craft but also knowlegedable on how to teach your subject... 10/10

[@Tilnaor]

compact but not short, easy but not simplified. Perfect

[@ryn1192]

At 4:04, imagine a person being shot with 300mm lense with a f1.4 Aperture. That background would most probably get too blurry and look fake. But, ofcourse a person with those two things together will probably know how to take a photo.

[@nonsensepoopypants7415]

They better. That sounds like a REALY expensive lense 😂

[@brotherbrod]

as a film bro who has no idea how to use a camera and has a partner who wants me to take better pics of them i appreciate this

[@Zekushido]

Another pro tips: - Make sure if someone ask you to do portrait, you should take a literal portrait photos, not landscapes - Make sure if you are in a tourist area, they tend to be want a full body shot and include the place point of interest. ( you could direct them to move in specific place, to make your composition works - If they have a group session about 10 people or so, make sure to take landscape photos to increase fidelity - If you are capturing sunset or sunrise moment, you could apply three point of light with the sun as the key light. You could also set the camera a bit to the side, so the lighting only cover 1/3 of the subject, to make it look cinematic - You have three angle at disposal, which is high, eye level end low. You could try every one of them that fits the best - Don't tilt the camera, cause not all people like it - Most people like wide angle lens, so try to use it, if they have the lens - Most of the time, Auto mode is just perfect, so you don't make them waits you to set the camera (excepts for night times, because some phones does not have a stable camera for night uses, so you could direct them to a well lit areas) - Make sure to takes a lot of pictures, because more is good and helps eliminates bad pictures

[@Wat3rCoCk]

don't make 100 times the same picture tho

[@donkey3081]

Probably the best photo composition tutorial I've seen here in KZbin, any people with different nationalities can understand what he's saying as long as you know English. So simple and straight forward, thank you sir I've learned a lot. Greetings from the Philippines🇵🇭

[@oymeen]

lady, you are gorgeous

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Totally agree. I wish I had a teacher like him - not just in photography. To me, learning is a lifelong process - too bad that learning in schools from "teachers" is a painful boring process.

[@IDOLIKIofficial]

my gf sent me here

[@Itachi-k7l]

bro atleast you have gf😭😭

[@PrajwalVS-p1b]

Me too😂

[@Breezyvib]

😂😂😂

[@solived1239]

Lol

[@TheSongofSaya]

​@@Itachi-k7ldon't worry, dating coaches exist.

[@maksimivanov5417]

That's something that looked trivial at the first glance, but only until I realized how many times I violated some of these rules and made a boring photo. So really nicely explained and demonstrated in a clear way.

[@KCNwokoye]

Great advise. As a director I've been using many of your guide intuitively. Thank you!

[@Be727z]

This is very helpful! I'm a painter, and listening to photography tutorials and similar really gets my creative juices flowing! I'm pretty good at composition, but I always walk away knowing a new technique or a new approach after each video like this. Thanks!

[@davidGA殿]

I had a couple that basically asked for this. He said he didn’t want a shitty photo, he wanted them to be on the left and the landmark on the right. He didn’t want a portrait tho. I’ve wanted to dip my toes on photography for some time and this is a nice and useful video to start.

[@Marynicole830]

I have always loved photography but have been intimidated by the technical aspect. You put this is ways most people can understand and the labeling of recipes kinda helps break these techniques down into a format most of us are familiar with, cooking. Subscribed!

[@TimXMan1000]

1. Rule of thirds put your subject on the top right or left third and have them face the direction with the most space in the photo. 2. Don't let the background intrude on your subject. (things behind their head) 3. Blurring out the background depth of field

[@themisir]

thanks for saving my 8 minutes

[@Mayeru]

Blurring the background is only for portrait photos. And the rule of third is broken in portrait photos because the subject goes from being part of the composition to be the main object pf the composition.

[@murphygreen8484]

Does the rule of thirds also apply when you are taking a photo of a couple?

[@dacrokmistakilla]

​@@murphygreen8484it's called rule of the threesome then.

[@tel.obsidion]

​@murphygreen8484 I know this was six months ago, but it depends. If the couple is at a tourist location and wants an object of interest in the shot with them, you could have the couple stand close together on one third line and the object of interest on the other, for example.

[@TheOriginalFayari]

Single best composition guide I've ever watched. Simple to understand, quick to implement, helps not just with photos but also art.

[@DK-sy2fk]

I've watched a few "rule of thirds" videos and this is the best because it is very clear and includes other little hints that set off lightbulbs. Thank you.

[@Shino_666]

bro casually said "no, ur camera is not bad. u suck!" 🤣

[@neekomarina2782]

Man, i learned more about how to capture a professional-looking portrait using the rule of thirds from you and some of the commenters than my 2 years here in my local multimedia college.

[@Iluvatar196]

I tell people around me about the rule of third but all they ever want to do is to be positioned center in the photo. They even specifically say please position me in the center, not in the left/right side. And they do it in every scene.

[@TunaIRL]

And you let them boss you around?

[@g76agi]

because they want a picture of themselves?

[@MMedic23]

Yeah, exactly my thoughts. Rule of third is almost never applicable in the scenario mentioned at the beginning of the video. Because: 1. People want to take pictures of themselves, their faces, not the landscape. They want to look good, they don't want a good photo. 2. They either want portrait mode photos or will end up cropping it to a square to post on Instagram.

[@SalimShahdiOff]

It's their photo​@@TunaIRL

[@TomicaCZ]

Finally a simple and straight forward tips with practical showcases! Thanks for an awesome guide!

[@ww2blackcat]

My mother gave me a Canon 2000d and a 50mm 1.2 lens. I have a lot of interest in photography so I've been looking for some videos to learn the basic. This is certainly the best I could find in KZbin. Thank you.

[@malachi0000009]

This is the only video where I understand the rule of thirds. Kudos to the presenter for the very clear explanation and demonstration.

[@CrushingPhotography]

Excellent video, Tim. For total beginners, it'll be VERY easy to understand and apply these tips. Myself I am more of an enthusiast and keep learning everyday, especially if it involves harder photo topics. Anyway, am now a subscriber, thanks for sharing useful info with us, Tim!

[@naturespring8622]

YT algorithm really knows I'm bad at taking pics lmfao

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Simple, great teacher Tim. Thank you.

[@sanm2010]

Wow! Easily the best explanation. Thank you.

[@nicfarrow]

EXCELLENT! As a total amateur, I can understand this and even remember the points afterwards when I need them! This could not be better!

[@AaronBong]

Would love to see how does the rule of third works with a vertical picture because of the lack of space.

[@arghbarf419]

It still applies, your iPhone camera has a grid setting that’s helpful for this

[@fakjbf3129]

Another thing, make sure your subject doesn’t look naked. This is most common with women when they are wearing a strapless dress, if your portrait only captures their head and the tops of their bare shoulders then the brain is going to naturally assume that since it doesn’t see any clothes that must mean she isn’t wearing any. This can be distracting for the viewer, and to prevent it you just need to make sure that at least a little bit of the subject’s dress is in the frame so the viewer’s brain has something to extrapolate from.

[@happyspaceinvader508]

His analogy with chefs rather undermined his own point. He’s confusing knowledge with experience. Creating a Michelin Star Chef’s dishes is not simply a matter of following the same step by step recipe… just as you will not become a professional photographer simply by reading his book. Experienced professionals in any field get to be as good as they are through years of learning the rules, and then decades leaning how to break or modify those rules.

[@ooooooxc]

My wife sent me here

[@master2002h]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rasnaaa]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@20x20]

She sent me here too 🤔

[@EnricoCalini]

Mine too😊

[@ChristianCarpesoChannel]

After 4 years? 😂

[@elviscaragea4433]

The photo with the lady on the blue beach is so good

[@sepsism138]

This is gold Jerry! Gold! Having never taken a good photo in my life, I rushed home and tried these recommendations without delay. Threw the wife on the deck and boom, professional looking photos. Thanks Tim 🍻

[@formeremployee326]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@gwingben]

Thanks! Just turned on the grid helper on my camera app.

[@alexanderhuynh7591]

You have an incredible way of explaining things! This video was super helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@wezelaar2203]

Excellent video straight to the point with good examples, thanks a lot 😃

[@someguy1883]

This is essentially a $300 course on basic photography. For free. Amazing

[@lt3880]

Who is charging $300 for the most entry level photo composition?

[@whothou]

​@@lt3880scammers and op would pay for it

[@akashbart2765]

​@@lt3880 someguy probably 😅

[@lenas6246]

no it is not

[@Emmanuel_Rocha]

Not really, but it is good advice

[@JosephTMeiroseIV]

step 4. Camera height in relation to sub eyes.

[@cecilmalcolmglaffosteele8012]

THANKS, I just practiced thme and the photos I took look AMAZING, just thanks

[@abhyastgambhir635]

what an amazing video, that indoor lightning and green screen part was the best to demonstrate. thanks a lot.

[@hypercolored5729]

Tim, thank you very much for this very interesting and insightful video. Looking forward to finally making good photos.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Hey Tim great advice I have only just started taking photos of people I’ve been a landscape photographer very long time and understand the rule of thirds pretty well from a landscape perspective but I never really understood it from a portrait perspective I’m not going to become a wedding photographer or anything like that but occasionally I’d like to take a few photos of different people and someone in different circumstances and this video has been great at educating me on how to go about it I knew about bokeh but I did not know about the rule of thirds

[@faiqshad]

Thank you for such a wonderful guide. Purchased a copy to support the channel and improve my game.

[@Pysees868]

This video was so helpful and easy to understand.

[@WolferAlpha]

One thing that I find interesting is that I learned 90% of these tips by myself, some photos I took, for example one I took of my cousin, she still uses it as wallpaper on her cell phone

[@ksumar]

Good tips 👍 📸

[@jaydk2470]

Im watching this for when the time comes i won't disappoint anyone with my photography skills.

[@arif_ar]

Great video. Simple, to the point explaination

[@markalvinmarana690]

Thank you 👍

[@sqb7217]

It's simple but usefull. Thank you so much sir.

[@umm-salmaadam6637]

Thanks a million, straight to point recipe.

[@rob-time]

I love how you explain everything!

[@TheQuietRiot]

Thank you Tim

[@Comical_karma]

Thank you very much for your detailed and simple explanations!! 🥰

[@JoJiX]

I need to go to sleep but i found a nice guy talking photos so i have to wait just a few more minutes

[@sdean1978]

Thank you so much! I’ve always wondered proper placement.

[@typhoon-7]

As an extra point in my experience: take multiple shots! So often that one photo has someone blinking or looking away momentarily etc... or a dog shitting in the background. Once its set up using the sorts of guidelines here keep spamming that shutter button and take 3, 5, 8 shots whatever. Its not like the old 36 frame film days..

[@phlotographer]

the beauty of the digital camera is that you have instant availability of seeing the result whereas in the days of film, one might not see results for a week or two or longer depending upon whether the film had a full roll of exposures and had been taken to the lab. Don't get into the habit of "spray" shooting or one might as well go to movie mode and then select a frame. Get to be able to get a good image the first time but check the image in normal size and then zoom to be sure it is sharp and nothing has happened to make the image unusable.

[@typhoon-7]

@@phlotographer I sort of agree but at the same time how many moments are fleeting never to happen again? I'd rather be trigger happy and get the shot. One of my favourite photos of all time is one of my son seeing himself in a mirror for the first time after crawling across the floor and it was done like that. One decent shot out of about 10 slightly blurry ones!! I didn't want to lose time checking photos in the moment.

[@PGSquad2017]

nice information sir

[@mustaphaalaouie5446]

Thank you for posting this video and sharing these photography tips, hopefully I will be able to take better and cleaner photos now, appreciated. 👍

[@glynmoore3730]

Great tutorial. Think I've never liked taking photos because I want them to look fantastic but they rarely do. Hopefully your simple explanations will make me a photographer (of sorts).

[@janettepalermo5309]

Thank you Tim. I just clicked subscribed. This the best tutorial for beginners. Simple and straight forward super easy to understa👌

[@shadesoftime]

The lavender field looks SO MUCH like the field in one of the Windows 7 wallpapers. The mountains on the horizon, the lone trees are near identical

[@joaojofili]

Pure knowledge, simply put. Thank you for the amazing video!

[@liamporter1137]

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@hugooo1]

This is gold, thanks!

[@AlOne-xg6dv]

Basic but clear informations. Thank you.

[@eddie_santos]

awesome info, thanks

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thank you Eduardo

[@t-sun-6980]

Thanks on this video cause I was taking a wrong picture. This is helpful

[@narlenga]

What an excellent summary of the golden rules! So very well presented.

[@bisht.deepak]

Thank you so much for sharing all the tips.

[@patrickgroverliwagon3880]

Wow thank you so much, good sir.

[@Mrs.Thatcher]

Well presented. learned something new today.

[@kitsunin4690]

Great video! I have always felt embarrassed when people ask me to take a picture of them at tourist places because I don't know how to make it good...I have even overheard them say that the photos are no good and they will ask someone else afterward :( I think that I will feel confident now.

[@LifewithSamandTiff]

Very easy to understand and informative for a beginner like me. Thank you for making this video. Watching it the second time for me to absorb it fully.

[@mlneale1959]

I go back to film days and my favorite portrait lens for 35mm was a 105 f2.8. I use a variation of that on digital. For my crop sensor I like an 80, if I could afford a full frame I would use something in the 100 range. The reason is that it eliminates distortion you can get with a shorter focal lengths, keeps background separation and with a wide open aperture, just the right amount of background blur. A fellow photographer pointed out that with the right settings even a landfill can make a great background, you just have to deal with the smell.

[@anilworldwide]

Thanks Tim !

[@BGTuyau]

A good review of the basics ...

[@tuannguyen-wn1ko]

Thanks. Good for you all.

[@Mochi_Wan]

very useful tips. thanks

[@s.hrey_.a1]

What is the yt algorithm trying to imply?

[@Absurdi5t]

That we can't take photo nicely 😞 XD

[@MohitKhare]

This will come handy. Gonna save this one. Thanks.

[@MichaelRainboy]

What an amazing person!

[@gregklugiewicz5037]

This is excellent, easy to understand info for beginners like me. Thanks

[@melverzosa5275]

Im a beginner and i think this vid helps me to start on doing good pics..thank u very much.👍😊

[@MehrOptic]

Thank u tim ❤️❤️

[@DanielLorey]

This needs to be mandatory viewing when you get a phone/camera. We visited Chichén Itzá and asked someone to take a photo… ended up with cut off legs and about 40 miles of sky above us 😢

[@marnix1]

Just wow amazing tutorial ❤❤

[@Squishy_yhsiuqS]

This is a good target but not the rule. During the filming of The Shining, Kubrick made excellent use of putting all the characters in the centre of the frame to capture a real boxed-in feeling.

[@Menon9767]

This is about portraits, not film or other kind of photography

[@oml81mm]

You can break the "rules", but before you do first understand the rules and why they are there.

[@RyGuy36]

2:00 Don't you want the horizon lines of the background to match up with the upper guide line ?

[@ramarajan114]

Nice explain thank you

[@real_jaz]

thanks, I've learned a lot

[@jeffhadley2752]

Thank you - very clear examples!

[@CinematographyLischka]

I was talking about this topic yesterday, interesting that this video is shown to me just a day later

[@xelemorf]

I was missing the wide lens distortion aspects (in comparison with linear) in this guideline.