Capturing Powerful Portraits - Photographic Tips and techniques

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In this one-hour seminar style movie Mark introduces you to his tips and techniques for capturing powerful portraits.
00:00 Start
00:07 Introduction
00:33 Light is our medium
01:16 Master the Ambient Light First
02:12 Learn to See the Shadows
02:37 Diffused Light
03:26 Engaging with Your Subject)
05:00 Studio Light or Ambient Light
05:52 When You Have to Modify Sunlight
06:52 Lenses for Portraiture
09:04 Composition Tips and Techniques
12:12 Placement of the Eyes/Chin
13:52 The Figure/Ground Challenge
16:04 The Impossible Background
17:11 Camera Settings
20:49 Position of Spot AF Point
22:53 Eye AF + Shallow Depth of Field
24:12 Take Two (or more) Subjects
27:00 The Open Door (lighting technique)
30:19 Making a Studion on Location
31:41 Introducing Flash
35:21 Lighting Modifiers
37:51 Flash use examples
42:51 Creative Flare from Rim Light
43:53 Beauty Dish as Primary Light Source
45:53 Soft Rembrandt Lighting
47:52 Multiple Flash Setup
49:53 Closing
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  • @AlphaCreativeSkills
    @AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын

    Join me on Patreon for the best Alpha Support and Guidance. A single $10 Membership fee includes access to my 500-page camera-specific eBooks, member-only Q&A Forums + Over twenty 1-hour member-only seminars + cameras settings files & access to the Raw files from the lens and camera reviews (there is no contract or commitment beyond the first month). www.patreon.com/markgaler

  • @keithjack9850
    @keithjack98504 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, a human, talking like a human, knowledgable about the subject matter with no gimmicks other than good communication skills, a totally refreshing change from many other you tubers.

  • @MrOWarfield

    @MrOWarfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are without a doubt if fantastic instructor.

  • @thierryysebaert

    @thierryysebaert

    3 жыл бұрын

    Complete agree ! :-)

  • @shopobjetdart

    @shopobjetdart

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. The Sesame Street approach which assumes everyone has a short attention expand is old already...

  • @CBrandonChapman

    @CBrandonChapman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Especially that it's not just jump cuts because they can't figure out how to make their points.

  • @modelnaturephotography

    @modelnaturephotography

    Жыл бұрын

    50 minutes video, seemed like 5 minutes, really engaging and instructive.

  • @GC-yi9nj
    @GC-yi9nj2 жыл бұрын

    i am so happy watching Mark's videos... there is no BS, only knowledge. there is no "whats up guys!!! subscribe to my channel!!!" straight to the point, not a waste of time. i appreciate all of mark's videos.

  • @wimarzimmermann941
    @wimarzimmermann9413 жыл бұрын

    I very much like the no-nonsense way in which you explain everything. Very good, thanks!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @RohannvanRensburg
    @RohannvanRensburg3 жыл бұрын

    I've literally watched 35 seconds of this and it's already in my favourites.

  • @Boues91
    @Boues915 жыл бұрын

    You‘re my great teacher, Mark. I‘m so glad to learning from you. Your pictures are so stunning. Especially your portraits I like the most, causing on the simplicity to telling a story and turning a normal face into unique, fascinating personalities in a small amount of time. I highly appreciate that!

  • @vamsireddy1711
    @vamsireddy17114 жыл бұрын

    A man who knows what he does. Clear and simple. Thank you so much.

  • @sagarsapkota5662
    @sagarsapkota56624 жыл бұрын

    OMG! One of the most detailed presentations I have ever seen in Portrait Photography, full stop.

  • @Hangs4Fun
    @Hangs4Fun5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent as always Mark. THANK YOU so much for all the time and effort you put into all of these videos and your website. It is greatly appreciated. Have a great day!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the positive feedback

  • @n4kk4
    @n4kk44 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best video about portrait photography out of the approx. 100 videos I watched on this topic. So much details, tips and thoughts from your obviously long experience. Thanks a Lot!

  • @lowrez2703
    @lowrez27034 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely comprehensive, concise and professionally delivered. Your example work is inspiring and beautiful. Thanks for providing these videos free of charge, i've learned so much!

  • @ChristophShyper
    @ChristophShyper5 жыл бұрын

    Little long for a typical youtube tutorial, but once you start it's so engaging it cannot be stopped :) It waited in the bookmark for a month or so because of that length until I have the time, but it was so worth it! Now I finally know how to use exposure compensation for camera and flash, can't wait to try it out.

  • @991106kk
    @991106kk4 жыл бұрын

    As a primary landscape photographer, I find this video extremely helpful step up my portrait photography

  • @sajjadmalik9365
    @sajjadmalik93654 жыл бұрын

    You have exceptional skills of portrait photography and art of teaching in simplest form. keep shining.

  • @MrAndyGA
    @MrAndyGA5 жыл бұрын

    Can't help but feel that this video was inspired our meet and my subsequent questions and discussion around lighting & portraiture at the Sony stall at Highpoint Shopping Centre a couple of weeks back, Mark! Thanks very much for such an in depth video. It has helped answer many of the questions that I had had. All the best, Andy.

  • @ScottWhitley
    @ScottWhitley4 жыл бұрын

    This video is absolute gold!! Thanks so much for creating it.

  • @sathishkrishnan1845
    @sathishkrishnan18454 жыл бұрын

    A great learning experience! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and techniques. Beautiful photos and beautiful presentation!

  • @grahamharris5241
    @grahamharris52415 жыл бұрын

    How wonderful that you did't play music through this video. I was able to hear every thing you said. I'm very greatful. Graham.

  • @glenconverse1327

    @glenconverse1327

    4 жыл бұрын

    So. far 37 people appreciate not having music played during. their vlog. They mean well, but it id extremely distracting. Thank your for your pure, non-musical discussion.

  • @vshakir622

    @vshakir622

    4 жыл бұрын

    When there is this much brilliant information being shared...the "music" is the artistic inspiration being created by the teaching. Thank you so much for your generosity, Mister Galer!

  • @LivingTech
    @LivingTech4 жыл бұрын

    EVERY video of yours that I have seen has been so helpful. Thank you Mark!

  • @abdoulazizngom2264
    @abdoulazizngom22643 жыл бұрын

    I really love the way you teach things Mr Galer, with simplicity, knowledge and style. so keep up the good work. Thank you. Aziz.

  • @savaskeskin6692
    @savaskeskin66925 жыл бұрын

    I very much enjoyed the presentation. Thank you very much Mark!

  • @janlasalle8845
    @janlasalle88454 жыл бұрын

    So happy I found you. I mainly shoot dance in studio and performances. I rarely do anything outside but now I am inspired. So kind of you to share all of this information.I too appreciate the lack of annoying music in the background. Thank you again for an amazing lesson. Jan in NYC!

  • @damdremusic
    @damdremusic Жыл бұрын

    i used to watch bob ross before going to sleep but now I watch you becaus you're voice is so calm and soothing, and I also actually learn something too. thanks for all this great content !

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @BDBD05
    @BDBD054 жыл бұрын

    This is such a brilliant piece of content. Matter of fact and no-nonsense! Two thumbs up

  • @AbrahamHernandez
    @AbrahamHernandez4 жыл бұрын

    I've watched probably hundreds of photography/portrait videos and this is by far the best one, everything goes straight to the point, well illustrated with examples from real world situations. This definitely feels like a class.

  • @glenconverse1327
    @glenconverse13274 жыл бұрын

    Lovely review of age old guidelines on , aesthetics of composition.

  • @thierryysebaert
    @thierryysebaert3 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding explanation !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @3-piece129
    @3-piece1295 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Amazing video. Not sure how i stumbled upon this but I feel more educated than ever. Nicely put, loads of information, hungry for more - awesome job!

  • @AlexGarcia-tl2eb
    @AlexGarcia-tl2eb4 жыл бұрын

    these images are super super sharp and professional, my GAWD

  • @johnchiasson8163
    @johnchiasson81634 жыл бұрын

    Great work Mark. Thank you so much! Informative and well spoken.

  • @juanbrezzo5380
    @juanbrezzo53805 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful as always and thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone.

  • @Asif.A
    @Asif.A Жыл бұрын

    your video are an honest source to learn and improve. May you will always be successful

  • @1288joshua
    @1288joshua4 жыл бұрын

    Just wonderful. Excellent video. You are a natural teacher. Thank you.

  • @TNrick
    @TNrick5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information presented clearly and succinctly. Thanks!

  • @edc5338
    @edc53385 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation and thoughtful tips!

  • @gernerchristensen8114
    @gernerchristensen81145 жыл бұрын

    So enlightening Mark. Learned a lot here. Thanks for that :)

  • @jetbike85
    @jetbike854 жыл бұрын

    excellent video!!!! thanks for sharing your great experience and your knowledge!

  • @tonyhaltmar5982
    @tonyhaltmar59824 жыл бұрын

    You keep doing it, and you're THE BEST! THANK YOU, MR. GALER!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too! - Please subscribe to the channel to support my work.

  • @steveyinasia
    @steveyinasia5 жыл бұрын

    Another highly informative video, loved the tips around shooting portraits in landscape mode.....I have to give it a try.

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner4 жыл бұрын

    Nice production, well scripted, photos simply stunning. Really like your style, in photos and explanations.

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen9273 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT TUTORIAL! I am going to put ALL of these portraiture tips into practice! :)

  • @jolygirl
    @jolygirl4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Very informative and great examples.

  • @wishnuwijaya5327
    @wishnuwijaya53274 жыл бұрын

    This is a masterclass of photography 👏

  • @jakespivey3716
    @jakespivey37164 жыл бұрын

    One of the best tutorial videos I'm every seen, thank you.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the positive feedback- join me on Patreon ti engage in group and one-on-one discussions.

  • @fabsac86
    @fabsac865 жыл бұрын

    just a wonderful video I learned a lot..thank you Mark!

  • @bhagyashreelandge7784
    @bhagyashreelandge77844 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained, thank you so much!!!

  • @JamesJackson-mf9uz
    @JamesJackson-mf9uz3 жыл бұрын

    Thank so much for sharing your experience! This is invaluable information and instruction.

  • @francequirion9547
    @francequirion95474 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting and very useful tutorial, and you really share very valuable things, it is more than evident that you know the art and craft of portraits photography. I want to mention that it is really wonderful also to listen at your soft, calm and just enough strong voice. Thank you so very much for the time you have invested to make this tutorial of great quality.

  • @braunaaron
    @braunaaron5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! Learned a lot from you.

  • @goranpavletic2145
    @goranpavletic21455 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you Mark!

  • @holgereble
    @holgereble5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Mark!

  • @tinctanc
    @tinctanc4 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much Mark. I found this very helpful. You have a very natural way of passing your experience. I appreciate that very much.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @shanley1190
    @shanley11904 жыл бұрын

    Simply informative,thank you!

  • @arifshahrum1634
    @arifshahrum16344 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant content as always Mark.

  • @shawvercreations9703
    @shawvercreations97035 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video Mark!!

  • @DavidWilliams-ov4kn
    @DavidWilliams-ov4kn Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic presentation, Mark. My second look through. Learning a little bit more each time. Thanks!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin2924 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel, I am a new sub. thanks for all your time.I love how I can here you with no music it's just your voice the reason you have a peanut gallery lol.peanut gallery is for the people who serve up negativity to your hard work only....you are my number one channel again thank you Mark! Your monkey picture wow brought tears to my eyes the true love that comes spilling out overwhelmed me.

  • @ConsumerFanatics
    @ConsumerFanatics5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I learned so much from this video! Thank you, Mark!

  • @MrOWarfield

    @MrOWarfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    I I am a 78-year-old retired photographer, I totally enjoyed this tutorial, many things I’ve learned and practiced over the years, and you simplify it for everyone. Keep up the good work, wishing you a very happy healthy prosperous new year.

  • @alexma6956
    @alexma69565 жыл бұрын

    This video is a real value, thanks !!!

  • @Chris-rj5kn
    @Chris-rj5kn3 жыл бұрын

    If you can only watch KZread video on portraits, this should be it. Bravo, and thank you.

  • @tasmiatdishan1483
    @tasmiatdishan14834 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

  • @gje2122a
    @gje2122a4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Mark.

  • @ninhpham1698
    @ninhpham16983 жыл бұрын

    I am new in the portrait section but this one is the most skills that I learn. Thanks

  • @opusmax8171
    @opusmax81715 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid Mark ! Thank u for this !

  • @MendocinoCoastFilms2
    @MendocinoCoastFilms24 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and info - thank you so much!

  • @WojciechKalka
    @WojciechKalka3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and radiant photo & photography :)

  • @sudarmaji77
    @sudarmaji774 жыл бұрын

    many of the shots were taken in Indonesia thank you for this fantastic tutorial

  • @bhaskardevkonwar
    @bhaskardevkonwar3 жыл бұрын

    Obliged.Keep sharing ur knowledge.

  • @jcam783
    @jcam7834 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial , I really enjoyed this .

  • @StephenHsiang
    @StephenHsiang5 жыл бұрын

    This made me realize that flashlight should be considered as a supplement and only needed when necessary while shooting portrait out of the studio. Great course, thanks.

  • @99davinci
    @99davinci3 жыл бұрын

    Best and most relaxing video i've seen on Photography I learnt a lot thanks Maestro

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @TheBlackice38
    @TheBlackice389 ай бұрын

    One of the best videos ever made about photography!!!!!!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    9 ай бұрын

    Praise indeed 👍🙂

  • @JensChrStrandos
    @JensChrStrandos5 жыл бұрын

    Great. You make it look easy:-) Excellent tutorial!

  • @steveatesh
    @steveatesh5 жыл бұрын

    Really useful advice and tips thanks Mark

  • @SaifElnasrphotographylovers
    @SaifElnasrphotographylovers3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all that perfect tips and Technique you gifted to us 💕👍🏻

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @vanwheelsontour
    @vanwheelsontour5 жыл бұрын

    I love your amazing videos. Hello from Germany. I look forward to see more...

  • @jamilgotcher5456
    @jamilgotcher54563 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you showed the power settings 49:07 of each light. My Dad has been a photographer for over 5 decades and he never teaches me what settings he's setting the lights.

  • @2024Warren
    @2024Warren4 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful Mark! Thank you.

  • @eugeneclarke672
    @eugeneclarke672 Жыл бұрын

    Best instructional video on this subject I've come across thanks.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @JoelDino
    @JoelDino4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are very awesome...educational and inspirational. Thank You.

  • @ssuryakanta1
    @ssuryakanta14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing useful tips.

  • @riasharma561
    @riasharma5613 жыл бұрын

    Totally engrossed. Thanks for the knowledge

  • @dr123hall
    @dr123hall2 жыл бұрын

    Powerful light composition - Guru Galer!!

  • @Bassbarbie
    @Bassbarbie3 жыл бұрын

    Really informative and well presented with no waffle, thank you. I'm also really happy that there is no background music. Now subscribed :)

  • @TheBoez
    @TheBoez4 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding.

  • @henrynguyen4132
    @henrynguyen41325 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great video.

  • @mzand95
    @mzand953 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video very helpful million thanks

  • @abtyne
    @abtyne4 жыл бұрын

    Accurate, complete and consistent

  • @AndysTravelBlog
    @AndysTravelBlog5 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mark, got some good usable info!

  • @theanglohouse601
    @theanglohouse6012 жыл бұрын

    OUTSTANDING!!!

  • @kristynahatcher
    @kristynahatcher4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you so much!

  • @lincarerom
    @lincarerom3 жыл бұрын

    Superb video, thank you !

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark, Thank you so much for the great tutorial! Very informative with your warm voice! God bless you!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @RobMoreno335
    @RobMoreno3352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mark.

  • @rjtuts-photoshoptutorials1611
    @rjtuts-photoshoptutorials16113 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, thanks for sharing!

  • @scottgoodacre4407
    @scottgoodacre44075 ай бұрын

    This was such a wonderful masterclass, and your photographs are stunning. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @technoalah
    @technoalah5 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. Cheers

  • @meditationdaily1129
    @meditationdaily11292 жыл бұрын

    You share a wealth of knowledge, thank you!!

  • @bbcannelle4805
    @bbcannelle48053 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour les presets :)) très bonne année à vous :))

  • @maheswarpatra9556
    @maheswarpatra95564 жыл бұрын

    Very useful, Thanks Mark.

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