Some people can shoot. Very few can teach. You do both well. Thanks!

My best family pics are the ones I take before everyone is “ready”. Tell them you’re checking focus and exposure and start shooting. Then get them to pose and take a few more. Then keep shooting when they’re “done”. The keepers everyone loves are all the “before” and “after” shots! Love your videos Omar! I’ve been shooting for almost 40 years, and I’ve learned a lot from you, thanks so much.

@ogonzilla

6 жыл бұрын

Ed P you’re welcome! Great advice from you too

@MaryJacinta22

2 жыл бұрын

Myao as;

@jessamonroe1461

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I’m definitely trying that.

@chuchonmc

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@Princeton_James

Жыл бұрын

Good advise

I watch this video every time I feel nervous for a large family photo session. It always takes me back to basics. I love how you teach, and that you’re not afraid to critique yourself to help us learn along the way. I really appreciate it!

5:32 "I lost it..." 😂😂 And that's where I lost it, too... 😂😂

I just want to thank you for the great content! I used some of your tips in a recent family shoot. Mainly the hand in pocket and the “show the love” moment. We laughed through the entire shoot. The deep breath and shake really helped too. Earned a sub. Looking forward to more vids from you!

Yes! I've been looking all morning for this type of info!

I couldn't agree more! One of my favorite photographers! Thank you Omar!

Omar thank you for the super informative video!! This really helped my Fall family sessions especially photographing a larger family. Your tips and tricks produced a really professional result and I have a ton more confidence in being able to handle these otherwise daunting jobs. Thank you!!! I also subscribed so I'm looking forward to more content. Cheers!

Great tips Omar. I was just asked to do a family portrait for my friends so these tips come in very handy. Technical stuff is necessary, but posing makes the shot.

by far the only great instructional video on youtube , short , sweet and straightforward. keep it coming man. you're the man!!

Thanks for another useful video. Very helpful. I will try all your tips in this video.

Thanks for the portrait tutorial! I learned a lot and will be putting it to use right away.

Thank you for this, when I googled family pose its exactly what you said. This is great

I am sooooo glad I’ve come across this. I’ve been asked to take some photographs of my friends daughters graduation and this is just perfect. Thanks Omar

HUGELY beneficial! Thank you so so much Omar.

Just came across this video at the perfect time. Shooting family portraits for Xmas cards next week and I will definitely use your tips. Thanks!!!

Best practical advice on youtube with easy to follow screen shots and markups!

Great lesson, thank you for sharing your knowledge, love learning new techniques. It's just a hobby for me, but would like to think I can shoot on par with the pros.

Very usefull tips thank you! I am shooting a family event this saturday, I will definitly try the long focal length. Cheers

Great tips Omar. Loved it! Muy bueno...

So informative and useful information. Love it! Great job!

Terrific help - really enjoyed the tutorial. Thanks.

Great recommendations! Thanks so much for sharing.

This is so helpful brother! It's been a joy following you a year into my professional career.

OMAR!!!! Genius!!! I had a family session today and watched this video and seriously helped me so much. I was to the point of NO longer doing family photos, but today was too much fun thanks to your tips

Very helpful, thank you! loved the tips about lenses!

Wow Omar such amazing tips. Thank you

Dude! I just found this video, I've grappled with this topic with limited success and you've just blown the doors wide open. Excellent video, super accessible and a really enjoyable watch. New sub here!!

Thanks Omar.. your tips are amazing. You go the extra mile to help people like me. Thanks for sharing from your tool bag, tip bag. Keep up the good work.

Amazing tips thank you very much now i know what to look out for and what lenses to use

Great video, sound advise and well put together!

Awesome tips, thanks Omar!

Awesome tips, thank you so much!

Omg. Omar, I am learning so much from your videos. I am a hobbyist but I love photography and want to improve. Thank you so much for posting wonderful videos.

Wow!! This video helped me so much! Thank You!

Thanks Omar for sharing this, great vid! :)

Omar! Thank you! I love listening to you on the way to my shoot, you're my hype guy!! I needed this one today! I took family formal Portraits with a beautiful Nigerian family of 4! 3 wardrobe changes! With your photos you shared, it helped me make the most of it with different poses! I'm a director, so I set up all my shots with love! We are so important to capture the moment that's last lifetimes!! I love how you said the kids as a bookend.. I took that with this family, and made it like the kids are holding up the parents like history books.(age 8 & 14). This Captured it!! this moment in time and culture. With your tips, you made my shoot!! **The is the very best formal family pose tips Out there folks!** I appreciate ya!! Hugs!

I'm gonna learn so much from you, you have no idea. Much love from Namibia ❤🇳🇦❤📸❤

This was like a masterclass in posing, thanks!

Fantastic tips! Thank you!

Immediately liked the moment I heard you said "I dont want to put anyone on the ground". lol Great Vid!

This video is a winner. Thanks Omar

Helpful stuff! I noticed your photos here have a fair amount of depth of field. I like the look! So many sites make an immutable rule to "make the background CREAMY!" even if you have to buy a $2000 lens to do it! I like photos with more depth. Plus it makes it easier to accommodate groups where not everyone is on the same plane!

First time here and subscribing for sure. Loved the video and all your tips and tricks. I’ve started shooting families recently and this comes in hand 🖐 🤚

Very practical tips. Thanks for the video

I am a photographer (studio photography) and am still somewhat amateur when it comes to shooting large groups. I have about 8 adults tomorrow in the studio. Thank you for your tips!

Amazing tutorial, thankyou so much!

Thanks for your valuable tips!

Thank you very much Omar! I take a photo over 10years. But I had just interested in portrate of our family these days. Your channel is very helpul for me. Oh, and I like your sense of humor! Very very thank you and take care your family! - Your fan from S. Korea.

Yay me! And you Omar. Thanks for the new post

@haroldbernard3505

6 жыл бұрын

I find I grab cameras from strangers, with their permission, to take a family photo for them so it looks like dad was on vacation too. A never fail for me in these spontaneous shoots is to tell them to “pretend you like each other “. Gives you about 10 seconds of natural pose, all you need for a courtesy shot.

Dude, you are hilarious! Thanks for the awesome tips!

This was really helpful! I'll definitely be trying to shake and breathe tomorrow 😁 thanks Omar! (And Superman)

Helped soooo much! Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

What a great and informative video

good tips. great video and also good explained

This was super helpful and exactly what I was looking for thank you!! I'm going to have my 1st photo shoot session of a family of 7 and 3 dogs

@MrsCGray13

4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

*Know your family* Omar: Show me the love! My family: Passes handwritten notes without eye contact, that read “I have never found your existence anything less than valuable. Carry on.” 🇬🇧

Love your videos ❤

Great video Omar. I'm meeting up with my extended family this summer and will put these tips to good use. Thanks!

New subscriber! Also new to photography! Great and informative video!! Thanks!!!

Good job Omar, thanks

Love the Superman in the background... bonus points for me cuz I’m a big DC fan and shoot photos

Great tips! Thanks!

So helpful! Thanks so much!

Best guide for family portraits

Thanks! Needed this.

Really nice tutorial. Thanks.

Great advise!

Dude I have had such a hard time finding a good video on group photos but this was a lifesaver!!! THANK YOU!!!

@ogonzilla

5 жыл бұрын

Mason Landers glad to help. 😊👍🏽

PLEASE.... make more videos about like this one! I searched for videos and nothing quite like your tips. Thank you!

Lots of good information.

great tips...great channel...big fan

Watching this is 2020. I want to start up my own business, but i need to get better at posing. This video helped a lot! Thank you :)

I have to shoot some groups tomorrow. Good thing I came across this video today. Thanks.

Loved it thanks

Great tips thanks!

Thx for great tips!

Great tips!

Adore your videos and hope to see you get some more well deserved subscribers. Ever consider doing a portrait video similar to this? New to fuji (xt10) and have some old nikon primes. Looking to dive in and get some ideas! Cheers!

At the binging take funny action. this can make them laughing and happy for all process of photography time.

Thanks for all your great tips! Your explanations are clear and easy to follow. Please keep this type of videos coming, to show us newbies how to better compose our family pics. Cheers!

Awessme Omar your vid has helped alot

I like your style! Subscribed.

I always say I don’t like taking portraits because I don’t know how to !! I leaned so much from this episode. Thanks!

Thank you! ❤️❤️

This was so helpful!!

Stumbling on this 3 years too late! Loved it.

Really useful, thanks man

very nice tips thx 👏😊

Thanks man gonna shoot my rwlative today hope....gonna follow your guide....hope i can capture a great photo....

Excellent subject for a video! Thanks.

This helps, thank you!!!

Great tips! Thanks! :)

Thank you omar for this!!! Ive watch this 3-4 times ;)) 1great tips!!! Btw, when doing family photos what settings should I use for the x-t3? Thanks again!

Good stuff! Thx

Great stuff...I see Asbury Park!

Thank you!

Maybe in the next video you can teach how to get kids to stop fighting and running around and just sit in one place while I use manual focus 😂

@ogonzilla

6 жыл бұрын

haha...I'm not a miracle worker!!

@ginamac9112

3 жыл бұрын

The promise of candy always works

i love your videos! And your sense of humour!!! Thanks for giving us your experiences and tips!

Thanks for this, I’ll be shooting at a family reunion next weekend.