Self Portrait Photography | Step by Step BTS!

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Hi guys! I'm well excited about this video as it's my very first one showing a very clear step by step behind the scenes of one of my self-portrait photoshoots! I explain EXACTLY how to take self-portraits. I show you the equipment I use, my set-up, how to pose, and the alternatives you can use if you don't have the gear. Find below all the equipment I used for this video and the rest of my gear if you want to take a look.
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  • @LauraBC
    @LauraBC3 жыл бұрын

    You may also like: - Creative Portrait Photography Ideas WITHOUT STUDIO!: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmyrsreLj7DTaMo.html - Using AI to Edit Portrait Photography - INSANE Results!: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZqSWl8mEYLTJfqw.html - My 7 Must-Have Camera Accessories: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoqHuKaigbPJfbA.html

  • @art_by_adrian2913
    @art_by_adrian29133 жыл бұрын

    So amazing as always that thick smoke shot 😍 wow

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank youuu Adrian! :)) ♥️

  • @brucedavidson2122
    @brucedavidson21224 жыл бұрын

    I just recently purchased a canon m50. Started taking some pictures. None as creative as yours. So much to learn.

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce! The Canon M50 is such a great camera! I use it to record my KZread videos and it also gives an amazing photography quality, I'm super happy with it! Now it's a learning process but little by little I'm sure you will take pictures as creative as these ones or even more! 😍Let me know how it goes and thanks for watching! :-)

  • @andrewlunn
    @andrewlunn Жыл бұрын

    Cool video Laura and nice to see you approach to creative self portraits.

  • @juanpabloleival
    @juanpabloleival11 ай бұрын

    no words amazing

  • @user-ck8cw2up7h
    @user-ck8cw2up7h4 ай бұрын

    me encanto como dices al final que debes improvisar y ser creativo

  • @stephanyfaycohen3842
    @stephanyfaycohen3842 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks, Laura, for all your informative and relatable videos. Thank you also for all the extra helpful and great information. GOD bless you and yours.

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome Stephany! 😍 So nice to know that you like my videos. Big big love and thanks for watching! ❤️📸

  • @VishalPatelUK
    @VishalPatelUK2 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and concise advise with no waffle. Look forward to seeing more content.

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Vishal! I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊

  • @jacqonly
    @jacqonly Жыл бұрын

    Girl I love ur hair😍

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you! 😊❤️

  • @dejuancampbell-music5482
    @dejuancampbell-music5482 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial and l love the ideas composition build. Thank you for sharing.

  • @user-gc5kl7dk1l
    @user-gc5kl7dk1l3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video, super awesome

  • @fcoker73
    @fcoker732 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial on bts!!! I like to do self portrait and what you showed me gave me some great tips on the lighting positioning and being more creative. Thanks you are great!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awww amazing Fred! It makes me very happy to hear this. So glad you found the video useful and you can apply the tips I used here! 😍 Big love!❤️

  • @kamilalhinai
    @kamilalhinai4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work Laura! Well done. X

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! 😍😘

  • @shevylawrence8904
    @shevylawrence89044 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I'm just getting started with photography so this is helpful as I'm struggling with self portraits.

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shevy Lawrence You are very welcome! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. I wanted to do a clear step by step as at the beginning I used to struggle a lot to. 😄 I’m very happy you found my channel, I will be sharing videos every week about photography so any question you may have, please ask! I would be very happy to help. Have a lovely day Shevy! 😊

  • @kompikita
    @kompikita3 жыл бұрын

    amazing works

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! :)))

  • @karenkaptures
    @karenkaptures2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!!!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Karen! 😊 So good to hear that you enjoyed the tips on this video! thank you! :))

  • @vinodjames1079
    @vinodjames10792 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.. I really got inspired after the simple way of explanations. Im still hunting for people to pose for my portfolio. But now I will start trying to take my own pictures instead of waiting. Thanks a ton. Loved the way you made it clear. By the way I'm a beginner. Started to do street photography and I'm getting into potrait photography. My aim and gaol is to shoot wedding and anything which is cool.😀

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Vinod! How are you? Such a meaningful comment! Thank you so much! ♥️ I'm so happy to hear that you're going to start taking self-portraits. This is the way I learned portrait photography. Once you get better and practise, you will become more and more experienced to shoot with models and other people! Experimenting is the best way to learn! Keep it up! I hope you enjoy my channel! :) Hugs from London!

  • @vinodjames1079

    @vinodjames1079

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LauraBC Thanks Laura..! you are such an Awesome Person to know. Take care and keep up the good work👍

  • @matthewjeffres4640
    @matthewjeffres4640 Жыл бұрын

    💯 Awesome reminder 👍😁👍‼

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    😊❤️ I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @OneMomentForMe1
    @OneMomentForMe14 жыл бұрын

    Muy interesante vídeo. La luz es una de las partes más importantes de la fotografía. Gracias 😉

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias! Me alegro de que te haya gustado y parecido interesante! :-)

  • @5Shoez
    @5Shoez Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video and it was so helpful. In regards to tether tools, mono price usually has similar cable for much less. Thanks so much for this!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

  • @anoirsx
    @anoirsx2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool and informing video for self protraits.Good to know when I was doing my cosplay photos!I was on the right track! LOL😃

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! So nice to know that you also do self portraits! :))

  • @vipshehan
    @vipshehan4 жыл бұрын

    Those ones with the smoke are way cool Laura :)

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shotbyshehan Yeyyyy! Thank you so much! I love to experiment with different ideas. I’m glad you liked it! 😍❤️

  • @a.g.4843
    @a.g.48432 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so great and informative. You should have far more subscribers

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! :)) I hope slowly slowly we can be more around here. 🥰 Thanks a lot for your meaningful comments! :)

  • @testcardII
    @testcardII Жыл бұрын

    💛🙌

  • @ba553y
    @ba553y2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah! This was helpful...very!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great! 😍🙏🏼

  • @JasonLorette
    @JasonLorette4 жыл бұрын

    Self portraits are hard for sure, great vid! :)

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jason Lorette They are! I can take sooo many pictures to be able to get the right one! 😄 Thank u! So glad to read that u enjoyed this bts. :)

  • @mikkidj
    @mikkidj Жыл бұрын

    Nice video!! A photographer with Technics turntables and good music, nothing can be wrong!! Greetings from Valencia!

  • @ievali7590
    @ievali75904 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Love the video :) Would be also interesting about the light and camera settings, it might be not such entertaining video and more technical, but it is something that I would love to learn more about!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ieva! I’m super happy you enjoyed it! And definitely, I’m preparing a lot of videos and some of them will cover settings, lighting set up etc. Thanks for your request, it’s great to hear what people are interested about! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @JCPhotographyMallorca
    @JCPhotographyMallorca4 жыл бұрын

    great video laura

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jess!

  • @artsmodelstation9396
    @artsmodelstation9396 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I use to do photography but then got into sculpting but after watching this video I think I will get back into it. Have you heard about Aputures Amaron 60D ?

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you also for the list of gear you listed in your comments! I'm also a canon person. I have the Canon EOS R and the 24-105mm, but I'm kind of looking for an affordable light and saw the one your using and it looks pretty cool, so thank you again

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Yes, the light is very affordable and it’s definitely quite good. It’s the one I use also for the KZread videos. Awwww I’m very curious about the Canon EOS R! I record just with a Canon M50 as after spending the money in a Canon 5D MKIV for my photography, I couldn’t afford that one! Super good camera! 😍 P.S. So nice that you are a Canon person too 😄

  • @topicruben

    @topicruben

    4 жыл бұрын

    Laura BC 😆 yes! I’m a Canon person! However I believe that maybe I should’ve bought a cheaper camera to invest money in other lenses. I have a nifty fifty and the other kit lens, but I would like to get the 15-35mm cause it opens at 2.8, the one I have opens at 4!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    TopicRuben Definitely! Recording video I feel I need less than 4 too. Sigma lenses are amazing! I have a 35mm f1.4 and the quality is incredible! I think they may have that range with such a f stop as well. Take a look. I’m very glad I own 2 sigma lenses with that shallow depth of field. They are so sharp too! 😍

  • @topicruben

    @topicruben

    4 жыл бұрын

    Laura BC awesome! I’ve never owned a sigma lens, but yes I heard they’re super, maybe I should start looking into it instead of keep saving and saving.... ohhhh gear is SO expensive 😂

  • @crazydude5624
    @crazydude56242 жыл бұрын

    Great 👍

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! :))

  • @dr.gaming5415
    @dr.gaming54154 жыл бұрын

    Nice Laura You should have 100k subs

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 I wish! 😅

  • @madmechanic7641
    @madmechanic7641 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy (and learn from) your vids. Venturing into portrait a bit more now and lots of selfies to gain experience with lighting etc.. Have you any advice on focus issues? Most remote releases won't allow cam/lens to autofocus.. Is it a case of tether to a monitor and watch until in focus? Anyway, love your enthusiasm and keep inspiring people.. : )

  • @ikerperez2246
    @ikerperez22464 жыл бұрын

    Que pasada

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Iker Perez Gracias! 😊 En un rato subo otro video! 🙏🏼

  • @munkcreative
    @munkcreative Жыл бұрын

    Hi Laura, love to know what camera you used to film this video! Thanks!

  • @user-ln3eh8bp8d
    @user-ln3eh8bp8d7 ай бұрын

    Hi Laura! I have been binge watching pretty well all of your videos 😅 Some stuff I know already, but there’s always room to learn to I do it anyway, your videos are interesting no matter the topic! I am just curious about the banding in the photos. Is there a way to somewhat eliminate the amount of banding? I haven’t done much studio work at this time, but I did do a brand shoot for an office space with black walls and felt I really had to darken the blacks to an unrealistic amount to offset the amount of banding! Thank you so much!!

  • @user-qq8qo1oh1c
    @user-qq8qo1oh1c4 жыл бұрын

    HI,I'm Japanese women learning photography. Your video is really useful and cool:) Let me ask you a question, how is the setting about focusing? manual or auto?

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Aiko! Thank you so much, I'm very glad you like my videos! :) The focus in this occasion is set to auto. The remote control allows me to press the button half way through to focus and then shoot pressing deeper. In more complex situations, I would put an object, focus on it, and change the focus to manual so it doesn't move. I hope that helps! Any question just let me know :)

  • @peterong1190
    @peterong11902 жыл бұрын

    Hi Laura, Is the black seamless paper backdrop hanging on the curtain rod 7 feet wide? Your videos are helpful and entertaining; I can’t stop watching them. I am learning a lot from them. Thank you.

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter! So sorry the late reply. My paper backdrop is 2.08cm which translated to feet is 6.82 I believe. I hope I answered on time to help you! 🙏🏼 And thank you so much! I'm so happy to know that you like my videos and find them useful! 😍❤️

  • @peterong1190

    @peterong1190

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LauraBC Yes, this is very helpful; I was wondering whether I needed the 9ft paper or if the next size down is enough. You are the one that deserves all the thanks. I'm only a student. Thank you for all your advice.

  • @ivana.stojcheva
    @ivana.stojcheva2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Laura nice video , does it have to be a continuous light or you can use a flashlight as well to achieve the moodiness you want? 🥴

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ivana! How are you? 🥰 It doesn’t have to be continuous light. It can be any source of light as long as you locate the model or yourself close to it and keep the environment dark. :) This way you can keep the moodiness you like. ❤️📸

  • @isabelbotellomoyano5619
    @isabelbotellomoyano5619 Жыл бұрын

    Hola Laura Se podría usar flash con softbox?

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    Hola Isabel! Do you mean a normal flash (speed light)? Yes, you have to get a speed light softbox adapter. I used to shoot with a beauty dish and a speed light before using an adapter like that. 😊

  • @lacanche12
    @lacanche122 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting but one question I struggle a lot with: how to focus correctly when you are not behind the camera?

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Marc! :) I focus myself with the remote shutter I have. I press the button halfway to focus and I completely press to take the picture. I make sure I'm in the middle of the frame while focusing and then I move slightly if I need to reframe before shooting.

  • @lacanche12

    @lacanche12

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LauraBC thanks a lot. I will try it.

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Laura. Great video and super great tips! love those photos!!! mostly the one with 400 ISO. Happy to be here. Thanks @andrewwarner to the twit. Looking forward watching more videos! Cheers from Italy!

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ruben! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 Your feedback means a lot and motivates me even more to creating more videos! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @topicruben

    @topicruben

    4 жыл бұрын

    Laura BC absolutely!, keep creating! You’re an amazing photographer and now you’re rocking with your channel as well 🙏❤️🙏

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    TopicRuben Thank you so much! I’m very happy that you like my work and you like my channel. You are a most experienced youtuber so it does mean a lot! 🥰🙏🏼

  • @topicruben

    @topicruben

    4 жыл бұрын

    Laura BC hey, I’m older, that doesn’t mean though more experienced 😂, maybe in life but not necessarily as a youtuber. It’s a pleasure Laura. You have a very good content and your videos are very clean and very well edited so I like them and you got my full support. Peace and love 🙏❤️🙏

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    4 жыл бұрын

    TopicRuben hahah As a youtuber for sure! 😄 you are closer to reach a 1,000 and your videos are so so good! A lot of meaning in them which I love! There is a purpose in every speech and that’s beautiful! Thanks again and full support in your channel too! ❤️

  • @Peter-kx6qs
    @Peter-kx6qs Жыл бұрын

    What laser light do you use that's safe?

  • @LauraBC

    @LauraBC

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, it’s linked in the description of the video. Unfortunately no lasers are safe, you just have to be careful with the eyes. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @Peter-kx6qs

    @Peter-kx6qs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LauraBC Thanks!

  • @danipret6363
    @danipret6363 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Laura, I see you take a lot of photos of yourself when travelling but I'm afraid my camera will blow over or someone will run past and steal it. any tips?

  • @edyschmitt3442
    @edyschmitt3442 Жыл бұрын

    Que video fantástico, mas mio inglés……..

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