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  • Elena S. Blair shows you how to pose families and young children during a family photoshoot in an efficient yet natural way.
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:57 Posing tips for clients
    6:57 How to maximize each pose
    13:14 Posing tutorial
    25:29 Q&A
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Komentáře • 121

  • @cutandshootentertainment4514

    Her teaching caters to my style of learning. Short,simple to the point. She really did a great job.

  • @KarlWairama
    @KarlWairama Před 4 lety +68

    She is legit speed shooting families...that is such a skill 👏👏👏

  • @Spontamar
    @Spontamar Před 4 lety +68

    That family they brought in during the Posing Demo was such a wholesome and adorable moment! It made me so happy! ^w^

    • @lise4369
      @lise4369 Před 3 lety

      Me too, I felt emotional... Wth... 👀
      ❤️

  • @lindseymiller1934
    @lindseymiller1934 Před 2 lety +6

    This is great info. I like how intimate the poses look. I watched the losing session twice, and both times it struck me that the directions sounded negative. “Don’t put your hand around her like that.” And “don’t look at me.” I like to say things like, “the way you did it looks great, now let’s try putting your hand…” so it is positive language rather than negative. “Do” do this rather than “do NOT” do that.

  • @sueking6994
    @sueking6994 Před 3 lety +10

    I am a brand new family photographer. Did my first large shoot today. This video helped me so much. My client actually complimented me after the shoot on how I knew just what I wanted and how good I was at directing. Thank you so much for showing me a style I was not aware of. Made my shoot so much easier. As a newly I was not sure I would like this aspect of the job. Now I can hardly wait for my next shoot. Happy New Year.

  • @pulotu_
    @pulotu_ Před 3 lety +13

    I learned so much from this... thank you so much for sharing.
    I'm not a photographer but I am learning, however I am a freelance videographer & I love making family & couple videos - especially wedding videos.
    How you was in control throughout the whole family photoshoot was just amazing.
    Thank you!

  • @AshleyJohnsonblogs
    @AshleyJohnsonblogs Před 3 lety +38

    This was so helpful, I cannot even tell you how much I appreciate this! Killer job, Elena!

  • @jacindacorbett7312
    @jacindacorbett7312 Před 3 lety +2

    So helpful and great to see her in action and see how she does it with an actual family. Thanks for sharing this! Great job!

  • @LukeAntunes
    @LukeAntunes Před 3 lety +2

    I’m so inspired by this! I love how Elena just sticks to her guns and style 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @LtDeadeye
    @LtDeadeye Před 3 lety

    This is gold. GOLD!

  • @dancarnecer4757
    @dancarnecer4757 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow I'm just blown away by her system! 😍😍😍 can't wait to try it!

  • @NixonTheREGOAT
    @NixonTheREGOAT Před 6 měsíci

    Elena S. Blair is so beautfil shes like a perfect picture.

  • @prilljazzatlanta5070
    @prilljazzatlanta5070 Před 3 lety

    Love everything you said about natural light and a simple setup. Exactly what i try to do to capture my own family

  • @pamcoath4163
    @pamcoath4163 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so well done and so full of great information! Seeing you work in action was so educational! Thank you!

  • @neilspencer6020
    @neilspencer6020 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge Elena. That was awesome

  • @1215mymy
    @1215mymy Před 3 lety

    I absolutely loved this! Thank you!

  • @Mark-ro6go
    @Mark-ro6go Před 2 lety

    Awesome video, I learned a lot from Elena! I love her style and how well she directs everything!

  • @fischek
    @fischek Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing lecture. So many takeaways, thank you. I also love the fact that you're a minimalist. I always thought the idea was to get away with as less as possible. So, find a pocket of light somewhere, go into some corner and make do with what you have. I am in awe of photographers who use massive setup, but I don't see myself doing it. Also the "lifestyle" type of shoot which is still directed sounds really inspiring.
    As for insisting on smiles, I feel like it's totally allowed to capture all children emotions, not just smiles (or fake smiles). And it's so smart that you have a contract detailing everything you will do and cannot guarantee that you can do. Also amazing ideas for a select number of locations that you know and understand how to use the most out of. That makes PERFECT sense. I used to shoot birthdays for kids, lot s of running around, minimal time to capture, etc, but I still could manage to get decent portraits of most of the kids, most of the time.
    However, every once in a while there would be a kid that just will not accept to be photographed. Not even once...every time I approach, the kid covers their face and just won't let me. And then, the father goes: "I guess you're gonna have a hard time with this one". Not really sure the expectation here was realistic or fair, so props for the contract. Sorry about the long comment and keep up the great work, I am following you on IG!

  • @cenalanier6703
    @cenalanier6703 Před 2 lety

    This is one of best posing videos I have yet to see.

  • @alwaysyouramanda
    @alwaysyouramanda Před 3 lety

    I can’t stop smiling awe!

  • @rasgencianoschannel2409

    Thanks for sharing. Indeed! Very helpful and informative. You can see how passionate and talented she was. Great Job!

  • @mariagonzalez-graterol1728

    Absolutely love this video and Elena's work what and inspiration. Just what i needed

  • @jolieharding8482
    @jolieharding8482 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This was one of the most educational videos I have seen in a long time.

  • @nikkisimon5716
    @nikkisimon5716 Před 3 lety +1

    This is Uber impressive! So helpful from a newbie. Thank you!

  • @MagnifyYaweh
    @MagnifyYaweh Před 3 lety

    You’re awesome! Best info on CZcams

  • @emilygrant2641
    @emilygrant2641 Před 3 lety +20

    I need a repeat of this for social distancing and no touching! Thank you!

  • @a.j.sunderland500
    @a.j.sunderland500 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing so much great information!! I’m taking photos for a friend next weekend and feel like you’ve given me so much to make the shoot better!!!

  • @jenniferhackler9447
    @jenniferhackler9447 Před 2 lety

    This was SO helpful. Thank you!

  • @EyeOfStormProductions
    @EyeOfStormProductions Před 3 lety

    Very good & sound advice + Awesome Captures!

  • @brsaravia
    @brsaravia Před 6 měsíci

    Great teacher, thank you Elena !!!!

  • @rmh236
    @rmh236 Před 2 lety

    Extremely helpful and engaging.

  • @jaysonheaton152
    @jaysonheaton152 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this tutorial, I find it very informative, right to the point.

  • @francofamily8266
    @francofamily8266 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful!! Thank you!

  • @BetweenthePeriphery
    @BetweenthePeriphery Před rokem

    Thank you, this was so helpful.

  • @valentinak.9349
    @valentinak.9349 Před 3 lety +4

    This week im gonna have my first family shooting as a photographer and i want u to say thank you for this helpful advices ❤ i feel less stressed now and finally have some ideas about posing because for real ppl dont know what to do with their hands and legs 😄 thank u for real ❤

  • @CrivRex
    @CrivRex Před 3 lety

    Awe!! The family made me tear up! So much love haha.

  • @aaronduran2525
    @aaronduran2525 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful and love that family

  • @adrianyup4197
    @adrianyup4197 Před 4 lety +4

    This is a brilliant video, I am in this part of the industry as well for a year and it is hard without telling people what to do

  • @JenyaPereira
    @JenyaPereira Před 3 lety

    wow this was beyond helpful

  • @old4004
    @old4004 Před 3 lety +11

    Thanks for the lesson. I know this was just on posing, but it would have been better if we could have seen the final results.

  • @jacquelinegargano7390
    @jacquelinegargano7390 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. Super helpful

  • @ohadvik
    @ohadvik Před 2 lety

    the best youtube i saw about photoshoot / thank you !

  • @Sunshinehonk
    @Sunshinehonk Před 3 lety

    excellent video. thank you.

  • @lauragreene1361
    @lauragreene1361 Před 3 lety

    Brilliant!!! thank you!!!

  • @jjtruitt8370
    @jjtruitt8370 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Subscribed!

  • @CrisostomoIbarra1989
    @CrisostomoIbarra1989 Před 3 lety

    This was great! Thanks

  • @RoschetzkyPhotography
    @RoschetzkyPhotography Před 3 lety

    Wow , amazing video to share thanks

  • @romo0012
    @romo0012 Před 3 lety

    Awesome job! That 5DIV shutter count has reached its limit!

  • @sampekesburgo6031
    @sampekesburgo6031 Před 3 lety

    awesome tips this is why I get all my staff from BH

  • @Stealt707
    @Stealt707 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm pretty sure your editing company does more than basics colour correction! I have seen pictures in your new born photography course and the editing looks way advanced imoa. Thanks

  • @mabra87
    @mabra87 Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely loved this video. All the rule breaking is right up my street.

  • @ekaterinabolshakova8545
    @ekaterinabolshakova8545 Před 3 lety +6

    How do you set your focus? Single focus or continuous? Auto or manual? And where do you usually focus (mom, dad, kid?) to keep wide aperture. Also what metering mode do you use?

  • @DanielScharnowski
    @DanielScharnowski Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharring this, you are rescuing my shooting! :)

  • @michaelricco81
    @michaelricco81 Před 3 lety +1

    Elena, this was a great video. I did not hear anyone ask you where you place your focus point. My apologies if someone did.

  • @kristinaalexandra8736
    @kristinaalexandra8736 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou soo much

  • @moisesgomez1767
    @moisesgomez1767 Před 3 lety +5

    Posing in some way yes but I feel the light needs ton of work by either working with the available light and use it in your favor or creating it with strobes, flashes or reflectors.

  • @marciaayers5677
    @marciaayers5677 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video! I am trying to check the free posing guide but it says error. Still available?

  • @amandabattinieri666
    @amandabattinieri666 Před 3 lety +1

    How you gonna make me cry lmaooooooo BEAUTIFUL!

  • @jaclynjt8410
    @jaclynjt8410 Před 3 lety +1

    What's the best link to provide photos to customers? Thanks for the amazing video! 💕

  • @ksubchallengebeforeends-nw7sg

    You did this so fast wow!
    what happens when you need to change the settings?

  • @asheeshkchopra
    @asheeshkchopra Před 3 lety +8

    Really helpful video. However, I would have learnt much more if there were more conversation around where to focus, what apertures to use and most importantly the output of the photoshoot done in the session.

  • @krisztinalu
    @krisztinalu Před 2 lety

    Wow speed shooting amazing. May I ask what lens are you using for these portraits?

  • @a-muse6567
    @a-muse6567 Před 3 lety +19

    Is there anywhere to see the images that Elena captured during the posing demo?

    • @pasmado00
      @pasmado00 Před 3 lety +4

      I bet they all got trashed

    • @TheOPInailaddict
      @TheOPInailaddict Před 3 lety +2

      On her Instagram. Look through the tagged photos. ☺️

  • @JiannisSmaliosJavelin
    @JiannisSmaliosJavelin Před 2 lety +1

    Love it, sooo my style of shooting, love it when other photographers say "i dont use lights or strobes".. Natural light cant be beaten, high ISO and still get beautiful pictures!

  • @billjohnson3323
    @billjohnson3323 Před 3 lety +1

    Is the posing guide still available?

  • @angelaorrable
    @angelaorrable Před 3 lety

    There are a couple options for the 50mm 1.2L lenses and the prices are so different. Would you be able to reply with the exact one or a link to it?

  • @abhishes
    @abhishes Před 3 lety +10

    All the photos here are of families with little children. what about poses for families with grown up (or teenage) children?

    • @RayValdezPhotography
      @RayValdezPhotography Před 3 lety +1

      its kinda the same except they are bigger so you cant pick them up. or squeeze them in between the parents as much. teens are basically like adults but sometimes they might have an attitude and might want to do their own thing

  • @extreme748
    @extreme748 Před 4 lety

    pls review YONGNUO 35MM F/1.4 DF UWM

  • @Nikonguy73
    @Nikonguy73 Před 2 lety

    enjoyed watching and getting some pointers, couldnt access your free posing guide, after giving name and email, it went to login or signup???? also would have liked to see some fimages after taking them to see what you captured, obviously not all 300+

  • @Thrillfit
    @Thrillfit Před 3 lety +2

    What lens did you use for this shoot? What lens would you recommend for a family of 8 using a Canon T7i?

    • @heart12012
      @heart12012 Před 3 lety

      She said she uses the 50mm 1.2L, and i believe that is what she used when she held up the camera.

  • @guzunsys
    @guzunsys Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, B&H Photo Video! Could you say please, which lens had you used in this video?

  • @titavasquez3896
    @titavasquez3896 Před 2 lety

    what camera do you use on you photography sessions?

  • @Abellephoto
    @Abellephoto Před 3 lety +5

    At around 8:24, it is suggested that touching subjects puts them at ease and makes posing directives easier to follow. In light of the social distancing norms in effect around the world, I would love to know if Elena S. Blair has specific tips on how she has modified her family sessions or other types of sessions.

  • @janicebutler442
    @janicebutler442 Před 3 lety

    I just tried to download the free posing guide, but it keeps giving me an error. Is there something wrong with the link ? Thanks

  • @tiffanyramirez572
    @tiffanyramirez572 Před 3 lety +2

    When you have that many people where do you focus ?

  • @madelynbell4198
    @madelynbell4198 Před 3 lety

    What's the editing company she uses?

  • @jolandahoebergen9739
    @jolandahoebergen9739 Před 2 lety

    what kind off lens you are using?

  • @jessicakamau9394
    @jessicakamau9394 Před 2 lety

    loved it. but I can't access the guide, is there a trick?

  • @jenniferbird4638
    @jenniferbird4638 Před 2 lety

    What lens is used when shooting?

  • @corinnaneufeld5772
    @corinnaneufeld5772 Před 8 měsíci

    What lens did she use?

  • @wellnesswithsammi
    @wellnesswithsammi Před rokem

    For anybody else in the comments searching for the editing company she uses, it's the image salon

  • @lauragaudette1062
    @lauragaudette1062 Před 3 lety +3

    Wondering why the photos of the family were never shown???

    • @wikedwhich1
      @wikedwhich1 Před 3 lety

      it really is something I am thinking too..I really dont have this sort of technique...but its horses for courses and we are all different I guess.

  • @debutguitar5302
    @debutguitar5302 Před 3 lety

    Who is this woman? This was very helpful, thank you!

    • @NikkaG
      @NikkaG Před 3 lety +2

      Ikr??? This automatically played randomly and she helped me so much 😩

    • @sylviastagg-giuliano6229
      @sylviastagg-giuliano6229 Před 3 lety +1

      Debut Guitar you can see her name at the start of the presentation.

    • @elenablair4096
      @elenablair4096 Před 3 lety +2

      It’s me. Hiiii @elenasblair_photography OM Instagram.

    • @elenablair4096
      @elenablair4096 Před 3 lety

      Nikka G It’s me. Hiiii @elenasblair_photography on Instagram. ❤️

  • @jcff1961
    @jcff1961 Před 4 lety

    Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

  • @tamiboelter2833
    @tamiboelter2833 Před 3 lety +1

    Elena, I'll photograph the ones you say no to....

  • @julianesaccon9254
    @julianesaccon9254 Před 3 lety

    Hey guys, Please, what is the name of the editing company that she works?

  • @jeannettew3868
    @jeannettew3868 Před 3 lety +2

    Can i make one remark? The photographer told the kids several times that it was the last picture she would take or olmost done. And then she made like 1000 photo's afterwards. The kids want's to have a timeframe. When you say you are done, then be done, right?

    • @JessicaNiles
      @JessicaNiles Před 3 lety +5

      Meh. In this situation, you do what you gotta do! If the kids are able to keep giving more, YOU TAKE IT. 😜
      Outside of photoshoots then sure- give kids a timeframe and honor it.

  • @phyothet2703
    @phyothet2703 Před 4 lety +4

    How do you break down and collect which shot to show your client after you took a millions of clicks ... don't get me wrong . i am a learner too ...

  • @janicegudding6437
    @janicegudding6437 Před 2 lety

    Did she use autofocus?

  • @SA-vj4iz
    @SA-vj4iz Před rokem

    i saw no images

  • @virginiainla8085
    @virginiainla8085 Před 3 lety

    But rapid spray and pray? ...against a white background, no strobes, reflectors or even windows, shadows on the backdrop? No positioning for light? Was her ISO 100,000? "Not a light person" but photography is literally about capturing light? Where can we see the photos?

    • @lilyrose0116
      @lilyrose0116 Před 3 lety

      You can check the pictures out on her Instagram under the Tagged Photos

  • @ronbianca9722
    @ronbianca9722 Před 3 lety +4

    Before trying to become a professional photographer REMEMBER! That every person who has a camera is a photographer!

    • @vulcan2678
      @vulcan2678 Před 3 lety +5

      Everyone with a camera can take snaps not everyone with a camera is a photographer!

    • @ronbianca9722
      @ronbianca9722 Před 3 lety

      @@vulcan2678 I agree with you 100% however after spending 20 plus years as a full time wedding/portrait photographer many buyers do not wish to shop for a pro when they can get good enough results from themselves or a chum.

  • @richschmitt100
    @richschmitt100 Před 3 lety +2

    Why didn't you let us see the photos you took? What's the point if we can't see what you photographed? Don't understand the logic. Were you embarrassed with the outcome?

    • @janiceburke6037
      @janiceburke6037 Před 3 lety

      The younger boy was very uncooperative, misbehaved. He should have been disciplined right then and there. I felt the parents Embarrassment. Their attire should have been a little more photogenetic, appropriate for the shoot as well. All of it was off. Did not want to show photos due to all above although she is a good photographer, Lifestyle.

    • @lilyrose0116
      @lilyrose0116 Před 3 lety

      The pictures are on her Instagram under tagged photos. They came out good

  • @nathanraphael5116
    @nathanraphael5116 Před 3 lety +1

    no social distancing.....😂

    • @elenablair4096
      @elenablair4096 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Nathan. It was shot over a year ago. Pre Covid. ;) now I verbally direct and wear a mask. ❤️

    • @nathanraphael5116
      @nathanraphael5116 Před 3 lety +4

      @@elenablair4096
      I was joking, masks and social distancing is ridiculous and pointless lol

  • @mdmurray17
    @mdmurray17 Před 10 měsíci

    excellent honest and very helpful. Well done

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!