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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • Scott Kelby will be speaking at B&H Bild Expo. Learn more and RSVP: www.bildexpo.com
    Join Scott Kelby (@KelbyOne) in this presentation, as he shares 10 topics that will help you think differently about how you make portraits.
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    0:00 Overview
    2:58 Style Guide
    10:35 Importance of Connection
    18:11 Great Light
    20:51 Responsible Retouching
    28:49 Good Color & Skin Tone
    30:50 The Eyes
    31:56 The Background
    34:51 Lens Selection
    40:30 Emotion & Expression
    43:09 Solid Composition
    44:48 Bonus
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Komentáře • 91

  • @BandH
    @BandH  Před rokem +10

    Want to learn more portrait tips from Scott? Check out his 5 tips on lighting: czcams.com/video/VHgvF_AlhUo/video.html

    • @sydneyjones31
      @sydneyjones31 Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)
      (I need all the help with lighting I can get)

    • @EYEBALLKLOTT
      @EYEBALLKLOTT Před rokem

      1 Replies. That's the sentence on everyone behind the 1st.

    • @sydneyjones31
      @sydneyjones31 Před rokem

      @RooterOnTheeInside I guess lol. I think I was just super into the presentation and *really* needing something at the time (and I still do)

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman222345 Před rokem +26

    Nobody is better at these sorts of presentations than Scott Kelby and it's because he has both an engaging personality, a sense of humor, and an amazing wealth of technical and practical knowledge. One of a kind sort of guy! Great presentation winning a 10 out of 10 rating! Thanks B&H!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dambranslv
    @dambranslv Před rokem +51

    He is right. 80% of photography is photographers personality. For years i was frustrated that i cannot make cool photos of people until i realized it is because i'm an extreme introvert. I do not socialize. That's just absolutely not me. Some time ago i accepted that. I'm a good enough photographer, but i will never have those cool portraits or street photos of people because of my personality. I have to focus on different things.

    • @tomfred008
      @tomfred008 Před rokem +4

      The photo books never mention this!

    • @wigee
      @wigee Před rokem +20

      OR you just found a wise-sounding excuse to give up. There are many incredible introverted portraitists. Extroversion is not a prerequisite.

    • @rafaelarriaga
      @rafaelarriaga Před rokem +1

      Diane Arbus would not agree for sure, nor Lee Friedlander or Sergio Larraín

    • @dambranslv
      @dambranslv Před rokem +3

      @@wigee That's what i thought and that's why i was so frustrated with myself. Then i realized my true levels of social anxiety and learned to respect them. No photo is worth such a stress for me. I hate that, but i don't want to torture myself anymore.

    • @kurisuisaway
      @kurisuisaway Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@dambranslv I have no intention of being a professional photographer but watching this video made me think that I indeed will forever be an amateur. I'm also an introvert that doesn't enjoy random talking. It'd simply be unauthentic from me to do this regularly.

  • @tmewborn1
    @tmewborn1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent Scott, Thank You, I love your Teachings. I am an old man 83 Years old Your Teachings are so enjoyable to me, I learn so much from you. And very entertaining...

  • @jamesg1974a
    @jamesg1974a Před 6 dny

    Like it or not, how a person looks definitely plays a large part in the end product.

  • @bodhran1965
    @bodhran1965 Před rokem +5

    This ranks as one of the best talks on photography that I have heard. Essential.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @harmanhamiltonadventures3788
    @harmanhamiltonadventures3788 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Decades ago, I was second camera for a number of wedding and bar mitzvah events. From the minute we got out of the car, the lead photographer spent all his time engaging with and showing genuine interest in the people around him whether or not they were actually in the frame. He became a member of the party who was there to have a good time . . . but he just kept shooting. Everyone was so relaxed that even the group formals looked like people having fun together. The way he related to so-called ugly brides helped them relax to the point that their photos showed the kind of woman that the groom fell in love with. He became a different person on the job just like the football player Scott referred to became a different person on the field. He was definitely not that gregarious off the job. One of the best photography classes I ever attended, even though I still haven't mastered his method of being all in with the people and still maintaining control of the photographic job at hand. I guess it's just takes lots and lots of practice because you really care.

  • @TorIvanBoine
    @TorIvanBoine Před 11 měsíci +1

    Scott is the best. My first photography books was his. in 2007 I believe.

  • @apachephotographyvideos8859
    @apachephotographyvideos8859 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You are great because you are so generous.

  • @mayastep4258
    @mayastep4258 Před měsícem

    Thank you Scott. Funny and informative :)

  • @KatieF307
    @KatieF307 Před 2 měsíci

    I really enjoyed this presentation. It really put many things in perspective. Thank you!

  • @gianfranco3924
    @gianfranco3924 Před rokem +1

    I always learn something from Scott. Love his personality.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Glad you learned something new from his presentation.

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina Před 2 měsíci

    Can't thank you enough for all the great stuff I learnt from this video! Very enjoyable and informative!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Sudipto17Kolkata
    @Sudipto17Kolkata Před 21 dnem

    This reminds of the story behind the famous portrait of Winston Churchil in Life. At the last moment the photographer ran towards him, snatched the cheerut off his lips and clicked. The anger in his eyes gives him the character that he was famous for.

  • @tonymurphy9112
    @tonymurphy9112 Před rokem +5

    Just perfect, a great lecture, thank you👍

  • @WolfgangGussmann
    @WolfgangGussmann Před 3 měsíci +1

    great video

  • @andyraeber6044
    @andyraeber6044 Před rokem +1

    B&H thank you so much for your support of such talent like Scott Kelby. Just another lesson learned. Grateful.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching!

  • @AnandaGarden
    @AnandaGarden Před rokem +1

    Scott Kelby makes everything fun, and he has a genius, born of experience, for making things simple. I scribbled down his plainspoken advice for using a CTO and 1-stop diffuser or softbox with a plain old flash - you can get the 580 EX for under $100 used nowadays, whoopee.

  • @andresgonzalezcerda7635

    A real master class of portrait and how to present.
    Bravo

  • @kennypringle4580
    @kennypringle4580 Před rokem +3

    You gave us so many great learning techniques on shooting portraits.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem +1

      Hope you get to try some out on your next shoot!

  • @romiemiller7876
    @romiemiller7876 Před rokem

    Amen on who they are. Real, too.

  • @jakubstrumillo
    @jakubstrumillo Před rokem +3

    The most important book in my life about portrait photography are published by KelbyOne. "Peter Hurley - The Headshot": this is a joint work of Scott Kelby and Peter Hurley on the subject of headshot photography.

  • @davegalegor2865
    @davegalegor2865 Před 10 měsíci

    Brilliant! Thank you Mr. Kelby, I learned a lot.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @GeirBakkenVestfold
    @GeirBakkenVestfold Před rokem +5

    This presentation is both valuable and entertaining, I couldnt stop until it was finished.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jackcoughlin9785
    @jackcoughlin9785 Před rokem

    Predictably excellent- thank you.

  • @raykleiner3151
    @raykleiner3151 Před 5 měsíci

    Great lecture

  • @marvelchuruk7052
    @marvelchuruk7052 Před rokem +4

    I believe this video deserves two likes from each of us - one for the great lessons, and another for the great standup show 😊 Thanks, great lesson, great entertainment, I enjoyed allot! 👏👌

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed Scott's presentation. Thanks for watching!

  • @andyraeber6044
    @andyraeber6044 Před rokem

    Unreal. Fantastic, educational and funny instructor. I learned a lot. Please invite him back. Thanks B&H

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching, glad you learned something new.

  • @entrigueall2661
    @entrigueall2661 Před rokem

    Excellent video, thanks.

  • @patrickspahr825
    @patrickspahr825 Před rokem

    Wow! Fantastic presentation!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching!

  • @notallaboutmeministry3285
    @notallaboutmeministry3285 Před 8 měsíci

    This is good. Thank you.

  • @mohammedomer9997
    @mohammedomer9997 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for this amazing show. I love it

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching!

  • @KoemsyArtPainting
    @KoemsyArtPainting Před rokem

    amazing ❤❤❤

  • @micknificent
    @micknificent Před rokem +5

    I was there in person for that presentation. It was even better watching it for the second time. Great presentation Mr. Kelby!!!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Thanks for joining us at B&H Depth of Field and glad you enjoyed the presentation!

  • @PatrickMacQ
    @PatrickMacQ Před rokem

    Informative AND entertaining, thank you!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Allen-mk1tm
    @Allen-mk1tm Před rokem

    Wow. Thank you. That was informative and educational

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bruce-le-smith
    @bruce-le-smith Před rokem

    great session as always, thank you for sharing online. wish i was in NY seeing it in person, one day!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      We hope you can join in person one day!

  • @krishnansrinivasan830

    Awesome :)

  • @craigianmenzies
    @craigianmenzies Před rokem

    Great video, rare I have the patience to watch an hour long video, but brilliantly candid.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed, Scott has a wealth of knowledge to share.

  • @josejimenezphotography

    Nice one!

  • @NoDoSwLa
    @NoDoSwLa Před rokem

    Really good. Enjoyed it a lot 🙌
    P.S: Actually this is a gem. So much wisdom and mastery.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem +1

      Very glad to hear you enjoyed this so much!

  • @benuovir
    @benuovir Před rokem

    Great advice!! Where can I find the video that he mentioned at the end of post processing portraits?

  • @zsoltvaranka9741
    @zsoltvaranka9741 Před rokem

    Scott, your thoughts and words are extremely useful! Nice to see a real teach how to take great photos instead of sharing the 526th gear review, as most others do 🎉

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @peacerebelgirl
    @peacerebelgirl Před rokem

    No. 11 - i'm going to try my hand at portrait photography. and the reason i have interest in this is because everyone has an amazing face, even those people that are considered unattractive. i think we all need to have a realistic portrait of ourselves.

  • @beckymurphy3603
    @beckymurphy3603 Před rokem

    Since you live in Tampa, do you do any workshops in the area for us locals?

  • @gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife

    What is the AI plug in he is talking about that removes all power lines from a photo? Thanks

  • @williej.allenjr.510
    @williej.allenjr.510 Před rokem

    I aren’t seen you in years. Loved the session and you gave me some great ideas on how to improve my portrait photography and the experience!!!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @romiemiller7876
    @romiemiller7876 Před rokem +1

    Power lines and utility poles are everywhere, and always in the way. The better the scene, the more lines are there. I HATE power lines.

  • @AmisCorolla
    @AmisCorolla Před rokem

    Ouh man that guy was funny! :D

  • @baron6510
    @baron6510 Před rokem

    Overexposed on some portraits but honestly, fawk dat old way of thinking, the edits are fiyaaa

  • @oneeyedphotographer
    @oneeyedphotographer Před rokem

    When Steichen was photographing, all cameras, whether Graflex, Linhof, Sinar, Home Brew, they were all pretty much the same, and you could change lenses from any of them to any other. Today, that's not so. Of course, the camera then contributed little regardless of the skills of the photographer. Today, a skilled photographer can make photos with the OM Systems OM 1 camera that cannot be made with Canon, Nikon, Sony.

  • @michaelyolch79
    @michaelyolch79 Před rokem +2

    The new FAD of cropping off the tops of people's heads is 100% asinine. Please STOP it.

    • @kaheka60
      @kaheka60 Před rokem

      If your aim is to draw attention to the tops of heads, continue with this method. Sorry Kelby it doesn’t look good, no matter who does it!

    • @melanienolley
      @melanienolley Před rokem

      🤣

  • @DonalMcDonnell
    @DonalMcDonnell Před 4 měsíci

    God I hope people don’t pay for this.

  • @romiemiller7876
    @romiemiller7876 Před rokem

    The disclaimers scare the (&^%%&& out of me. They're worse than what you're wanting the drug for. And, the photo for the ad shown is a very bad composite.

  • @Kokorba6iqta
    @Kokorba6iqta Před rokem

    Scott Kelby is the epitome of the phrase jack of all trades and master of none.

  • @EYEBALLKLOTT
    @EYEBALLKLOTT Před rokem

    We're on opposite sides of a perspective sentence. I learned those words today. It's a place. Space is place from California. Thataway.
    ironfe-milk71