I think you should look back 40 or 50 years to the samples/examples tutorials of that time. Not only did the "masters" have lighting, posing, technical knowledge and the visual transmittal of emotion in their back pockets, but because film didn't have instant review photographers just had to *KNOW* what worked and what the results would be prior to film development. It's amazing how with the technology how mediocre (sorry) much of today's stuff is. And so much is dependent on Photoshop to fix issues that weren't fixed in the camera. Look up Marisa Berenson, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, Yosuf Karsh, Leon Kennamer, Arny Freytag, Ken Marcus.. and the list goes on. Sorry to be negative, but it I'm just calling balls and strikes as I see them. With the advanced digital equipment we have today, It's surprising that the lack of technical knowledge or artistic output is so wanting. Sorry to be negative, but it I'm just calling balls and strikes as I see them.
Anyone with a bit of technical savvy can get a nice composition and exposure. This stuff is what actually separates the masters from everyone else. Superb.
I feel honored to be allowed to witness the magic you create with your mastery of human emotion and getting to watch the changes as they emerge under your tutelage. Thank you.
India reminds me a young Sarah Michelle Gellar. Another great video Peter, teaching us newbs on how to interact with a model and help bring out their inner confidence.
After watching Peter's way of making the models drift into that specific flow I can barely stand watching videos where other models perform "macarena" :) The connection between the model and the viewer in the Peter's photos is amazing.
Peter, you are not just a great photographer, but also a very good psychologist and a teacher! This video is another lever of portrait, in work and communication with model...
Great lesson, where all the experience of a professional photographer can guide the model an improved résultat. This is how the emotion can increase from an image. Thank you Peter, for this demonstration.
I love these model training videos! They’re so helpful for both photographers and models. You can really see the transformation in India after 20 minutes of teaching and shooting.
As an aspiring photographer, this was probably the most helpful video I've ever watched. Way better than "use this setting" or "this is how you get this lighting" ...etc.
Thanks for the hard work on all these videos. Very helpful. I’m a professional photographer about 20 years. I enjoy seeing peter and his work and FYI I’m half Australian oi
Setting the mood and coaching a client / model is the hardest part of completing the “circle” of capturing the perfect moment of time and freezing that. I would LOVE to see an entire series of people off the street brought in to shoot. I shoot boudoir and headshots etc. and most of them have NEVER modeled. That video you showed her was the moment she changed! The technical aspect of photography is what so many professionals on RU-vid teach - but none of that matters if the subject isn’t feeling it.
That video is just brilliant. How you guide her is just amazing. Once again, 20 minutes of pure learning how to work with a model. Nobody on YT is even close to you in quality content. 👍
“Meike, is their anybody like you at home? Well, my sister India…. “ She is gorgeous too! And lively. And works wonderfully well with Peter. Two supermodel girls in the same family and Peter gets to photograph them both! What have I done wrong in my long life? This has to be a milestone video, Peter! Well done. More please.
Peter, thank you so much! This video is coming in right handy for my nearest shoot in a few days with a very eager wannabe model with no experience. A most helpful video I've seen recently for an aspiring photographer. It will not only help me help the model, but it helps me feel better in my shoes as a photographer.
Love this. Peter is s psychologist as much as a photographer. He has a unique understanding of what makes a model tick. Beautiful girl being shown how to look even more gorgeous. Thanks for a very profound lesson.
It goes beyond model training: emotions controlling the body? mind/body dualism? applied neuroscience? Genius. I look forward to seeing you at your New York workshop.
As always - the most important part of getting great images- guiding the model to great poses! The technical stuff is ‘easier’ to master- this is the Gold… Thanks!
@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer While I meant ‘pose’ to be very generic- including eyes/ emotion- I appreciate your point that the exact position of body parts is not critical to a great image! In fact I have found it very frustrating to shoot models who have attended one of those ‘training camps’ where they know ‘101 great poses’ - maybe great for generic e-commerce shoots- but not beyond that…
To me, before and beyond being a photographer, Peter is somebody who enjoys life and loves human beings. He also is by his nature and experience, a very active, positive, dense, empathic person and a great psychologist who very deeply understands, loves, respects and looks for intense and qualitative relations with other humans so as - in his Superb Art Photography - best and in a pro but also cool way, to celebrate the specific inner & outer beauty of each of his models, treating, protecting, and interacting with them as a father or a mentor would do, with love, full respect, reciprocal thrust and deep pro & playful bilateral soul interaction. Not to speak of his Great Art, Great talent and Great expertise in photography.
You are a real master Peter. I just try to suck in every word you say and bring it in to my own head and send it to my own models. You are a true inspiration and just magical on what you do.
Holy crap!!!! This is what I needed! Let them feel what you try to explain. Get (with lots of respect and explanation) to close, to near and point out what you mean. Being honest and telling what you see, almost bold and direct (like we Dutch love) works.
I have watched several tutorials/lessons and taken some courses to learn take portraits. I have been trying to create similar headshots. I have been sloppy and it hasn't been consistent. But there was almost no resources on how to find these specifically strong and powerful emotions. I tried to find this in my models by giving them some person items. But, this is exactly what I have been missing and looking for. I am learning a lot Peter. Thank you very much.
Sir you’ve done it AGAIN! Let other commenters have said this is what separates you from other photographers, seriously this is PHENOMENAL and that family has some crazy genes I’m curious to see what the parents look like Maybe a family photo shoot in B&W of course 🤔👀
A little late to watching. But, this is amazing! Watching Bec being able to “Turn it on” is an amazing skill. Watching Peter teach “How to turn it on” an absolute gift. Thank you.
Many thanks for this new backstage session! @Bec: Many thanks for assisting the Model and the Photographer. The audience shouldn’t forget that you are behind the video camera, IA is not smart enough, and it never will, to replicate the job you do in these sessions. @India: Many thanks for posing and exposing yourself in this session. I wish you have the best career as a Model and a successful personal life. You have the best reference Model, from your own blood, you have the best assistant and the best photographer, what else you need? @Peter: Many thanks for this series, with new (to your eyes) Models. I think this is the most critical point in photography, that AI will not be able to help much. @Peter: Q1: You mentioned full body and being nervios, and I am aware it depends on each Model, but what are the physical symptoms (body) that a Model is nervous? There are people that cannot stand still, otherwise you will cancel their identity. @Peter: Q2: Are laughter and smiles unwelcome in portrait photography? How do Models don’t usually like that looks? @Peter: Q3: If a photography is going to be BW, is there any difference between a) retouching and then transform to BW and b) transform to BW and then retouching? I think option “b” will save time, but is there any benefit in doing “a”.
Have you thoughts about doing a voice over video to show how the music changes the model reaction? I know it generally changes the mood but seeing how you and then react to each other feels like it would be interesting to watch.
Would it help to use royalty free music from a service? Would help the mood and shouldn't get the channel a strike. Also great work TY! I learned a lot.
Wondering what level Meika and India will get to with modelling? To the very top or more Domestic Australian level. They both look like they have what it takes
Peter is really an artist, he can make magic with a model. Well, India has a beautiful face nd needs just a bit of guiding to pose great infront of the camera.
ive looked but havent seen (or maybe i DID see but forgot?) have you got any 'models' who not only is their first time with YOU, but their first time EVER? India has been modeling since 2, and looks like about 16-18yrs old so thats a LOT of experience. too bad you cant just go downtown, and ask some random lady and tell her some of the basic starting positions. what im referring to, is how India starts out right from the beginning giving you certain poses with her head and doing stuff with her hair and then when she was sitting, she already knew how to start the poses
Well, that little chat completely changed the way she interacted with the camera. However, Bec’s is your most interesting model, she is two completely different people women, she completely changes in front of the camera, as soon as you take your eyes off her, she all arms again, she’s amazing 👍
I've noticed that you've mentioned not playing music on your videos a couple of times. What about downloading some royalty free songs from either the RU-vid studio or a music service? I know it's not the same as a popular song, but at least that way you'd be covered during the shoot.
