Glyn Dewis

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I've spent a fair bit over the years on lighting, cameras and lenses, and none of it matters if the person in front of your camera isn't comfortable. In this video I'm sharing seven things I've learned, mostly through trial and error, that genuinely improve your portraits, and not one of them costs a penny or requires new kit.

00:00 Introduction 00:36 Give yourself time before you even pick up the camera 02:12 Ask people about themselves 03:32 Keep talking while you're actually shooting 04:37 Try not to over-direct 05:30 Be willing to adapt 06:25 Your own calm matters more than you'd think 08:20 Under-promise, over-deliver

🪖 39-45 Portraits Project: https://glyndewis.com/3945portraits

🌍 My Website + Blog: https://glyndewis.com/ 📰 Weekly Creative Newsletter: https://glyndewis.kit.com/weekly-creative

📚 Books I've Written: https://glyndewis.com/books ⚙️ Gear I Use: https://glyndewis.com/gear

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