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Why Most Women Look Awkward in Photos — and How to Fix It Instantly

292K views · Oct 13, 2020 · Education

Comments · 462

  • @maxwell1usa · 3 years ago

    This is by far the best posing video I've ever watched on YouTube! Well done Vanessa

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  • @tylerHphoto · 5 years ago

    Your sweating because Julianna brought the fire!  Thanks for the Masculine vs feminine angle description that really helped.

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  • @mikeokray717 · 5 years ago

    I feel intimidated by the whole session as someone just starting out

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  • @paulsophocleous2544 · 5 years ago

    Great stuff as usual. I'd love to see a little bit of posing advice in each one of your videos when you are working with a model. I learn best from repetition, so that would really help me.

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  • @grfaudio · 5 years ago

    Wow. I must have watched hundreds of videos over the years and this was one of the best for posing tips. Well done, Vanessa. THX

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  • @PQPhotography · 5 years ago

    I love this Vanessa. I know I always comment on the gear but the tutorial is perfect.

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  • @jasper5016 · 5 years ago

    When she said "play with your hair a little bit", it gave me goosebumps. damn

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  • @kevinsevenkeel3957 · 5 months ago

    VERY WELL DONE, Vanessa!!  not only a great refresh, but lots of novelty in how you go about your posing and shoots!  You are a consummate pro. I really needed to see this right before I'm about to shoot a very mature luthier in his shop.  He doesn't have a strong model presence, has consistently photographed poorly, and comes across as awkward and self-conscious in front of the camera. This video helped me mentally break through all that to understand how you get a subject to relax and move naturally.  Thank you!

  • @MrGflan · 4 years ago (edited)

    Hi Vanessa! I always value your amazing work! I am a professional bird photographer but I wanted to tell you about the RF mount Samyang 85mm f 1.4. It’s very good in case any of your followers would like an inexpensive option. I have some quality L lenses for my work and I can tell you I was impressed with this $700 gem. In case any beginners want a great option. AF works very well on my R6 too, for the most part. Good colors and contrast, sharpness. For my needs I couldn’t justify the amazing RF 85 but this works great also. Thanks!

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  • @martin-steiner-photography · 5 years ago

    Hi Vanessa, have to write it as a thank you - the knowledge and explanation you give is beyond the top tutorials on YT and I have some advanced knowledge myself. The "Top 8 Flash Photography Tricks" was my first vid of yours and I was stunned as it literaly was the best tutorial I have ever seen on YT. Thank you for expanding my knowledge and creativity.

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  • @seasterl · 2 years ago

    Excellent material!  Thanks, Vanessa!   I agree with some comments that drop-dead gorgeous models can make it easy for the photographer.  The difficulty comes trying to minimize (hide) unattractive features and make them look great.

  • @a-muse6567 · 5 years ago

    I especially liked the side by side comparisons

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