Effective 35mm Portrait Photography Tips 📸

📸 Tired of the same old headshots? In this video, I’m diving into why the 35mm lens might just change the way you shoot portraits and how you see people. Whether you're a beginner or a pro photographer, these 35mm portrait photography tips will help you shoot more authentic, story-driven portraits full of life, depth, and emotion.

💬 Learn why the 35mm is my favorite storytelling lens, how to work with distortion, how to use it for family sessions, travel photography, lifestyle shoots, and more.

👇 Scroll down for timestamps, recommended gear, and links to related videos!

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

Why 35mm is perfect for storytelling portraits
How to embrace closeness and realness in your photography
Creative tips for shooting portraits with a wider lens
Real-world use cases for 35mm portraiture (family, travel, street, branding)

🛒 My Favorite 35mm Lenses (Affiliate Links):
These are lenses I’ve used and recommend—purchasing through these helps support the channel!

📷 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM: https://amzn.to/4gVmDRm
📷 Sony 35mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/3PyKxpI
📷 Canon 35mm f/1.4 RF: https://amzn.to/3RsmlGM
📷 Nikon 35mm f/1.4 Z: https://amzn.to/44xEmeo
📷 Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Canon/Nikon/Sony): https://amzn.to/4cKvjZB
📷 Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 (35mm equivalent): https://amzn.to/4jHLcSY

📸 My Favorite Filmmaking & Photography Gear:
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📷 Top Super Compact Camera for Travel ➡️ https://amzn.to/4iP0STP
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Why the 85mm is overrated for storytelling
00:36 – My resistance to using the 35mm
01:07 – What flattering really means
01:43 – Why 35mm is a storytelling lens
02:21 – Mentions video: “Battle of the Wide Primes: 24mm vs 28mm vs 35mm” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7llQqKCK20
02:55 – How the 35mm lens changes portrait photography
03:33 – 5 Tips for Shooting Portraits with a 35mm
04:06 – Watch your edges (distortion tips)
04:39 – See the light (lighting for 35mm portraits)
05:12 – Versatility of the 35mm lens
06:01 – Best portrait situations for 35mm
06:44 – Why it made me a better photographer
07:16 – Flattering = Real, Raw, Honest
07:48 – Mentioned video: “How to Shoot with Your 35mm Lens” https://youtu.be/oj60neVlvfk?si=KHhmwIL1rIfNrP9P
07:55 – Video Coming Soon: “35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm for Portraits”

🔗 Related Videos
📺 Battle of the Wide Primes – 24mm vs 28mm vs 35mm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7llQqKCK20
📺 How to Shoot with Your 35mm Lens: https://youtu.be/oj60neVlvfk?si=KHhmwIL1rIfNrP9P
📺 Coming Soon: 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm for Portrait Photography

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