Jill Greenberg is an internationally renowned artist and photographer whose work is instantly recognizable due to her personally executed postproduction and her mastery of studio lighting. Since the age of 10, jill has staged photographs and created characters using the mediums of drawing, painting, sculpture, film and photography. Her background in illustration and painting is evident in her work, and her background in semiotics and art history is evident in the subject matter she explores. An early adopter of digital effects, Greenberg has developed a world that is more intense and visceral than the one in which we actually reside. Jill greenberg creates portraits that seize our attention and tug at our emotions. Check Jill out: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jill.greenberg/ Website - https://www.jillgreenberg.com/ 00:00 - Start 06:00 - How did Jill get to where she’s at 9:36 - Was there one moment where you knew 11:33 - How Jill got these perfect images 14:00 - The story of how Jill made these infamous images 23:00 - Jill’s 5 best tips to become a better portrait photographer* - Don’t over direct them, it’s a matter of energy and trust - Make sure light is as flattering as possible, bounced lighting is good - Look for their best side/angle. Sometimes it can be head on - It’s important to have a gesture, the way that they’re leaning, hands, movement. Gesture adds emotion 28:30 - how do you determine what’s a good angle for someone - Stick chin out to cover double chin 31:00 - How to direct someone that’s not a professional model or actress* 35:00 - Is Jill constantly clicking the shutter or is she more conservative with her shots? 44:00 - How to get photography work 53:00 - The different lighting setups from someone who’s older and someone who’s younger 1:04:00 - How does Jill feel about iPhone photography getting paid $10k 1:07:00 - Why aren’t photographers adapting to the new age of technology and people that should be dominating 1:11:00 - Jill’s favorite camera and lens 1:12:00 - Jill describes the backstory of this bear portrait 1:18:00 - Jill what do whatever it takes to get the shot 1:22:00 - What does Jill mean by keeping your eyes open? 1:28:00 - Jill’s 5 speed question round === 🚀 Futur Accelerator The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground: https://thefutur.com/accelerator 🥇 Futur Pro The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network: https://thefutur.com/pro ✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools: https://thefutur.com/shop 🎙 The Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more: https://thefutur.com/recommendations Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts We love getting your letters. Send them here: The Futur c/o Chris Do 1702 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. — Host: Chris Do Content Director: Matthew Encina Producer: Mark Contreras Cinematographers/Editors: Jona Garcia Social Team: Elle Money, Alex Burlui Futur Theme Music: Adam Sanborne http://www.adamsanborne.com Typefaces: Futura, DIN, Helvetica Now, Calibre, Knockout, Champion Gothic