Tips Every Beginning Portrait Photographer Should Know
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Tips Every BeginningPortrait Photographer
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Connect with Your Subject and Share in the Process
As Adler points out in the quote above,the recipe for a good portrait entailsmore than just photo and lighting gear.It starts with the photographer makinga distinct effort to connect with thesubject so they are at ease with theimage-making process.
Be Aware of the Lighting and Environment
If you’ll be shooting in an interior orstudio setting, acquaint yourself withexisting options for backgrounds andlighting within the space. Will it bepossible to shoot a natural-lightportrait or will you need to plan forartificial lighting? Are there clean wallsor a simple drapery that you can usefor a backdrop, or will you be doing anenvironmental portrait within thespace?
Watch the Dynamics of Your Camera and Lens
In shooting a portrait, you areeffectively translating a three-dimensional face into a flat plane ofspace, so deciding on your lens orfocal length and positioning thecamera in a way that complementsyour subject’s features will have asignificant effect on the success of theresulting image.
It’s all about the Eyes
The eyes have been called the“windows to the soul.” “Nothing couldbe closer to the truth for portraitphotography,” says Brian Smith. “Whenphotographing people, you’ll almostalways want to place the emphasis ontheir eyes. You could have the perfectcomposition and exposure, but if theeyes aren’t sharp, the entire imagesuffers.
Move In and Out and Get Down on their Level
If you’ll be working with children, “don’tshoot down from an adult’s eye level,”he explains. “Getting the camera downto their level will make your imagesmore personal and less imposing. Thesame is true of adults,” he notes.“Seeing eye-to-eye is a great way tomake your portraits convey more ofthe connection you established withthe subject.
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