Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Portrait Techniques

Shooting Candidly

Nothing truly captures life like a candid. It depicts people acting normally, which can say a lot about them or their work. This is the most effective way to capture a moment in time- nothing freezes history like a candid.

Alter Your Perspective

This can create some very unique images. It can capture people from angles that aren't usually seen. It can also create some cool expressions- especially if the person follows the camera with their eyes.

Experiment With Lighting

A face is a very cool surface. It's covered with different textures and curves. When light is placed on them, it can create some very unique shadows. Having light approach from different angles can almost completely change the appearance of someones face.

Props

This is a great way to tell something about your subject. Whether it is a person with a skateboard or someone playing guitar, it tells you a lot about the person- their hobbies, interests, skills. Introducing another object that's not just a face adds a lot to the image and helps make a very complete photo

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