Take The Perfect Portrait

For a brilliant picture people can be difficult but with these tips, you’ll soon be on your way to creating something special.

Portrait photography is not as simple as it sounds. It goes beyond technical skills, and you’ll need to choose not only the right location, but building a relationship with your subject well. After you have the ideal and relaxed person, everything is about composition, light and balance. And remember, the eyes are the key to a decent portrait image.

1. Location

You do not always need a photo studio lights, expensive complex to get amazing results, but choosing a suitable location to complement the mood you want to discuss is essential. Here, we wanted our picture to have a natural feel, so we set up a local park where we used the fall colors as a backdrop.

2. Build a Report

It is essential to build a relationship with your subject so you can capture their personality. Even if you know your subject, and chances are they feel a little uncomfortable and self-conscious in front of a reflex to encourage smiles with a few jokes and a bit of banter. Ultimately, it is an expression of your subject that will save a portrait.

3. Shoot in Aperture Priority

To make your subject stand out against a background very blurred, turn your camera to Aperture Priority (Av) and use a wide aperture mode of f/5.6. This will reduce the depth of field (the distance in front and beyond the focus point is still acceptable strong) so it is great to minimize distracting backgrounds.

4. Do you need a tripod?

When deciding whether or not to use a tripod, you should consider how competent you are at handling a reflector and a camera at the same time. For this shoot, we found it easier to leave the tripod at home, giving us a little more freedom to adjust the camera angle without facing additional equipment.

5. Fire away

Do not be afraid to shoot more than necessary – you can always throw unwanted shots. Subtle changes of expression can make or break a portrait, so make sure you’re spoiled for choice. Your object gets tired quickly (especially if you work with children) to take regular breaks to relax the muscles of the face, check your plans and prepare for the next session.

This is Me :-)