I hadn’t checked out Photography Voter before I made my post yesterday, about how you’ll get better expressions if you can get people to look at you “through the lens”. I just did, and look at what I found. Just on the first page! A whole bunch of posts about Portrait Photography!
Table of Contents
5 Tips for Directing Models (link not active)
Tips for making people relax, who might not be comfortable in front of a camera. This goes perfectly with my last post.
Approach to Taking a Portrait
Different people, Same needs when you’re taking a photograph. How to get through to the person being photographed. Here is a quick summary:
- The importance of background research on the subject, including common ground to discuss and tact in addressing sensitive topics
- The importance of proper equipment and backup plans, including bringing only what is necessary and ensuring that everything is in good working order
- The importance of scouting locations and being prepared for the shooting environment
- The potential benefits and drawbacks of showing the subject the photos as the shoot progresses, and the importance of maintaining control over the shoot
- The role of the photographer in directing the subject and creating the right environment for a unique and authentic portrait, including strategies such as using quiet conversation or making the subject stand for hours in a swimming pool
Wired Magazine’s Top 10 Reader Self Portraits
Some really interesting self-portraits here.
About a Pair of Green Eyes
A beginner’s first portrait photo-shoot. (link no longer active)
All these just off the first page!
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