Tips for Flawless Portrait Photography
All novices on alert! Ok, some professionals too! Shooting pictures of landscapes, pets and other immovable objects is indeed a pleasure especially when they come out really good. But do you ever think of reworking on your photography skills on portrait photography? How many times have you taken a friend's photo on your smartphone only to realize that they could have come better? While the convenience of digital photography is existent, I will show you some steps to get portrait photography accurately in the first shot itself.
Portrait photography is not something which simply includes a happy shutterbug and his subjects. Thoughtful focus with great imagination is the stepping stones to a beautiful portrait. The combination of perfect lighting, appropriate lenses and the correct frame is what you must focus on. Your subject should be fully comfortable while you work, and this harmonization can create perfect imagery. Many people find it uncomfortable while facing the camera and a good photographer always wins over his subjects circumspectly.
Shooting outdoors on a bright sunny day may not be the perfect milieu for portrait photography. Careful funneling of natural light is necessary for the ideal shot. If you are not a professional photographer, you may try to move your subject for the best light exposure. Avoid getting too much sunlight directly on your lens as it will spoil the image. Keep the sun behind you while taking portrait photos. Indoor photography can be simulated with additional props, but you can also improvise with household items.
Use an ordinary umbrella lined with reflective work on the inner portion; put a cloth sheet on a wall for preferred background or you may also use white cardboard sheets or polystyrene for better light positioning.
Getting your subject involved with props is better than having them stare into the lens. While both ways are acceptable, prop photography especially on portraits is better. Using props for taking pictures of your subject allows for more possibilities and diversity of shots. You can keep just one pose and alter the direction of the props for additional images too. Try to get natural images while your subject experiments with the props. Natural shots look way better than having someone literally pose for the camera.
