{"id":4742,"date":"2014-03-10T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.phototechnique.com\/?p=4742"},"modified":"2014-11-28T12:28:11","modified_gmt":"2014-11-28T12:28:11","slug":"tips-for-shooting-portraits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/portrait_photography\/tips-for-shooting-portraits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Shooting Portraits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Focus on the Eyes<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4745 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/portrait2.jpg\" alt=\"tips for shooting portraits\" width=\"570\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait2.jpg 570w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait2.jpg?resize=300,271 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait2.jpg?resize=444,400 444w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait2.jpg?resize=562,507 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/>\n<p>The eyes are the part of the face we\u2019re most drawn to, so if they\u2019re not quite sharp it can ruin the shot. It doesn\u2019t matter so much if the rest of the face isn\u2019t so pin sharp as long as the eyes are, so make sure you focus on the subject\u2019s eyes, especially if your depth of field is shallow.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Make Sure the Subject is Relaxed<\/h2>\n<p>Many aspiring portrait photographers fail because they are more focused on their camera settings than in striking up a rapport with the subject, resulting in tense poses and wooden expressions. In order to get relaxed poses and natural expressions it\u2019s vital to put the subject at ease, and a bit of banter is a great way to make them forget about the camera.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Use Soft Lighting<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4748 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/portrait5.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Shooting Portraits\" width=\"570\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait5.jpg 570w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait5.jpg?resize=300,342 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait5.jpg?resize=351,400 351w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait5.jpg?resize=562,640 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/>\n<p>Hard, high-contrast lighting enhances texture so is fine for showing the character in wrinkly old men, but is otherwise usually a no-no for portraiture. For flattering results, especially of women, use soft diffused lighting. With natural light this means shade or overcast skies. Indoors, shoot near a north-facing window, or a large white wall, or use a light source diffused by a reflector or softbox.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Get in Close to Fill the Frame<\/h2>\n<p>Most portraits taken by novices can be improved dramatically simply by cropping, because one of the biggest faults is to not get close enough. Getting in close creates more impact and helps exclude distracting background details. A short telephoto (around 50-100mm) lets you crop in tightly without having to get physically too close, and create a more flattering perspective.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Find the Light<\/h2>\n<p>When photographing people indoors, look for where the light is best. This will most likely be near a window or open door, where there is natural light coming in.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Shoot from Above<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/iStock_000002075325Large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40323 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/iStock_000002075325Large.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Shooting Portraits\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/iStock_000002075325Large.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/iStock_000002075325Large.jpg?resize=300,450 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/iStock_000002075325Large.jpg?resize=267,400 267w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/iStock_000002075325Large.jpg?resize=562,842 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><em>Photo credit: istock.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The most flattering shooting position for portraits is usually from slightly above, level with the top of the subject\u2019s forehead. This will place more emphasis on the subject\u2019s eyes, rather than their nose or chin.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Extremities<\/h2>\n<p>Many portrait subjects and photographers struggle to know what to do with arms and legs. If not posed well they can look awkward, or distract from the face. Avoid having arms and legs extend towards the camera too far or they may look disproportionately big. If resting a chin in a hand ensure the head is only gently resting or the cheeks will be pushed up and the face distorted.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Photograph the Family<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4747 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg\" alt=\"tips for shooting portraits\" width=\"570\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg 570w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg?resize=300,298 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg?resize=402,400 402w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg?resize=170,170 170w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg?resize=562,559 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait4.jpg?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/>\n<p>Few hobbyists put as much effort into getting great family photos as they do to their landscape images. If you apply your knowledge of light, composition and timing you can get lovely shots. Posed pictures can be great but for more natural results try shooting them unawares. Use a telephoto lens and shoot from further back or shoot from the hip. You can still get good natural shots even at close range if your subject is engrossed in an activity and you shoot quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Use Furniture and Props for Posing<\/h2>\n<p>Asking someone to stand on the spot and look at the camera is not conducive to relaxed photos, but posing them artificially can look forced. It\u2019s best to find a position where the subject can find a naturally comfortable pose. This may be leaning against a wall, sitting in a chair, or perched on the edge of a table. Steps make a good posing prop as there are many ways they can be utilised for posing.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Be Sensible when Photographing Kids<\/h2>\n<p>There was a time when you could photograph kids in the street without any problems. Many great photos from some of our finest photojournalists, such as Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt, are of children. But those days are gone so think twice before photographing children who aren\u2019t yours, or whose parents you don\u2019t know or haven\u2019t spoken to first, for permission.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Get Down with the Kids<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4744 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/portrait1.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Shooting Portraits\" width=\"570\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait1.jpg 570w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait1.jpg?resize=300,232 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait1.jpg?resize=518,400 518w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait1.jpg?resize=562,434 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><br \/>\nMost pictures of children are better when shot from their level, so crouch down when shooting \u2013 it gives a sense of entering their world. Looking down from above makes the viewer feel more of an outsider, but can be used to convey a sense of smallness or isolation which may be appropriate in some situations.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Shooting Portraits \u2013 Group Shots<\/h2>\n<div>\n<dl id=\"attachment_4746\">\n<dt><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4746 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/portrait3.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Shooting Portraits\" width=\"570\" height=\"838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait3.jpg 570w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait3.jpg?resize=300,441 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait3.jpg?resize=272,400 272w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/portrait3.jpg?resize=562,826 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/dt>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dd>Groups can be challenging to photograph. Avoid having your subjects stand in a row as it usually works best if the heads are at different heights. Use furniture, walls or steps to try and arrange the group in this way.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create memorable, flattering photographs using our portrait guide&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":323,"featured_media":40325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-4742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portrait_photography"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tips for Shooting Portraits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn to create memorable, flattering photographs of people with our tips for shooting 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