5 PORTRAITS
Capture people shots full of flair and personality with a combination of technical and interpersonal skills
SHOOT LIKE A PRO
Five ways to take your portraits from good to great, through lighting, framing and more
1 H
elp your subject
Your model can’t see what you can see: help them to understand the frame and how it looks with helpful communication.
2 F
ocus your light
Our eyes are typically drawn to bright areas in photos, so use your lighting to focus the viewer’s attention.
3 G
et close
Being physically closer to your model allows you to better connect with the person you are photographing.
4 F
ill your frame
Unless it’s an environmental portrait, use the entire frame to show your subject. They should always be the main focus.