You dont have to buy a flashy new camera or expensive lights.
These are my top 7 tips for better portrait photography.
Firstly, it stops facial features becoming distorted if you want to shoot a close up head shot.
Secondly it allows for the background to become blurred so your subject really pops.
Finally it allows you to have some more space between you and your subject so you arent crowding them.
Choose the Right Light
My favourite light for portrait photography is bright overcast conditions.
Time of day matters too.
Think About Location
A portrait doesnt have to be a tight headshot.
Stepping back and showing the environment around your sitter can often create extra interest.
Environmental portraits are great for telling a story or revealing something about your subjects personality or interests.
Using converging lines and a greater depth of field can add drama to a portrait.
Ask questions about them and their interests while you work and it will help them relax.
You dont need lightning fast autofocus or clever technology.
Most of the success of failure of an image is firmly down to the photographers skill.
