Howdy! I am interested in trying out taking portraits this weekend, first time taking portriat. Got any nice tips to offer? What to look out for between outdoor and indoor portraits? Thanks.
Hi there, forgive me but im very intrigued and curious.. are you looking for 1)nice tips on taking portraits or 2)tips on taking nice portraits?
If its the second i can share some pointers:-
i) do your homework on where you wanna shoot and what lighting is available. Also do some research on what shots/poses/angles look good to you as a portrait. Some tips would be find a nice background (uncluttered would be a good starting point), ample but even lighting like morning sun or dusk, ask the model/s to present themselves appropriately (i.e. dress nicely and comb their hair, makeup if necessary) or you hv to DI quite a tad.
ii) on composition, find a nice background that can bring out your model's features. Some photogs like to contrast (smooth skinned vs rusty/dilapidated walls) and some like to compliment backgrounds to model. Either way, find something you like. Also, play with available lighting, i.e. ask your model to look at the source of light. (not directly at something too glaring please. :bsmilie: )
iii) on emoting, remember to keep your eyes on the model/s. sometimes the gem of a photo is taken during the transition in between the model posing.
If its (1) you're looking for, add a "please" to every sentence in this passage.