How to Take Excellent Close-up Portraits
Taking portraits can be a pretty daunting task for both the subject and the photographer. Here are some tips that will help you produce commendable portrait shots.
First, ensure that your subject is comfortable. Do not force her to smile and show her teeth if she does not like it, or her photographs might not appear genuine. The true objective of portrait photography is to capture the subject?s actual expression and faking it defeats the purpose. You will be surprised at how wonderful her photographs can turn out to be if she is caught off guard. To concentrate on certain facial details, make sure that light is sourced from the side or the top of the subject?s face. Optimal results can be enjoyed if more light falls upon the subject and illuminate her features. You can achieve this with wider aperture to create a blurry surreal-like background while putting more focus on the subject.
Want to take good midrange portraits? Make sure your camera is fitted with the basic 90mm lens or a wide angle one if a crowd is involved. With the right telephoto lens, taking pictures at a party, wedding reception or graduation day can be an effortless affair.
