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6 Essential Portrait Techniques for Photography and Tips

Jan 30

 

What Is Portrait Photography?

Portrait photography is a type of photography that portrays humans as the subjects. Photography that depicts portraits has existed since the beginning of photography when Louis Daguerre invented the daguerreotype in 1839. This was the same year Robert Cornelius aimed the camera towards himself and captured what is considered to be the first self-portrait image (or "selfie" in modern terminology) ever, laying the groundwork for las vegas photography to develop into an art form in its own right.

 

Below are a few photography tips you can employ to enhance your photographs and turn your good portraits into outstanding portraits

 

Diffuse your light source

Take into consideration that portraits should be captured in soft, diffused light that comes from an indirect source. Contrary to popular belief direct sunlight or full-sunlight can cause undesirable shadows and colors that are not natural. To reduce the brightness and create an attractive effect, you can use diffusers like a softbox or white sheets.

 

Use a longer lens

A 50mm lens is a telephoto lens that's mid-range. It's the most common length that portrait photographers in Las Vegas choose to use. This length, however, creates an ordinary and familiar scene. To achieve better image compression and to minimize distortion, choose an extended lens (e.g. one that's between 85mm between 200 and 85mm). A longer focal distance can bring your background closer to your subject, thereby increasing the blur (background blur), and making your image more dynamic.

Try a new position

You can bring a new perspective to your photographs by breaking the rule of thirds by taking pictures at angles that aren't quite as well-composed, or even at the eye of your subject's at eye level. You can shoot pictures from different angles and distances about the subject. Photograph from an aerial view or from a side angle and change the model's poses, or even take a candid photo to figure out the most flattering angle to your model's portrait.

 

Make your own lighting

The camera flash is an important feature that adds brightness to your photographs, however, it's not always providing the illumination you require. Certain types of flash, especially when used in a close-up headshot can cause a subject's face to appear dappled and look disproportionate. Off-camera flash can be useful in changing the lighting conditions in order to enhance contrast and control the shadows in your portraits that make them look more interesting and dynamic. Puretouch Photography recommends that natural light is ideal to shoot portraits outdoors, as direct sunlight may cause excessive noise. External lighting is a great way to limit the light available, or you can create the perfect shot by using your own lighting.

 

Modify the Aperture

Wide apertures will create an unnatural depth-of-field that blurs the background, making your subject your focal point. If you have multiple subjects (e.g. a family portrait) A smaller aperture is preferred to keep them to be in the same focus.

 

Finalize editing and post-processing

You can improve your photos through editing software. This will make them look perfect. Whether you need to crop an unwanted edge, lighten shadows that are distracting or change the background of your image.

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