Portrait Photography

Techniques:

Using different techniques is very important when doing portrait photography. Taking photographs from different perspectives (low/high/eye level points of view) adds interest to an image. Adjusting a cameras exposure compensation, shutter speed and ISO can also add interest to an image by making it underexposed or overexposed. Other techniques used for portrait photography are:

• Silhouette
• Two point lighting
• Key lights and fill lights
• Fill frame (macro)
• Props

Tools:

When doing portrait photography you will need a camera, various kinds of lighting, and often times, a tripod. To add interest to an image you may want props.

Trials and Tribulations:

When doing pet portraits, you have to move around and adjust your cameras settings. It is a good idea to use a high shutter speed because, in general, pets move around a lot and you don't want blurry photos. When taking photos of people there are many different ways to place light and pose them. Your model/models can be standing or sitting, looking at the camera/ looking away from the camera, and/or posing with props.

Examples: