How Do You Take The Perfect Portrait?
Taking a good portrait is more than capturing a face. It requires careful consideration of lighting, mood, background and expression. Choose a person to photograph. Find an appropriate backdrop. In most cases, a wall or other simple background will work best. Avoid plain black or plain white backdrops except to achieve a high-contrast effect. Position the person at least a few feet from the backdrop to minimize shadows and to add depth. Set up your camera at a comfortable distance. Use a tripod to reduce blur. Make sure the sun is in front of the subject if you’re using available light. Avoid direct overhead sunlight. Use diffuse lighting by bouncing your flash off the ceiling or walls. Or position a source of light in front of and to the side of the subject slightly above the height of the camera. Use a deflector, or white board, on the opposite side. Use a flash meter to determine the correct camera settings. Set the shutter speed and the aperture on the lens. Focus the lens and take
