Portrait photography tip: Get to know your model
Thursday 21 July 2022, 15:30 by Elja Trum | 2,746 views | 1 commentThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
You take the best photos when both you and your model feel at ease. The best way to make sure everyone feels comfortable is to talk to each other. Try to get to know your subject and be friendly towards them.
Don't hide behind your camera the whole time, but talk to each other. Especially at the start of a photoshoot.
Don't start taking photos straight away, but take some time to get to know each other first. Discuss your plans for the photoshoot beforehand and what result you want to achieve.
If you're an introvert, it can be a good idea to think of a few questions in advance. For example, about work or school, someone's hobbies, experiences with other photoshoots and so on.
If you've already become friends on Facebook, you can get a little insight into their life beforehand and find topics you can talk about.
In most cases, talking about photography or camera settings won't be a success. Find something your model likes talking about.
About the author
Elja Trum is the founder of Photofacts and online photography course website Photofacts Academy. He has been writing about photography since 2006. Elja is also the author of (Dutch) books on composition, black-and-white photography, flash photography and portrait photography.
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1 comment
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ErikvanRosmalen
wrote on Friday 22 July 2022 at 07:33
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I totally agree. Maybe the most important tip of all for a portrait photographer!
Translated from Dutch.
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