Chapter 8
Shooting Frame-Worthy Portraits
IN THIS CHAPTER
Choosing the right camera settings for a classic portrait
Figuring out your lighting options
Dealing with red-eye and other flash-related issues
Lighting an outdoor portrait
Improving the shot with a better background
Going beyond traditional poses to capture memorable moments
A complete course in portrait photography would consume way more pages than I have to offer in this book. I don’t have room to get into details such as posing, high-end studio equipment, wedding portraiture, and so on. What I can do is provide the basics of shooting a good portrait, from choosing the right camera settings to avoiding common portrait problems.
Note that the camera settings and techniques I outline in this chapter assume that you’re shooting a non-moving subject. If your portrait involves a person (or pet) who isn’t willing to remain still ...
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