36. BUILD RAPPORT
RAPPORT IS ONE of those words that simply describes a positive relationship between two people. The relationship doesn’t have to be a deep one, but it’s one that suggests the people involved are on the same page and they have the ability to work together. If you have ever interviewed for a job, one of the first things you must do is build a rapport with the interviewer. The same applies for working with your portrait subject(s).
Building rapport with your portrait subject is essential. Portrait photography is a social activity, and it can be a bit stressful for both the photographer and the subject. Photographers that are new ...
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