1. The eyes have it. It's no surprise that the expression in the eyes is crucial in most portraits. The question is - do you want your subject's eyes engaged with your lens or not? Eye contact carries with it an intensity and immediacy, whereas your subject looking away gives your shot a more candid feel.
2. Take a wide variety of photographs to learn what works for you. Don't be afraid to move your feet.
3. Decide at key moments whether it's better for you as the photographer to interact with your subjects or to step back and take candids. Do both!
4. Look for patterns. Learn to assess the direction of the light.
5. Find the meaningful story. Think of yourself as a visual storyteller and include the elements that tell that story.
6. Try not to photograph your subject straight on. A tip for a comfortable, flattering way for the subject to stand is with the torso at a diagonal and the subject's weight on the back foot.
7. Take a few shots after your subject thinks you're done. Look for the in-between moments.
8. Move around to create a background that adds to the story. Watch for background poles and trees coming out of the subject's head.
8. Move around to create a background that adds to the story. Watch for background poles and trees coming out of the subject's head.
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