Do you have a desire to shoot interesting live portraits of yourself and your loved ones yourself? Then go for it, you will succeed if you know how to do it correctly. And it doesn't matter at all what kind of camera you have - a DSLR or an ordinary "soap dish".
Instructions
Step 1
In a matter like portrait photography, theory is just as important as practice. This genre is considered the most difficult, especially for aspiring photographers. Read useful books and articles by world famous photographers. After all, it is much easier and faster to learn from other people's mistakes, especially if these are the mistakes of geniuses …
Step 2
Think in advance about the background, lighting, clothes of the model. Girls, undoubtedly, should emphasize facial features with cosmetics, but most importantly, do not overdo it. Keep in mind that a successful portrait will turn out more likely against a light background than against a gloomy one. You should not put a person near some monument or palace, because the person himself will be the main thing in the photo. You can sign up for a photo studio where professional equipment is provided. A beauty dish will help to expose a soft light, which is called "Hollywood". If the model has problem skin, then it is better to adjust the light with a stronger power.
Step 3
Adjust your camera according to the lighting conditions. Most cameras have a "Portrait" mode, it is better to set it up. On a DSLR, open the aperture all the way down to blur the background. Use a flash in the studio and on cloudy outdoor conditions.
Step 4
The main step is the moment of capturing a person. Do not wait for a wonderful picture right away, the model should relax, the muscles of the face and neck should not be tense. Only from the 20-30th frame you will be able to catch the gaze of the model, worthy of the name "portrait". You can shoot your own self-portrait using a tripod or take a picture of yourself in the mirror. This genre is becoming more and more popular.
Step 5
Red eye, problem skin and contrast can be processed in a graphics editor. The main thing is not to do excessive retouching of the face, so that the person does not look like a wax doll.
