A portrait is a representation of a person. A portrait photo usually focuses on the face, mood or expression of a person. Traditional portraits used to be images or paintings. Nowadays a photo is the most famous form of portrayal of a person. In most cases, the person looks directly into the camera to make contact with the viewer.
Here are simple techniques that will help you make a perfect portrait.
Making a good portrait photo is an art that you can master through practice. Many professional photographers have simply started by following a number of simple guidelines.
Choose The Right Background
The background sets the tone in the photo, so pay attention to which background you choose. The ideal background leads the viewer’s attention to a specific part of the photo that you want to emphasize, such as the face. A neutral, soft-colored background often works well and is much more effective than one that has a lot of color and detail. You can choose to blur the background so that the emphasis is mainly on the elements in the foreground.
Focus on The Eyes
The saying goes: “the eyes are the gates of the soul.” Different emotions can be evoked, depending on the direction in which the person’s eyes are directed. Try this out, let your model look in different directions until you are satisfied with the feeling that the portrait photo evokes. Adding something extra in the form of a smile, frown, etc. is a bonus that only emphasizes the focal point in the photo.
Add More Light
The possibilities with regard to the exposure are actually endless. Exposure is the most important element in any composition. It sets the mood, feel, and character of the photo. Sunlight can be a bit tricky here. When you take a portrait photo with daylight, make sure that your photo is not overexposed by the power of the sun.
Choose The Right Position and Angle
Do not limit yourself to only horizontal and vertical portraits. It’s not the only two corners that exist … Try a creative diagonal corner, it can just add a bit of artistic flair to your photo. A quick mistake here is to use the camera only at a limited angle. That is confusing for the viewer. After all, he or she does not know whether you have consciously applied this effect, or whether you simply skewed the camera by mistake! If you go for an interesting angle, make it clear and clear that that is the effect as you mean it!