Strike a Pose
Your subjects may find it awkward to strike a model’s pose. Simply positioning the hands or feet in different ways can make for more interesting portraits. Have a pianist sit by a piano and place his hands on the keyboard or show off a ballerina’s perfect tip-toeing stint.
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Strike up a Conversation
The sight of a photographer armed with a camera can be intimidating for some. Engage your subject in conversation. It is rare to find subjects who are not camera-shy. Talking will lighten up the mood and helps your subject loosen up and get comfortable being in front of the camera.
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Knowing Your Subject
Dexter Yarbrough believes conversations go a long way. Not only do you help your subjects get comfortable, but this will give you some idea of what type of people they are. You can capture shots that show more of who they are as a person.
Candid Shots
Once you have established rapport with your subject, this will give you some insight on how they would respond to what you say. This will help you capture more candid, natural-looking expressions.
Get Closer
Closing in provides more detail of and focus on your subject and limits the clutter unnecessary objects create if you are too far from them.
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