2/19/2012

How To Capture Your Perfect Portrait Photograph

By Allison Norton


Faces of people have for long been the favourite subjects of photographers. Portrait photography prioritizes on not just the characters but on their qualities as well, thereby bringing the captured frames to life.

A well done portrait photograph doesn't adhere to convention, and shows the character in a mental state that makes the picture distinctive. However, photographs of one person or of whole families are also clicked by photographers, and these are generally stuck in family albums.

A proper close up bringing the individual's face into focus distinguishes a truly expert portrait photograph from an amateur one. This can be achieved by using an option in the camera that makes the background fuzzy and blurred so as to make the face look more in focus. A bigger aperture used in a camera can give ideal results for this aim. However, in some portrait photographs where the person needs to be seen as part of the background, particularly in photographs taken outdoors, a normal aperture serves the objective better.

Unavailability of perfect light for a good photograph is a frequent issue confronted by the photographers. However, by adhering to some common photography guidelines, a good portrait photograph can be clicked. If the person is made to sit near a window in a position in which the sun's rays fall only partially on the face, then the photograph normally ends up looking splendid. The remaining part of the face can be lighted up by using a reflective object like a white piece of sheet or board. However, portrait photography is best shot in studios as lights can be controlled there.

The last but possibly the most important aspect of portrait photography is to make the subject feels at home. Technical sophistication in photography will work only when the person being photographed is comfortable and relaxed, and displays his or her natural self before the camera.




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