Taking great portraits is as much about people skills as it is about technical ability, or using the latest and greatest photographic equipment. Unless you can first see through your subject’s eyes, and understand her as a unique individual, and then build rapport with her so you can unveil and accentuate her finest qualities, your portraits will remain mediocre at best. Some lessons learned along my journey as a photographer may help those who choose to follow.
Great Portraits in the Great Outdoors
If you have ever photographed your weekend outing, family reunion, or your son’s baseball game, you know that outdoor photography can present very special challenges. Along my journey as a photographer Ive learned some outdoor portrait photography techniques that may benefit those who choose to follow.