How to shoot a formal portrait...
- place background
- place light about 45 degrees to the right of the subject
- put reflector on left, 3-4 feet fom subject
- guide subject to pose
camera settings
- make background out of focuse
- wide-open aperture
- shallow depth, emphasizes subject
- no slower than 1/60 of a second shutter speed
Lighting for Formal portraits
- indoors-light 45 degree angle on the side and reflector
- Outdoor-no direct sunlight, use open shade, cloudy days are perfect
The Candid
- capture a person going about everyday life
- take more pictures
- include surroundings
- look natural
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