portrait photography

Here are some pointers on how to photograph school portraits.

Get creative!

Think of ways you can use your pictures for different purposes: to be remembered forever, to be cherished as keepsakes and to help motivate your child. Some ideas include writing messages to them in a picture book, taking photographs of them in the classroom and in their family environment, creating a collage of photos of your child in their younger years and displaying them in a scrapbook.

The key is to be creative. Try using a variety of props and techniques to show the individuality of each child.

Choose the right background

A background should complement your subject. It should have a soft, natural look and reflect the time and place you are shooting. When you choose a backdrop, keep the following in mind:

Time of day:

• When you photograph your child, think about the weather and whether

What we do for a living is to help people see their own potential. The most common self portrait mistakes we have seen in our time as a business are:

– Not understanding the basics of camera settings and composition.

– Not having a ‘model pose’.

– Using a tripod too much.

– Taking photos while the subject is looking away.

– Forgetting to smile.

– Not using natural light.

– Taking photos in the wrong location.

Most of us would agree that our photos tell stories of who we are. We want them to show off a bit of our personality and a part of ourselves. We hope they will inspire others to like us, respect us and maybe even want to be like us.

However, most of us will admit to having made at least one or two common mistakes with our photos. We may have used bad … Read the rest

This post I will show you how to use photography props to create beautiful portraits.

Photography is a form of art, a form of creativity, and it can be used as therapy. Photography has been used as a form of therapy for many years by photographers and other artists. The camera can be used to express your innermost feelings and thoughts. By seeing things as we would see them through our eyes, we come to appreciate things more fully.

Photography is a great way of taking in and communicating the mood of the scene you are photographing. Many people feel that the camera has no soul. However, it is possible to use a variety of techniques to give your photos the appearance of being alive. This is achieved by using interesting props and techniques that add life and interest.

To create some great portraits, you need to be able to … Read the rest