Portrait photography is a challenging genre, but within it are numerous creative paths and rewarding adventures if you are willing to put in the time to learn and grow. This fantastic video tutorial offers beginners four helpful tips that will help you tackle your first shoot.
Coming to you from Mitch Lally, this excellent video tutorial offers four tips to that will help you make the most of your first portrait photography shoot. No doubt, your first shoot can feel quite daunting, but as Lally details, you will have a lot more confidence if you go in prepared, and your subject will likely feel more at ease as well. This does not mean you need to go in with a totally rigid and comprehensive plan, as that might preclude you from enjoying moments of organic creativity, but taking the time to visit the location beforehand and scout out some good spots for shots as well as taking a good look at where the light falls, particularly in relation to your favorite spots. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Lally.
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