Portrait photography is a challenging but rewarding genre that requires not just competence with a camera and lighting, but the ability to direct subjects and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you are new to the genre and hoping to improve, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced portrait photographer discussing a range of helpful advice and actionable tips sure to help you take better photos.
Coming to you from Manny Ortiz, this awesome video tutorial offers a lot of helpful advice sure to help you improve your portrait photography. One thing I think is especially worth developing as a new photographer is working the entire frame. A lot of newer portrait photographers become overly reliant on wide apertures to take care of busy backgrounds instead of creating more balanced images. Work on using a variety of apertures and adding a bit of context around your subject, and it will make you a far more versatile photographer. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Ortiz.
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