 Tracy Brewer |
Outdoor Portraits There's a family of 4 who want me to do some outdoor portraits for them. I've never done this before. Anyone have any suggestions, tips, etc.
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BetterPhoto Member |
Tracy, first remember one thing. You are the photographer. They are asking you because you know what you're doing, so act like it. Be confident in your abilities. I know, easier said than done espec. for a first timer so here are a couple of tips. 1. Get to know them. Joke a bit, listen to a couple of jokes and stories. Let them get to know you and they might not notice the camera so much. Maybe even take three or four shots with a point and shoot. Less hardware for them to look at, less nerves. 2. Get them to smile. There is a reason the old catch phrase is 'Say CHEESE!' Because when you make the e sound you almost have to smile. So try stuff like 'Dad is silly', 'We're in the money', something like that and something age appropriate also helps those who aren't so photogenic to smile as well. 3. Make sure you and they have oodles of time. Being up against a schedule can be a killjoy so block off three hours to do this. You won't need it but no one will be worrying about how they'll get to the next thing and can relax in front of the camera. 4. Props are good. Pets. Toys. Anything that they are familiar with will be a comfort to them in front of your camera. You can do this. Just go out and have fun and be the boss. You and they will have more fun and word might get spread around. You never know. Chris Walrath
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Kerby Pfrangle |
Tracy one thing I think is very important in outdoor images is location. Spot your locations ahead of time and make sure you have no clutter in the background. Also look at the props that you are using. Anything in your view finder is going to show up in the picture. I find parks, if you lucky to have garden area's near you, people homes that have beautiful unique grounds beautiful unique houses, I have access to a beautiful ranch. Think Location because it makes a huge difference in your images. Also I make sure all clothes that are used in the images are ironed. I even taken some of the clothes and ironed them. Wrinkles show and it just looks nicer with crisp clean clothing. Cordinate the clothing if it a family so it looks nice together. If I think of anyting else I write it on this thread. Kerby
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