Photograph the subject in their native environment

Never shoot kids or babies from your normal standing height

Consider giving the subject space to look into

Window light

NEVER use the on camera flash

I know you want pictures of the face but you might also consider going smaller

Over expose

Do something totally off the wall

Stop the waving and smiling

Shoot up to give power Shoot down to take power away

If one person is a bit stale two people are perfect

Whiten teeth properly in Photoshop

Contrast clothing and location

You re missing out on half of your model

Think application before taking the portrait

When shooting in poor mid day lighting have the subject face away from the sun

Spot metering is your friend

Whip out the CTO

Compose and then focus rather than focusing and re composing

Models relax immediately when a prop is introduced

Book a real photo shoot

Buy a few scarves

Raise that light for stunning catch lights

The worst way to get a candid expression from your subject

Use framing in a creative way

Try high key or low key lighting

Quit being a pansy

Use ultra wide lenses for a cool perspective

Warm that flash for sunset portraits

Crank that aperture for full body portraits

Throw horizons to the wind for fun portraits

When taking a portrait of a group always focus on the closest person to the camera

Get that model release

Try out electronic model releases for simplicity

Learn the famous S pose

De focus the subject

Fill the frame

Check for sharpness on the eyelashes

Get a vertical battery grip

Get out of the model s face

Use the correct side of the reflector

Don t cheat yourself into thinking that you can make a great portrait without great lighting

Be yourself and shoot what you love

Use the right tool for the job

Let that shutter rip to get great expressions

Stop re living your mistakes

Photos weren t made to be bits

Keep your model warm

Learn the lingo when working with models

Superglue your camera to your hand

For street photography portraits go incognito

Bring a Save the Shoot kit

Find interesting looking models

Use natural reflectors

Wait for a cloudy day

Ditch the light stand and use a broom handle instead

Protect your flashes with air cushioned stands

Put three photos in a row

Never allow the model to wait on you

Contrast clothes and environment

Get a proper system in place for your memory cards

If you haven t yet learned your lesson pay attention to the background

Get ahair light

Don t delete photos in camera

If you accidentally use a bit too much flash it can be fixed in post

Buy a 50mm f apon1 8 lens

Use windows as a giant softbox

Predict how people will interact when shooting candids

When shooting group portraits try to get the heads uneven

Spacing is key for group portraits

KISS your model

Get to know your subject

Long noses should look straight at the camera

Know your gear by heart

Try not to show the flat portion of the hand

Choose your poses before the shoot

Use a polarizer to minimize reflections on glasses

Learn to use the golden mean rather than the rule of thirds

Don t be a DSLR snob

Make a list and check it twice

Get involved in photography

Think like you re shooting film

Watch for elastics

It doesn t all have to be perfect and pretty

When shooting for clients write their name on a sticky note and put it on the back of your camera

Soften your on camera flash

Perfect your on camera flash

Adjust the lighting to fix deep set eyes

Know how to direct the client to give the look you want

Know the tips for hiding wrinkles

Choose your model carefully

Set your picture style to portrait even if shooting in RAW

Quit sharpening blindly

Try a silhouette

Artificially light your subject naturally

If you re going to use HDR use it wisely

If you are going to crop it give it a full amputation

Use backdrops creatively

Bring a cheap romance novel to the shoot

Use the correct focus mode

Pay it forward

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