PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Humans of AISJ

Composition

Show a bit of the setting to tell your story.

Use lines to lead the eye to your subject.

Try full body shots as well as close-ups; horizontal and vertical.

Capture an Emotion

Think about:body stancefacial expressionhand gesture

The Face

The eyes can be looking at the camera…

…or looking away.

Move in close for detail

Think about props…

…and what’s happening in the background.

Try to avoid these common mistakes:

Most of all, remember to • take lots and lots of photos• be relaxed• have some fun!