Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Tricks Of Portrait Photography In Melbourne

By Enid Hinton


Almost everyone likes to look at a stunning photo. It could be that of a model, friend, member of the family or complete stranger. When a photo is well taken, it will create some form of a mystery. There will be good memories about them. Perfectly taken portraits will bring out the true personality of an individual. In consideration of portrait photography in Melbourne, various tips and tricks come in handy. These will enable the person to come up with perfect outcomes.

The background plays a very important role. Portraits are all about the face of the individual. As a result, it will not be the best idea to have a background that interferes with the subject. The better option is a simple background that is not too cluttered. Nevertheless, there are instances when surroundings have to be considered so as to bring out the true personality of the subject. For instance, a photo of a lawyer may have to be taken in his office where stacks of legal books can be seen.

It is not a must that the background has to be prominent. One option of making it dim or blurred is to focus more on the subject. This is done to almost all portraits. It can be achieved through shooting from a short distance or using a zoom lens. A wide aperture manual setting will also be an option to use. Blurring of the background is done through the use of software like Photoshop.

The aspect of light is equally important. A great appearance is achieved when the portrait is taken in natural light. There is also the added advantage of getting the right skin tones and natural colors. Control of the light however may be too difficult in most instances. To avoid unwanted brightness or shadows, the subject should not pose directly in front of the sun.

Shooting during mid-day should to be avoided as much as possible. For great outcomes, it is advisable to position the subject such that sunlight falls on it from the side. Reflectors or external flash could be used for lighting up some parts of the face. For indoor shooting, a soft and evenly distributed source of light should be used for lighting the subject.

The use of different apertures will be helpful. When the aperture is opened wide, the background will get blurred and thus the subject made to stand out. Smaller apertures give the screen a better focus. When taking a portrait, the main focus should be the eyes of the subject. The assumption that smiling faces make the best portraits is not true in all instances. It is best to capture various expressions while still focusing on the eyes.

The pose and angle should be carefully considered. Not at all times should one motionlessly look into the camera. A sexy expression, inviting smile or flamboyant look will give a unique and nice outcome. Experimentation will bring about great results.

Makeup is a vital part of most shots. It will not only cover blemishes but also make the face look even and glow. Some makeup also makes the subject to look trendy or have a different look depending on the personality. Confidence is enhanced by the use of makeup.




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