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How to Shoot a Formal Portrait

1.       There should be about 10-20 feet of clear space in front of the background, plus some room to the sides. Put a stool in front of the background about 4-6 feet in front of the background.

2.       Place the light about 45 degrees to the right side of the subject

3.       Set the camera directly in front of the subject, anywhere from 6-10 feet away. The more telephoto the lens is the further away you’ll have to be.

Camera Settings

·         It is a good idea to shoot with wide open aperture to make the background out of focus

Lighting for Formal Portraits

Indoors

·         Place one light at approximately a 45 – degree angle on one side or the other of your subject.

·         Use a reflector on the opposite side of the subject from the light

Outdoors

·         Try shooting in open shade, such as the shadow of a building or tree

·         Cloudy days are great for photographing

The Candid Portrait

·         Capture a person going about everyday life and activities

·         Don’t try to pose your subject, try to take the photograph without the subject noticing you.

·         Be sure to include your subject’s surroundings in candid portraits

Camera Settings

·         For candid subjects you might take action shots

·         If your camera has flash you can use it for candid portraits