GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PORTRAIT SHOOTS

• CANDID EDITORIAL-STYLE POSES!
  • Create a situation that tells a story; I want to feel like something is happening.
  • Default to having the subject NOT looking at the camera, except when specifically requested.
  • Poses should be natural and candid OR intentionally dramatic and artistic.
• Slow down and pay attention to the details.
• Watch carefully for unwanted shadows on the subject’s face.
• Watch and experiment with the composition of the face in relation to the lens.
• Spend quality time with each setup.
• Pay close attention to each composition, keep it clean and minimal.
• Carefully consider the pose that the model settles into.