16 13 July 2019 I http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk I subscribe 0330 333 1113Jonathan Bielaski
Based in Toronto, Canada, Jonathan creates
cinematic portraits of real people in real
places. Striving to capture as much in
camera as possible, he has mastered his
tools and working on location. See more
at http://www.jonathanbielaski.com.ALL PICTURES ON PAGES 16 -17 © JONATHAN BIEL ASKI
Professional
photographers
from across the
globe reveal their
top tips for shooting environmental portraits,
documentary portraiture, weddings, action
portraits and professional headshots
Get the
natural
look
Environmental portraits
Portrait photographer Jonathan
Bielaski shares his portfolio of images
as well as his insights on photographing
people in their environmentMix the light
When using external lighting, try to make it look as
natural as possible. Drag your shutter to bring in some
of the ambient light and match the colour temperatures.
It’s fi ne to play with different tones of light, as in this
image, with some light warmer than other parts. Just
make sure that it’s intentional.Technique PORTRAIT TIPS
Know your
subject
When you get to your
location it’s great to have
interviewed your subject
beforehand and spent
time getting to know
them. This will give you
insight into who they are
and what they do. Utilising
the props they have will
add an element that can
tell the visual story.Pay
attention
to colours
The colours in your
image – both from
the wardrobe to
the supporting
elements – are
key to making a
cohesive image.
With this image
I wanted to make
sure that the
tones and richness
came out in this
theatre set.