Portrait Photography

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brighter light in order to return the pupil to a more
acceptable size.


CLASSIC PORTRAITURE POSES

Male Posing

Masculineposesforportraitureshouldmaketheclientfeel
strong and in control. Steadyfeet and sturdy arms will
accentuate any male posing; ensuring that the legs are
strongandgroundedandtheshouldersarewideandbroad
willenhancetheidealofamaleshape.Byshootingfroma
lowercameraangleyoucanmakethesubjectautomatically
dominate the frame and give them an air of authority.


Masculineposingcanbedifficultifyouhaveaclientwho
is not entirely comfortable with being in front of the
camera.This canbe made easierif the subjectis given
somethingtositonorleanagainst.Bysimplyaskingthem
topropthemselvesagainstawallortositonastoolyou
cangivethemsomethingtoposewith,anditwillfeelmore
natural for them to do.

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