Masterclass

DEVELOPING YOUR OWN STYLE TO SET

YOU APART

W

hen contemplatingbecomingaprofessionalportrait
photographer,attheoutsetyoumustprimarilymaster
thecameraandlens,thelight,thesoftware,andtheskillsto
pose and draw good expressionsfrom theclients. Once
theseimportantskillshavebeenmasteredthenextstepfor
the developing portrait photographer is to evolve a
particularphotographicstyletosetyouapartfromothers,
and to drive your work forward both creatively and
expressively.

Overtimeyouwillnaturallymigratetowardsthestylein
whichyouwishtoworkandbecomemorespecializedin
this area. For example in the portraiture field many
photographersspecializeinparticularages,suchasbabies
or teenagers, and become specialists in producing these
images. Developing a style can be a daunting process
initially as the scope is so wide. Deciding where your
talentsandpassionslieisthekey pointin understanding
whichareaofphotographyyoufindmostenjoyable,what
gives you the most satisfaction and creative pleasure.

Agoodstartingpointfordevelopingstyleistolearnand
drawfromotherphotographers’imagery.Observingother
photographers’workonblogsandwebsitescaninspireand
pushyourcreativity, and willhighlight theimagery that
you enjoy viewing.