Jeff Smith's Guide to Head and Shoulders Portrait Photography

Just like in the studio, the lines and textures you use in your background lo-

cations need to enhance the overall feeling you are trying to create in the por-

trait. The trees, branches, pathways, columns, and roof lines all produce a

feeling in the portrait you are creating. You must select the scene that reflects

the feeling you are trying to create, not just head back to your favorite tree be-

cause that is where you always go.

WORKING ON LOCATION 99

White columns form an elegant and well-
coordinated background for this outdoor
bridal portrait.

The trees, branches,

pathways, columns,

and roof lines all

produce a feeling

in the portrait