A portrait should capture the inner essence of the subject - the place where their beauty and intensity resides.
Sometimes the photograph leaves the viewer with a feeling of calm, or action, or movement, or warmth - a feeling that pulls the viewer into the photograph. |
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As a portrait artist, the photographer needs to spot the strengths for the photo , then pose the subject to highlight those strengths. |
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With some subjects, both young or old, the person poses themself and needs very little adjusting to look good. |
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Others may need to elaborate on what they would like the portrait display - sometimes done throught the props they bring to the photo session. |
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Envionrmental photos at the clients choice of location can allow the background to become part of the subjects personality. |
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Digital photo manipulation has certainly become part of the modern photographer's toolbox. |
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Using "imagination " settings can be lots of fun for kids of all ages. |
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And sometimes simple and natural setting say it all. |
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