Tips on how to take good portraits are always welcome. The concept of creating portraits is to artistically represent nature and bring out its essence in the form of images. In portrait photography, the predominant aspects are the facial expression and the underlying emotions or personality being reflected through the face of the person being photographed.

Although the subject of taking portrait primarily concerns with humans, other inanimate objects like flowers, plants, and landscapes could also be chosen. In fact, just about any objects considered inspiring enough by the artist, could be used as subject for portraits. The role of portrait photographers is to enable the objects being captured to visually communicate about the natural elements at work to viewers.

A great portrait is expected not just to produce the physical semblance, but also to represent the underlying theme as perceived existent in the subject. So how does one do that? While there may be many professional techniques for taking portraits; one's own perception, experience, and the ability to establish instant rapport with the subject could make all the difference in producing a picture perfect portrait.

In portrait photography, to successfully engage your subject, make sure that the subject looks directly into your camera. Make sure your subject is absolutely at ease and relaxed. Be creative. Lend a touch of realism to the portraits of your subjects by asking them to include their favorite personal effects with which they want them portrayed. Chat with them and let them be their true self for your picture to be realistic.

For taking a great portrait, make sure that the location where you are going to photograph your subject is appropriately set up, and in the right ambiance. Have your subject positioned where it's comfortable enough; gain insights into the subject's personality as you chat.

Focus on their eyes from different angles. Have the subject looking sideways, down the lens, or have them look at other objects within your camera frame, e. G. Like a woman looking at her newborn, or like a child looking at her toys. Be creative and try clicking parts of the body like hands, arms, or the torso, as it could be something that could activate viewers' imagination. In addition, some things are always best left to imagination.

Human eyes can tell a lot about a person's personality. In addition, it makes sense in portrait photography to incorporate the silent message that eyes could convey. Ask the subject to focus on something in the direction you are sitting or standing but not directly facing the lens; click pictures with the subject looking sideways, or down the lens but within the frame of your camera. Portraits of other body parts like tattooed arms, the torso, or just the fist or palms could also make sense in portraits. However, makes sure that the image does not look like a random shot but that it represents something.

The art of the portrait today is flourishing as it has become simple and inexpensive. There are different styles and techniques being used for portraits. Choose one and express your style through your very own masterpiece.