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By Enid Hinton


Everybody likes looking at a stunning photo. It could be the photograph of a friend, family member, model or even complete stranger. When photos are well taken, they will create some form of mystery and tell stories. In addition, they will come with good memories. These portraits reveal the true personality of a person. In considering portrait photography in Melbourne, some important ideas and tips come in handy. These will help to get the best outcomes.

A very important role is played by the background in which it is taken. The face is the most important aspect of any portrait. This is the reason why the background chosen should not in any way interfere with the subject. It should not stand out more. The chosen background needs to be simple and not cluttered. In some cases however, the background has to be considered in order to introduce the personality of the subject. Lawyers for instance could take them in their offices with stacks of legal books in the background.

It is not a must that the background has to be prominent. One option of making it dim or blurred is to focus more on the subject. This is done to almost all portraits. It can be achieved through shooting from a short distance or using a zoom lens. A wide aperture manual setting will also be an option to use. Blurring of the background is done through the use of software like Photoshop.

The light is also very crucial. If taken in natural light, one will have the best chance of achieving a great appearance with the right skin tones and natural colors. The downside is the fact that controlling the light may be difficult in most cases. The subject should not pose right in front of the sun as this could cause unwanted shadows or brightness.

Shooting during mid-day should to be avoided as much as possible. For great outcomes, it is advisable to position the subject such that sunlight falls on it from the side. Reflectors or external flash could be used for lighting up some parts of the face. For indoor shooting, a soft and evenly distributed source of light should be used for lighting the subject.

Trying different apertures will help. Wide open apertures blur the background to make the subject stand out. Smaller ones make the entire screen to have a better focus. The focus should be eyes of the subject when taking any portrait. It is not always that smiling faces make the best portraits. It would be better to try capturing different expressions while keeping focus on eyes.

The angle and pose will play a very important role. The subject looking straight at the camera while motionless can be boring. Having a flamboyant look, inviting smile or sexy expression are some options. To come up with the best results, it is important to experiment with different poses and angles.

Having makeup will be important when it comes to taking portraits. The face will look even in addition to the fact that any blemishes will be hidden. Makeup also gives a trendy look and enhances confidence.




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