Good portraits reveal aspects of a person’s identity, attitude, and personality. Great portraits can reveal the “essence” of a person’s character.

This easy-to-follow pocket guide provides expert advice on:
– Cameras, lenses, lighting, focus and exposure for different types of portraiture.
– Candid, formal, single and group portraits, natural and artificial lighting.
– Portraits of children, families, special occasions, and community events.
– Setting up a studio for formal portraits and ideas for more creative approaches.
– The role of clothing, positioning, posture, light angles, background, and props.
– How to deal with short attention spans and varying weather conditions.
– How to build a genuine rapport with the subject and capture spontaneous moments.

Portraiture is filled with practical and creative ways to ensure your portrait photography is enjoyable and rewarding.

A5, 96 pages, PUR bound, printed in Australia with ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation
ISBN: 978-1-922156-46-4
Publisher: Photo Review – Media Publishing