Tips I use to take stunning portrait photos
I mostly use natural light: I take advantage of natural light sources such as windows or outdoor locations for the most flattering portraits.I pay attention to the background: Since I mostly shoot outside, I choose walls, windows and other natural environments (including the beach) around Santa Monica and Culver City to ensure that the background does not distract from the subject.I get close (not too close of course): I move in close to my subject to fill the frame and make sure the focus is on themI use a shallow depth of field: This will blur the background and draw attention to the subject’s face.We try different poses: I give direction to the subject to ensure we get the best shotI pay attention to facial expressions: Capturing a genuine smile or a more serious gaze can make a portrait more compelling.Edit selectively: I use editing tools including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to enhance the light and color in your headshots, but am careful not to over-edit and detract from the natural beauty of my subject.
