5 tips for a better environment portraits

A post by: Rick BerkPPShow the subject environmental portraits usually in their natural environment. They are different from traditional portraits in that they tend to show more of the character of the subject, instead of just the topic for a neutral background. Most people, unless they are professional models or natural hams are, tend to stiffen up for the camera. Because your subject in his or her natural environment is, they tend to be more relaxed, resulting in better facial expressions and body language./PPEnvironmental portraits are my favorite way to photograph people. I love it when I get a shot that makes the subject’s friends and family say ‘ Oh yeah, he has you! “In this article I will discuss five things I always keep in mind when taking environmental portraits./PIMG class=”size-large wp-image-65549″ alt=”For this portrait, my client was very specific that she wanted to be captured in her apartment, just being who she is. It became quickly apparent that her dog was a very important part of that, so it was decided early that we would include him. EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS II. 1/125 @ f/4, ISO 640.” src=”http://www.photo-natural.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-20131027KatieZehr0061-600×400.jpg” width=”600″ height=”400″My client was very specific for this portrait that she wanted to be recorded in her apartment, it may just who she is. It soon became clear that her dog was a very important part of that, so it was decided that we would include him early. EOS 5 d Mark III with EF 24-70 f/2.8 L IS II. 1/125th at f/4, ISO 640/PPTo get the right picture of someone in their environment, you must know your subject. You don’t have to be good friends, but in General, when someone asks for an environmental portrait, you want to ensure that you capture who they are. Ask what they have in mind. Ask what their hobbies are. If they want a portrait in their home, which is their favorite place in the House? What are they doing in that spot? If the outside of the House, where they want to be photographed? Why? You should be a bit of a reporter and sniff out the story. Then you need to illustrate./PPNow that you know a bit about your topic, what they want to do and where they want to do it, it’s time to the point of a camera on them.