7 Elements That Create a Standout Portrait Photograph: ????
1. Location ????: Outdoor shoots may require carrying added equipment, which incurs additional time and costs when transporting. Local weather conditions should also be considered when shooting outdoors, unlike indoor photoshoots that can push through whatever the weather is like.
2. Time of Day ⏰: Aim for before sunset or after sunrise because of the soothing temperature and absence of hard shadows.
3. Light ????: Stunning portrait photos can be taken in natural light with reflectors and diffusers.
4. Color ????: The blue shade of the sky can provoke a tranquil, peaceful feeling, while vibrant hues like yellow, orange, and red can convey cheerful stories.
5. Composition ????: Keep an eye out for lines, shapes, patterns, textures, colors, curves, and negative space, and use each to come up with brilliant photos.
6. Moment ????♂️: Try to create as many elements as possible to create a stronger moment – but don’t overcrowd.
7. Distance to the Subject ????: Consider what you want to accomplish and how range will make the final output look and feel for your viewers.
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Shea is a creative with a background in portrait, travel, commercial and fine art photography, and with expertise in business development and operations. After having built startups in the U.S, UAE and India, he is now adding blogging to the many hats he wears.
