Communication skills for portrait shooting

1. Communicate and understand the subjects before shooting. Many of the subjects are strangers who are not familiar with each other or are meeting for the first time. At this time, do not rush to take pictures. You can sit down and chat first to get familiar with each other and explain the theme. ——Tell the model your idea, and it is best to look at similar photos. When the model has prior understanding and imagination about the shooting, the effect will be 10 times better.

2. Observe the subject at any time. Sometimes the model’s best expression appears when changing movements or taking a breath. You can consider turning on the continuous shooting mode. Don’t give up every moment, and don’t be stingy with your shutter.

3. Guide the model’s posture. In addition to considering the light and angle, the photographer should also give some guidance on the model’s movements and expressions.

4. Don’t give commands all the time. It’s better to demonstrate in person. Just tell the other person to “act naturally”, otherwise they will feel even more unnatural.

5. In addition to personal demonstration, there is also a little trick, which is to design a plot to allow the model to play freely. With the small situation, the model's performance will be more natural, instead of standing there blankly. .