Improve Your Techniques When Photographing People with Julien McRoberts

A few tips from the trenches to help you take better photographs of people:


Adapt to Your Environment.
Blend in as much as possible; people like people that are like themselves. When I am shooting a rodeo, out come the cowboy boots, hat and jeans, and up go my odds of being accepted by and more approachable to my subjects.

Select Your Background.
The background is important; it sets the tone and provides the context of your photograph. Direct the person to the location, or shoot candidly and wait for the scene to evolve.


Strive for Natural Shots.
While posed shots sometimes work well they also can lack authenticity. Photograph your subject interacting in everyday life for more interesting images.


Fill the Frame.
Get in close and fill the frame with your subject. The little details help tell the story. Some of the best images I have made are where I have tightly framed people's faces.

Learn more from Julien in her workshop
Introduction to Portraiture: Capture to Print

September 22 - September 25, 2010

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