How to Photograph your Kids like a Pro (How to Photograph Anything Like a Pro) by Rutherford Steve

Author:Rutherford, Steve [Rutherford, Steve]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Rutherford Publishing
Published: 2012-12-07T00:00:00+00:00

INDOOR PORTRAITS AND THINGS TO CONSIDER

As with any type of photography, the biggest concern when shooting indoors is light. While you can control the light much more efficiently, you have to be aware of what you are doing in order to get the best shots. As you practice more you will be surprised by the light and the capabilities of the camera. You will learn what works best for you and how to utilize the light sources to the best of their abilities. You will find you will use fewer lights as you get better at the process. Don’t be afraid of your light meter, it should be your best friend and it should be practically glued to your hand.

Bounce Light to the Eyes

Shining lights directly into people’s eyes is not their favorite; but bouncing light gives you a more diffused look. By working with the bounce card to get the image of the person with the light bouncing in their eyes you will get a sparkle that radiates through the image. A soft bounce will provide a less bright light but still give you the radiant effect. This is a great addition to portraits as it brings a sense of tone and joy to the image.

Check Your Windows

Use natural light where you can. As much as we can recreate light, natural light is always the best. Of course you may bounce it or diffuse it, but it gives a glow and a color spectrum unlike any other light created. North facing windows are your friends. They give you a better “golden hour” light that can really make a perfect soft portrait look. Blinds and filters can help to capture this light and give you the effect you are seeking.

Consider the Surroundings

You need to understand the surroundings. Surroundings can be distracting to your subjects as well as to the lens. Everything that you see in frame should be put there specifically. You should know what is in every quadrant of your shot. Try to include both foreground and background pieces in some. It helps to give a sense of motion as well as a sense of size. You want to focus on the subject, but there needs to be something that can be beyond the focal length to add depth to the portrait.

Diffuse the Light

Diffusing the light is important because it gives you a more romantic look to the portrait. While you can use direct lighting for harsher looks, this is not usually what you are going for in portrait work. You want everything to have fuzzy, soft edges to bring about the “love” of the image.

Tripod, Even if You Think You Don’t Need It

It is fine to take some portraits as hand held shots, but really you should be working from a tripod. It gives you more control over the scene and when you have the perfect shot lined up you don’t have to worry about the placement of the camera. You may only have a few seconds when

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