Digital Camera World

5 PORTRAITS

SHOOT LIKE A PRO

Five ways to take your portraits from good to great, through lighting, framing and more

1 Help your subject

Your model can’t see what you can see: help them to understand the frame and how it looks with helpful communication.

2 Focus your light

Our eyes are typically drawn to bright areas in photos, so use your lighting to focus the viewer’s attention.

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