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If you want your headshot portraits to have a vibrant, more polished look, then why not try shooting in a cinematic style? By employing a few simple camera skills we can get the look of a film still, and transform our subjects into would-be movie stars.
As with most portrait effects, this one has a lot to do with lighting, but it’s also about knowing how to capture a lovely soft background. Combine these techniques and you’ll be able to craft portraits that have real star power.
There are two key elements that go into creating a cinematic headshot. The first is the backdrop, and ideally this should be a jumble of details, colours and changes in light. With simple camera skills and the right lens, you can blur out the backdrop and reduce the detail to soft bokeh. We went to a graffiti-covered skatepark for our
