How to
- set up background
- 10-20 feet of space in front
- subject is 4-6 feet in front
- sitting
- light
- 45* to the right of subject
- reflector on left
- 3-4 feet in front
- adjust reflector for best effect
- camera
- directly in front
- 6-10 feet away
- type of lens = distance
- Pose!
- wide open aperture - less distracting, faster shutter speed
- f-stop to keep subject in focus
Lighting
- Indoors
- one light at 45*
- reflector on opposite side
- Outdoors
- direct sunlight = hard to do (cloudy is best)
- shade is better - from a building or tree
- not too much
- include the sky but not direct
- use reflector to reduce shadow
- need to be close - 3-4 feet
- avoid a busy background
- capture the everyday person.
- don't pose
- include surroundings
- capture the mood
- a lot of shots
- zoom in/out
- different perspectives
- expression
- movement
- Camera Settings
- fast shutter speed
- 1/250 or faster
- Flash
- built in range = 10 feet
- accessory = 25 feet
