PLUS SIZE FEMALE PORTRAITS TIPS

Portrait photography is a difficult process that is tightly linked to psychology and necessitates dialogue, empathy, and a sense of aesthetics. Plus-size models are no exception when it comes to picture shoots. It’s critical to be conscious of what’s beautiful, to be discreet, and to recognise that making the wrong selection might have far-reaching consequences. Portrait photography shows people in their most natural state. The subject should be happy when looking at these photos. We photographers bear some responsibility for the impressions we leave on our models. The setting we create for them can be quite beneficial, allowing them to progress in their personal development, accept themselves for who they are, and improve their mental health.

- SUJAY J SHATANANDA

Look for the most attractive version of the person you’re photographing

People have more than one version of themselves. They have a number of them. When they smile, frown, stand up straight, or slouch over the computer. Even if they have a sad expression on their face or are dressed inappropriately. Everyone has a favourite colour, hairdo, or facial expression that they find attractive. We don’t merely take a picture of someone who looks a specific way. It’s not as straightforward as that. It is our responsibility to photograph the best rendition of the subject. It’s all too easy to make snap judgments about people based on their physical characteristics — curvaceous, slender, pale, dark, tall, short, and so on. However, as photographers, we are unconcerned with this. Their images, like them, are stunning. A skilled photographer should be capable of photographing nearly anyone.

Non-model types can be more difficult to work with