Shooting portraits in the studio S is a well-established method of capturing images of people under controlled lighting. A studio is a safe space for photographers and offers access to bespoke lighting and backgrounds. You can move your lights around at will, alter their intensity and direction, focus or widen the spread, and easily modify how much light hits the surrounding background elements. You even have the ability to control the ambient temperature and have access to unlimited food, drink and shelter from the weather. So why would anyone want to take their photoshoot outside or into another 'alien' environment?
Well for one thing, the studio might not necessarily feel safe and comfortable to your subject. You might be familiar with it, and it may provide the opportunity to surround yourself with every possible item of kit you need, but to the person being photographed, it can be an intimidating place, which brings about a sense of vulnerability.
This emotion rarely encourages the most honest expressions and posture and can lead to uncomfortable, wooden poses. In this case, it might be more appropriate to capture them in a place with which they're familiar. In other circumstances, you may be called upon to photograph a subject for an editorial purpose in a location that better communicates their story.
When you find yourself in an unfamiliar setting you have to be prepared to manage unpredictable lighting, reduce unsightly colour casts, and eliminate peripheral distractions in the location to make the background complement your main subject. Let's take a closer look at how to prepare for the unknown, and be ready to capture stunning portraits anywhere at any time.
USE OVERCAST LIGHTING
Capture outdoor portraits under flat but softer natural light
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة September 01, 2022 من Photography week.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة September 01, 2022 من Photography week.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
POLAROID I-2
With full manual controls and a huge price tag, is this instant camera worth the big bucks?
HOW TO...GO MONO WITH PROFILES
James Paterson shows you how to create brilliant black-and-white images with ease using Profiles
UNDERSTAND COLOUR THEORY
Adam Waring takes you back to art class with a primer in colour theory
MEET THE YOUNGSTER WITH A EYE FOR A WINNING PHOTO
Jamie Smart won a top contest aged just eight, and she's only just getting started
FAMILY BUSINESS
Pro portrait photographer Catherine O'Donnell passes on her top tips and techniques for capturing sponateous and engaging family photos in the studio
TTARTISAN'S MONSTER ZOOM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DSLR
Affordable 500mm f/6.3 is released in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts
SONY FE 24-50MM F2.8 G
A compact standard zoom with compromises
HOW TO...BOOST RAW PORTRAITS
James Paterson shows you how to use the Develop Persona in Affinity Photo to enhance portraits
INFRARED ON A BUDGET
Mike Harris shows you how to shoot infrared images without investing in a costly camera conversion
THE ONLY WAY IS UP FOR THESE AERIAL PHOTO ACES
SkyPixel contest showcases stunning stills and video captured using drones