The first step is easy. Make good preparations.
Think what kind of image you want to create and on what location.
Obviously, you'll need a model.
After finding a model, step 2 is to figure out what and how you like to shoot.
Prepare the location.
The third step is to communicate with the model.
Explain to her what you're planning to do.
Step four is to decide the perfect image.
After this you are ready to create the photograph.
The last step is to select the best pictures and edit them afterwards.
Then your photo is done.
There are many ways to take a portret photograph.
It can be a picture of someone standing up.
With the feet standing out.
A close-up.
You can take a picture of someone in a studio or outside.
On location or inside.
I chose to do it in a studio today.
You can choose wherever you like to take the picture.
I am here to guide you on how to take the perfect picture.
I'm (onverstaanbaar). I'm a photographer.
I work mostly for brands and magazines.
In this video I'm going to show you how to take the perfect portrait photo in 6 steps.
THE NECESSITIES
What do you need to take a good portrait?
First, a location.
Are you going to shoot inside or outside?
Besides that obviously a camera.
A lens.
Today I'm using the Canon EOS RP with a 4205mm lens.
And possibly a tripod.
If you shoot indoors, you might need lighting.
Besides that obviously a model.
And a laptop for photo editing.
STEP 1. Make good preparations.
First think for yourself what kind of image you'd like to create.
Important is to think beforehand what you need in order to take the picture.
For instance what location you need.
Who will be the model?
What is the model going to do?
Do you need props, styling or make-up?
Think beforehand what you'd want the image to show.
What would you like to tell with the final picture?
Is it for example sad or happy?
What would you want the picture to say?
Think of all these things before starting.
After that you can get to work.
Today I'm shooting a male portret with a beautiful female model.
I'll do this indoors.
Male or female is obviously quite broad.
So try and be creative with that.
Genderfluid is obviously contemporary.
So really try and think what way you'd want to go and with who.
STEP 2. Search and prepare your location.
When you've figured out what you'd like to photograph
you can start to prepare.
Important for this is the location.
You will scout this first.
When you picked the location you can check if there is material you could use.
Different attributes or special corners with good light.
Coincidentally this care is here today.
So I will be using this as my attribute for the photograph.
There are obviously many ways to take a good portrait.
Today I chose to use this setting.
Would you like to do this in a completely different way?
and do you have questions about it?
Ask your question in the comments down below.
STEP 3. Communicate with your model.
This is my amazing model DeLaurian.
I'll be taking a beautiful picture of her today.
Try and feel for yourself...
or try and take on a role of...
of a very male character in this car, you know?
Communication with your model is key.
Make sure he/she is well prepared.
Explain what your plan is. What you're going to do.
What's the emtion, what energy they should have.
Does she need to picture something or act like a character?
Discuss this with your model.
I think it's maybe a bit too busy.
Can you get out of the car?
So communicating is very important.
Keep talking even during the shoot.
Also give feedback to the model.
Yes, awesome!
Yes, that was beautiful.
But also be nice, because it's a collaboration.
So make sure he/she is at ease and trusts you.
That way you can create the most beautiful photo.
STEP 4. Determine your image.
If your model is here
and she is fully prepped and ready to be photographed
You will determine the image on location.
What kind of frame do you need?
Is it big or small?
Decide with your model where the picture will be taken.
Do a little testrun with your camera and light.
See what works best.
STEP 5. Take the photo
Mind that with taking a good photo
it also has to do with feeling.
So if you're happy about it
if your gut feelings tells you it's right,
Then the photograph is finished.
How you sat just now was beautiful.
That looked cool.
STEP 6. Select and edit.
With editing it's important to check if your image is sharp.
Check if the frame is right.
And if your photograph is straight.
So it's alligned with the horizon.
During the selection you can look what photo pops out for you.
That's really a gut feeling.
So really go for the photo where you feel 'yes, this is it'.
Important is to check if the photo is sharp
So watch out for that a bit.
Then you can adjust things like the contrast, lighting, saturation
Try and make sure the photo still looks realistic.
So stay away from filters or cheap retouch techniques and programs.
That will definetly not make the photograph any better.
Do you want to create your own portait photograph?
Follow these 6 steps.
Step 1.
Prepare well.
Make sure you have a location, an idea and a model.
Step 2.
Scout a location and check if you have all the right equipments.
Step 3.
Communicate with your model.
Step 4.
Determine your look and position your model.
Step 5.
Take the pictures.
Step 6.
Select the best photos and edit them afterwards.
I hope this video inspired you to go out and take pictures for yourself.
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