Blog Notes (114-119)

Formal Portraits:
-time and effort is evident in final product
-prepare in advance
-background on a wall, 10-20 feet of clear space in front of the background
-stool 4-6 feet in front of the background for subject
-light 45 degrees to the right of subject
-adjust angle and position of the reflector for best effect
-camera directly in front of subject

Camera Settings:
-good that background may be out of focus
-f-stops keeps subjects in focus and keeps emphasis where it belongs

Indoor Lighting:
-45 degree angle on one side or the other of your subject
-use a reflector until light is just right

Outdoor Lighting:
-direct sunlight is not best, too harsh and subject awkward
-open shade is good
-cloudy days are great for photography

Candid Protraits:
-capture a person going about everyday life and activites (sports, watching TV, talking with friends, etc.)
-natural shots are more effective than posed
-surroundings are important in candids
-take more pictures when trying to capture a good candid shot than normal posed pictures