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How to Take a Womans Portrait

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Channel: Howcast · 2010 · Howto & Style

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How to Take a Womans Portrait

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Taking a woman’s portrait isn’t just about photographic skill, it’s about flattery.

Step 1: Find her good side
While introducing yourself to your subject, take a good look at her facial characteristics from all sides – identify her 'good side.'

Step 2: Flatter her
Flatter her. Anything works – even ridiculous compliments. The goal is to keep her relaxed and bring out sincere smiles.

Step 3: Decide which features to minimize
Quickly decide on what features you want to minimize or enhance.

Step 4: Promise the subject that it will go fast
Inform your subject that you only want to do a few distinct setups and you won’t take up much of her time.

Step 5: Select backdrop
Select your backdrop.

Tip
To isolate the subject from the background, use a long telephoto lens at the widest aperture possible, and stand a minimum of 10 to 15 feet in front of the subject making sure she fills the frame.

Step 6: Flatter her more
Flatter her some more. Ask her about something, and agree enthusiastically with her reply.

Step 7: Give a quick explanation
Pick your camera up and explain to your subject how you intend to work.

Step 8: Set up camera
Select the appropriate film, aperture and shutter speed for your lighting conditions.

Step 9: Compose and meter your shot
Compose and meter your shot. Keep up a friendly, flattering banter to relax her. 

Step 10: Shoot quickly
Shoot as fast as humanly possible, from a variety of distances and angles. Start at a greater distance from your subject, letting her, 'warm up to the camera,' then gradually work your way in closer.

Step 11: Flatter her even more
Make sure you add on a few more compliments. If you can get a normal woman to feel like a supermodel, just imagine how easy it’ll be when you get a subject who’s actually gorgeous.

Did You Know?
Women spend almost twice as much on average annually as men do on clothing, beauty and grooming products, and accessories.

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