Dynamic Angle

Dynamic Angle

Don't forget to have your subject lean into the frame once in a while.  Try a few shots with the camera held so the framing is diagonal.

Occasional Humor

Occasional Humor

This is my attempt at following the big head trend.  It was just a quick capture - I haven't even edited my own foot out yet!

Strong Eye Contact

Strong Eye Contact

One of the easiest ways to get viewers to focus on an image is to give them eye contact.  Make sure your subject looks directly into the lens for some of your pictures.

Traditional vs. Advertising Framing

Traditional Framing

For my preferred range of headshot framing I consider this "loose".  Other shots on this blog show just how close I like to get, using a telephoto lens rather than just moving in toward my subject.  This creates a favorable image, and gives the picture an immediacy that connects with the viewer quickly.  It also maximizes the effect of a smaller print.

Framed for Advertising

One way I keep my look from stagnating is to watch advertising.  Conversely, I sometimes want to use my work in my advertising.  That was the thinking behind this image.  There is plenty of lead space for type on the left side.  If I add copy to this picture I will probably keep is short, large, and widely spaced for an upscale effect.

Simple Portrait

Simple Portrait

This was taken in a living room with a simple light setup.  The background is just a light colored wall.  The camera was set for a black and white image, because I prefer to plan a black and white shot from the beginning when possible.  It is a bit harder to achieve the look you want when you convert your image from color.