👤 Portrait Photography

Capture stunning portraits that reveal personality and emotion

Portrait Basics

Portrait photography focuses on capturing the personality, mood, and expression of a person or group.

Aperture: Use f/2.8 to f/5.6 for shallow depth of field (blurred background)
Focal Length: 85mm-135mm is ideal for portraits (flattering perspective)
ISO: Keep as low as possible for best quality
Focus: Always focus on the eyes

Body Position: Angle the body slightly away from camera, turn head toward camera

Hands: Keep hands relaxed and natural, avoid hiding them completely

Eyes: Direct eye contact creates connection, looking away adds mystery

Expression: Genuine smiles and expressions work best

Soft, diffused light is generally best for portraits: