Frame Your Subject: Framing is a technique where by you draw attention to one element of an image by framing it with another element of the image. Framing gives an image depth and draws the eye to a point of interest in the image. You could do it by placing your subject in a window or doorway, have them look through a small gap or even use their hands around their face.
Play with Eye Contact: It is amazing how much the direction of your subject’s eyes can impact an image. Most portraits have the subject looking down the lens– something that can create a real sense of connection between a subject and those viewing the image. But there are a couple of other things to try:
Looking off camera – have your subject focus their attention on something unseen and outside the field of view of your camera. This can create a feeling of candidness and also create a little intrigue and interest as the viewer of the shot wonders what they are looking at. This intrigue is particularly drawn about when the subject is showing some kind of emotion (ie ‘what’s making them laugh?’ or ‘what is making them look surprised?’). Just be aware that when you have a subject looking out of frame that you can also draw the eye of the viewer of the shot to the edge of the image also – taking them away from the point of interest in your shot – the subject
.Looking within the frame – alternatively you could have your subject looking at something (or someone) within the frame. A child looking at a ball, a woman looking at her new baby, a man looking hungrily at a big plate of pasta…. When you give your subject something to look at that is inside the frame you create a second point of interest and a relationship between it and your primary subject. It also helps create ‘story’ within the image.
Experiment with Lighting-Another element of randomness that you can introduce to your portraits is the way that you light them. There are almost unlimited possibilities when it comes to using light in portraits. Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to hide their features can be powerful.
environment
She looks very peaceful, and she is the center of attention.
her hair and clothes are very vibrant compared to her surroundings
self-portrait
the picture is intriguing because of the bug on her lips and her blue eyes.
this photo is packed with emotion, her expression, the "finger gun" and the confetti.
casual
she is looking off the screen. she is very relaxed, comfortable.
the boy is unaware and is just interested in the vibrant yellow flower that has an odd shape.
portrait:
my father will be in front of a white wall and will be screaming. he will be in the center of the photo, he will portray anger and rage.
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