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An environmental portrait is a photo taken of a person in a place that says something about who they are. It is often a place where they work, rest, or play.
adds additional points of interest to compositions (though this is something you need to watch, as you don’t want to distract from your subject too much)
helps the subject relax
often gives the viewer real insight into the personality and lifestyle of your subject
Environmental portraits sit somewhere between the purposely posed shots of a studio portrait (environmental portraits are posed and are unmistakably portraits) and candid shots, which capture people almost incidentally as they go about their daily lives.
Tips for beautiful environmental portrait photography
Capturing gorgeous environmental portraits can seem tough.
But there are actually a few simple ways to enhance your portrait photos, starting with:
Spend time getting to know your subject
Before you take your environmental portrait, spend some time with them, learn about the places they like to be. If at work, see if you can spend time with them at work, and find when they are most comfortable at work.
If you can spend time with them at work, following them around (if possible) will only get you comfortable with them and them with you. If you can make it comfortable for them, then you will get the good photo.
Sometimes a location chooses you – but on other occasions, you need to be quite deliberate and purposeful when making your choice. It can take a lot of searching.
You ideally want to find a location that:
says something about your subject. After all, that’s what this style of photography is all about.
adds interest to the shot. As I’ve written in previous tutorials, every element in an image can add or detract from the overall look. The environment in which you place your subject needs to provide context and interest without overwhelming the composition.
doesn’t dominate the shot. Sometimes the location can dominate the image so much that it distracts your viewer from your main focal point (i.e., the subject). So try to avoid cluttered backgrounds (and foregrounds) and colors that are too bright, etc. Keep in mind that you might be able to remove the distractions with clever cropping, depth of field, and subject placement.
What sets an environmental portrait apart from a candid portrait is that you pose your subject.
(In truth, it’s a fine line between candid portraits and environmental portraits; you might end up doing a bit of both in any given shoot.)
Don’t be afraid to direct your subject to sit, stand, or act in a way that fits the environment. Some of the poses might seem slightly unnatural and dramatic, but it’s often these purposely posed shots that are more interesting and give a sense of style to your photography.
The expression on the face of your subject is also very important in environmental photography, and you should consider how it fits with the overall scene.
For example, if you’re shooting in a formal environment, it may not be appropriate to photograph your subject with a big, cheesy smile; you might prefer a more somber or serious look.
Ultimately, just mix it up to see what does and doesn’t work!
What kind of equipment should you use for portraits:
Hopefully, by now you will be using a DSLR camera or the new camera with mirrorless features. You need to be able to control your depth of field to get the best images for portraits. Also, (click here: telephoto lenses ), such as 55 – 85 mm lens would be the ideal lens. The reason for the telephoto lens is that it won’t distort the face of the person, and gives it a more natural look.
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Doing environmental portraits, like you have seen here are really fun to do. Find someone you know who is willing to let you take their picture and practice with them. I am sure you will come up with some good portraits if you follow the tips here.
Note: some of the content of this article was courtesy of DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL.
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