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How to Direct Models During Portrait Shoots

October 5th, 2009 - By Guest Contributor

Posted In: Jules Cafe Shared Feeds, Shooting.

In today’s post Véronique da Silva from www.dasilvafoto.com answers a question asked by a few DPS readers. “Could you give us some tips on directing models and everyday people for portraits?”

A great portrait is not just a great face! There is much more behind it! I will concentrate on some basic ideas that will help you in either of these scenarios.

First off, the rules of engagement. How do you create an atmosphere of comfort that inevitably allows your subject to be photographed? I can only share the secrets that seem to …

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