Portrait Photography Tips On What to Avoid when taking Portraiture

This photography tip is very different from the other tips, it is all about the mistakes that can ruin a good portrait picture. Some of the mistakes are very common and easy to avoid. Just remember these tips and try to fix them while taking the pictures.

These mistakes are very common and I have seen them in many portraitures. The good news is as photographer, you can easily detect and fix them right away.

Avoid Hot Spots

Hot spots on the face or body are very annoying and they can easily ruin the photos. When taking portrait , especially outdoor in a sunny day, check for the Hot Spots. And when you see them, just move your model to a new location, change the angle of camera, change the light direction, etc. to avoid Hot Spots.

Avoid Awkward Positions

Pay attention to the head, eyes, arms, hands, legs, etc. and if they look awkward fix them. There are many guidelines for posing that can be used as an starting point.

Avoid Unwanted Objects in Background or Foreground

It is very easy for a tree branch in the background to look like a Horn on top of your model’s head! Before clicking the shutter check the background and foreground completely. And if you spot any of these annoying elements, try to avoid them by changing the camera angle or height, change the location, or simply use a very shallow depth of field to blur them out.

That is all for now. As always thank you so much for your support. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for upcoming tutorials and tips. 

If you are like me and learn better by hands on and practical examples, check our Upcoming Classes in Portrait Photography.

Ted and the Omnilargess Team