Lighting :

In any photo, the light will fall on the subject in a certain way, creating highlights (bright areas) and shadows (dark areas). The highlights and shadows create contrast, which can help to make the photo more interesting but can also create problems in some situations.

soft lighting :

Soft lighting is a type of light with few hard shadows that’s bright yet balanced

hard lighting :

Hard light is a focused, often bright light that casts harsh shadows and draws attention to a specific part of a photo.

framing :

Framing in photography refers to the process of composing a picture. It involves choosing what you’ll include in the frame and what you’ll leave out. The goal is to create a pleasing composition that directs the viewer’s attention to the subject matter.

headshots :

 a type of portrait photography typically used for websites, press releases, publications, and social-media profiles.

focusing :

Focusing a camera is all about changing the distance between the subject of the image, the lens, and the sensor. 

focusing on the eyes :

expression :

What is meant by means of artistic expression in photography is the way we can make our photograph reach the viewer. 

explore different moods and emotions

pose :

Camera settings (flash lighting)
Tripod: optional
Use transmitter on hotshoe
White balance: daylight (5000K)
ISO: 100
Exposure: Manual 1/125 shutter-speed > f/16 aperture
– check settings before shooting
Focal lenght: 105mm portrait lens

Camera settings (continuous lighting)
Tripod: recommended to avoid camera shake
Manual exposure mode
White balance: tungsten light (3200K)
ISO: 400-1600 – depending on how many light sources
Exposure: Manual 1/60-1/125 shutter-speed > f/4-f/8 aperture
– check settings before shooting
Focal lenght: 50mm portrait lens