Eyefood Photography Blog
Philosophy and approach to photography
All of these blog posts are written by Andy, #writtenbyahuman
What is really required to be a good portrait photographer?
Photographing people is a mix of technical understanding, physics, problem-solving, creativity, huge attention to detail, psychology, life experience, photographic experience and… dad jokes. The results need to look effortless, and it largely comes down to my capacity to relate to and disarm the person I’m photographing.
Commercial portraiture should never be a Tug-of-war.
As a commercial photographer, I have found that I'm able to present myself as status neutral. This is a quick look at the key factors that allow to build rapport with anyone and help them enjoy being photographed.