Portraiture 101-
1. Placement-
Working with a ‘live’ subject can sometimes be one of the most challenging moments in photography, and yet one of the most rewarding.
If you know your subject well, you can place them in a situation that is conducive to their personality. (i.e.- If you have a prissy girl, don’t put her in the barn for her portrait.).
2. Framing-
a. Carefully place your subject within your frame; don’t always center the person, try different places within your frame.
b. The Rule of Thirds: Split your photo into thirds with 2 vertical lines. Now take 2 more imaginary lines and divide your photo into thirds again but this time horizontally. Your lines should meet in 4 places. These 4 places are key points to place your main subject, or strong point within your frame. See diagram below.
Example #1- Rule of Thirds

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