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Basic Headshot Tips (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by glutenfreescoobsnack@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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Hi guys!

I work at an office, and they requested that I take headshots at our holiday party. I have a camera, but have no idea how to take headshots. Are there any tips, videos, blogs, websites, etc. that you would recommend? I also have no lighting to use and am hoping that the natural lighting is good on the day of the event.

Thank you!

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[–] Leica8691@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Stand on a stool and shoot downward towards them. This brings up the shoulders and looks better. Use a 105mm lens. Have them stand at a 45-degree angle and turn their face towards you. Do not shoot them straight on like a mug shot. It looks stupid and stiff. I've shot hundreds of people like this.