Adept-Grapefruit8844

I don’t think about my success rate? I guess 100% if I need 15 good shots I take 15 good shots if I need 100 I take 100. I won’t say I’m a pro but I’m highly seasoned. I’ve covered events and concerts race events done fashion editorials and portraits. I know not every shot is going to come out but it’s about getting the good ones. In time you’ll learn your camera and its settings so you’ll be able to quickly know what your settings are. Learn to “build” your shots. Scope your area before you shoot check vantage points angles check lightning conditions. Think about the shots you plan to capture. If you’re doing more portraits think about your lighting and what emotion you want the person in the portrait to have, are they confident, are they sexy, are they happy? Then think about how you can use facial expressions and body language to convey that. Props and style accessories are also great things to have especially when starting out. It gives your subject something to do. Adding a little movement can also help it doesn’t have to be crazy if it’s a guy try having them fix their tie or fiddle with their watch. If it’s a woman then you can try having them play with their hair or lean on one leg to extenuate hip curves.

Lastly, think of photography as a journey, no photographer ever starts off as a pro but that doesn’t mean you won’t capture amazing photos and experiences along the way. A great photographer is the one who tells a story and that’s at any skill level. Keep shooting and perfecting the craft 👍

P.S. some of my best shots are of my wife and dog too 😉

You can do it with a speedlight and lowering your shutter speed to around 1/8-1/15th Find good pin light sources