This. Have actual conversations with them. Ask lots of questions about themselves -what do you do for work, hobbies, etc? Shoot while they’re talking (tell them you’ll be doing this) but have your face out from behind the camera so you can make eye contact. Their bodies will naturally relax and their facial expressions will be real.
This. Have actual conversations with them. Ask lots of questions about themselves -what do you do for work, hobbies, etc? Shoot while they’re talking (tell them you’ll be doing this) but have your face out from behind the camera so you can make eye contact. Their bodies will naturally relax and their facial expressions will be real.