Portrait Photography - 8 Indoor Portrait Photography Tips

Here are some indoor portrait photography tips that does not require
you to have access to expensive studio lightings, but will still be
able to produce professional indoor portraits.What say you if there
are ways you can conduct indoor portrait photography, at the comfort
of your own home? Although with only one light source, you can still
take photographs that look stunning. All you'll need is an angle-poise
lamp.8 Indoor Portrait Photography TipsTip #1 - BackgroundTo begin,
position your subject to be sited in front of a light absorbing black
velvet. The velvet creates a black background for your photo shoot. As
to support the velvet, you can use about anything to hold it up. A
bookcase for instance, is good enough.Tip #2 - Lighting TipsAfter your
model is comfortably sited, adjust the lamp so that it is positioned
just slightly above his/ her head. Also, have the lamp positioned
towards the right side of your model. This light setting will create a
classic and stunning portrait photography result.There are many other
lighting effects you can try out. So go wild with creativity and don't
limit yourself.Tip #3 - Fast Shutter SpeedSet your shutter speed to be
relatively fast. I normally set my camera to 1/160 sec at f/2.8,
ISO500. Also, it is advisable that you use a tripod to complement your
photography.Tip #4 - Use A TripodThe tripod will get rid of camera
shake, hence refrains from ruined indoor portrait photographs. The
indoor portrait photos produced will be sharp when you use a
tripod.Tip #5 - Longer Focal LengthI normally use the 80-200mm f/2.8
lens and set it to 145mm. This is because longer focal lengths will
result in a much more stunning indoor portrait photograph.Tip #6 -
Take a Few ShotsAnother thing you can do is to take a few shots just
to test the exposure and general set-up. If you're satisfied with the
settings for the photo shoot, you can start your indoor photography
session. It will be great if you can discuss with your model
beforehand about the various poses and expressions he/she can do.Tip
#7 - Experiment The Various Lighting ConditionsDifferent lighting
angles will result in a different indoor portrait photography effect.
All you have to here is to try the different lighting positions and
see which one works well for you. Such lighting angles include the
right side, above, the left side, below and from behind your
subject.Tip #8 - Use A ReflectorWhenever the light is too harsh, it
creates unwanted shadow that ruins your indoor portrait photography
attempts. What you can do here is to use a reflector on the opposite
side of the light source. The reflector bounces the light onto your
subject, thus creating a much softer light illumination.