Tip of the Day: Intimate Outdoor Portraits

Portraits tend to be more intimate than other types of photography. They are also much more difficult to capture, because every individual has that perfect angle, and even a slight variation of light's angle may ruin a lot of things. When you are outside with your loved one, or a friend and are shooting portraits there are a few things that will make your photos better. First, do not use a wide angle lens, as they tend to distort perspective. Use a lens in the range of 80 to 105mm. This is the ideal focal length range. Avoid standing too far away. Get close, turn on fill-flash, and try to capture a few candids. Do not shoot with the sun directly above, you will not be happy with the harshness of midday sun.