Portrait is a piece of picture captured by a photographer depicting some special features of a subject
. Anyone can shoot a portrait but to capture a quality portrait requires a lot of photography skill. A good portrait photographer knows what make their portrait special and they pay special attention to those factors.
To become an expert portrait photographer one has to learn basic techniques and understandings that make a picture a perfect portrait. Portraits not only display the physical image of the subject but it also depicts certain quality and character of the person that gives unique touch to the portrait.
Choose a type of portrait shoot depending on your purpose if you are interested in less formal portraits go for environmental shot or choose a head shot or head and shoulder shot for formal portrait.
A good portrait will always depict the unique element of the subject that makes the portrait special. It could be subjects personality, attitude or unique manners. The soul of the portrait lies in its naturalness. Instead of wearing formal dress or arranging formal seating capture the portrait when the subject is in casual dress and in relaxed and calm mood.
One of the best ways to capture a truly remarkable portrait is establish a good rapport with the subject, make your subject comfortable so that he/she will start giving its natural reaction. Subject should act naturally and feel natural during photo session only then a true portrait would be captured.
Once subject is in its original mood and you find a perfect shot just click the camera and capture the moment. Once photography session is started keep your camera on duty and capture the best and natural expression of the subject. This will really make your portrait a best portrait picture. A true portrait not only capture the image of the subject but it also capture mood, personality and character of the person.
Light is one of the most important factors that effects the quality of the portrait, if you are shooting a portrait in studio you can control the light and manage it according to the requirement, but if you are at outdoor place or at home it is important to control the light and brightness for the better quality of the portrait. While shooting a portrait at home window place is an ideal place to shoot a portrait.