The Headshot/Bust Length
Person in their Environment
Things to Consider
The Serious Portrait
Portrait Lighting
One Light from Front
One Light from Side
One Light with Reflector
Two Lights-Face and Hair
Three Lights-Face, Hair, Background
Outdoor Lighting-Sun and Reflector
Outdoor Lighting-Backlight from sun and fill flash
Window Light
How dark it is inside and how bright it is outside dictates how extreme the lighting looks
Portraits and Distortion
• A wide angle (short focal length) lens can create distortion if you get close to your model
• Wide angle lenses can also make your model uncomfortable because you will be very close to them as you photograph
• You have to decide whether this distortion is wanted or necessary