If you primarily photograph women, shooting a man can be challenging and intimidating, knowing very well that men work and think much differently than women.  The thing to remember is that unless you are photographing a male model, most men do not like having their photo taken, rarely do, and a photoshoot isn’t the time they unleash their practice poses because they don’t have any.  Most of your male clients most might be in front of your camera due to a special occasion such as a wedding,  or engagement session, or they need a professional profile shot.  The key is to make it enjoyable, and that can also mean, making the session as quick and painless as possible.

Mistakes are often made when we’re too busy concentrating on something else such as our lighting or camera settings. As a portrait photographer, it is important not to overlook how your subjects are posed. By taking the time to heavily concentrate on posing, you’ll see a big difference in your images – your clients will look more natural and relaxed which is exactly what results in a great image.

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones that have yet to develop   camera shyness allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, and somewhat patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children do you realize that the goal is now shifted to capture smiles and poses opposed to documentary.  When it comes to photographing children, the obvious goal is to capture expressions that are framable.  In other words, this means, no crying or grumpy faces, so it’s up to you, magician behind the camera, to control the atmosphere during the shoot.  I promise you can find ways to get a great expression without a stuffed toy you have to squeak or shake behind the lens.