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When taking a portrait make sure the eyes are sharp and clear. It is an old saying, difficult to attribute, that 'the eyes are the window to the soul'. Meaning that many of our thoughts and feelings are expressed through our expression and that the eyes in particular reveal much about our inner selves.
Whether we read these expressions correctly or not is another matter, but a photographer needs to be sensitive to the importance and beauty of eyes.
These are not close ups of peoples eyes, but close crops, but it makes me feel that getting close to such an important part of a persons face and capturing them clearly is a very important element of good portraiture. Making eye contact with the lens is not always easy for a person, so the more relaxed they are, and the more they see the camera lens as an extension of you, the more likely you are of capturing a glimpse of the persons soul.
Next week - A Valentine's blog!
Whether we read these expressions correctly or not is another matter, but a photographer needs to be sensitive to the importance and beauty of eyes.
These are not close ups of peoples eyes, but close crops, but it makes me feel that getting close to such an important part of a persons face and capturing them clearly is a very important element of good portraiture. Making eye contact with the lens is not always easy for a person, so the more relaxed they are, and the more they see the camera lens as an extension of you, the more likely you are of capturing a glimpse of the persons soul.
Next week - A Valentine's blog!
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