Posing
Directing Non-Models: Getting Natural Expressions
Professional models know how to find the light, adjust their angles, and produce expressions on command. The rest of the population does not. Most portrait subjects are ordinary people who feel awkward in front of a camera. Your job is to create conditions where genuine expressions happen naturally, rather than asking for them directly. The Problem with “Smile” Telling someone to smile produces a specific result: a tightened mouth with inactive eyes.