Having shot a great many portrait sessions, the recurring mistakes are rarely technical. Almost always, it’s direction and communication.
Leaving a client to figure out what to do with themselves, rather than directing constantly and gently, is the most common one, and treating every portrait session the same regardless of the brief runs a close second, since it skips the one question that actually shapes a good session: what the images are actually for. Going quiet after the shoot doesn’t help either.
None of these require more skill to avoid, just more attention to the person in front of the camera.
See also: Do I need to prepare anything before my portrait session?.
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FAQs
Straight answers below.
What is a branding session?
A longer session, from £1,000, built for founders and small teams needing more than one look. Multiple setups and locations feed a full image library for a site and social channels.
How quickly do I get my images?
A proofing gallery lands within 48 hours. Retouched finals follow within a week, or faster when a deadline says so.
Further reading
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