PH-F063–4 minPlace your portrait subject in soft light
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How can I make portraits with ordinary equipment?
With a willing person, find comfortable soft light, simplify the frame and choose together. Add a short directed session when both want more. Agree separately before sharing.
- Foundation 4
- Growth 2
- Mastery 1
- Challenge 1
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Then climb.
Foundation 4
Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
PH-F021 minRemove one distraction from the frame
PH-F042–4 minWait for a gesture before photographing
PH-F063–4 minPlace your portrait subject in soft light
PH-F073 minChoose one image from similar frames
Growth 2
Practices that need preparation, a recurring slot or a useful tool.
PH-G0210–15 minGive your portrait subject one direction
PH-G0510 minEdit a photograph for one emphasis
Mastery 1
Practices you develop over weeks through skill, planning and trade-offs.
PH-M0330–60 minPhotograph a familiar activity as it unfolds
Challenge 1
A bounded mission with a clear finish. It can combine practices over days or weeks.
PH-C022 weeksMake a willing subject’s portrait series
Sources
Gary Small / Nikon, Take Better Portraits. Read the source ↗
Savannah Dodd / Photography Ethics Centre, The Fundamentals of Photographic Consent (2022). Read the source ↗
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