What is a Portrait Professional?
A good portrait shows more than merely what someone looks like--it captures an expression, reveals a mood, or tells something about a person. A professional photographer knows how to capture this when shooting a portrait.
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What is a Portrait?
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A portrait is a likeness of a person, usually of the person's face. A good portrait will be more than just a picture of a person, it should tell the viewer something about the subject.
Independent Business Owners
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Most of the time, portrait photographers own businesses, meaning their responsibilities include more than just taking pictures. Duties include scheduling appointments, purchasing supplies and equipment, dealing with bills and records, and hiring, training, and directing employees.
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Specialty Portrait Photographers
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Portrait photographers can specialize in school photographs, weddings, and religious ceremonies. Some photographers look for subjects and take informal portraits, while others set up formal portraits in photography studios.
Salary
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According to Indeed.com, the average yearly salary of a portrait photographer is $21,000, as of December 2009.
Tips
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Tips for capturing a good portrait include putting your subject at ease, using good lighting, and having control of the situation. If photographers plan to sell a portrait, they must have the subject sign a release form. Sample releases can be found at the American Society of Media Photographers' website.
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- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Bob Bobster
