Different portrait photography techniques can yield fantastic results. Sometimes breaking away from the established rules can generate results which are far more interesting. Jim Harmer shares some of his insights into different portrait techniques which can give your portraits that unique edge.
Jim Harmer writes:
When I was a beginning photographer, someone told me that the best tip for capturing great portraits was to fill the frame. The idea is that many portraits look better when cropping in tight on the subject. I AGREE with that advice in most situations, but I want to point out that some of the most dramatic portraits I have ever seen do the exact opposite.