Tips for Taking Awesome Studio Photographs

• Choose the lens that best fits your purpose.

The first step in creating a great portrait is to choose the right lens. A 35mm lens will help you photograph an entire scene without standing so far away, but it distorts the proportions of your subject, making them appear smaller than they actually are. To avoid distortion in your photos, use a short telephoto lens. These lenses will also help keep the viewer’s eye on your subject, rather than on details in your studio backdrop. Such equipment is used in a professional photography studio.

• Zoom In and Out

If you’re shooting studio portraits, you might want to use a prime lens instead of a zoom lens. Prime lenses are usually higher quality than zoom lenses and force you to move around in order to “zoom with your feet.” This makes you discover new angles and try different ways of shooting. If you want to try your hand at more creative portraits, using a prime lens can help. This ensures that your photos have consistent perspective throughout.