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How to Take Good Photos: People

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Two men in a shop, photo by Tom Ang
© TOM ANG
  1. Be aware of how people are framed in your shot.
  2. Look for the natural junctions of the human body (where it seems natural to 'cut-off') if you are not including the whole person in the shot.
  3. Soft light is preferable for portraits. Try sitting your subject near a window.
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