Tips for Father's Day Portraits

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Candid or posed?

Candid or posed?

This is always something to think about when taking shots of your favorite dad. Sometimes it is best to just capture the moment of a sunny summer evening... Lynda: Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD
Getting dad to relax?

Getting dad to relax?

A great way to get Dad to relax during a photo session...(see next photo) Stephanie: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC
Horse around!

Horse around!

...is to give him some time to play with the kids – those action shots are generally the most precious. Stephanie: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC
Don't force the issue

Don't force the issue

<p><p>Try to avoid forced poses and forced smiles during pictures with Dad – everyone should be having fun.</p></p> <p><p>Stephanie: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC</p></p>
Transform your shots

Transform your shots

<p><p>During processing/editing, transform some of the pictures to black and white to help increase the emotion in the photograph. </p></p> <p><p>Stephanie: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC</p></p>
Go where the light is

Go where the light is

My wonderful husband stood patiently to allow me to take these portraits (see next one too). Lighting is of course extremely important when shooting portraits. Here, he is standing by a door that let a lot of natural light in. Janet: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD
Deepen the mood

Deepen the mood

I also think that black and white makes a portrait more expressive. Janet: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD
Shoot from above

Shoot from above

Elevating yourself slightly above your subject creates a flattering look for most subjects since they will tilt there head up and slightly out to eliminate double-chin effect. I went two steps up the pool ladder to shoot my uncle. And getting the sunlight behind your subject gives nice dimension to a portrait. Stacie: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD
Focus on the man

Focus on the man

<p>For this Father's Day, I chose to focus on the man himself, not so much the "father" aspect. I chose to pose him with the great love of his life, his Harley. </p> Liz: Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro/Portrait
Deal with lighting limitations

Deal with lighting limitations

<p>When shooting the motorcycle, I was facing great limitations: we didn't have a lot of time, the background wasn't terribly scenic, and the afternoon light was harsh and direct. </p> Liz: Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro/Portrait
Find your angle

Find your angle

<p>If I were able to control everything, I'd have done this photo shoot on a cloudy day, in a dry lake bed...but in lieu of those perfect conditions, a great shot can still be had! </p> Liz: Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro/Portrait
Shoot from below

Shoot from below

<p>I decided that rather than fighting what was, I played those aspects up. I went for high contrast; blowing out the highlights, getting that chrome to really shine and reflect. I had him park the bike in as much shade as we could find, and most of my shots were from a low perspective, giving the bike a larger than life feeling.</p> Liz: Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro/Portrait

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Shooting the special men in your life — dads, fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles or best friends — is the assignment for the moms this month. We all picked a special someone to pose candidly or formally, however reluctantly, and came up with some great angles and advice for capturing the perfect shot that says a lot about the men themselves. Have a great Father's day next weekend. Hollie, Janet, Jeanne, Liz, Lynda, Stacie and Stephanie.
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  • Candid or posed?
  • Getting dad to relax?
  • Horse around!
  • Don't force the issue
  • Transform your shots
  • Go where the light is
  • Deepen the mood
  • Shoot from above
  • Focus on the man
  • Deal with lighting limitations
  • Find your angle
  • Shoot from below

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