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Inga wrote:
Yes and no. Connection is something a viewer should feel, and may in some cases involve the subject looking at the camera/viewer. Feelings and emotions being displayed by the subject will also help to engage the viewer. When a subject looks disinterested or uncomfortable in front of the camera, viewers will not 'connect' with the image/subject and will not have an enjoyable viewing experience.
How to achieve better emotion/expression/connection from your subjects...that's something that we all want. No easy answers on that subject. A lot of it has to do with you engaging with the subject and making them feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible in front of your camera. A really basic and obvious thing that many photographers overlook is the effect that chimping has on subject confidence. If you spend a bunch of time looking at the back of your camera and "umming and ahhh'ing" while twiddling knobs and dials trying to get your settings right, the subject will feel super awkward and lose confidence in the photographer. Not suggesting you did this, but it's a very simple tip that many new photographers overlook. They get so focused (pardon the pun) on the technical aspects of the image that the content takes a major backseat. Some of my best images don't have 100% perfect technical execution, but the content and emotion trumps many technical flaws. Don't get me wrong, execution is important, but content is the make or break point of an image in most cases. Many years of learning and continuous research and practice ahead of you to grow your skills at developing that connection for viewers (and obviously clients as well).
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Ok Great. Thanks for your feedback. I would say I am not really a portrait photographer but people are by far my favorite things to shoot. I will post another series soon to see if you guys feel more connected!
I have been on FM since 2008 and it was my best learning tool ever. I have never really had too many great reviews on here but it always pushed me to do better. I have not posted on here for I dont know how long but I was reading Professional Photographer on my plane ride home the other day and they mentioned to always get your work judged, do contests and put yourself out there.
When you share your work with friends and family the comments are usually always positive. When you put it on FM you get all sorts of feedback, your skin has to be thick sometimes but you also have to see the good in it all and to push through till you get a photo like Lisa's that just makes the entire forum shutter
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