It can actually be difficult to take natural photographs of people, mainly because as soon as they see the camera they are not their natural self. Tang portrait of individuals who are not aware their being photographed is not easy, and it doesn’t always make for a good result, even if it is natural.

Street photography is one exception where you can get away with this type of shot, but for studio portraiture it isn’t possible. Natural photographs take time, and your model could be there for a long time before they begin to loosen up and feel more comfortable.

Photographs can look forced when models are told to pose a certain way and rather than treating them as if they are a Barbie doll, speak to them about daily conversations. We all have wonderful emotions, and even by having a general conversation in a photography shoot, you’re able to pull out their expressions and create images that live long in the memory.