Metering: It is suggested that beginning photographers use Matrix Metering. If you are shooting in mixed light, you will want to create a custom preset. If you are going to rely on the flash from the Speedlight exclusively, then set the WB to Flash (it’s the lightening bolt symbol). If you’re shooting indoors, using regular household lighting, set the WB to Incandescent (it is the lightbulb symbol). White Balance: Depending upon the ambient lighting of your scene or location, you’ll want to set the white balance to match the available light. Also, the longer the lens, the further back you will likely have to stand when taking the photograph, which isn’t conducive to directing your portrait subject during a shoot. You also don’t want too long a telephoto, like a 300mm lens, because it will compress your subject’s face and not look natural. If the lens you choose is too wide, such as 17mm, it will distort your subject’s face in an unflattering way. NIKKOR prime lenses such as the 60mm, 85mm, 105mm or 200mm lenses zooms: 70-200mm, or the telephoto end of the 24-70mm, 24-120mm lenses are ideal choices. Lens Choice: For a portrait, you want to use a standard to short-telephoto lens, between 50mm to 200mm. To help you, we've put together suggested starting points for you to try. By using a lens that will flatter, not distort your subject lighting and exposing the scene well and correctly focusing on the subject, you're guaranteed a great shot. ![]() ![]() Notice though, the light on the background is warmer, from the tungsten lighting fixtures.Īnyone can take a well exposed, flattering portrait by following a few simple tips. ![]() In this shot, the white balance was set to flash, and exposed the subject's skin tone correctly. D300, AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF lens, 1/30 sec., f/2.8, ISO 400, aperture priority, matrix metering, SB-900 flash (flash head tilted up and a reflector behind the unit spread out the light and directed it towards the subject).
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