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My New Daughter-in-law
I am attempting a portrait of my daughter-in-law and I am having a hard time getting a decent reference photo. We have not had time to sit for a life drawing but I am hoping to get at least one sitting in.
I think there are two problems with this picture. 1) the lighting is really jimmy-rigged. I have ordered some studio lights and hope to be able to set something better up next week. In the meantime is this a good reference?
2) Chris is beautfil, she has very beautiful eyes, but when she smiles her face lights up, so prettily. I am so inadequate as a photographer in that I feel uncomfortable and think that the sitter picks up on my uneasiness.
Do any of you have stories or suggestions on how to improve BEHIND the camera? Am I the only one who is self-conscious with a camera? Funny, I do not worry about getting a drawing to look like the subject, I am excited before I start each drawing. But I DREAD the day I have to photograph a complete stranger!!! I have been experimenting on my nieces and nephews but they get easily animated with me because we know each other. How do you get a client to relax in front of your camera?
Perhaps I should post this question in the Cafe??
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