The post 10 Essential Things to Think About for Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Portrait photography isn’t easy, and in fact, there are many elements that go into a great portrait. You have to think about the technical stuff like exposure and focus, as well as the non-technical stuff like composition and working with a live subject. If you’re just starting out with portrait shooting, all this can be pretty daunting. That’s why I’ve broken it down, piece by piece, into the 10 crucial elements you need to think about when doing portraits. Starting with number one: 1. Lighting pattern The lighting pattern refers to how the light falls on your subject’s...