Photography Creative Block? Narrative Portrait Photography Tips

I’ve just published my latest video: Got Photography Creative Block? Narrative Portrait Photography Advice You NEED to hear!. 

Overcome creative block and find inspiration by creating narrative portraits through visual storytelling. Transform a portrait into a story by capturing the human side of your subjects, making it more engaging and meaningful even when facing a artistic block.

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Overcoming Portrait Photography Creative Block

Are you experiencing creative block with your photography? Do you struggle with creating portraits that are engaging and relatable?

Capturing the Human Aspects of Your Subjects

To create portraits that truly capture the essence of a person, you need to know your subject. Spend time with them, learn about their history and traditions, and find out what makes them tick. This will help you compose elements based on their visual interest and ability to add context, ultimately leading to more meaningful and engaging portraits.

Narrative Portrait Photography

It’s important to remember that a portrait can be more than just a photo of someone; it can be a photo about someone. Furthermore, I highlight the work of Kate Goodman, who is fantastic at creating immaculately crafted scenes to provide context for her subjects. By following her example, you can create portraits that tell a story and capture the humanity of your subjects.

Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places

Remember that inspiration can be found in unexpected places. In addition to the tips shared in the video, I encourage you to be open to new experiences and perspectives when searching for inspiration. So if you want to create more meaningful and engaging portraits, watch the video to learn how to overcome creative block and find portraiture inspiration through visual storytelling in photography.

Enjoy the video!

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Takeaways

Here are five action points you can take away from this video:

1. Create portraits that are about someone, not just photos of them. Think carefully about the context you’re placing your subject in and use that to add depth and meaning to your images.

2. Get to know your subjects. Spend time with them, learn about their history and culture, and build concepts around the things that are important to them.

3. Don’t forget the human side of photography. It’s easy to get lost in the technical details, but ultimately, it’s the human connection that makes a great photo.

4. Balance the visual aspects of your images with the human aspects. Look at your subjects through the lens of their personality, culture, mythology, and history.

5. Don’t be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s in your photography or your personal life, growth comes from taking risks and trying new things.