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How do you coach your subjects to look natural and confident with eye contact in studio photography?

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Eye contact is one of the most powerful tools in studio photography, but it can also be one of the most challenging. How do you coach your subjects to look natural and confident with eye contact, without making them feel awkward or uncomfortable? In this article, you'll learn some tips and tricks to help you achieve stunning portraits with eye contact.

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1 Know your purpose

Before you start shooting, you need to know what kind of mood and message you want to convey with eye contact. Do you want your subject to look friendly, seductive, mysterious, or something else? Different types of eye contact can create different impressions and emotions, so you need to communicate your vision clearly to your subject and guide them accordingly.

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Neha Sharma

Co-Founder & Director at Luna Studios | Telling stories through films and pictures
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-Define the mood: Clarify the emotion or message you want to convey with eye contact, such as friendly or mysterious. -Communicate vision: Share your creative direction with the subject to align on the desired look and feel. -Guide and reassure: Offer gentle coaching and encouragement to help them feel relaxed and confident during the shoot.

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2 Build rapport and trust

To create successful eye contact, it’s important to build rapport and trust between you and your subject. To do this, chat with your subject before and during the shoot, showing genuine interest in them. Encourage them with positive feedback and use humor to lighten the mood. Give clear and simple instructions, respecting your subject's boundaries and preferences. Ask for their consent before touching them or moving them. These techniques can help make your subject feel relaxed and comfortable with you, so that they can open up and express themselves with their eyes.

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Neha Sharma

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-Build rapport: Engage in conversation and show genuine interest to establish trust. -Use positive reinforcement: Encourage your subject with feedback and humor to keep the mood light. -Respect boundaries: Give clear instructions, ask for consent, and ensure your subject feels comfortable throughout the shoot.

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3 Vary the direction and intensity of eye contact

One of the most common mistakes in studio photography is having your subject stare directly at the camera all the time, which can create an unnatural and boring look, and make your subject feel self-conscious or tense. To avoid this, you can vary the direction and intensity of eye contact to create more dynamic and interesting portraits. This can include having your subject look away from the camera and then back at it, or look at something or someone else in the studio, such as a prop, a light, or an assistant. Additionally, you can have your subject close their eyes, blink slowly, or squint slightly. Changing the angle of their eyes can be achieved by having them lower or raise their chin, or tilt their head. Lastly, having your subject smile, frown, or make other facial expressions can change the mood of their eyes.

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Neha Sharma

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-Vary eye direction: Have your subject look away and back at the camera, or focus on something else in the studio. -Play with angles: Adjust their eye position by tilting their head or changing the angle of their chin. -Incorporate expressions: Encourage subtle smiles, frowns, or other facial expressions to enhance the mood and natural feel of the eyes.

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4 Use props and accessories

To enhance eye contact, consider using props and accessories that draw attention to your subject's eyes, such as glasses, sunglasses, hats, or masks that partially frame or hide their face. Jewelry, makeup, or hair accessories can also be used to highlight or accentuate their eyes. Additionally, flowers, feathers, books, or other objects can create a connection or interaction between the subject's eyes and the prop. Colors, textures, or patterns can be used to create contrast or harmony between the subject's eyes and the background or prop.

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5 Experiment and have fun

Finally, the best way to coach your subject to look natural and confident with eye contact is to experiment and have fun. Don't be afraid to try different things, and see what works and what doesn't. Encourage your subject to be creative and expressive, and let them show their personality and emotions with their eyes. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do eye contact, as long as it serves your purpose and matches your style.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Michae Allen

I Amplify Black Voices So That They're Culturally Honest & Accurately Portrayed In Media ?? Audiobook Narrator ?? Visual Artist
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I like to give my client acting directions. If you give them 'something to do' emotionally, it's easier for them to play the role that gives the expression you want. This also takes their attention off of being photographed and puts them in play mode.

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Sarah Jamieson - Brand Photographer, Pictorial Photography

I work with small business owners who need scroll-stopping brand photography that makes them look friendly, approachable and professional and attracts their ideal clients.
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Involving clients in the ideas process and showing examples of similar previous work can really help to build trust and rapport which in turn helps with engagement and eye contact.

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How do you coach your subjects to look natural and confident with eye contact in studio photography?

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1 Know your purpose

2 Build rapport and trust

3 Vary the direction and intensity of eye contact

4 Use props and accessories

5 Experiment and have fun

6 Here’s what else to consider

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