Going to take pictures of your girlfriend, you probably want to make everything perfect, but have some doubts about how to do everything right. Well, first of all, you are not the only man who has heard from his girlfriend that he is terrible at making nice pictures. Even if you date one of those vibrant busty Russian women, and she told you that she wants to have a photoshoot, there is no reason to panic. Absolutely everything can be fixed if you apply enough effort. In this guide, we don’t expect you to have a super studio with all the necessary equipment.
1. Light is very important
Everyone knows that it is better to shoot during a sunny day, especially if you are using a smartphone, but this is not the whole truth. You see, for example, to make a nice portrait, it is better to choose cloudy weather. Also, during a sunny day, your girlfriend will have a hard time posing you because she will have to do it with her face turned towards the sun. Otherwise, your photos are going to be dark.
2. Find the best place
Probably you have already seen how people create beautiful photosets right on their beds. So, everything is possible if you have ideas and inspiration. However, for the beginner, it is better to search for some references and examples where other people take photos and what poses they tend to choose. Later you will be able to find good poses by yourself.
3. Avoid using flash
It seems that a flash in your camera is a game-changer when it comes to taking photos at night. Unfortunately, it is very hard to use the flash, quite often, it makes your photo look unnatural or just bad. For example, your girlfriend will look pale blue, may have a shiny face, harsh shadow, or maybe everything at the same time. To make a perfect photo with a flash, you need experience and pretty expensive studio equipment.
4. Equipment
Well, most of us think that if you buy a very expensive camera, then the quality of your photographs will significantly rise. As you have already guessed, it is not that simple. Surely, the overall quality and resolution of your photos will rise, but a skilled person with a modern relatively inexpensive smartphone will take better photos than a total rookie with a brand new professional camera. So, I am sure that you already have everything you need for a nice photoshoot with your girlfriend.
5. It is normal to edit photos
We hope that you are not one of those people who neglect to edit their photos. In today’s world, people never upload unedited photos on the internet. Also, as we have already said, you can edit your photos with a smartphone. It is perfect if you know how to use Photoshop.
6. Important accessories
You see, when you are making your first step in the world of photoshoots, it is better to make a lot of different pictures. Even in the same pose, with the same surrounding. Later, you will choose a good one and will delete everything else. This is why you should never forget about two important things. First of all, pay attention to the free space on your smartphone or camera. Make sure that you have a spare SD card or any other way to clear memory for new photos. Secondly, it is always nice to take a power bank with you. You may never know how much time your photoshoot will take, so it would be preferable to be prepared.
7. A good mood and positive attitude
To make your girlfriend feel happy during your photoshoot, it is very important to maintain a positive attitude and to be in a good mood. Tell her that you are not very experienced when it comes to taking photos. Let her know that you will do everything you can to make it perfect for both of you