Editorial Portrait
Give an everyday portrait the deliberate light and color of a magazine photograph, retaining the face and expression that make it yours.
Bring your own
- Your portrait
Make it work with your image
Keep some room around the head and shoulders. Editorial lighting needs space for the shape of the shadow, not just a tightly cropped face.
A simple outfit lets light and expression carry the image. Keep a distinctive garment if it belongs to the person's visual identity.
Choose one mood in your direction: sculptural shadows, a muted color backdrop or a warmer editorial glow. Combining all three with extra props can overwhelm the portrait.
Limitations
Stronger shadows can obscure face details. Compare both eyes, the nose and the edges of the hair with the original; this treatment is more interpretive than a conventional headshot.
