Inspiration
Portraiture is about working with people, so it’s worth practicing with a range of subjects. The more you can put people at ease and guide them into natural, confident poses, the stronger your photos will be. Technique matters too. Spend time practising in natural light and learn how subtle shifts in direction and quality can change the photo’s mood. If studio lighting feels daunting, check out the regular lighting workshops at the FUJIFILM House of Photography – a Perfect Your Portraiture
welcoming way to learn the basics, experiment with pro kit and build your confidence step by step.
Just getting started? Scan the QR to read five tips for better portraits.
Goals for 2026:
Make portraits of five people you already know
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Goals for 2026:
Spend two hours exploring your city or town and make a list of spots to revisit Practise using the camera without lifting it to your eye Use a single prime lens for a month to strengthen your instinct for composition Choose a street – then don’t leave it until you’ve found five strong compositions Head out after sundown and work on using artificial light for your images Make a series of ten photos incorporating reflections from windows or water Spend one hour in a single spot, working on identifying interesting subjects Build a cohesive project of street photos with a clear theme or consistent style
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Ask to make portraits of four strangers in public spaces Make portraits of ten different people in ten different locations Create a set of portraits at home using only window light and a reflector Use a single prime lens for a month and refine your approach to composition Learn and then master three new lighting set-ups Analyse and recreate the lighting from an existing portrait you admire Produce a portrait project with a clear narrative or concept and edit it into a sequence ready to share or exhibit
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FUJIFILM Focus Magazine 07
January/February 2026
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