Photography
Beginner
Natural-Light Portraits of Friends: A Beginner’s Roadmap
Photograph friends in natural light: finding the light, simple settings, and directing people without stiff poses.
by Claire · 5 min read
Photography
Brookline-based
Weekdays
Claire
Thinking about photographing people for more than fun? Let's talk through the first steps.
11Years of experience
About
I photographed my first wedding as a favor for a friend, terrified and underprepared. It went fine, mostly thanks to a photographer who answered my panicked texts the week before. I’ve photographed weddings and portraits ever since, and I like being that person for someone else.
I help hobbyists who love photographing people: posing that doesn’t feel stiff, working with natural light, the gear you really need (less than you think), and how to approach second-shooting so you can learn on the job. We’ll go through your portfolio together on a call, and you can text me questions before a shoot.
Best for
- Hobbyists who love portrait photography
- Preparing to second-shoot a first wedding
- Building a small portrait portfolio
Session types
Free
Intro Spark
15 minutes. Tell me where you are, I'll tell you what I'd do.
Free
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Claire's guides
by Claire · 5 min read
- Sample Buddy
- A sample profile that shows what a Buddy on Rekindle can look like. The name and photo are illustrative.