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Step 4 of 6 · Golden Hour Portraits on Your Phone

Burst and angles

Burst and angles — step 4 of 6 in Golden Hour Portraits on Your Phone. Hold shutter for burst — pick eyes open, not mid-blink. Shoot slightly above eye level (you on tiptoes or subject on lower step) —…

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Free photography tip: Burst and angles (step 4 of 6 from "Golden Hour Portraits on Your Phone").

Hold shutter for burst — pick eyes open, not mid-blink. Shoot slightly above eye level (you on tiptoes or subject on lower step) — flattering for most faces.

Three angles: straight, 45° left, 45° right. Stop at three — more overwhelms everyone.

You'll need

  • Lens clean
  • Exposure on face
  • 10+ shots, 3 angles

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