How to Photograph a Silhouette Portrait

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure that you are including the surroundings in the photo.

   This helps to give your viewer the context of the image.
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   Step 2: Try these settings.

   Adjust them as needed.
   
   Metering mode:
   Evaluative Drive Mode:
   Single shot Shooting mode:
   Aperture priority Aperture: f/8.0 ISO setting: 800 or higher Focus mode:
   Single shot Autofocus point:
   Single autofocus point Focal length: 50mm to 80mm (remember the conversion rate if you are shooting digital) Image stabilization:
   Use it if you got it , Remember that they will need to be in front of some type of light source.
   
   Try these tips:
   Outside:
   Photograph with the sun at the back Indoors:
   Have them stand in front of a window or a lamp , Obviously not the one behind them. ,, Put some thought into how you want the final product to look and do what you have to to get it that way.
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   Step 3: Tell your subject where you want them to stand.

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   Step 4: If you are inside

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   Step 5: turn off any other lights.

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   Step 6: Zoom in fairly closely

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   Step 7: but be sure that some of the background is visible.

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   Step 8: Compose your image.

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