Camera Angles-from below

I thought I'd take a couple posts and talk a little about your camera angle's. Because you will get very different results from this one very important idea.

Some times the angle of the picture is the most important thing a photographer can add to a portrait.

For instance if you have a tall building in the back ground that you want to show more than the things closer to the ground.

Or trees, or trellis, etc. 

Some of the choices for the lower angle could include,
kneeling, sitting on a chair,

sitting on the ground, laying down.

Or using things close by.

A bench to lay on, a fountain to prop on...

One very important caution to always remember is this:

Avoid taking pictures to close from below...

 A nose is sooo not flattering from that angle!

This angle may also add boldness to a pose.

Make a person look taller, stronger, a little imposing...
The angle you want may be slight, or it may be strong.

 

So depending on what "look" you are going for,

this may be the angle you may want to try.