The biggest challenge in people photography and travel photography isn't technical—it's capturing something real. In this photography education guide, I share a field-tested technique for creating authentic portraits: photographing people while talking to them. By giving your subject something to focus on besides the camera, you unlock genuine expressions, natural gestures, and visual cues that reveal character instead of performance. Whether you're working with translators abroad or communicating through gestures, this approach to visual storytelling helps you move beyond stiff, posed portraits and into images that feel alive. Learn how conversation transforms people photography into honest, compelling visual narratives.
I do this too, Mitchell! It works brilliantly until…sometimes micro movements I make mess up my composition. Other than that I use this tactic often and it’s a great way to get the shot.
I do this too, Mitchell! It works brilliantly until…sometimes micro movements I make mess up my composition. Other than that I use this tactic often and it’s a great way to get the shot.
Excellent advice. Thank you.
Thanks for reading. :)