Eyes, where is your subject looking in a photograph

The direction of your subject’s eyes are looking in can impact an amazing impact on your photograph. Most portraits have the subject looking directly at the camera. This gives you a sense that they are connecting with the viewer which is great, But if you want to create something unique and different try this.

Have your subject look at something outside the view of the camera. There is something intriguing in this pose. The viewer wonders what they are looking at. Now if you add some kind emotion: laughter or surprise or a pensive look the photograph becomes even more interesting.

Another technique would be to have them look within the frame. This works very well with two or more people. Have them look at each other. Frequently this results in laughter or a kiss or something completely unexpected. Be ready to capture what ever happens after they look at each other too. Keep shooting.

Just these two techniques will make you photos memorable and fun to look at. Peoples real personalities will shine through.