What constitute a BAD portrait?

[rty]

In your opinion, what mainly constitute a bad portrait?
I know bad or good often can be subjective, but just let me know your opinion.

Thanks.

 

[mikey2tan]

Originally posted by rty
In your opinion, what mainly constitute a bad portrait?
I know bad or good often can be subjective, but just let me know your opinion.

Thanks.

When your subject dislikes it intensely.
Ladies, e.g. don't like their wrinkles 2
show, so use soft focus lens. Consider
various angles 2 shoot - from below 2
avoid double chin look.

In the old days, those studio portrait
shots were always touched up by hand
- now u can use Photoshop.

So, pre-shoot as well as the post-shoot
process r s important. U may think u have
taken a great shot but does your subject
think the same !!

Happy shooting,

Michael

 

[JasonTan]

Harsh shadow line on face top my list as bad portraiture.

Jason

 

[roygoh]

Unnatural or awkward pose/expression.

 

[Fundee]

QUITE A DANGEROUS ISSUE..NARROW IT DOWN PLEASE.....are you talking about wedding potrait or something else ??????????

 

[bordeaux78]

what is soft focus lens?

chris