If you decide to start a business taking portfolio photos you will find a steady stream of customers arriving at your door once word of mouth gets rounds. People who are happy with the service you provide will usually be happy to recommend you to their friends and before you know it, you will have a stable of customers.
We mentioned in the previous post, the kind of people that will want portfolio shots:
- Models (aspiring or professional)
- Dancers
- Actors
- Students
- Child Models
- Extras
When taking a portrait of yourself, it’s important to have a stable place to put your camera and a way of seeing what you are doing. We covered how to do this in the previous post – now here is more advice on how to do the best possible job. 
Babies can be easy or difficult to photograph – it depends entirely on the personality of the one you are photographing (not to mention the parents involved!). Babies are susceptible to their environment and change; whilst some are curious other dislike strangers and change.
Teenagers are making the difficult transition from child to adult and they definitely come with their own difficulties. Teenagers can be full of angst and drama, and they don’t necessarily want to cooperate for photo shoots.
The family portrait is an image that is usually displayed and cherished for years to come. The family portrait can be quite formal in its style; people lined up accordingly and dressed to the nines. Or it can be a laid back, casual affair capturing the natural essence of the group.
