Peter Hurley Headshot Techniques
Make sure that anyone that you are going to shoot portraits with knows this information.
It will make a huge difference in your photographs.
If at all possible, take a few minutes before you start shooting with them and get them to drill it, practice it a bit.
This will also help the client feel they are contributing more, and will help educate them on posing.
What the hell is a 'squinch'?
Here is a great video by Peter Hurley.
Peter shows some comparison photos of people with relaxed eyes and slightly 'squinched' eyes.
Using this, whether it be for actors headshots, portraits, or family photos,
this technique will make your subject look much more natural when smiling.
Watch it below: