The goal of any portrait is to tell a story. We want the viewer to feel something when they see the image and to engage with it. So, whether it is planned or spur of the moment, we need to think about the end goal… what is it we want to tell the viewer, what is the purpose of taking this image?
Sharon Fuenta, an accomplished, award-winning portrait photographer will share her insights into portrait photography.
- Preplanned Portraits Tips – how to make this portrait tell the story of this family or this person. Choosing, the location, time of day, clothing
- Unplanned Portrait Tips – how to make the most out of wherever you are. Finding the best background, dealing with clutter and lighting
- Posing Tips – How to arrange small and large groups, where to put your hands, how to minimize things like glasses glare and double chins, tricks for making a pose look natural or candid. Posing individuals including men, women, teens, children.
- Props – what to use and when to use it
- Lighting – simple tips for getting the most out of natural light
We have a great opportunity to apply Sharon’s advice as the subject for the November Photo Review is “Portraits”.
Sharon Fuente on Portrait Photography
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Roswell Adult Recreation Center,
830 Grimes Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30075)
Doors Open: 6:00PM
Social Time 6:00-6:45
Announcements, 6:45-7:00
Speaker 7:00-8:00
About Sharon
Sharon is the owner of Lifesong Photography Studio in Adairsville, GA. She started her photographic career as a photographer of newborns in 2010. Sharon has evolved into a fine art family photographer. She believes in the uniqueness of every family and therefore customizes each of her sessions. With a strong belief in the power of print, Sharon loves creating photographic print art for her clients to enjoy on a daily basis and be able to pass down for generations.
Sharon has won multiple awards for her work on the local, state and national levels including being a member of Team USA in the 2022 World Photographic Cup competition and being named the 2024 Photographer of the Year for Georgia Professional Photographers.
