Photography Tips


Tintype portrait, ca. 1900

Tintype portrait, ca. 1900
Item 75163   info
Maine Historical Society

Home portraiture backgrounds should be plain, French wrote, in order to draw the attention to the sitter.

The sitter is situated in a natural pose, while the photographer aims to capture an engaged expression.

In order to keep the sitter interested, French suggests keeping a conversation with them.

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