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Portraits
Portraits
Getting the perfect portrait is about capturing personality. O2 Sessions and Vicky Grout help you find the story in every shot.
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Vicky Grout
Grime fan Vicky Grout rose to fame taking pictures of Stormzy and Skepta, but now she’s becoming a star in her own right.
Vicky takes us to the rooftops overlooking London Fields – the kind of urban environment she’s used to hanging out in. As a self-taught photographer, Vicky can adapt any setting into a backdrop for her portraits, whether that’s an office or just a patch of blue sky. She shows us that developing an understanding of your subject is just as important as understanding your camera.
Tips for finding the story
- Develop a connection with the person you’re taking photos of.
- Find a location which is interesting, without being too visually polluted.
- With a good light source, increase shutter speed.
Portraits with Huawei P20 Pro
With its three Leica lenses, the Huawei P20 Pro brings leading camera expertise to a smartphone. Either use Pro mode for full control, or let the phone’s AI do the heavy lifting in Portrait mode. The Huawei P20 Pro lets you customise lighting, get closer with a 5x zoom and take Portrait mode selfies worthy of an art gallery. So you can make every picture a masterpiece.
