Portrait Lifestyle Stock Photography; A Couple in the Park

One category of stock photography which sells well is lifestyle portrait photography. Just as its name implies, lifestyle photography captures people living their lives. Whether it's an image of a family sitting at the dinner table, senior citizens enjoying a game of golf, or a couple in love (spending time together) the lifestyle stock photo should capture the natural moments of a couple. In addition, I like to talk to my couples when I photograph them. It allows me to interact with them for a more natural photo, rather than a stiff, posed image.

I do work with both amateur and professional models when photographing stock images. While working with the professional model is somewhat easier as they are more comfortable in front of the camera and can "act" the part to bring life to a photo,  I find that the non-professional has more of the natural look I'm looking for when it comes to good lifestyle stock photography. The main reason, and perhaps the only reason is, that the individuals have a connection amongst each other. They have that history together.

This weeks photo of the week, captures the true emotions and expressions of this married couple photographed in a California park. They are not professionals models, yet, they work well together in the series of stock images I captured of them in a park. From the 1 hour session, I had several images that are suitable for inclusion in my iStockphoto.com portfolio. The photo can easily be used for valentines day, insurance, health images, and a number of lifestyle photo applications.