I work off photographs to produce my work, subjects on different photos can be placed together on the same piece of work. although photographing them together is the best option. 

 

As you can appreciate the finished work is only as good as he photo(s) I have to work off.

I will always endeavour to do the best from whatever I have to work off. To give you a a more successful portrait here are a few points.

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1,   Natural light is always best, turn flash off if indoors (use window light ) play with best positions              trying not to get harsh shadows on subject.

2,    When outdoors cloudy but relatively bright is best.

3,    If sunny try to have the sun behind you.

4,    Beware harsh shadows try to get subject evenly lit.

5,    If you require a head and shoulders portrait take photo on same level as subject.