What Makes a Portrait Truly Powerful?- with JEFF ROJAS

What separates a technically good portrait from an image that genuinely connects with people?In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with commercial photographer, educator, and author Jeff Rojas to explore the art and psychology behind powerful portrait photography. From lighting and posing to confidence, body language, and emotional connection, Jeff shares practical insights that every photographer can apply to their work.The conversation dives into photographing men and women differently, directing non-models, building trust with clients, and creating portraits that feel authentic rather than forced. Jeff also discusses how portrait photography has evolved in the digital age and why understanding people is often more important than understanding cameras.Whether you’re a portrait photographer, headshot photographer, commercial creative, or someone starting a photography business, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help elevate your photography and connect more deeply with your subjects.If you enjoy conversations about photography, videography, lighting, creativity, and the photography business, make sure to subscribe and explore more episodes of The Camera Shake Podcast.#Photography #JeffRojas #portraitphotography #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:Jeff Rojas on the web:https://www.sajorffej.comJeff Rojas Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajorffejFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAJORFFEJ/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sajorffejJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 311 ‘What Makes a Portrait Truly Powerful?- with JEFF ROJAS’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/HXlvuzv7xL4Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.