Lean in and create some fun images.

Sometimes to change my image composition, I lean into my subjects. I can change the mood, direction of photo shoot and connect to my subject using this technique. I feel more part of the shoot with this style of shooting. It also opens the door for conversation or laughs with your subject. You composition can be more two dimensional and lively with this shooting style. Before doing this, I would make sure you have a lens that will work while getting in close. I would photograph this way if I felt the subject was game or in good spirits. A subject that has strong personal space boundaries or feels really uncomfortable in front of your camera may not be the best subject to try this with. I try not to make my subject feel more stiff.  The participants of the Color Run I photographer were very game with me leaning in and photographing them close-up. They even played along, creating funny faces or shapes with their bodies.