Inside the booth
Long hair in a four-frame portrait
Use movement gently and keep the face readable.
Hair can provide a small changing detail across frames without becoming the whole performance. Plan a comfortable sequence that keeps the sitter recognisable.
Start with a quiet frame
Choose a natural position and check that the full hairstyle fits where the person wants it visible. Keep useful space beside the face and over the shoulders. Do not insist on moving hair away if it is part of the preferred portrait; offer a test and let the person choose.
Change one thing between frames
Try a small turn, a different eyeline or a gentle hand movement. Avoid fast swings near another person or equipment. Review whether movement creates useful variation or hides the eyes. A rehearsal helps the sitter settle before the capture rather than rushing during the countdown.
Keep the final crop intentional
Look at the entire exported sequence. Inspect hair edges if a background effect was applied, and preserve the unaltered source. A clear face and a complete hairstyle may need more room than a demonstration template suggests; choose the layout around the portrait rather than forcing it into the first available window.