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Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory photoshoots
TL;DR
- Fifa's obligatory official portraits for the World Cup capture player personalities and the mechanics of photoshoots.
- The shoots involve simple lighting setups and special lens filters to create vivid images.
- Photographers have limited time with each player, needing to quickly capture both plain and emotive shots.
- Players are often comfortable in front of the camera due to their awareness of their image and experience with brand endorsements.
- Some England players faced social media roasting for their portraits, while others were praised for creative images.
- Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa's unorthodox portrait, where he looked down at his feet, garnered significant attention and was praised for displaying his personality.