[header] How to take male model portfolio pictures [title] Shoot outdoors unless you have a near-professionally lit indoor space. [step] You will save yourself 100's of headaches if you just shoot outside, aiming for the 1.5 hours after sunrise or before sunset. This is known as the " golden hour, " when sunlight naturally diffuses through the atmosphere for soft, appealing shadows and well-rounded lighting. 
[substeps] Overcast days are great shooting days, as they provide naturally soft lighting as well. You should still avoid shooting from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, when the sun is directly overhead, however.