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I was searching through Google results the other day for portrait ideas for a gorgeous, fun-loving couple who had asked me to shoot Valentine’s day photos for them.
And I came up with the same, boring results. For some reason, and maybe...
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Portraits are easy to do, but they are also easy to mess up. For many people, they may not even know the difference since the process of taking a basic snapshot has become second nature to anyone with a smartphone.
The messing up part isn’t really ruining...
Nude photography isn’t exactly something that you just jump right into…
Since it can be a sensitive undertaking, it’s important that photographers take the time to learn how to properly plan and execute a photo session.
From building rapport with the model to exploring different angles of...
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When taking a portrait, the focus of attention should be on the portrait subject. But the background is nevertheless an important component of the shot.
Backgrounds can add depth, color and texture. They can help the subject stand out in the...
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Self-portraits are one of the most intimate types of photography. Good self-portraits can be an accurate reflection of yourself, but self-portraits can also be dreamy, raw, and whimsical.
In order to create these types of self-portraits, you...
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I know how expensive gear can be, but it is important to have at least one good off camera studio light, some kind of diffuser and a reflector when you are starting out as a portrait photographer. I am going to take you through one of the easiest...
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When I first started learning how to take photos of my kids, I wasn’t very good. They’re pretty much the worst models in almost all cases, and for someone who had started their photography career before they came along, it was a real learning...
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It used to be that using speedlights, strobes, softboxes, and other expensive lighting equipment was the only way to go when doing portrait photography.
Not any more.
There are numerous options now to achieve professional-looking portraits without breaking the...
