Tag Archives: portrait
How to Capture Multiple Portrait Styles Quickly in Studio
Imagine you have to photograph a team of football players or a group of very busy corporate executives and you’re given less than half an hour. Sound impossible? Well, let’s make the challenge even more difficult. Let’s make it three different shots … Continue reading
Tips for Getting Yourself to Relax as a Photographer and Have More Successful Portrait Sessions
When I first got started in photography I thought I had things all figured out regarding cameras, lenses, exposure, and even some post-processing. However, the first time I greeted a client on location for an actual photo shoot, I realized just … Continue reading
How to Do a One Light Portrait Setup and Use it as Your Back-up Plan
When photographing people, every session is different and every subject is different. This leads to a lot of scope when it comes to lighting choices and experimentation. This variety is fantastic, and it’s a large part of why portraiture is … Continue reading
Day In The Life: Music Portrait Photographer, Gretchen Robinette
Day In The Life Day In The Life Head to Brooklyn for a rock and roll portrait session We tag along with music photographer Gretchen Robinette for a day of portrait shooting in Brooklyn, NY… Popular Photography
Ready, Set, Frown: Portrait Photography for Emotional Response
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a photographer who always told his subjects, “Smile big for the camera.” The problem with this fairytale is that not everyone smiles all the time. Let’s say, for example, … Continue reading
Short & Broad Lighting in Portrait Photography
The photo tip for today is about using “short lighting” and “broad lighting” patterns in your portrait photography. Flat lighting will ruin your portrait photography! Caution: An on-camera flash aimed at the subject will produce flat lighting. Bounce the flash off … Continue reading
5 Secrets for Finding Great Indoor Portrait Locations
Not all photographers choose to have a dedicated indoor studio, but sometimes you need to shoot a session indoors. Maybe it’s freezing outside, and you don’t want to be out in that weather. Maybe you have a bride who wants bridals, but … Continue reading
How-To: Shoot Expressive Black-and-White Portrait Photos
How To Three professional photographers share their strategies for monochrome portrait photography Expert advice on shooting black-and-white portrait photos from three talented photographers Popular Photography
Family Portrait Photography Tips & Tricks
Family portrait photographer Me Ra Koh didn’t pick up a camera until she was 30 years old. After taking a film photography course to improve her photography of her two year-old daughter, she discovered her passion for the craft and started her … Continue reading
11 Steps for Basic Portrait Editing in Lightroom – A Beginner’s Guide
I love Lightroom, and use it for the vast majority of my portrait editing. You can achieve a wide variety of portrait effects in Lightroom, from harsh and grungy, to soft and dreamy. My technique varies depending on the kind … Continue reading
B&H Presents Portrait Lighting from One Bag with Kevin Kubota (Highlights)
From the B&H YouTube Channel: You don’t need a ton of gear to create professional and dramatic lighting, just the right tools – used right. In this class, Kevin Kubota covers the essential lighting tools and modifiers that every portrait photographer … Continue reading