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Portrait of a Photographer: Joe McNally & Jerry Ghionis
From the Nikon USA YouTube Channel: What happens when two internationally acclaimed photographers and Nikon Ambassadors go on assignment to create portraits of each other? Watch to see how Jerry Ghionis and Joe McNally execute their vision during … Continue reading
Which Way? When to Photograph in Portrait or Landscape Orientation
The post Which Way? When to Photograph in Portrait or Landscape Orientation appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. The standard camera sensor is rectangular in shape – a configuration that allows for both portrait … Continue reading
How to Shoot a Self Portrait to Support your Brand Identity
The post How to Shoot a Self Portrait to Support your Brand Identity appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. Personal branding has become more and more important over the last few years. As photographers, … Continue reading
Candlelit Portrait: Photography Activity
This is an indoor portrait taken in near darkness, resembling a birthday cake shot. photo by Caitlin Childs You’ll need: A darkish room that doesn’t have a lot of stray light coming in One or more candles A willing model … Continue reading
Catch Light in Portrait Photography
While most of you know what a portrait photography catch light is, bear with me. At some point, it was a new idea for you, just as I’m sure it is for some of the other readers. In the interest … Continue reading
The First Step to a Quality Portrait
As a portrait photographer, you probably know how difficult it is sometimes when you try to improve your pictures with the right pose. Portrait photography can be quite challenging sometimes, especially when your mind goes blank and your creative ideas … Continue reading
Tips for Taking Portrait Photos of a Friend
Perhaps you can no longer count on your two hands the number of times you have been asked to take a friend or relative’s portrait…gratis. Maybe you are visiting someone for a few days and it comes up that your … Continue reading
Checklist for Your Camera After a Portrait Shoot
Whenever I return from a shoot, I go through this process every time with each camera so that they are ready for the next time. 1. Camera bodies off. This is to remind me that I use a variety of … Continue reading
Harsh Sunlight Portrait Photography: 4 Tips
When offered a choice to set up a photo shoot, you’ll most likely schedule it in the early morning or around sunset. The soft light flatters the subject and surroundings and makes your work a lot easier. But what if … Continue reading
Black & White Portrait Techniques with Soft Light
Black and white photographs are usually associated with directional, harsh light. This results in high contrast images which are attractive to the eye. But what about soft light? Does it work with black and white images? Photographer Mark Wallace from … Continue reading
What Size Beauty Dish is Right For Your Portrait Photography?
The post What Size Beauty Dish is Right For Your Portrait Photography? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Beauty dishes are common and well-loved lighting modifiers. They are particularly useful for portraits (beauty is … Continue reading
How to Build a Bench Prop for Great Portrait Photos
The post How to Build a Bench Prop for Great Portrait Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. When I got started with family and child photography, I thought I had all my bases … Continue reading