When photographing a subject, it’s all in the lightining. Lightining is where you get your desired moods and the atmosphere of the photograph.Understanding how to use lighting to your advantage is a major hurdle to get over when becoming a photographer. Without getting too involved in physics, let’s look at some tips on approaching lighting… Continue reading Using Lighting to Bring out the Best in Your Subject
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Shutterbug’s Guide To Portrait Photography
Shutterbug’s Guide To Portrait Photography is one of those useful learning packs for photographers that have been written by a professional photographer, Sofia Romero. Sofia started to learn photography in 1994 and has worked for different magazines and clients, such as Microsoft, Fiat, Phillips and Wall Street Institute, etc.
Portrait Photography: Tips and Ideas on Choosing Backgrounds
Portrait Photography is one of the most common types of Photography. A good portrait isn’t just composed of a nice subject and good lighting. Sometimes photographers become so preoccupied with their subject that they tend to forget another important element that greatly affects the composition, and sometimes the other way around: they focus too much… Continue reading Portrait Photography: Tips and Ideas on Choosing Backgrounds
The Creative Use of Props in Portraiture
In portrait photography, props can be used in countless ways to add impact to the composition. These props are objects that have been included in the scene for a purpose. Most professional studios have typical photo props at hand, such as stools, pedestals, costume props, and potted plants. Almost any object can be a prop,… Continue reading The Creative Use of Props in Portraiture
31 Inspirational Examples of Portrait Photography
Portrait photography is a type of photography that focuses on taking photos of people’s faces and facial expressions. The human face can reflect many meanings and expressions, which makes portrait photography very challenging, as the photographer needs to be able to capture each person’s character and unique facial expressions. The collection below includes portrait photos… Continue reading 31 Inspirational Examples of Portrait Photography