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Portrait Photography

Beyond saying "cheese"

By Mason Resnick - March 8, 2009


Are you ready to make the transition from taking snapshots of friends and family to creating beautiful, flattering portraits? A portrait photographer knows how to pose and compose, and is bright when it comes to creating soft light. A clear knowledge of the gear and knowing a few nifty tricks of the trade also helps.

We'll show you how to get great portraits wherever you are. But if you're ready to get serious (in other words, shoot portraits in a studio), you need to know all the technical stuff so you'll make the right equipment buying choices.

 

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PhotoZAP 10: Flower Power

Our critics praise and pan your pictures

ArticlePhotoZAP! Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, 12 days ago

“The vibrant blooms of the azaleas fill most of the picture, especially in the foreground, and overwhelm her face.”—Monica Cipnic

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TAGS: portrait,  people,  posing 

Multifaceted Reflectors Have Many Uses

100 in 100/IV

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe Farace, April 21, 2009

100 photo product profiles in 100 days: Day 21

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Reflectors, warm and neutral

100 in 100/IV

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe Farace, April 20, 2009

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100 photo product profiles in 100 days: Day 20

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100 in 100: Enjoy the process

100 photography tips in 100 days: Day 97

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, January 13, 2009

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TAGS: photography,  tips,  zen,  archery,  betty edwards 

100 in 100: Should grandma's face be as smooth as a baby's?

100 Photographic Tips in 100 Days, Part III: Day 58

ArticleDigital Darkroom/Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, November 19, 2008

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TAGS: photoshop,  tips,  adobe,  overdo,  addiction 

100 in 100: Make the environment a key feature of the portrait

100 Photographic Tips in 100 Days, Part III: Day 15

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, September 19, 2008

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TAGS: photography,  how-to,  tips,  portrait,  environmental,  allen rokach 

100 in 100: Set the subject in a characteristic environment

100 Photographic Tips in 100 Days, Part III: Day 13

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, September 17, 2008

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TAGS: photography,  how-to,  tips,  portrait,  environmental,  allen rokach 

100 in 100: Select the right elements in the environment

100 Photographic Tips in 100 Days, Part III: Day 12

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by *Enter New Author, September 16, 2008

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TAGS: photography,  how-to,  tips,  portrait,  environmental,  allen rokach 

100 in 100: Find an environment that says something about your subject

100 Photographic Tips in 100 Days, Part III: Day 11

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, September 15, 2008

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TAGS: photography,  how-to,  tips,  portrait,  environmental,  allen rokach 

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Our Favorite Reader-Submitted Photos (So Far)

ArticlePortraits and People Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, July 7, 2008

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TAGS: photography,  digital,  macro,  portrait,  photo,  baseball,  reader-submitted 

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