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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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Keep Your Seamless White Photo Background White In Portrait Photography

Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Exploring Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, 13 days ago

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How do you prevent a white background from showing up grey when you light it for portrait photography? Mark Wallace explains.

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TAGS: nikon,  light stands,  strobe,  studio lighting,  backdrop,  lighting technique,  backgrounds,  white,  PocketWizard,  strobist,  speedlite,  strobism,  Mark Wallace,  Profoto,  Matthews,  Speedlight,  Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Fake A Candle-Lit Portrait Using A Lantern That Looks Totally Natural

Take & Make Great Pictures with Gavin Hoey—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Take and Make Great Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Gavin Hoey, 15 days ago

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It's lantern magic! Join Gavin Hoey in his studio as he recreates the look of candlelight using a speedlight and colored gel, and then finishes it off in Photoshop.

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TAGS: lighting,  lighting technique,  Adobe Photoshop CS6,  portrait photography,  Gavin Hoey 

How A Flashpoint DG600 Monolight Saved The Day

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ArticleAdorama House Brand Spotlight Gear Guides & Reviews - by Guest Author, 28 days ago

When called upon to photograph one of Canada's top TV News Anchors, photographer Sam Javanrouh's primary portrait light was a budget-priced Flashpoint DG600 Monolight.

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TAGS: adorama,  flash,  strobe,  monolights,  flash diffuser,  Flashpoint,  strobist,  flash modifier,  portrait photography 

Here's A Dramatic Portrait Photography Backlighting Technique Using A Single Speedlite

Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Take and Make Great Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Gavin Hoey, 29 days ago

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Join Gavin Hoey in his studio as he creates a dramatic backlit portrait using just a single speedlight.

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TAGS: canon,  portrait,  reflector,  backlighting,  speedlite,  Canon D60,  Speedlight,  portrait photography 

Don't Have a Big Flash Modifier? Use A White Wall!

Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Exploring Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, March 22, 2013

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AdoramaTV presents Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace. Learn how you can turn a white wall in to a light modifier.

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TAGS: nikon,  lighting technique,  PocketWizard,  Profoto,  Matthews,  portrait photography 

Transform Your Portrait Photography Single Strobe Setup from Bland to BAM!

Exploring Photography—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Exploring Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, March 4, 2013

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Follow Mark Wallace as he uses a mirror, a long zoom lens, and a single light without any modifier to transform a single-light portrait from blah to beautiful.

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TAGS: nikon,  strobe,  studio,  portrait,  studio lighting,  PocketWizard,  strobist,  speedlite,  Profoto,  Matthews,  Speedlight,  portrait photography 

Which Nikon 85mm Lens Is Best For Your Portrait Photography Needs?

Gear Guide and Lab Test

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 18, 2013

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If you own a Nikon DSLR, you may be thinking about buying a portrait photography lens. This may help you determine which one is best for your budget and needs.

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TAGS: nikon,  buying guide,  DSLR,  portrait,  buying tips,  Lens advice,  lens,  portrait photography 

Which Sony 85mm Lens Is Best For Your Portrait Photography Needs?

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ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 18, 2013

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If you own a Sony DSLR, you may be thinking about buying a portrait photography lens. This guide is designed to help you determine which one is best for your needs.

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TAGS: DSLR,  lenses,  sony,  Lens advice,  lens,  portrait photography 

Tested and Compared: 20 85mm Lenses For DSLR Portrait Photography

Buying Guide: The best portrait lenses currently available

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 18, 2013

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Consider the 85mm lens. A moderate telephoto that covers the equivalent angle of view of an approximately 128mm lens on an APS camera and a 170mm lens on a camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor, it is widely considered to be the ideal lens for portrait photography. 

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TAGS: canon,  sony,  Lens advice,  lens,  Nikon 1,  portrait photography 

Light Like a Portrait Photography Master Without Spending A Fortune

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ArticleAdoramaTV - Visual Impressions Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe DiMaggio , January 22, 2013

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Join Joe DiMaggio in his personal studio with model, Hannah, as he shares some tips and techniques of shooting great portraits.

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TAGS: lighting,  studio,  studio lighting,  backdrop,  lighting technique,  model release,  backgrounds,  modeling,  portrait photography 

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