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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, 8 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 

Product Review: Novoflex Magic Studio 24x12 Inch Sweep

Turn limited space into a instant small-subject studio!

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, February 27, 2013

A novel Nofovlex sweep turns any tabletop into a tiny little studio. Great for eBay—or food—photography.

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TAGS: ebay mode,  studio,  studio lighting,  backdrop,  backgrounds,  ebay,  Novoflex 

Two different backgrounds, identical lighting, for two very different self-portrait photos

Take & Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Take and Make Great Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Gavin Hoey, January 23, 2013

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Gavin Hoey takes two self-portraits using identical lighting for one shot done all in camera, and another with a background added in Photoshop.

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TAGS: backdrop,  lighting technique,  backgrounds,  Canon D60,  self-portrait,  Adobe Photoshop CS6 

Light Like a Portrait Photography Master Without Spending A Fortune

Visual Impressions with Joe DiMaggio—AdoramaTV

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 

Paint White Seamless Paper With Light For Stunning Studio Photography Backgrounds

Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdoramaTV - Exploring Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, January 18, 2013

Mark Wallace explains why white seamless paper is so versatile in the studio, and shows how to create a "gobo" to produce unique, atmospheric backgrounds by modifying how the light hits the paper.

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TAGS: light,  seamless background,  backdrop,  seamless,  lighting technique,  backgrounds,  paper,  white,  light painting,  grid 

The secret to enhancing your photos by adding a texture layer in Photoshop

Take & Make Great Photography

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Gavin Hoey, December 17, 2012

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Sometimes you have to make great photos rather then find them. Watch as Gavin Hoey adds texture and interest to a photo where there wasn't much to work with.

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TAGS: adorama,  photography,  photographer,  photo,  adobe photoshop,  photographs,  photographic,  photography tips,  photo technique,  photography tip,  backgrounds,  texture,  photo quality,  photo tips,  Adorama TV,  Adobe Photoshop CS6 

Westcott 5x7' X-Drop Screen Kit for Inexpensive, Easy Setup Backdrops

Hands-On Overview—Adorama TV

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Richard Harrington, December 14, 2012

Rich Harrington demonstrates the inexpensive, versatile Westcott 5x7' X-Drop Screen Kit and shows why it's a great option for location portrait photography on a tight budget.

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TAGS: adorama,  photography,  wedding,  portrait,  photographer,  wedding photography,  photographs,  backdrop,  backgrounds,  photo tips,  Adorama TV,  portrait photography 

How Photoshop's Lens Blur Effect Creates Realistic Chroma Key Backgrounds

DSLR | Video Skills with Rich Harrington: Adorama Photography TV

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Richard Harrington, October 19, 2012

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AdoramaTV presents DSLR | Video Tips with Richard Harrington. Today, Rich explores different editing techniques to make realistic backdrops for chroma keying. Learn how you can adjust the focal point or the depth of field of your photo by using some of these key tools in Adobe Photoshop CS6.

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TAGS: adorama,  camera,  adobe,  graphics,  backgrounds,  chroma key,  Adorama TV,  Photoshop CS,  green screen,  Adobe Photoshop CS6,  Photoshop CS6 

Creating The Perfect Background In Outdoor Portrait Photography

You Keep Shooting—AdoramaTV

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Bryan Peterson, August 2, 2012

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AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson. Join Bryan as he discusses the importance of the background in outside portrait photography. Watch as Bryan works with a model and outside setting to create the best backdrop for his photograph.

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TAGS: adorama,  nikon,  photography,  camera,  photojournalism,  photographer,  photographs,  photographic,  outdoors,  outdoor lighting,  photography tips,  outdoor photography,  photography tip,  backgrounds,  cameras,  Adorama TV,  outdoor 

How to Location Scout from Home

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by PPSOP Staff, May 24, 2012

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PPSOP instructor Chris Hurtt shares some tips on how to scout out locations from home. Chris shares how you can get off the plane and be ready to shoot the sunrise the next morning.

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TAGS: adorama,  photography,  travel,  travel photography,  location,  photography tips,  photography tip,  backgrounds,  Adorama TV,  Google,  PPSOP 

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