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Buying guide: Photo Studio backdrops

It's what's in back that counts

ArticleProfessional Imaging Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, October 25, 2012

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Background information about muslin, velour, canvas, and seamless backdrops. (UPDATED: Holidays 2012).

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TAGS: photography,  canvas,  studio,  portrait,  backdrop,  muslin,  seamless,  velour,  stand,  focus on portraiture 

5 Best Lenses for Portrait Photography

Our choice of lenses that will flatter your subject

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, October 25, 2012

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If you’re getting serious about portrait photography, consider investing in a moderate telephoto lens. Here’s a round-up of the best.

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TAGS: buying guide,  portrait,  Lens advice,  lens,  focus on portraiture 

How to photograph a silhouette at the window

Simplify composition for dramatic effects

ArticlePortrait & People Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, October 1, 2012

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Silhouettes are a great way to simplify a photo: They reduce an image to dramatic areas of light and dark, lines, and not much color. One of the best places to shoot a silhouette is against a window.

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TAGS: photography,  light,  tips,  windows,  focus on portraiture 

Your Best Portrait Photography Ever...With A $10 Shoot-Through Umbrella!

From Joe Farace’s Studio, Part IV

ArticleLighting Techniques Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe Farace, July 10, 2012

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As we continue to look at budget-priced studio portrait photography lighting modifiers, I've discovered that while Octaboxes are great for portraits, there's a $10 shoot-through umbrella that produces results that are almost as good (or maybe better)!

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TAGS: adorama,  studio,  portrait,  studio lighting,  umbrella,  muslin,  flash diffuser,  Flashpoint,  focus on portraiture,  flash modifier,  portrait photography,  octabox,  shoot-through umbrella 

5 Portrait Photography Do's and Don'ts For Better People Pix

Quick tips that will improve your portrait shots

ArticlePortrait & People Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Fred Singer, May 30, 2012

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Got five minutes? Here are five quick but helpful portrait photography tips that will help you take your portrait photography skills up a notch.

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TAGS: portrait,  tip,  focus on portraiture,  portrait photography 

10 Portrait Photography Web Sites That Will Inspire You

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, May 29, 2012

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Tags:   portrait,  focus on portraiture,  portrait photography,  headshot 

How to Shoot Priceless Professional Portrait Photography for a (Relative) Pittance

A MILC, an odd choice for a lens, a low-cost light or two, and you're ready to go!

ArticlePortrait & People Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Sandy Ramirez, May 24, 2012

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Portrait photography is the bread and butter job professional photographers do day in and day out. Everyone does them, be they Joe Blow in a small studio in Montana to Annie Liebowitz shooting for Vanity Fair. Can it be done on the cheap and look amazing? You bet!

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TAGS: portrait,  Lens advice,  lens,  focus on portraiture,  cine,  Pentax Q,  cinematography,  portrait photography,  adapter 

Shoot On-Location Portrait Photography Like A Pro!

Shoot extraordinary environmental portraits

ArticlePortrait & People Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, May 17, 2012

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From finding the right location to using elements that say something related to the sitter, there are many ways to create successful environmental portraits.

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TAGS: portrait,  photo technique,  photo tips,  environmental,  focus on portraiture 

11 Tips for Dynamic Portrait Photography in the City

Unpredictable and dynamic, street portrait photography is awesome

ArticlePortrait & People Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Fred Singer, May 9, 2012

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If you live in a city (or plan to travel to one), you have an energetic, dynamic backdrop for portrait photography as your playground. Urban portrait photography lets you capture environmental portraiture in a way that you can't do anywhere else.

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TAGS: face detection,  face recognition,  face priority,  focus on portraiture,  portrait photography 

Fantastic Portraits With A MILC? Choose the Right Lens

Portrait Lenses for Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact Cameras abound!

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, May 1, 2012

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You don't need a DSLR to shoot perfect portraits—now you can rock your portrait shoots with portrait lenses made for Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact (MILC) cameras.

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TAGS: nikon,  Fujifilm,  Panasonic,  pentax,  samsung,  portrait,  sony,  focus on portraiture,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  Pentax Q,  Nikon 1,  mirrorless,  Fujifilm X-Pro1,  Pentax K-01,  portrait photography 

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