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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!

ArticlePortraits and People Techniques and How-Tos - by Sandy Ramirez, 1 day ago

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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

ArticlePortraits and People Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, 8 days ago

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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 

Pro Optic 85mm f/1.4 ASPH Portrait Lens Product Review

Does this budget-priced portrait lens make the grade?

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Sandy Ramirez, 10 days ago

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Pro Optic has updated its 85mm f/1.4 budget prime. What does the new version, with it’s new aspherical lens formulation, provide in performance enhancements? So what else to do with an 85mm lens but take a portrait or two!

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TAGS: portrait,  telephoto,  pro-optic,  lens 

PhotoZAP 76: Looking Toward the Future

Our Panel of Perfectionists Picks Apart Your Pictures

ArticlePhotoZAP Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, 15 days ago

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"We are drawn into the moment by that great pocket of light toward the center but, when we get there, we realize there really isn't a moment." —Jena Ardell

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TAGS: digital,  exposure,  photoshop,  portrait,  photoshop elements,  people,  outdoor lighting,  perspective,  photography tips,  photo technique,  photography tip,  natural light,  photo tips,  PhotoZAP,  photo critique,  outdoor,  portrait photography 

Creative Senior Portraits That Will Sell, Sell, Sell!

How-to tips from senior portrait photographer John Mueller

ArticlePortraits and People Techniques and How-Tos - by Jena Ardell, 16 days ago

Photographer John Mueller shares advice for professional portrait photographers—and those who want to break into the field—on how he creates stunning, cutting-edge senior portraits in this exclusive interview.

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TAGS: nikon,  photography,  creative,  light stands,  lighting,  portrait,  photographer,  location,  outdoor lighting,  photography tips,  outdoor photography,  lighting technique,  photography tip,  creativity,  photo tips,  photo business,  senior portraits,  Point of View,  outdoor,  portrait photography,  nikon d700 

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, 25 days ago

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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 

Light Modifiers—AdoramaTV

Digital Photography One on One

ArticleAdoramaTV - Digital Photography 1 on 1 Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, 25 days ago

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Adorama TV presents Digital Photography 1 on 1 with Mark Wallace.

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TAGS: photography,  digital,  DSLR,  light stands,  strobe,  lighting,  studio,  portrait,  studio lighting,  soft box,  umbrella,  D-SLR,  photography tips,  lighting technique,  photography tip,  Digital photography,  Product Spotlight,  portrait photography 

The Secret to Using a Beauty Dish for Flattering Portrait Photography

From Joe Farace’s Studio

ArticleLighting Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe Farace, April 25, 2012

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Of the many choices for lighting portraits, the Beauty Dish offers a dramatic light that wraps around your subject's face, providing a classic look to your portrait photography.

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TAGS: portrait,  lighting technique,  portrait photography,  beauty dish 

PhoptoZAP 72: All in a Day's Beard

Our Panel of Perfectionists Picks Apart Your Pictures

ArticlePhotoZAP Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, April 6, 2012

"Great moment and genuine emotion captured here! However, it looks as though turning this image black and white was an afterthought."—Jena Ardell

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TAGS: nikon,  portrait,  PhotoZAP,  candid 

Slow Shutter Speed and Moving Background—AdoramaTV

You Keep Shooting

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, March 16, 2012

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Another simple but brilliant headshot photo tip from Bryan Peterson.

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TAGS: photography,  camera,  tripod,  portrait,  shutter speed,  outdoors,  outdoor lighting,  photography tips,  outdoor photography,  photography tip,  shutter,  picture-taking tips,  lens 

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