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A clear knowledge of the gear and knowing a few nifty tricks of the trade also helps.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll show you how to get great portraits wherever you are. But if you&#8217;re ready to get serious (in other words, shoot portraits in a studio), you need to know all the technical stuff so you&#8217;ll make the right equipment buying choices. We&#8217;ve divided the world of portraiture into the right side of the brain (Technique) and the left side of the brain (Studio Lighting Basics, And Furthermore). Want to know the creative stuff? Check out the Technique section. Have questions about what gear you should get? 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What to do?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Outdoor Portraits: Made In The Shade<\/strong> \/ Mason Resnick<\/em><\/p>\n<p>How to work with the best light mother nature can provide.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Portrait composition rules, and when to break them<\/strong> \/ Steve Sint<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When shooting environmental portraits, sometimes, it&#8217;s better to flush the format.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article8306_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"102\"><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Your attitude affects your people pictures&#8230;so don&#8217;t be so serious!<\/strong> \/ Rick Sammon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Who said portraits have to be serious? Sometimes silly is just what you need to get the shot.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Six tips for &#8220;framing&#8221; group portraits<\/strong> \/ Steve Sint<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an essential guide to composing group portraits with two, three, four, five, and six people.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article8306_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"134\"><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The portrait photographer&#8217;s notebook: Know your noses<\/strong> \/ Steve Sint<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A simple trick that lets you tame bodacious schnozolas&#8230;and flatter the owners thereof.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The portrait photographer&#8217;s notebook: Use a hair light<\/strong> \/ Steve Sint<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Master the simple overhead light that separates pro portrait shooters from wannabes.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The portrait photographer&#8217;s notebook: The eyes have it<\/strong> \/ Steve Sint<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To get eyes to be the right size, you may have to take it on the chin.<\/p>\n<h4>Studio Lighting Basics<\/h4>\n<p>There&#8217;s lots of confusion about studio lighting equipment. Some photographers think it&#8217;s too complicated and too expensive but in reality it can be neither. There are different kinds of studio light sources and each has its strengths and weaknesses. In this 4-part series, Joe Farace explains it all&#8211;and how you can use them to light your portraits.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article8306_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"102\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Part I: What Are Monolights?<\/strong> \/ Joe Farace<\/em>Self-contained studio flash units that can do everything all by themselves.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Part II: AC and DC Packs<\/strong> \/ Joe Farace <\/em>One power pack can control several flash units and packs a wallop.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article8306_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"146\"><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Part III: What are Continuous Lighting Sources?<\/strong> \/ Joe Farace<\/em>They&#8217;re not flashy, but they may be ideal for shooters on a budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Part IV: Using Lighting Modifiers<\/strong> \/ Joe FaraceUmbrellas, light banks, reflectors&#8230;see the light and control it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>&#8230;And furthermore&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p><em><strong>Want beautiful portraits? 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