As we have done the last few weeks, its time for another installment of Improve Photo, this week focusing on a great deal for posing men. For many photographers posing women comes as a second nature, but throw a man into the mix and suddenly posing ideas are hard to come bye. This will help you fix that issue.
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B&H Photo has a couple of special rebates on EOS 7D Mark II printer and lens bundles until 8:00AM EST on Monday. Both options qualify for a $350 mail-in rebate. If you’re in the market for an EOS 7D Mark II, now’s the time to get a great bundle from an authorized dealer. Canon EOS Read more... canonrumors.com »
2016-11-11 23:17
We figured we’d repost an email from Midwest Photo (MPEX). It looks like they’re having a labour day weekend double rebate offer on select Canon lenses. Simply add the item you want to your cart and apply the corresponding promocode listed below for each lens to see the double rebate price. Free expediting shipping as well in Read more... canonrumors.com »
2016-09-03 16:06
Great portrait photography is so much more than just about knowing how to work a camera. You can memorize your camera’s entire manual and still not be confident in a portrait shoot because most portraits require posing.
I had no desire to be a portrait photographer when I started learning photography in college. The amount of work it takes to connect with people, pose them, and take a powerful image felt daunting. A few years later, I finally realized that being an empathic human was an optimal job skill for portraits.
I had no desire to be a portrait photographer when I started learning photography in college. The amount of work it takes to connect with people, pose them, and take a powerful image felt daunting. A few years later, I finally realized that being an empathic human was an optimal job skill for portraits.
Whether you're a professional portrait photographer or someone still learning the ropes, you'll definitely be working with non-models. So if you still need some help on how to pose them for your next projects, we have a really useful video tutorial that should give you lots of ideas.
Australian fashion, portrait, and lifestyle photographer Julia Trotti made this helpful 11. 5-minute video that provides tips and tricks for photographing men who don’t have any experience with posing and modeling.
Every spring and summer my clients know where to find me and my camera. Finding the perfect location for a portrait shoot is always one of the greatest challenges in photography. And once you think you have found the perfect location for your photoshoot, coming up with the creative idea for how to capture both the subject beautifully and the location cohesively can be equally as difficult to execute.
For many years, a 35mm lens wasn't considered a viable option for shooting portraits--and depending on who you ask it still isn't a good option. It doesn't mean that it can't be done, it just means that it's much more difficult to do effectively vs other options that are longer on the market.