So, you've found a nice location that gives you some pretty interesting backdrops for your next portrait shoot. However, it's often only one part of the picture, so to speak. In this quick tutorial for Adorama, Gavin Hoey gives us some tips and ideas on how to use props, wardrobe and styling, lighting, and a little bit of post-processing to add character to our location portraits.
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Photographer and YouTuber Michael the Maven has put together a video about one of the worst-kept “secrets” in optics: sample variation. Or: why you should immediately test every lens you buy to make sure you have a good copy. petapixel.com »
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Once in a while, we feel the need to shake up our routine, styles, and techniques to improve our photography. If you feel that your work could use something new and different, you might want to try out this quick pro tip. thephoblographer.com »
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Here are our best tips for making the most of a portrait photography session and creating portraits that grab our attention. The post People & portrait photography | Tips every photographer should know appeared first on 500px.
Photographing on location can present a variety of unique challenges for photographers just starting out. For world-renowned photographer and Nikon Ambassador Audrey Woulard, however, that's just another day at the office.
When it comes to shooting portraits, many photographers tend to gravitate towards lenses with longer focal lengths. This is thanks to their ability to produced flattering images of their subjects. While 50mm and 85mm lenses are also popular choices amongst portrait shooters, it's possible to produce even better results by opting for an even longer focal length.
Moody, low-key photographs are trending—dark backgrounds are cropping up in portrait photography, still life photography, macro photography, and beyond. The post The essential guide to creating a black background for your photos appeared first on 500px.
Not so long ago, we shared a simple illustration of how the Inverse Square Law works and how it affects the way your subjects or scenes are lit. If you found it useful for understanding the technicalities of the relationship between distance and the brightness of light, we have yet another visual guide for you. This time, it shows us the law at work in the studio!
The Golden Hour is every photographer’s favorite time of the day to shoot, for a good reason. As the term suggests, it bathes a scene in a beautiful golden glow that increases the contrast and brings out the most dramatic and vibrant colors.
When done right, shooting in natural light can yield some gorgeous results, especially for portraits. But the main challenge with it is it's constant light, so you have to make adjustments and adapt your shooting style and settings to account for that.