Three tips for powerful environmental portraits
Levi Sim
Environmental portraits show people in their place and their habitat. The environment sets the mood and the place of the story, and a single look
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Posing with a strut
Jefferson Graham
To put people at ease, Charlotte “Ginger” DiNunzio asks her subjects to walk into the frame for her, like they are on a runway. “It
Portrait Tips: Two tips to help normal people look great
Levi Sim
I don’t know about you, but most of the time my subjects are not models trained in posing for the camera, but I still need
One tip for great family portraits
Levi Sim
All it takes is one tip. Even if the only pictures you ever show are landscapes, closeups, flowers or horses; someone is going to ask
Portrait Tips: Perfect your un-pose
Levi Sim
Every client you will ever have will say, “I prefer candid photos, not posed photos.” And we get that: We understand that they want pictures
Turning a bad pose into a great pose
Photofocus Team
When it comes to portrait photography, posing your subject is an important part of the process. Discovering and collaborating around different angles and looks can
Portrait Tips: How Do You Get Natural Expressions? With Props & Prompts
Levi Sim
Having photographed thousands of people, it’s true that most people have a ‘camera smile’, and most people desire ‘natural expressions’ in their pictures. Whether you’re
Use A Telephoto Lens And Good Light For Holidays
Levi Sim
There are two kinds of photographers at family events: those you know are making pictures and those you don’t. My mother-in-law is really good at
How to Talk to Models, Family & Friends to Make More Natural Photos
Photofocus Team
(Editor’s note: This guest post by Andrew Darlow is excerpted from Focus and Filter: Professional Techniques for Mastering Digital Photography and Capturing the Perfect Shot, by
Four Tips to Standard Portrait Headshot Posing
Pamela Ann Berry
When it comes to posing and composing your subject for a standard portrait headshot, getting the look you want requires trying various poses depending on
Lens Distortion in Portraits
Nicci Widener
As a portrait photographer, I love getting a close, tight shot that really captures the personality of my subject. Understanding the limitations and effects your
Battling Bright Light at Weddings
Lisa Robinson
One of the many “joys” of wedding photography is that, try as we might to advise clients on the best photo locations and times of
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