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Portrait editing gets easier with Radiant Photo new portrait tools

Radiant Photo is already known for fast portrait retouching. With the new release that’s planned to drop this month, the portrait tools are getting even more powerful. Get a first look at the Radiant Photo webinar happening in the community this weekend. Let’s dive into what’s coming in Radiant Photo’s

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Ring Light in Photography

Three ways to use a ring light in photography

At first glance, it might appear as if a ring light has only one purpose in photography. But really, you can think outside the circle (pun intended) to use a ring light in multiple ways. Today we’d like to share some of those with you. Standard method The standard method

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Five portrait photography tips for bright and sunny days

So, you’ve picked a perfect, scenic location for your outdoor portrait shoot. You’ve already decided on the gear to use and the wardrobe and props for your model. However, the only available schedule for your shoot is noontime or early afternoon — not exactly the ideal time to work in

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pure black background

How to get a pure black background

Creating a pure black background isn’t difficult once you learn these simple techniques. Photographing on a black background doesn’t guarantee it will photograph as a pure black background. To achieve a true black background, we need to shield it from light. Here’s how a faster shutter speed combined with grids,

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Portrait lighting tips: 10 mistakes beginners should avoid

Portrait lighting and working in the studio may seem intimidating for beginners. It’s especially the case for those who tend to be conscious of making mistakes. However, it’s important to keep in mind that no one starts out a master of any photography genre. So, it’s completely normal to make

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Use RelightAI to relight outdoor portraits in Luminar Neo

Adjusting the lighting of outdoor portraits is necessary when the conditions aren’t perfect. Since that’s just about all times except for the perfect golden hour lighting, being able to quickly adjust things in post is an important step in the editing workflow. Here’s how to use RelightAI to relight outdoor

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Creating portraits on location: Natural or flash?

The photographer’s best tool is light, and there are many choices. Light is used to mold, define, describe and set the mood of a portrait, so knowing how to recognize the light or control it, is of ultimate importance to the artist. I’m both a natural light, or “Portraits Unplugged”

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Portrait photography tip: Mixing different light qualities

Soft, diffused light is popular for portrait photography for good reasons. It’s flattering to the skin and creates a clean, airy look to the images. However, it’s not the only quality of light that you can use to create stunning results. This is especially the case if you want a

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How to create beautiful portrait lighting using v-flats

One of the most fun things about shooting in the studio is experimenting with different light modifiers to achieve different looks. Apart from the usual tools like softboxes, reflectors and gobos, you may also want to consider adding v-flats to your arsenal. Whether you’re doing a fashion shoot or a

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What’s the difference between hard and soft light?

What’s the difference between hard and soft light? This is a great question and one that can sometimes be a little confusing when you’re first starting out as a photographer. Soft light comes from a light source that is relatively large to your subject. Hard light is from a source

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Making a small light source big

A small light source has a tendency to produce hard light which causes unflattering shadows and pin size catchlights in the subject’s eyes. Sometimes when using photographing in direct sunlight at high noon or using small LED lights this can’t be avoided. Here’s a little trick to make a small

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