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How to get the medium format look with the camera you already have 

When it comes to portrait photography, medium format remains king for showcasing subjects in glorious in detail, especially if you intend to print big. It’s paramount in the studio, but even more when you’re doing environmental portraits, where context from the setting is just as important as the subject. If

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Tips for creating warm winter portraits in the home studio

Getting ready to do winter portraits? You don’t have to always wait for a dramatic scene outdoors to achieve great results. If you already have a home studio, you can always do a warm and festive winter portrait shoot instead. It’s perfect for a cold winter’s day when you can’t

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One light holiday portraits with DIY styling using Christmas décor

Looking to try something new for your holiday portrait projects this year? Incorporating DIY elements can give you a bunch of out-of-the-box ideas, as fashion and beauty photographer Lindsay Adler demonstrates in a recent shoot! In the Adorama video above, Adler shares some ideas for creating elegant and impactful holiday

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Portrait photography tips: 10 easy steps for posing models

Posing subjects effectively is a big part of a successful portrait session. However, there are instances when you’re not quite sure about what to do with your talent. Don’t worry, it happens even to pro photographers! If you often find yourself struggling with this during your sessions, you may find

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Creating portraits on location using portable backdrops

If you do a lot on location portraits, one of the most useful tools you should have are portable backdrops. They will help add variety to your projects and allow you to work practically everywhere. In other words, it’s like having your studio ready wherever you need it! New to

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Using umbrellas for stunning one-light studio portraits

Still getting to know all the various studio equipment for portrait work? Among the nifty tools are your disposal are light modifiers, which admittedly, can be overwhelming with all the kinds and choices. So, for today, let’s focus on the results you can achieve when using umbrellas for one light

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How to create a bokeh background using water

Adding bokeh to the background is one of the sure-fire ways to make portraits extra interesting. It may not be easily available in your shooting locations. But there’s actually an easy way to create the effect right in your backyard! All you need is a couple of flashes, an old

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Top 25 male poses (and how to pose them)

Being a portrait photographer, I often have to photograph male subjects. One of the biggest questions I get when photographing them is, “What do I do with my hands?” As the photographer, you not only need to know how to take the photo, but you should have some idea on

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Five fresh tips for better beach portraits

Planning to hit the beach soon for a scenic portrait session? You’d best be ready with some fresh ideas that make the most out of your location. You don’t always need a fancy setup for this. With today’s featured tips, you’ll be able to make some stunning beach portraits in

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