Three tips for powerful environmental portraits
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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