A good headshot says a lot about a person, as it should. A headshot technically is a portrait, but a great headshot isn’t just your typical posed studio shot. Since headshots are primarily used as a branding or self marketing tool, the headshot must truly capture the personality of the subject without it looking forced. […]
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Most photographers, at some point in their career, make a decision to begin photographing people. Your decision may be simply to include people in your landscape photography (for the purpose of establishing scale). But many of you will want to begin, or advance, your skills in the area of portraits. Humans, as subject matter for […]
The human eye is a pretty amazing apparatus; physiological functions and complexities aside, eyes are integral to non-verbal communication and self-expression. And they play a very important role in the aesthetic qualities of the human face. Just think of how many love poems and songs make more than a passing mention of the beauty of […]
Have you ever wondered how to shoot a beach portrait like a pro? It’s not difficult. But… it’s also not as easy as you might think. Let’s take a look at a few ways that you can shoot in order to get some great portraits on your local beach. Walking Away by Kent DuFault, on […]
If you shoot portraits on a regular basis, I’m sure you have an informal checklist of sorts that you consult — at least mentally — both before and after you click the shutter. You want to make sure the composition is interesting, the desired part of the face is in focus, the lighting is flattering; […]
Familiarizing yourself with different lighting patterns isn’t just to help you diversify your portrait portfolio. Depending on what you are trying accomplish within a photograph, knowing which pattern to call on can help you achieve those results more effectively. For example, certain lighting patterns work better on masculine faces whereas others will best compliment feminine […]
