How can I shoot a low-key portrait outside during the daytime?
For low-key portrait photos, one requirement is a dark background which is not there during the day outside. I tried to shoot one, but it seems I do not know how to do it. I am using a Canon 7D,...
View ArticlePortraits under a shade tree?
I have a friend who’s requesting to have shots made for his LinkedIn profile where he’s being photographed at the Mount Auburn Cemetery under the shade of trees. What kind of lighting and modifiers do...
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Reproduce picture on black background with soft light on face only
I don’t have much experience in studio photography but I’m following a photographer named Brian Ingram and his work is amazing. Could you guys give me some insight on how to reproduce this kind of...
View ArticleWhat can I use instead of a human to practice shooting with flash?
Most flash photography videos that I am watching use a model, telling her to turn left, chin up, etc. But I don’t have a family or friend around to practice on, and because one of my main goals is to...
View ArticleHow can I get tack-sharp portraits with the focus perfectly on my subject's eye?
How can I consistent achieve tack sharp images, when wanting to focus on eyes in a portrait? I am always using single focus and moving the focus point to the eye and recomposing if necessary. What else...
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How can I achieve a light-painting portrait without the subject becoming...
I know about light-painting. But, when I try portraits with light painting, I get a transparent image of that person in the portrait. My steps are: Set my DSLR in Manual Mode. Change the Shutter speed...
View ArticleWhat lens is ideal for graduation and family pictures?
I am currently using a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 for graduation and family pictures, so that many people can fit into the frame, but I find this lens isn’t sufficient enough — lack of sharpness around the...
View ArticleWhat setup/gear is needed to get this silhouette low-key effect?
I am trying to get an image such as: https://500px.com/photo/103497551/-by-brett-walker?from=editors&only=Black+and+White My setup is a SB700 speedlight, D7000, and a tripod. When I try this, I...
View ArticleHow do I avoid getting different sized pupils when shading half of the...
When photographing portraits having shaded half of the model’s face (for example having him/her stand close to a window casting light on one side of their face) it’s almost unavoidable to not capturing...
View ArticleWhat type of lens equipment would work well for portraits of makeup clients?...
I am a professional makeup artist who is looking for good equipment that fits my needs as artist. I want to use this camera to be able to collect high quality images to add to my website portfolio. I...
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