What's the succinct reason for face-warping in wide angle lenses?
Is there an accurate way of explaining face-warping when using wide angle lenses? I realised I can’t actually explain it without diagrams, so a succinct definition (no more than a few lines) would be...
View ArticleAdjustable group shot (add/remove people)
A friend of mine just asked me to make a corporate group shot of the +- 27 people working in his company. No problem of course, but he wants the group to be adjustable. He basically wants me to remove...
View ArticleHow to Make Indoor Photography Not Blurry [duplicate]
This question already has an answer here: What do I need in a camera to take non-blurry photos of a fast-moving child? 5 answers
View ArticleHow to photograph an adult and a child together such that the adult doesn't...
I have taken the following photographs myself in different frames of time. I have been told that in the below pictures, the man “dominates” the scene. How should I take these kind of photos such that :...
View ArticleHow to achieve Greg Gorman style in his book Framed?
How to achieve this style? Is it mixture of barn doors, snoots and subtractive light? Please give an example of how to use subtractive light
View ArticleIs there a 3rd party X-mount lens (price & function) similar to Fujinon's...
I’m interested in these two lenses for portraiture: X-mount Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R Micro Four Thirds’ Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 The problem is I want a decent portrait lens, but the Fujinon...
View ArticleHow much should I charge for selling un watermarked high resolution photos?
I’ve recently done a shoot for a customer where the contract stated they would get “web ready” digital versions of the photos (max dimension 1024px), as well as the ability to order prints. The...
View ArticleIs there a 3rd party X-mount lens (price & function) similar to Fujinon's...
I’m interested in these two lenses for portraiture: X-mount Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R Micro Four Thirds’ Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 The problem is I want a decent portrait lens, but the Fujinon...
View ArticleWhat are the 5 basic lighting setups used in studio portrait photography?
In this great answer, the person explains “one of the 5 basic lighting setups used in studio portrait photography”—Rembrandt lighting. What are the other four? Where should they be used? What are their...
View ArticleWhat is ideal distance to subject for head and shoulder portraits?
Perspective is a matter of distance and has an effect on facial features and the observed three-dimensional feeling in a two-dimensional photograph. Proper lighting is a big part of this, but that’s...
View ArticleIs cropping out someone's ear a no-no in a portrait?
I know limbs have their compositional rules. I’m working on a self-portrait where I’m contemplatively looking left. To emphasize the effect, I want to crop my right ear off (hey, no Van Gough jokes!)....
View ArticleNight portrait photography problem in lightning [duplicate]
This question already has an answer here: How do I take a portrait at night with detail in the background instead of just blackness? 9 answers How can one light something in the foreground well while...
View ArticleWhy are there no rotatable sensors instead of grips for portrait photography?
Why are there (at least to my knowledge) no rotatable sensors instead of grips for portrait photography. It seems like a great solution to obtain a lightweight DSLR for both landscape and portrait...
View ArticleWhat qualities are important in a camera for studio portraiture?
I’m 16 and going to be going to college to get my photography degree. I’m working on starting a photography business. The type of photography I’m interested in doing is mainly studio; portraits of...
View ArticleIs there a rule for something like “footroom”?
I’m familiar with headroom concept. Is there rule of thumb for “footroom” (how much space to leave beneath the subject)? I suppose the answer may differ depend on shooting style/purpose, so I limit the...
View ArticleHow to take high key portraits [closed]
What is the best method for achieving high-key portraits. I see them all the time of e.g. baby close-ups etc. but don’t have a great deal of knowledge of how to create them. They are almost always...
View ArticleHow do I take a photo like this (very bright)?
I’ve always wondered how these pictures are taken. They have a very “bright” feel to them. And it feels that they are “bathed” in golden sun light. I understand that I have to take this during the...
View ArticleIs cropping out someone's ear a no-no in a portrait?
I know limbs have their compositional rules. I’m working on a self-portrait where I’m contemplatively looking left. To emphasize the effect, I want to crop my right ear off (hey, no Van Gough jokes!)....
View ArticleHow do I hide unflattering body features in a low key shot with rim lighting?
Low key full body portraits with rim lighting are common in photos of athletes wanting to show of their body features. Having models, thinking some features of their body features are unflattering, but...
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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