Digital Photography Guide
Tips, Techniques and Advice for Improving Your Photography Skills
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Portrait Photography Guide
Portraits need to bring out the best in people.
Portrait photography is the art of taking photos of humans in a controlled setting.
The main aspect of portrait photography you need to be aware of is the lighting. There are certain types of light which compliments people’s appearance whilst other light may cast a shadow or highlight blemishes which is not what you want!
Portrait photography cameras and lenses, whilst important, are not the limiting factors as they can be in other types of photography. You can take great portrait shots with virtually any camera.
Outdoor portrait photography can present challenges as lighting conditions can cause unwanted shadows. We'll talk about ways to combat this problem.
Baby portrait photography is fun and difficult at times. Of course you can’t control a baby as you can an adult so we’ll go over some tips to assist you there.
The latest craze is pet portrait photography where people pay good money for photographers to take flattering shots of their pooch, kitty or other pet. This is a great niche business and one you could seriously consider getting into if you brush up your portrait skills!
Portrait photography is highly rewarding and fun. I hope you learn a few new tricks from this section of the website.