Portrait Photography
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Gary Fong Light Sphere Diffuser
Gary Fong's universal Lightsphere flash diffuser gives portraits a soft professional look without the need for a ton of gear or an army of assistants. more...
This common phenomenon is the bane of portrait flash photographers, appearing as a red glow in the centre of the eye, called red eye. The eyes are a key to portraits. more...
Introduction to Flash Photography
A starting point for mastering complex modern flash guns, the mainstay of wedding portrait and photojournalists, by demystifying the jargon more...
Wedding Photography and Pimples
Their wedding is the most important day in some girls' lives, and photography plays an important role in preserving those memories for a lifetimeby editing out pimples. more...
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10 Tips for Taking Children's Portraits
The best children's portraits are ones that are natural and reveal the child's personality. Here are some ideas for taking great child portraits. more...
By: Sarabeth Asaff
Sending a holiday photo card can be a great way of keeping in touch during the holidays. Taking a great family photo to send can be tougher than the sentiment. more...
10 Tips for the Family Portrait Photographer
For those digital photographers looking to take better portraits and family photographs, then these ten tips are key to taking more creative family portraits. more...
By: Annie Suh
Veer away from the traditional child portraits and add a little oomph to the pictures by using unlikely settings and ideas. more...
By: Brenda Neugent
Although her work has been controversial from the start, photographer Sally Mann's evocative black and white works have made her one of America's best know photographers. more...
By: Annie Suh
Use different angles, artful poses, props and interesting themes to create striking and out-of-the-ordinary portraits. more...
Understanding Natural Light Portraiture
By: Loreena Walsh
Forget expensive lighting and equipment, some of the world's most amazing portraits were created by using nothing more than a camera and available light. more...
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