Portrait Photography Tips

 

12 Tips for an Effortless Session

From meeting with the subjects ahead of time, to the day of the session—tips that will help you get great results.

 

 

Equipment Essentials

Basic information about equipment portrait photographers should have and use, as well as some that is optional.

Group Portraits

Suggestions on how to deal with the complications of group sessions, and still get great results every time.

 

 

Photographing Small Children

Tips including preparation, how to deal with mood swings, and how to finish on a good note.

Portrait Lighting

Covering the basics of natural light and studio lighting, as well as commonly used lighting set ups.

 

 

Posing Tips

A few essential rules about how to make your subjects look their best and love their portraits.

Sample Pose Ideas

A small collection of poses taken from The Ultimate Posing Guide, along with a few tips for posing various subjects.

 

 

Preparing For Your Portrait Session

Useful information for portrait subjects to help them prepare for their sessions with a portrait photographer.

Taking Portraits They'll Love

Simple tricks that will help you capture shots that exceed the customer's expectations.

 

Thinking Outside the Box

Ideas about how to move beyond traditional portraits and start creating stunning images.

 

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