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How to Use Lighting to Create Better Portraits

Good portrait lighting isn’t simply about making sure your subject is correctly exposed. Light changes the way we see someone....

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How to Photograph White Objects on a White Background

Photographing a white object against a white background sounds simple. After all, how difficult can it be to photograph something...

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Creating Movement in the Studio: Photographing Flowing Fabric

By Cristina Pascu-Tulbure How do you combine controlled studio lighting with movement to create a dramatic fashion or portrait image?...

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Beauty Photography Lighting: How to Balance Flash and Ambient Light

By Seamus Costelloe Beauty photography is about more than simply making a subject look glamorous. The lighting, styling, pose and...

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Photography Lighting: How to Control the Quality, Direction and Amount of Light

By Tony Corbell Good lighting isn’t simply about having enough light. It’s about understanding what the light is doing and...

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How to Use Off-Camera Flash Outdoors for Better Portraits

By Damian McGillicuddy Outdoor portraits don’t have to mean relying entirely on whatever light happens to be available. One of...

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6 Portrait Lighting Techniques Every Photographer Should Understand

By Damian McGillicuddy Good portrait lighting doesn’t necessarily require a complicated studio setup. What matters is understanding what each light...

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How to Use Off-Camera Flash for Dramatic Portraits

By Doug Box A dramatic sky, sunset, landscape or city background can make the starting point for a great portrait....

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How to Find and Use Good Light for Portrait Photography

By Norman Phillips Good portrait photography starts with learning to see light. Before choosing a flash, changing camera settings or...

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How to Balance Flash with Sunset Light for Outdoor Portraits

By Uzair Kharawala There is something particularly rewarding about a portrait photographed at sunset. The sky provides a beautiful backdrop,...