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Feature Image - One Light Setup Portrait Photography - Various Portrait Looks Using Different Light Position - Joe Edelman

Various Portrait Looks Using Different Light Position
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Let Joe Edelman guide you through the various possibilities of creating awesome light for portrait photography and headshots with just ONE Flash, simp…

Portrait Photography Beginner Crash Course - Best Lens For Portrait Photography & Headshots - Joe Edelman

Best Lens For Portrait Photography & Headshots
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This is an in-depth look at lens selection from the standpoint of the type of portrait photography you are doing and the environment you are shooting …

Portrait Photography Beginner Crash Course - 80% of Portrait Photography is Psychology - Joe Edelman

80% of Portrait Photography is Psychology
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Know Your Gear’s Functions By Heart: Psychology is a crucial element in portrait photography. Understanding body language and how to communicate and…

Basic Studio Portrait Lighting Tutorial - You need a Makeup Artist for Great Portraits - Joe Edelman

6 Reasons Why You need a Makeup Artist
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Joe Edelman shares the 6 most important reasons for working with a makeup artist. Your clients expect an exceptional outcome from working with a profe…

Basic Studio Portrait Lighting Tutorial - Photography Lighting Catchlights for Portraits - Joe Edelman

Catchlights for Portrait Photography
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Eyes do provide lots of information about another person's emotional state. To light eyes properly, you need catchlights. In fact, it's all about catc…

Portrait Photography Beginner Crash Course - Best Background Color For Portrait Photography - Joe Edelman

Best Background Color For Portraits Is Gray
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If I could own only one background for portraits, it would have to be gray. With minimal effort, you can turn a gray backdrop into white, or black, or…

Best Background Color For Portraits Is Gray

Gray-Colored Background, Light Intensity, and Colored Gels = Endless Possibilities

Studio equipment is expensive and you don’t want to be stuck with just one or two backgrounds. If I could own only one background for portraits, it would have to be gray.

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