When photographing people, we have many things to juggle at the same time: lighting, exposure, camera handling, and making our subjects feel comfortable. And of top of that, we want to create meaningful, natural, and flattering poses.
When using makeup for a male, it will even out skin tone and reduce reflected light, making them look oily or sweaty. Plus, it will streamline your retouching process.
Mark Wallace shows you how to create portraits using a single Speedlight and two different types of umbrellas. Besides the cheap light modifiers, the straightforward tool of the trade is just one Speedlight.
For physics and math lovers? No, not in this video. Get hands-on advice on what will happen to an image depending on where you place your light(s). Hanna simplifies the Inverse Square Law, using simple visualization by using one flash.
Join Emily Teague for three quick tips that will help you visualize and understand artificial lighting. Emily demonstrates important fundamentals, shows which shadows are created depending on the angle of your light, and teaches you how to analyze catchlights to understand other photographers’ lighting setups.
Learn five simple lighting setups using just one light and some helpers. Whether you are shooting on location or in the studio, these will work great! A simple umbrella, some cheap cardboard(s), and a speedlight will do. If you fancy an upgrade, get large white panels acting as a v-flat.
Pye explains to you the five primary key light patterns and the ‘Why’ (= purpose) behind each of them. Get a rundown on five different key light positions for portraiture, using a beauty dish studio lighting. Also, learn how fill-in light considerably changes the visibility of each single sight pattern.
Photoshoot tips for boys and men of all ages. Although this video targets male model beginners, it gives great insight and impressions of what you can achieve if you ask your subject for a particular look/expression.
Headshot Photographer Rafal Wegiel talks with MUHA Mariam Akbar.
Wondering how to make the most of the gear you have on hand? You might not yet have purchased a softbox. These modifiers can be pretty expensive, and you might be working your way up in terms of gear and what you’re investing in.
When it comes to portrait photography, knowing what you should be doing is great! But knowing what to avoid can be incredibly useful too. Karl Taylor reviewed portrait photography images submitted by his community members, and it became clear that there were a few common portrait mistakes that many photographers seem to be making.
What makes a soft light? And what creates hard shadows? The relation between the size of the light source, direction, distance, and originality (altered vs. unaltered) are deciding factors on how “light” will appear in your images.
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 in. Joe also gives you some great tips, and he’ll share his favorite portrait lens.
Know Your Gear’s Functions By Heart: Psychology is a crucial element in portrait photography. Understanding body language and how to communicate and motivate your subject is 80 percent of the work involved in making a great image.
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A great portrait needs more than good Light. Makeup is often the overlooked missing component that can instantly elevate the quality of your work. And the closer you frame your subject, the more important it becomes.
Joe Edelman shares the 6 most important reasons for working with a makeup artist. Your clients expect an exceptional outcome from working with a professional photographer. They want you to cater to their beauty and professional standards.
Follow Yuliana Chi’s guest, MUA Todd Terrell, as he demonstrates his makeup tips & tricks, from base to finish. Learn how you can create two distinct looks by building one on top of the other and especially, what NOT to do.
Yuliana Chi explains her lighting setups for both natural and artificial lighting. Plus she demonstrates the different outcomes of a quick makeup “upgrade” from a Basic Look to Glam Look.
Whether you’re styling your clients or you’re about to head to your first photoshoot, Jeff Rojas has some simple yet effective clothing tips for male subjects.
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