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8 Portrait Photography Tips Every Photographer Should Know

8 Portrait Photography Tips Every Photographer Should Know Posted by  Rob Dunsford Comments  8 Do you struggle to take professional looking portrait photos? In this tutorial you’ll discover eight highly effective techniques that will take your portrait photography to the next level. You’ll learn how to set up the scene for maximum impact as well as the best camera settings to use. By the end of this article you’ll be able to shoot stunning portrait photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera. 1. Pick The Perfect Background For Your Subject In portrait photography the background is just as important as the subject. A busy or distracting background will take attention away from the person in your photo. Usually for portrait photography you’ll want a neutral, uncluttered background that won’t distract the viewer from your portrait subject. However, you don’t have to choose a completely plain background. For instance, an interesting wall or fence could provide a wonderful pop of color or te

15 Top Tips on How to Master Portrait

  15 Top Tips on How to Master Portrait Photography  Gurpreet Singh on Jul 01, 2020    11 min read Portrait photography is the art of capturing the inherent character of your subject within a photograph. While that quizzical definition covers the basics, portrait photography goes way beyond just clicking pictures of people. Great portrait photography is a result of combining the right technique with an artist's expression. Technique:  Using the correct camera settings, compositions, angles, lighting, backdrops, and poses. Art:  It's about capturing a stunning and emotive portrait that evokes feelings in the viewers and captivates their attention. First practiced by artists such as Picasso, portrait paintings have a great history of storytelling. Taking great portrait photographs is the modern form of the same technique. While it requires much less effort than painting, capturing the expressions and emotions that make up good portrait photography can take time to master. Great p