Portrait Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Jul 15, 2024  | 

A basic understanding of color theory is essential for capturing and editing all sorts of photos, be they landscapes, street scenes portraits, and pretty much everything else unless you're shooting  in b&w. This holds true whether your intent is to depict exactly what you saw through the viewfinder or want to change the look and mood of an image during the editing process to achieve a particular effect.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 27, 2023  | 

Motion blur is a very popular technique in which slow shutter speeds are used to give photos a sense of movement, and appropriate subjects span the gamut from flowing water, clouds blowing across the sky, and even action shots of athletes. This effect can be achieved in the camera or during post processing.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 31, 2023  | 

Whether you own a new iPhone 15, or use an older model running  iOS 14, the photos you shoot will be significantly better after watching the comprehensive tutorial below. This "ultimate guide" from the Mount Media YouTube channel was designed for beginning and intermediate users alike.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 29, 2017  | 

This may be the first time we’ve invoked the laws of physics in a phography tutorial. But fear not, because the "Inverse Square Law" is a simple concept, at least as it pertains to photography, and it can have a big impact on your images.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 08, 2022  | 

Are your images lacking in depth and interest? If so, today’s tutorial reveals what a British pro says is “the most powerful composition tool in photography.” By following his simple advice, you’ll immediately take your imagery to the next level.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 14, 2019  | 

Photographer Manny Ortiz is back with another portrait photography how-to video and this time he shows you three classic tips that will improve your photos. In the below tutorial, Ortiz once again calls on his lovely model wife Diana to pose so he can demonstrate how to use the following composition techniques to up your portrait game.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 27, 2020  | 

Some photographers are a bit intimated by the thought of giving boudoir photography a try—even if they’re adept at portraiture. That’s because shooting sensual models often requires a different style of posing.

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 26, 2019  | 

If you're still learning photography but want to break out of your comfort zone – aka AUTO mode on your camera – here are six easy photography tips to help you take the "training wheels" off. 

Ron Leach  |  Dec 30, 2020  | 

If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for shooting unique photos over the upcoming holiday weekend, you’ve come to the right place. That’s because a popular pro reveals what he considers the 10 best photography ideas of 2020.

Dan Havlik  |  Aug 19, 2019  | 

Shutterbug photographer Jordan Matter recently teamed up with fashion model Natalia Taylor to produce the fun, revealing and very tongue-in-cheek video below titled "Fashion Modeling Horror Stories – The Real Truth."

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 21, 2019  | 

Even experienced photographers can struggle with some of the technical aspects of photography. Consequently, everyone is bound to make a few mistakes.

Henry Anderson  |  Feb 12, 2021  | 

One of the main questions that beginner boudoir photographers ask established pros is about their lens choices. It's something that Critsey Rowe of Couture Boudoir gets asked so often she decided to make a video about it titled "Undisputed BEST Lens for BOUDOIR Portrait Photography: Beginner Tips."

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 16, 2019  | 

Portrait lenses come in all shapes and sizes but some particular focal lengths, many photographers would argue, are better than others. In the below video, 

Dan Havlik  |  Aug 07, 2020  | 

One of the most essential parts of portrait photography, particularly when working with models, is the art of posing. But which poses work, and which do not?

Dan Havlik  |  Nov 20, 2020  | 

Florida-based boudoir and portrait photographer Yuliya Panchenko is who we turn to when we're looking for tips, tricks and how-to tutorials on the best poses for boudoir photography. In her latest video, Panchenko shares her top five boudoir poses on a chair.

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