Portrait Photography
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Join Anne Geddes as she discusses her approach to photographing babies and newborns. You'll learn how to simplify your photoshoots, as well as how to never miss a moment.
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Tip 1
1:17 - Tip 2
2:13 - Tip 3
4:22 - Tip 4
5:11 - Tip 5
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There are different types of travel portraits, and the lens focal length you choose affects the story you want to tell. Maria shows you how to go beyond the typical vacation snapshot through natural lighting, settings, focal length, and more.
0:00 In This Video
1:35 The Headshot
3:42 Telephoto Portraits
6:28 Wide-Angle Portraits
8:28 Super-Telephoto Portraits
11:06 Ultra-Wide Portraits
13:58 Self Portraits
16:06 Sunset Silhouette
17:14 What's Next?
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When it comes to portraiture lenses, Nikon’s versatile Z series includes several options that are ideal for portraiture. Now, what constitutes a “good” lens for portraiture can be a bit subjective, but there are some generally agreed-upon traits: normal or longer-than-normal focal length, bright maximum aperture, and characteristic rendering. With these bedrock traits in mind, here are the best Nikon Z lenses for portrait photographers.
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
The epitome of portrait lenses, the
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Learn how to plan your travel portraiture before your trip, such as finding locations, choosing your lenses, and packing other essentials.
0:00 - In This Video
0:45 - Research, Planning, & Location Scouting
4:57 - Camera & Lenses
13:50 - Accessories
18:49 - What Do You Need?
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Once you’re familiar with the basic concepts behind high-volume photography, the next logical step is to figure out what gear you need to purchase. That’s when the panic might hit. Suddenly you’re flooded with decisions about cameras, lenses, strobes, backdrops, barcode scanners, and more, each category including tons of different options at every conceivable price point. The goal of this piece is to isolate only the
Any photographer worth their salt should be familiar with portrait photography, but they’re likely less familiar with high-volume photography, an offshoot of traditional portraiture that focuses on providing large quantities of professional-level headshots. The most common clients for this type of work include schools, sports teams, large corporations, government-run entities, and basically any other organization that needs a sizeable amount of quality headshots in a short amount of time. Because of the economies of scale, high-volume
Like the 5D series before it, Canon’s R5 line is an exceptionally versatile camera platform that can excel in plenty of shooting scenarios. Combine that versatility with professional ergonomics and you have a go-to camera for plenty of photographers. Wedding and portrait photographers in particular can find a lot to love about the system and the EOS R5 Mark II only makes things better. High-resolution stills, advanced autofocus,
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Get on your portrait photography A-game with Maria’s guide! Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a refresher, this tutorial is packed with tips on lighting, coaching, composition, gear selection, and settings.
0:00 - In This Video
0:22 - Coaching & Directing People
1:41 - Understanding Light
2:56 - Framing & Posing Your Subject
4:23 - Focal Length & Settings
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As our kids grow up, we never know what little moments we are going to miss the most. Jason Vinson shares his process for capturing real-life everyday moments in an authentic and creative way.
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Jason's Background
5:09 - Jason's Projects
9:34 - Why Documentary Instead of Portrait?
13:29 - Gear & Settings
23:37 - Logistics
29:32 - Light - Moment - Composition
35:32 - Perspective
37:45 - Don't Settle with a Snapshot
43:39 - Photography More than People
44:55 - Battle the Camera Aware
46:53 - Have Trust
47:51 - More than
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Most people’s perception of prison life revolves around sensationalized news stories and Hollywood movies depicting drab, inhospitable environments far outside our reach.
In today’s show, we’re challenging that view in a chat with two educators who use photography as a framework for teaching visual literacy and the art of storytelling to incarcerated men.
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Join Chris Orwig to learn how to capture beautiful and meaningful family photos. Chris will show you how to photograph families naturally and easily.
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - All Kinds of Family Photos
7:10 - Chris's Background
8:26 - Plan Ahead
11:15 - Direct & Connect
16:56 Lighting Tips
21:05 Focus Points
26:06 Different Styles of Family Photos
29:23 Cultivate Connection
33:04 Think Like a Cinematographer
36:01 Final Thoughts
39:10 Family Photography Is a Gift
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Peter Hurley is a world-renowned headshot photographer known for capturing unique and fun expressions. Join Peter in his studio as he showcases how he utilizes tethering as his primary coaching tool.
0:00 - In This Video
3:40 - Gear, Lighting, Setup, & Settings
8:18 - Photoshoot, Model 1
37:21 - Q&A
51:10 - Photoshoot, Model 2
1:01:27 - Final Question
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Documenting a culture can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a history of conquest and colonialism. Synthesizing such a complex and traumatic past in a contemporary narrative is a formidable task, requiring extensive research and dedicated planning. This is the backstory to today’s podcast.
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For the seventh chapter in our monthly series, Picturing World Cultures, we speak with Guatemalan photographer Juan Brenner about his recent projects in the country’s Western Highlands.
Our chat begins with
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Lotta shares her secrets for successful portrait photography. Learn how to make the most of the gear you have, how to pose your subjects, and more!
0:00 - In This Video
0:16 - Comfort
0:55 - Warm Up
1:29 - Feedback
2:15 - Prompts
3:13 - Depth of Field
3:52 - Don't Limit Yourself
4:17 - Know Your Gear
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Reza Malayeri shares his tips for using off-camera flash outdoors so you can bring your creative vision to life.
0:00 - In This Video
0:17 - Benefits of Off Camera Flash
0:35 - What is the Story?
0:54 - Location Scouting
1:14 - Choosing Gear
1:41 - Planning Ahead
2:11 - Having Fun