All Entries Tagged With: "Portraits"
Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography [Book Review]
I was pretty excited to read the book Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography as a former portrait photographer. I hadn’t really done very many portraits since I quit the biz and thought that a refresher was in order.
There were many pleasant surprises throughout the book. Some things I had never really looked at [...]
The Importance of Early Portraiture in the History of Photography
After seeing some daguerreotype portraits, the poet Elizabeth Barrett wrote in 1843 “several of these wonderful portraits…like engravings-only exquisite and delicate beyond the work of a graver-have I seen lately-longing to have such a memorial of every Being dear to me in the world. It is not merely the likeness which is precious in [...]
Turn Off Your Flash
Here at Your Photo Tips we often talk about using flash to enhance the overall beauty of your image by allowing you, as a photographer, to control and manipulate light. I don’t think, however, that I’ve explained that if you are using a point and shoot with on-camera flash you are probably, in fact, [...]
3 Quick Tips to Better Your Photography
What makes a good photographer?
There are many different criteria that one would use to classify a good photographer. It could range anywhere between technical prowess to creative genius. I propose that becoming a good photographer starts in your head. Specifically within the area of the brain that allows a willingness to experiment. [...]
Using A Flash Outdoors
Want to know one of the biggest secrets that professional photographers use to get better pictures in outdoor photography? They use a flash!
I know, it sounds simple and truthfully it is… sort of.
We discussed using a flash outdoors before in Easy Lighting Tips For Outdoor Photography but I thought we could get a little [...]
Take Better Vacation Photos
The summer months are fast approaching and it’s high time we starting thinking about going on that family vacation. Taking a vacation is the ultimate excuse for polishing up on your photographic skills. After all, vacation photography is the number one reason most people purchase a new camera. Here are some great [...]
Nikon D300 & SB-800 Speedlight Flash Diffusion Test
In this article Raymond K. Dauphinais discusses his personal test with a Nikon and a speedlight.
On camera flash photography has always challenged me. I learned photography, in West Germany during the early ‘70s, using natural light only, black and white film and developed my own prints. My first experience, in the early ‘80s, with a [...]
Lighting Techniques: An Introduction
I received a flickrmail from ontario mommy asking about lighting for portraits. Here’s what she asked:
“Hello there. could i just ask what kinda lights do you use for your portrait pics, they are GREAT and i have no idea how to get pics like that.”
I use different lighting techniques for different portraits so I [...]
