A question seen often on messages boards is “How do I prevent squinting when using a reflector? Squinting can be a big problem when taking natural light portraits outdoors. It is also a common complaint among amateur photographers using reflectors. To get a great expression from your portrait subject, you definitely want to do all you […]
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Reflectors are a great tool, especially in natural light portrait photography. When shooting in natural light, you often have to learn how to work with and modify the light you have in a particular situation, as opposed to a studio lighting scenario, where you are in complete control from the start. Many photographers struggle with reflectors
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Soft light is great for portraiture. It minimizes wrinkles and blemishes, produces softer shadows, and can create some incredible catchlights in the eyes. Without using any additional photo equipment, soft light can be found in many places. The easiest way to get soft light is on an overcast day. The whole sky becomes one huge
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A reflector can be a great tool to help improve the lighting for your photography. Here are some tips on how to use a reflector for portrait photography. A 5-in-1 reflector kit can be purchased relatively inexpensively. This kit will include a silver, gold, black, and white sides, along with a white translucent diffuser disc. The
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Since outdoor lighting can often be so unpredictable, even changing by the minute, it is good to be prepared with gear that can help with those lighting difficulties. Here are some tips on using a translucent diffuser for natural light portrait photography. If there is no overhead cover at your portrait location on a
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If you are familiar with digital cameras at all, you should have at least heard about “white balance.” Your camera’s manual should tell you more about your particular camera’s features. White balance is a feature that allows you to correct the color temperature of the light so that the whites are white. Outside, at different
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One of the basic concepts that will take your photography to the next level is the ability to see light. Most photographers don’t really know how to see light, and will just produce snapshots, with maybe an occasional “really good picture”. The key to great photography is to know why an image is great, and
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