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Red Eye Reduction
My camera doesn't seem to be doing a very good job of reducing the red eye in my subjects. I set the camera to red eye reduction, yet many of the people in my photos still have red eyes. My cam... |
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Photography with Natural Lighting
Okay, as I've heard from quite a few people: It is okay to take pictures using a backdrop and not use any fancy equipment. But I really need some pointers on this. I mean is taking them outside... |
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Taking Portraits of Friends
Hey, gang. Once in a while, someone who's a good friend asks me to do a portrait of them or their family. The problem I sometimes have with friends is that they usually want to place themselv... |
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Best Lens for Shooting Portraits
Is there such a thing as THE best lens for portrait photography? I own a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and would like to get a really SHARP lens for it! Any suggestions and advice would be appreciated!... |
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Shooting Headshots
A friend of mine who is pursuing a musical theatre career asked me to take her head shots. I am a college student, and photography is a hobby and a passion of mine; but time and money are limited.... |
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Shooting Maternity Portraits
I have a close friend who is pregnant and who does not feel comfortable taking pictures at a studio. She would like for me to take them. I have had my Canon EOS Rebel G for some years now but have ... |
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Rights of a Model
A few weeks ago, I won a competition where I get to be a model for a day. The prize is worth €150, and part of that prize is that I get to look at my photos and purchase them if I want. What I re... |
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Portrait Pictures: Lighting the Face
I would be interested in hearing how an experienced portrait photographer goes about lighting the face so it really "pops" in a low-key studio portrait. Specifically, what equipment is best for thi... |
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Lighting Equipment
I have a Nikon 65 and need to buy lighting for studio - I use the hotshoe flash (I'm a beginner) but I can't turn my camera this way. What kind of lighting equipment do I need? What does ... |
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Posing, Background, and Lighting
If using a a small room as a studio, how many feet should a subject be from a background and how many feet should the subject be from the lights? Does turning your flash always result in shadows? M... |
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Lighting in Photography: How Do Slaves Work?
I'm confused on how slaves work? Can anyone give me the "101-version?" ... |
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Product Studio Set-Up
Hi, there. I need to shoot small products against white background. I cannot seem to get rid of two shadows directly opposite the light sources. Can anybody help with a basic set-up and advice t... |
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Setting Up a Studio for Portraits
How can I start my own portrait studio? Which is the best lighting equipment company?... |
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What Lighting to Use?
i was just wondering what kind of lights I should use when taking portraits in a home studio or if I was taking them outside?... |
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Lighting Option
I was told by my photography instructor that you can use the halogen or quartz work lights that you can buy at a home improvement store. Will this work, instead of the real expensive photography li... |
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Lighting for Outside.
I will be doing a shoot in the middle of the woods, and I might need extra lighting. What kind of lighting would be the best to use in a situation like this?... |
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Depth of Field: Getting a Blurred Background
My husband bought be a Nikon D70 for Christmas, and I'm wanting to start doing portraits. I've shot a few, and I want my background to be a little out of focus but can't seem to make it... |
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Suggestions for Studio Backdrops
I am setting up a studio in a room of my house, and I'm trying to figure out what type of backdrop I should buy. The room is carpeted, so paper is not an option. I would prefer a white vinyl ... |
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Portrait Lighting
I want to take portraits. I have a Nikon N65 with a flash and flash bracket. Can anyone recommend an economical studio flash kit? Also, what will I need to use my camera with a studio flash kit;... |
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Studio Lighting - Getting Started
I'm thinking of purchasing new lighting gear, because I want to delve into more portrait photography. I already deal with lighting in my current job, which is video production. The lights we ... |
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