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Studio Lighting
I am looking into getting some studio lighting for small projects - some portraits and an upcoming wedding. It seems from what I've been reading that most photographers writing answers tend to... |
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Studio Flash Units and Canon Elan
I'm very confused. I own 3 White Lightning Ultra ZAP UZ800 self-contained studio flash units that produce "330 true watt seconds and 800 effective watt seconds of power, with 14,000 lumen secon... |
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High School Band Portraits
I am going to be shooting our high school band in uniforms - probably in the band room where they practice. I am thinking of going with a 3/4 shot at attention with instrument, or a full-length pho... |
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Can One Make a Sun Diffuser?
The sun in my part of the world is particularly harsh. Often I'd like to shoot outdoors but need something to act as a diffuser (key shifting). Can anyone recommend a good material for a DIY pr... |
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Learning About Studio Lighting
I am starting my own photography business, mostly family and children's portraits, and am looking for more information about where to go to learn more about setting up my own studio and lightin... |
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Need Some Serious Help on Lighting!
I would like to purchase some studio lighting. One person has suggested the Opus Pro 2 X 250WS Mono Kit or the Opus Pro 2 X 500 WS Mono Kit c/w 2 lights, stand, case, umbrella, snoot, barn doors, a... |
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Backgrounds for Portraits
What kind of backdrops are used in photo studios (like in the mall ... Picture People, Kinderfoto)? The white backdrop isn't muslin and it isn't vinyl. It kind of looks like paper, but it ... |
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Portrait Blur
I've had my first client ever order prints from me with the request for them to be "fuzzy." How do I get just the right portrait blur (soft focus) in PhotoShop? What filter do I use? To what... |
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How to Focus for Portraiture?
I have read that I should focus recompose while taking portraits, that this will produce a sharper image than having my focus locked on center. What exactly does focus recompose mean?... |
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Shooting with Aperture as Priority
I have a Nikon 4300. Reading the manual, I am supposed to hold down the exposure button and use the right/left arrows. But when I take pictures, I'm not getting blurriness. Can anyone help me w... |
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Setting Up My Studio for Portraits
I have now purchased most of what I will need to set up a basic studio. I am really confused as to how to get the synch cord to work with my camera to get the strobes to go off. I feel intimidate... |
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Filter, Film for Quartz Halogen Lighting
I am thinking of using quartz halogen lighting for portraits. Is this a viable alternative? And, if so, what film to use? Would I need to us any special filters also?... |
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How to Shoot People with Black Background
I have seen many photos where everything is black except the person/subject that is being captured. How is this achieved? Is it done digitally, or can you capture it correctly automatically? Than... |
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Backdrop Ideas
I'm looking for ideas for good backdrops - inexpensive, because I'm just getting started. Thanks.... |
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How to Shoot Group Portraits
I've been asked to do a photo shoot on the band in our church. I'm not real good on posing as of yet. Any ideas on how I can come up with poses?... |
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Lighting a Mannequin
I need to take shots of clothes on a mannequin. I was wondering what lights I should buy for this. I have a small area to work with. I am shooting with a digital canon rebel. ... |
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Is a Zoom Lens OK for a Group Photo?
Will a zoom lens make a good-quality group photo that can be enlarged to, say, a 20x24 and still be sharp, or do I need to have a wide-angle lens?... |
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Team Photos Outdoors
Can anyone help with the team portrait photo-shoot outdoors? My question is: Should I frame the subjects using the telephoto end of the lens, or the wide-angle, or somewhere in between? I'm usi... |
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How to Take Good Portrait Pictures
I've had little experience taking portrait pictures. I have a Canon Rebel 2000 with a couple different lens, a flash. I was just recently asked to help take some senior pictures indoors and ou... |
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Question About Backgrounds
Can someone please tell me what to use for a high-key, bright-white, seamless background? I have a white muslin, but I don't like it! Thanks for your help!... |
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