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Best Portable Backdrops
I'm starting to do portraits on location. Most of them are done outside, but if I can't shoot outside and have to go into the home, I'll need a backdrop just in case. Any suggestions on... |
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Portrait Photography
I am finally able to buy another flash unit, but I am not sure which is the best to buy for portrait photography. I already have a B800 unit from AlienBees as my main light and am now looking for ... |
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Still Product Photography
How would shoot cold bottle drinks, and what camera setting would you recommend?... |
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Portrait Studio - One Light, Soft Box?
I was at Wal-Mart today in the studio and noticed that they only use one light and a large diffuser soft box to take the portraits. I am curious how good this works as the pictures looked great on... |
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What Lens for Baby's Christening?
Hello all, I will be taking pictures at my sister's baby's christening. I have a Tamron 28-75, 2.8 - nice and fast!! I feel like that will be adequate, but I wonder: Will I benefit from h... |
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Large Group Poses
Hi, I'm am doing a photo shoot of a large family reunion. I have to take photos of groups as large as 60 people, and it's on flat ground, and no props except for two chairs that I'm usi... |
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Prime Lens for Outdoor Portraits
I am planning to purchase a prime lens for my Canon Rebel XT. I would like one that would perform well for outdoor portraiture. I can spend in the $500 range. Does anyone have any suggestions as... |
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How to Shoot Infant Feet
I have tried to shoot baby feet and never seem to get the lighting or background or something quite right. I have seen so many wonderful baby pics, and I have limited lighting resources. My niece... |
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Large Group Photography
I have been asked to shoot the cast and crew photo for my daughter's 6th grade play of the "Wizard of Oz". It is a large group - about 120 kids. I shoot with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, and... |
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Portrait Photography: Lens, Flash
I'm planning a career in mainly children and family portraits. I have a Nikon D50 with the 28-80mm lens. I also bought the Tamron 28-300mm lens. I'm really wanting to know what other lenses... |
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Graduation Photos
Has anyone done this kind of work - graduation photography? How much is a good price? Thanks.... |
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Light Therapy Box?
Has anyone experimented with a light therapy box for portrait lighting? I'm kind of a newbie, and I have a 1000W tungsten beast with a softbox. It's so hot, and not at all natural. I can... |
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Portrait Photography: The Basics!
I have several questions that I would like to ask... 1) What camera setting do you typically use to shoot portraits? Do you use Aperture Priority, Manual, Auto but in Portrait mode, Program... yo... |
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Family Group Portrait
Hello everyone, here is another one of those "I've been asked to..." questions! I have been asked to do a family portrait of approximately 20 people indoors. Any tips or help that I can get wou... |
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Wide-Angle for Large Group Shot?
I'm going to be shooting my family gathering in a few weeks and would like to know which lens would work best for large group portraits. It will be outdoors in afternoon.... |
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Prom Photography
I need some help with prom portraits. I haven't done many portraits. What kinds of settings (backgrounds) should I shoot in? What film should I use? I was thinking of going for late-day time to... |
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Group Photo Shoot Indoors
Hi there,I own a FinePix 5500 and have been asked to photograph a group of kids. The shoot will be in a very bright room with fluorescent lighting. Do I need to use my built-in flash or not? White ... |
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Lighting with White Background
I am working with my lights, and I need to know how you get a white background (muslin) to be good and white without blowing it out? Or is it OK to blow it out to get it white? Can anyone help? T... |
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Reducing Red Eye
I have heard or read somewhere that by taking a picture of a person or group at an angle while they are looking ahead, or having them look off to the side of the camera while you shoot straight on,... |
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Family Portrait - Tips and Techniques
Please is there is any advice you can give me? I have been nominated to take my boyfriend's family portrait this Sunday (5 teenage grandkids). I have always had a very big interest in phot... |
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