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Strobe Vs. Continuous Lighting: The Basics
I am a super-beginner to studio photography. I'm buying some lights but I can't figure out what the difference is between strobe and continuous lighting. Is strobe a flash? I want something... |
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Removing Eyeglass Glare in Photoshop
Is there a good way to remove glare from glasses in Photoshop CS2? Thanks!... |
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Glare on Eyeglasses
Hello, Everyone! I took some great pictures of a teen today for her senior pictures, but there is one problem: Her glasses have a glare on them. Do any of you know how to get the glare off of glass... |
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Portraits in Digital Format?
I am an amateur photographer interested in trying some digital portraiture. I would like to buy a digital SLR to use for portraiture in the near future. My question is, can I expect to get profes... |
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Backdrops for Studio Set-up
I saw a photographer on TV the other day who made a studio in a room in her apartment. She had one backdrop, and all the walls were painted different colors. (I am assuming for different colored b... |
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Reflectors: Buying One Vs. Making Your Own
I would like to purchase a reflector. I am a novice who uses primarily natural light. What would you all recommend? Thanks.... |
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Picturing People Wearing Eyeglasses
How do you take a picture of a child with eyeglasses and not get a reflection of the glasses?... |
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Portrait Lighting Kit
Hello allUp until now I've been shooting sports and nature. I keep getting asked to do portraits and want to step into this arena (but not have to sell the farm). I've found a few small l... |
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Shooting Engagement Pictures
I am taking my first set of engagement pictures and I was wondering if anyone had some tips for me ... to tell you the truth I'm nervous so I could use any help! I am using a 35mm camera with 4... |
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Can an Idea Be Copyrighted?
Hi,I was wondering, can I copyright an idea? If I have a great idea for holiday poses, can I copyright that idea or can I only copyright the actual photos? I had a brainstorm idea for holiday photo... |
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Help with Senior Portraits
I just did a senior portrait session, and it was really cloudy. I did not use the flash because this girl has very pale skin and my experience with flash and pale skin has not been good. The pic... |
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Backdrop Sizes
Is there a general rule on what size of backdrop to use depending on the number of people you're photographing? Would a group of 6 fit on a 6' x 9'? When would you need a 20' long... |
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Color Portrait Film
I am just curious as to what brand of portait film that members on BetterPhoto use in a studio setting. Thanks.... |
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Outdoor Portraiture
I'm photographing a large 20-person group at 4:00pm in a couple of weeks and am wondering which direction would be the best to place them. I've done small groups before and have had much s... |
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Avoiding Reflection from Eyeglasses
How can I avoid reflections from eyeglasses? My camera has a built in flash (Sony DSC-F717).... |
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When You Must Shoot In Midday Sunlight
I am shooting with another company that contracts for school sports portraits. Sometimes, the schools require that we shoot at 2:00 pm outdoors in the direct sun. I did this for the first time ye... |
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Lighting Kits, Group Photography
A gym wants to hire me to do group and individual pics of over 200 gymnasts. I have done group portraits in the past when I worked for another studio. My question concerns equipment. I will be usin... |
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Smith Victor Lights: Good Starter Choice?
At first, I was inquiring about Alien Bees, and $600 is a lot to tackle for me, so I found this Smith Victor set for $200 from B+H that includes 3 flashes, stands, 2 umbrellas, sync cords ... etc. ... |
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Focal Length for Shooting Groups
What focal lens are suitable for full-body pictures? Groups of 10-25 people? ... |
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Remote Cords: Pros? Cons?
Hi everyone: My camera is capable of supporting a remote cord. I'm thinking this is good for when you are doing babies, toddlers, etc., so we can be up tickling them and stuff and then flashing... |
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