BetterPhoto Q&A: Portraiture and Studio Work

Wondering how to become a personal portraiture photographer? Interested in doing some studio work? Check out this Q&A for information on these topics and more.

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  About Model Pricing?
Does anyone know how much it would be to hire a model for a half-day shoot?...
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August 02, 2005
 
  How to Avoid Reflections in Subject's Eye?
I took some great pics of my daughter, but I can see my reflection in her eyes. I like the straightforward look of the photo, but I wasn't intending on a self-portrait! So how do I avoid this?...
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September 03, 2004
 
  How to I Get Clients Without a Studio?
People call about having their pictures taken, but when I tell them I don't have a studio, that's the end of the call. I have backdrops and lights, in order to take the pictures at their lo...
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January 25, 2005
 
  What Props to Start With?
I am starting out in my home and am looking for some props to start with for portrait photography. Most of them are very expensive in the catalogs. I am mostly interested in photographing childre...
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June 28, 2004
 
  How to Develop a Model's Portfolio
My daughter needs to put together a "modeling portfolio" - the cost associated with this being done from a 'professional' is TREMENDOUS! I love to do a little picture taking and would like...
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February 16, 2004
 
  What About Proofs?
I was wondering what you pro's are doing nowdays about sending out proofs of poitraits you have taken? How do you cover your copyright if they leave the studio for "desision making". With scann...
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July 08, 2004
 
  First "Real" Job
Hello! I'm so excited. Just got a request to do some photos, though I don't have all the details yet. Was hoping to get some advice on setting prices for the shoot and then the prints after...
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April 23, 2002
 
  Best Backgrounds for School Photos
Please give me advice on choosing appropriate backgrounds for children taking school pics. Should I consider more the child's skin tone/eye color or clothing color?...
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January 24, 2006
 
  First Studio Set-Up for Preschool Shoot
Ok, I'll start from the beginning, again...I'm shooting a preschool next month. I've been doing some extensive research and have gotten some excellent advice from this site and from a ...
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September 06, 2001