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Headshots & Portrait Photography : Headshots & Portrait Photography: Light Temperatures

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:22:07 +0000

In portrait photography, remember that temperatures can affect the color of light. Learn about light temperatures in portrait photography with tips from a production designer in this free video on headshots and portrait photography.

Expert: Dan’L Terry
Bio: Dan’L Terry is an award-winning artist/designer whose work has been exhibited in national juried shows and museums, on the covers of books and magazines, and in feature films.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:3:0

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Headshots & Portrait Photography : Headshots & Portrait Photography: Setting Hair Lights

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:32:11 +0000

Positioning of hair lights in portrait photography will affect how shiny the hair looks. Set the hair lights in portrait photography with tips from a production designer in this free video on headshots and portrait photography.

Duration : 0:2:0

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Portrait Photography : How to Dress for a Portrait Sitting

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:41:11 +0000

When dressing for a portrait sitting, consider wearing very toned down colors to help the face stand out more, and have groups dress in similar hues to avoid drawing the eye away from the faces. Dress appropriately for a portrait sitting with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Expert: Bob Coates
Contact: www.bcphotography.com
Bio: Bob Coates of Bob Coates Photography has been a professional photographer for 13 years in both Arizona and the Virgin Islands.
Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

Duration : 0:2:53

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Photography Information : Portrait Studio Photography Lighting Techniques

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:04:22 +0000

Portrait studio lighting in photography involves having a main light focused on the model’s face, adding a second light or bounce card next to it, including a back light aimed at the back of the model’s head and having a few lights on the background. Light a portrait model successfully with information from a professional art and commercial photographer in this free video on photography.

Expert: Rebecca Guenther
Contact: www.m5a1photography.com/
Bio: Rebecca Guenther is a freelance photographer living in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:1:7

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Portrait Photography : Graduation Portrait Poses

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:31:28 +0000

Poses for graduation portraits are similar to simple head shots, with a tilted head and relaxed expression, but proper lighting is key to creating a professional photograph. Find the best angle for a graduation portrait with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Duration : 0:2:7

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Headshots & Portrait Photography : Headshots & Portrait Photography: Setting Fill Lights

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:14:38 +0000

Fill lights are used in portrait photography to soften the shadows. Set the fill lights in portrait photography with tips from a production designer in this free video on headshots and portrait photography.

Duration : 0:2:41

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Portrait Photography : Good Poses for Head Shots

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:24:26 +0000

Good poses for head shots always include sitting up straight, tilting the body at a slight angle and taking a deep breath to relax all of the muscles. Pose the model’s body for the best possible head shot with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Duration : 0:2:57

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Photography Tips : Senior Portrait Photography Tips

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:25:24 +0000

In photography, it’s important to get seniors to relax for their portraits so that they trust the photographer. Discover how to take photographs for seniors based upon the photography that they like with help from a photographer in this free video on senior portrait photography.

Expert: Richard Petty
Contact: www.richardpettyphotography.com
Bio: Richard Petty primarily shoots wedding portrait and dance photography. He has over 30 years of experience in photography, with the last seven years spent doing wedding photography in St. Louis.
Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

Duration : 0:1:11

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Headshots & Portrait Photography : Headshots & Portrait Photography: Telephoto Lenses

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:12:32 +0000

Telephoto lenses are better for portrait photography than wide-angle lenses. Use telephoto lenses in portrait photography with tips from a production designer in this free video on headshots and portrait photography.

Duration : 0:2:10

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Portrait Photography : Posing for Family Portraits

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:12:59 +0000

Posing for family portraits requires a basic understand of good composition, as all of the people in the group should create a fluid pattern across the photograph to keep the viewer’s eye moving. Pose a family for a group portrait with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Duration : 0:2:51

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