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Kodak Z7590
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 04/03/2006 04:49:01 PM · #1
Hi I need help on portraits. Can some one guide where to find tutorials on portraits lighting, poses etc
 04/03/2006 05:26:29 PM · #2
//www.photo.net/learn/studiolighting/

//www.ephotozine.com/equipment/buyersguide/fullbuyersguide.cfm?buyersguideid=26

//www.photo.net/learn/studio/primer

//www.vividlight.com/articles/1615.htm

//www.betterphoto.com/photocourses/VIK02.asp

//www.photoquack.de/tutorials/diylights.htm

//www.kenrockwell.com/tech/strobe-usage.htm
Kodak Z7590
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 04/04/2006 12:16:07 AM · #3
Thanks alot, i really love portraits
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 04/04/2006 12:26:40 AM · #4
I do too, General. My favorite thing to shoot is people. Amherst has quite a few books on portraits and lighting any of which I would highly recommend. Also, practice with self-portraits, using timer or remote release. You are the most tireless model you'll ever get. When you can do yourself in any light, you'll certainly get a lovely shot of the fussy 3 year old! :)

Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 04/04/2006 12:50:54 AM · #5
Oh - for posing... look here:

JohnRusso.com
Kodak Z7590
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 04/04/2006 01:01:08 AM · #6
Thanks Idnic, I love portraits. Planning to buy some cheap backdrops once i get a system to hold them up.My room is just too small but it is fun, real fun to shoot with studio strobes
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 04/04/2006 10:20:12 AM · #7
Originally posted by General:
Thanks Idnic, I love portraits. Planning to buy some cheap backdrops once i get a system to hold them up.My room is just too small but it is fun, real fun to shoot with studio strobes


General,

I wouldn't worry about the small room too much. I use a portion of my 8 foot basement that measures about 100-125 square feet. My lights are the aluminum work lights that range from 100-300 watt bulbs.

For my backdrops I have bought scrap materials from WalMart that aren't anywere near 96-120inches wide let alone 5 yards long. They are litterly scraps that I can get behind the subjects (usually my daughter or the neighbors) head.

We as photographers really have it good. We can beat ourselves up and strive the the absolute best - while our 'clients' would rather have a bad photograph now than a great photograph later. This really gives the student room to breath and practice.

Now my only problem is charging for it.

-Rick

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