We all make mistakes. Failure is part of the process of learning. The good news is that you can learn from the mistakes of others. So I’m doing my part to help by sharing 10 portrait photography mistakes I made when I got started in the field. I can’t say that any one of these…
As portrait photographers, sometimes the location is less than ideal. You still have to make a shot to please the subject, so what’s the best way to shoot in a challenging environment? Don’t Panic! Your Client Probably Has Different Expectations Than You Do As a photographer, you want to be a bit of a perfectionist….
Prepare for a portrait session before you ever pick up your camera. You need to understand the purpose of the portrait session, communicate with your subject and crew, and make sure your gear works as you expect. It’s important to prepare for your portrait session by making sure everyone knows what to expect and why…
Last week, we spoke about 10 Tips to Produce Your Photo Session. Then I had a photo session. So, how did my photo session work out? Let’s Cut to the Chase About the Photo Session The photo session went very well. It wasn’t without some apprehension and profanity (before, not during), but we came away…
Learn How to Stop Hating Your Own Portrait and Serve Your Subjects a Great Experience It’s time to stop hating your own portrait. A lot of people look at their own photo and feel uncomfortable. It’s as if they’re worried others will look at their photos and see their biggest insecurities looming inside. Too heavy,…
Dog Photography Tips for Your Family Pets We don’t pretend to be dog photography experts, but we’ve spent a fair amount of time photographing our pets over the years, both young and old. With that experience in mind, we have six proven tips to help you get nice photos of your pets and have fun…