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What are the best tips for photographing children?
I have two children (ages 2-4) who are just getting old enough to know when to make the worst possible face or simply run away when I bring out the camera.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get ...
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Is it possible to add haze to a portrait shot?
Haze is found in many shots ranging from portraits, to vintage, to fashion... I have only seen expensive actions packages for Photoshop so far that offer the ability to do it in post, and everyone ...
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How do event photographers balance “spontaneous” snapshots versus well-executed shots?
I am not a professional photographer, but I often play at "event photographer" for family events and sometimes informal work events. I find myself struggling with a desire to capture candid snapshots ...
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Is it practical to shoot portraits by only candlelight?
Is it practical to shoot portraits in candle lights, only, provided there is no flash around? If yes, then for portrait shots, where and how should one place the candles? Are there any specific ...
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How can I hold my face in the same place for a month long daily self-portrait?
I want to take a self-portrait every day over a period of a month. I want to turn these photos into an animation, so it is important that the face is in the exact same position on each shot (the ...
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How can I make nice, professional looking corporate portraits?
I have been asked to shoot a couple of portraits at work for a conference brochure. I am a keen amateur but never really shot corporate portraits.
I will use a Nikon D40 and the 50mm 1.4G.
I am ...
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How can I create a photo with vintage look, focused on the lips?
I would really like to be able to take a photo like the one found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33008672@N06/5750321813/sizes/z/in/photostream/
Can somebody please help me how I should shoot ...
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What are good techniques for photographing newborns?
As the proud parent of a new baby, I am eager to take beautiful pictures of my newborn daughter. However, I've found that although it is easy to get stunning pictures of older babies, the charm of ...
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What are some effective techniques for photographing subjects who wear glasses?
What are some effective techniques for photographing subjects who wear glasses?
I am sorting out my collection of digital images as I install new software, and find there are many images that would ...
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How do you shoot still motion portraits?
Occasionally I see shots that have motion blur around the subject ... yet the subject is in focus.
They are usually shoot at very slow speeds, sometimes they even have a 1 second exposure, yet the ...
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What are the best techniques for photographing overweight people?
I'm not the most lean person on the planet, and many pictures seem to really point this out. While I wish I was simply in better shape, it is simply not the case for me or unfortunately, many ...
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How do I manage good photos of babies and kids?
Apart from the strain they create by not sitting in one place while in photo shoot, kids do make nice subjects for pictures.
I have been trying various scenes, props, etc., to get the best out of my ...
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What is the best techinque to smooth skin?
I am toning a senior portrait right now and am wondering what the best skin smoothing technique is. Think glamor. I know how to take care of blemishes, but I'm looking to enhance that silky skin look.
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