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Questions relating to portraits: lens choice, lighting, posing, retouching, photographing groups, newborns.

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How to take a portrait with dramatic bokeh circles when the subject is close to the lights?

There are a couple of things that could be the reason. The distance between the subject and the lights needs to be more. Further the distance, more out of focus the lights will be. The photo without …
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What would be a better lens option for shooting portraits?

I would suggest 50 mm and 18-55. Below are the reasons 50 mm is great for portraits. if the party is not well lit, you will not have lot of difficulty with 50 mm, but 18-55 will have trouble in low …
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How does one create the Dragan Effect?

I am interesting in achieving results like Andrzej Dragan's portraits. I have been through lots of tutorials, but none of them actually provide good enough results. What major steps should I follow in …
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Advantages of a ring-flash in portrait and wedding photography

In a studio setting, the ring flash makes the subjects eyes look appealing/natural. A ring of light reflecting off the eyeball looks better than a square or some other shape IMHO.
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