Questions relating to portraits: lens choice, lighting, posing, retouching, photographing groups, newborns.
A portrait is a portrayal of a person. Beyond a snapshot or a photograph which happens to include a figure, a portrait tells something about the subject.
See also [studio-lighting] and [studio-setup] for specifics about lighting and setting up a studio.
FAQ
Which focal-length lens is is usually used for portrait photography?
How to pose and arrange people in a group shot?
What are the best techniques for photographing overweight people?
What portrait posing rules do you recommend for studio photography?
