One Brief Moment

In the previous article Beginners Tips for Sunrise Portraits : Part I, we discussed a number of tips and tricks that will guarantee a fantastic Sunrise Portrait-Shoot. Experiment with those tips and tricks before taking on these techniques.

Every photographer in love with a good portrait session wants to push the envelop with new techniques to improve results. We love capturing personality and creating something truly beautiful with our photographs. Personally, I’ve found sunrise shoots give me a thrill unlike any other time I could photograph. Sunrise shoots have captivated me with stunning images, enticed me with fond memories, and given me a new found love for portraits.

While sunrise shoots aren’t particularly complicated, I have found a few techniques that radically improve my results, and give my portraits a unique look. Before moving forward with these techniques, I’d recommend you start by watching for light – all the time and everywhere. After all, using this breathtaking light is the entire point of getting up before dawn for a photo-shoot. It’s soft. The shadows are long. Make the most of this “magic hour” by paying close attention to light all around you.

via Sunrise Portraits Part II – The Techniques.

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Here are some of our best tips to help keep things fresh and unique for each couple.

via 10 Techniques for Amazing Portraits.

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It’s a bright sunny day and you’re out with friends making the most of the good weather. You decide to take your camera – after all what better day to shoot some portraits of your friends than a sunny day – bright light = great shots doesn’t it?

Unfortunately lots of light doesn’t always equal great shots – in fact sometimes when you’re shooting portraits in bright sunshine you can run into real problems.

For starters shooting in bright midday sun where light is coming from directly above is going to mean that your subject can have some pretty heavy shadows cast on parts of their face.

Not only that, if you’ve ever posed for someone taking a picture in bright sunlight you’ll know just how difficult it can sometimes be to look natural and not end up looking like you’re grimacing in pain while you squint to keep the sun out of your eyes.

So what’s one to do?

via 3 Tips for Shooting Portraits in Bright Sunshine.

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Come see Dagmar from the Czech Republic on the web site today!

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The Things I learned on my first portrait photoshoot:

via 8 Lessons Learned from My First Attempt at Portrait Photography.

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10 Tips for Portrait Photography.

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We are told family comes first, so grab your camera and let’s get snapping… some great family portraits…

via 10 Tips to Take Great Family Portaits.

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Let’s face it. We don’t always have all the time in the world to do a portrait session. Clients run late. The light fades. Opportunity is not always on our side. What happens when you are in a crunch, and the time you have for a session is less than ideal?Have no fear. With a few techniques and considerations, you can complete a series of Striking portraits in 15 minutes or less. These “mini-sessions” will not leave you with hundreds of options and variety, but they will give you shots to be proud of.

via Portraiture in Motion: How to take Striking Portraits in 15 minutes or less.

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