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October 22, 2010 by Craig

Low Key Portrait Photography

Low key portraits brings to mind subdued, moody lighting and mysterious atmosphere. Lots of shadow and dark colors create an overall dramatic effect, and this is often accentuated by the colors chosen for clothing, background and accessories or props. Lighting is crucial – you want the light to fall exactly where you require it and [...]

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March 22, 2010 by Craig

Simple One Light Headshots

With a little experience, a basic one light headshot is something you can set up and shoot in a couple of quick minutes. Of course, if you’re on a job, you probably don’t want to tell the subject that or they might balk at the fees (and that’s why charging an hourly rate isn’t recommended [...]

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February 20, 2010 by Craig

Breaking The Rules

Most photographers are familiar with rules of thumb such as the rule of thirds and suggestions like “don’t cut people’s heads off”. For the most part, these are pretty good tips to follow. You should definitely have a grounding in and basic understanding of them, even if you don’t always abide by them. Before we [...]
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