Mastering The Headshot Session By Mark Cleghorn

In this film Mark Cleghorn talks Headshots and Session Flow. Join us as we take you through a session in real time with todays model/actor/voiceover artist Dan Broderick. Mark highlights that for most a headshot shoot will consist of a one style/one look, however in some cases, whether you be working with an actor, dancer or a creative, a more of a three sided setup is more suited so that you can achieve a variety for the client and their agents. This shoot begins on a single setup in part one, Mark will take you through everything from posing the

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How To Pose Group Wedding Portraits | A Session By Rebecca Yale

Rebecca Yale shares her wedding photography composition techniques when capturing group portraits. No matter what group size you have or situation you’re in, Rebecca’s tools with give you confidence during your pre wedding photoshoot. Artist’s Statement: I’ve wanted to be a photographer since I was 12 years old, and while my path to weddings was unexpected, in retrospect it seems meant to be. I dreamed of telling epic stories that people would care about and look back on for generations after me. My love of photography brought me to NYU where I studied photojournalism, fashion photography and aesthetic philosophy, focusing

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Toddler Photo Session – Planning And Preparation

Toddlers are filled with volatile emotions. They can be shy, moody, defiant, chaotic, unpredictable, and in need of bribes. So a toddler photo session can be a challenge. But when you build a photo session just for toddlers, it’s far less challenging and lots of fun. It is also the perfect opportunity to get creative. Here’s how to let your inner child create a toddler photo session that’s fun for you and toddlers. THE BIG IDEA The first step is to plan out the photo session. I think that a themed lifestyle or documentary session is perfect for toddlers. The

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10 Things To Watch Out For The First Time Family Portrait Session

Photographs from a good family portrait session will be treasured for many years to come. It’s an incredibly rewarding area of photography, but it can also be a little daunting for new photographers. You need to build a rapport with the family, keep the children on board, and meet the parents’ expectations with gorgeous photographs. So where do you start? Which camera settings should you choose? Here are some important pointers to make your first session go smoothly, and to help you take great family portraits every time! Get Down On Their LevelIf you’re photographing children, get down on their

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10 Useful Tips For A Successful And Enjoyable Family Photo Session

Family portraits are a lot of fun – and they can be highly rewarding, too! However, it’s often tough to get started. After all, how do you pose an entire group of people? How do you interact with them? How do you get great photos? Thanks to my background in classic-style studio portraiture, plus 25 years of experience photographing portraits and weddings, I have a few tips up my sleeve to share with you. In fact, with a little planning, doing a family portrait will be fun for both you and the family you’re photographing. Here are 10 tips to

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