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Portrait Photography Tutorials for Working with Light and Subjects

Do you know your way around your camera? Are you feeling comfortable with the basics and can take some pretty good photographs? Well then, congratulations you are now an intermediate photographer!

Here, you will find everything you need to be inspired and start creating better images.

intermediate photography student laying on the ground to get the shotTake your photography from beginner to intermediate with our guides including:

  • Tips for editing in Lightroom
  • Improving your images with focal points
  • How to overcome fear in photography
  • Using shadows in your images
  • How to take more interesting pictures
  • Examples, tips, and practice to improve your photographs

In this intermediate photography section, you will find everything you need to improve your photography and start taking more professional looking photographs.

Not only will I help you to overcome some of your photography fears, but I’m going to guide you through framing, building composition and how to choose the perfect time of day to photograph outdoors.

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5 Tips for Photographing Camera-Shy Portrait Subjects

by Linda Pasfield | Last Updated: October 17, 2022

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Photographing camera-shy portrait subjects can be tricky. Here are 5 tips to help you bring them out of their shell and get better photos.

10 Camera Settings and Equipment Tips for Portrait Photography

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: May 4, 2023

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Here are 10 tips to help you with your camera settings and equipment choices when doing portrait photography. These technical things will help you gain confidence in your work so you can focus on the artistic and creative side. Download your free guide to camera settings as a special bonus.

Top 14 People Photography Mistakes and Tips for How to Avoid Them

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: October 17, 2022

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Beginners often make these 14 common people photography mistakes. See if you are guilty of any of these, and get tips on how to avoid them by reading this article.

How to Use Off-Camera Flash to Create a Dramatic Night Portrait

by Bruce | Last Updated: November 11, 2022

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In this article wedding photographer and my co-instructor for the new course “Portrait Lighting on Location” shows you how to create a dramatic night portrait using off-camera flash, balanced with the ambient or natural light.

30 Stunning Portraits to Inspire You

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: October 17, 2022

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This set of stunning portraits is purely for your enjoyment and inspiration. If you like people photography get some ideas and study the lighting – see which style you are most attracted to so you can develop your own photographic style.

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