Studio Techniques

Working with Nudes

Photographing nudes is much more complex than just photographing people without their clothes on. The photographer must pay close attention to detail. Things which you can get away with in regular portraits become intense and glaring errors when shooting nudes. Three things to be aware of when working with nudes are reflections, poses and facial expressions.

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Tips on Portrait Photography


      
  Portrait Photography can be a rewarding exercise for both the photographer and his/her subject because it can draw both out and create something wonderful from the collaboration.

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Studio Lighting Techniques

From the Greek word phos meaning “light” and graphis meaning “stylus” or “paintbrush,” photography literally means drawing with light. Photography is nothing more than the recording of light. The more you understand lighting and lighting techniques, the easier it is to manipulate light to get the effect you want.

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Shooting Still Lifes

The first thing to keep in mind when shooting a still life is “What do I want to show in the image?” If it is a product shot, you need to set up the product so that it will be immediately recognizable and stand out from its surroundings. Most photographers usually begin with a simple background such as a plain piece of no-seam paper or a piece of fabric that can be placed on a tabletop. Larger items may sometimes be shot on the floor but you need to have enough space to make a pleasing set-up and then to arrange your lighting.

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