Category Archives: Portraits/Wedding

The Most Common Amateur Portrait Retouching Mistakes ~ Nino Batista

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Pat Haugen

Here’s a 6-minute video in which photographer and retoucher Nino Batista looks at some of the most common retouching mistakes that amateur photographers tend to make. Eliminate these from your post-processing workflow to take your photos to the next level. … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Capturing Rainy Day Portraits (Video Tutorial) ~ Chelsea O’Neill

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Pat Haugen

More often than not, the word ‘rain’ can put a photographer into a panic. Fortunately, it can also bring a smile to your face, because while rain may wreak havoc on a wedding or other event, it can also help … Continue reading →

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Black and White Portrait Photography Tips~ Paul Summers

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Pat Haugen

There are no hiding places in a black and white portrait. With no distraction from color, the physical characteristics of the subject are revealed. Monochrome exposes intimate details such as bone structure, texture, and expression to a much greater level … Continue reading →

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Using Light Effectively to Capture the Perfect Portrait ~ Paul Summers

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Want to capture the perfect portrait every time? Keep reading to learn some tips professionals use that you can adopt – even without a fancy camera or a studio of your own. Learn what you need to know about simple … Continue reading →

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6 Wedding Tips from Top Photographers ~ Perry Lawrence

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Pat Haugen

At KelbyOne we have some of the most sought after professional Wedding Photographers as instructors and mentors. Each instructor has his own take on shooting weddings and the wedding experience. We’ve compiled a list of 6 wedding tips from our … Continue reading →

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How to Take Western-Style Panoramic Portraits With a Beauty Dish (Video Tutorial) ~ Mariza Dunham Gaspar

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Although wide-angle lenses are ideal in many portrait situations, they may create undesirable distortion around edges of the frame. Why not experiment with other types of cameras and other formats, such as traditional film? Photographer Joe McNally explains how he … Continue reading →

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Strobist Website ~ Learn Lighting ~ David Hobby

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Strobist is the world’s most popular resource for photographers who want how to learn to use their flashes like a pro. Lighting newb? We gotcha covered. Scroll down just past the most recent features to get Strobist’s free, extensive knowledge … Continue reading →

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How to Take Better Baby Portraits ~ Gary Wayne Davis

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Of all the many different situations a photographer may encounter, shooting baby portraits may be the most difficult. Even if you are not a professional photographer, but are just trying to shoot some cute portraits of your own child, getting … Continue reading →

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Stealing Light – Using Street Lights for Portraits ~ Gary Chung

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Turn the street into your studio by using street lights for portraits. Most people that I see taking photos after dark around the city have a flash mounted on the camera pointing at their subject. If shooting outdoors with nothing … Continue reading →

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15 Tips for More Powerful Portraits ~ Oded Wagenstein

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Pat Haugen

15 tips every portrait photographer must know for making more powerful portraits! First on the list: 1. Have respect This is my number one rule. It doesn’t matter if I am photographing a poor boy in Laos or the CEO … Continue reading →

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