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  • Amanda in Autumn, 2022
    ISO 400, 1/4000 sec at f/1.8 on a Canon EOS-R with a 50mm lens.

    Photographed my beautiful wife during an early autumn photography class. We dodged the rain, and the late afternoon sun briefly lit the scene. I edited the shot in Lightroom, using a Kodachrome preset for a vintage look and cloned in extra leaves and…Read More

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  • How organic is this staircase by Santiago Calatrava!

    f/ 5.6, ISO 2500 , 1/100 sec. Canon R5, RF 15-35mm lens at 17mm. Handheld – No tripods allowed

    Following in the Gaudi tradition his inspiration and designs are drawn from nature.
    This was photographed in the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía , which is the opera house in Valencia, Spain. Check…Read More

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  • DPC’s one-day Posing Course incorporates the renowned Roberto Valenzuela’s Posing system, a method we highly recommend alongside his book, “Picture Perfect Posing.” While we gear up for next year’s course dates, here’s a tutorial to tide you over!

    #RobertoValenzuela #PortraitPhotography #PortraitPosing #DPCPosi…Read More

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  • We're compiling a tutorial on the best lenses for portrait photography and would appreciate your input, especially if you're a seasoned portrait photographer. --- If you had to choose, which lens would be your staple for portraits? We're focusing on the classic Prime and Zoom options that are most commonly used for portraiture. Cast your vote and please elaborate on your selection in the comments below.

    What's your indispensable portrait lens? You can select up to two lenses if you're torn between favourites, but please limit your choice to two. After voting, please give us more context about your choice in the comments below!
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    • For a prime lens, my favourite is the 85mm f/1.4. I don’t own one but often find myself borrowing it. It’s an exceptional lens for portraits, although the Canon version is quite pricey. I’m considering the Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM as an alternative. Its 1:2 macro feature makes it versatile, good for portraits, and ideal for product…Read More

    • For the prime, I have to go with the 50mm. I am not a seasoned photographer, but the affordable nifty-fifty has served me well, and I have been able to catch a couple of good images with it. The 1.8 50s, including those for the mirrorless, are affordable, sharp (in my opinion) lenses. Getting into photography, this is a great lens. I have,…Read More

  • Brian Smith on Portrait Psycology.
    Brian delves into the most crucial element of portrait photography, which surprisingly isn’t about gear or settings. Instead, it’s the significance of establishing a rapport with your subjects, aptly described as ‘portrait psychology’.

    #BrianSmith #PortraitPhotography

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    Alexander Hesler. Studio Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Chicago, 1860
    Photo Credit: Library of Congress

    Alexander Hesler was a noted American photographer active in the 19th century, renowned for his portraits of prominent figures of his time. One of his most famous subjects was Abraham Lincoln.

    The most notable photographs taken by Hesler of…Read More

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  • New life starting in a desert landscape in Namibia.
    CANON 90D, 1/500the sec, at f4.5, ISO 400, 100mm (EF 100-400) f4.5-5.6 IS USM Tripod used and edited in Photoshop.
    #Rebirth2023 #NewBeginnings2023 #FreshStart2023
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  • Beaunard Grobler. They are coming for me….
    Canon 5D Mark II, EF50mm F1.4 USM at 1/22 sec at f/1,6 with natural light. Attempted to create a Film Noir atmosphere.
    #Monochrome #BlackandWhitePhotography #PortraitPhotography
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    Portrait and Lifestyles Category

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    Theodor Jung. Eighty-three-year-old settler to be resettled, near Chillicothe, Ohio, 1936 (Nitrate Negative)
    Photo Credit: Library of Congress, The Crowley Company

    I downloaded this remarkable portrait from the Library of Congress, along with other striking images. This one stood out immediately for its vivid portrayal of humanity. The elderly…Read More

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