Hey photographers,
Some of our Quick Guides and Premium eBooks are focused on topics that involve the outdoors, travel, urban environments or interactions with groups and photography subjects.
As the world grapples with the uncertainty and uncharted territory of COVID-19, we want to stress the importance of still following the health protocols of your respective governments and communities around social distancing and self-isolating where necessary.
Please note that we will be leaving the majority of our content as planned from months prior. We do not want to disrupt the workflows of our hard-working contributing writers and content team.
However, we do hope that our guides can continue to be a source of inspiration for you –
For you to learn from home; for you to hone a new photographic skill; for you to exercise your creativity and share with friends, family and online. For you to try out your new photography skills when we are all freely, and better able to do so, in the near future.
We will continue to bring you the best content we can to allow our readers to improve their photography and creatively express themselves.
In the meantime, feel free to write to us, send us your photos, let us know what kind of content you would like to see more of. Please stay safe and healthy!
–Brett and the Photzy TeamOne of the real benefits of adding outdoor portraiture to your photography skills is that it doesn’t require a large investment in equipment.
In fact, if you have a camera and some knowledge you’re ready to go.
A few key factors can make or break or your outdoor portrait attempt.
- Have you taken a moment to evaluate the lighting? What direction is it coming from? Is the lighting harsh and direct or soft and broad?
- What does the background look like? Is the background adding to the portrait or detracting from it? Does it overwhelm the subject? Could a simple change in camera or subject position create a better background opportunity?
- Have you thought about the style of the picture? A portrait should say something about you and your subject. The use of style is one factor to help you communicate that message.
- Preparation is vital. Nothing will kill the mood with your subject faster than them having to stand around waiting on you because you’re unprepared.
- How do you connect with your subject, so that you capture more than just a representation of their face?
This eBook by Kevin Landwer-Johan answers these questions and more.
Photo Credit: Kevin Landwer-Johan