This series of short posts was inspired by a look at some portfolios by other photographers. The photos ranged in quality from ok to not very good. If I was handing out grades they would range from B to F. One of the key issues was bad lighting. If you are new to portrait photography, this series if for you. The suggestions in these articles will make a big difference in the quality of your images. These articles are all about how to use and not use sunlight.
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Portraits 1 – Introduction (this brief article)
Portraits 2 – Sunlight Can Be Really Bad Portrait Light
Portraits 3 – Shoot On Cloudy Bright Days
Portraits 4 – On Sunny Days Use Open Shade