Tag Archives: People
4 Tips to Help You Overcome the Fear of Photographing People
Are you someone who shies away from photographing people? I this article, I want to share with you some of my journey and four tips to help you become more confident photographing people. I went from being fearful of photographing … Continue reading
How Conquer Your Fear of People as a Photographer
You know the feeling; shyness around strangers, dreading new situations, sleepless nights worrying, completely self-conscious in a crowd, thinking that everyone is judging you. In short, a fear of people. Your fear and inhibition are like having “stage fright” in … Continue reading
The dPS Ultimate Guide to Taking Portraits and Photographing People
Have you ever wished that you could take better photographs of your friends and family? Do you love looking at portraits taken by professional photographers, but just aren’t sure how to replicate similar results for yourself? Have you ever felt … Continue reading
The dPS Ultimate Guide to Taking Portraits and Photographing People
Have you ever wished that you could take better photographs of your friends and family? Do you love looking at portraits taken by professional photographers, but just aren’t sure how to replicate similar results for yourself? Have you ever felt … Continue reading
Tips for Posing People in Outdoor Portraits
Whether you’re photographing an individual or group, having sessions on location can add a lot of variety to your images. Most locations offer natural or built-in elements that are great for posing people without having to move too much. Almost … Continue reading
Things People Say to Photographers – What Have You Heard?
If you’re in the photography business you’ve likely heard some pretty outrageous comments made by clients. In these three videos let’s have a humorous look at things clients say to photographers. Remember this is all in fun, and we, as … Continue reading
The Introverts Guide to Photographing People
Being an introverted photographer is a challenge, especially if you actually enjoy photographing people. As introverts, we tend to be happiest on our own, with family or with close friends. We avoid large groups and people that we don’t know … Continue reading
Why You are not in the Photography Business – You are in the People Business
I did photos for a high school senior recently who remarked that many of her friends were having their class pictures taken by one of the teachers at school. We chatted about this as I snapped away with my full-frame … Continue reading
How to Use Negative Space in People Photography
When it comes to people photography, one of the most common pieces of advice is to “fill the frame” with your subject. In general, this is a good rule of thumb that can dramatically improve your photography right away. However, … Continue reading
9 Ways to Ensure You Get Sharp Images When Photographing People
If you are struggling with soft or blurry images, you are not alone. Many photographers have difficulty with getting crisp, clear, in-focus images. This is especially true when taking pictures of people. It can be done, though, if you take … Continue reading
How to Pose People for Group Portraits
As someone who does a lot of family and child photos, one of the most rewarding but also the most challenging scenarios I encounter, is that of classic group portraits. You know, the one where you’ve got the whole family … Continue reading