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Window Portrait: Photography Activity

Don’t miss it! Only 2 days left for The 5 Day Photography Deal Need some inspiration for indoor photos? Try this window light portrait technique. Photo by Send me adrift.; ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/40-second exposure. This is a basic indoor … Continue reading

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Candlelit Portrait: Photography Activity

This is an indoor portrait taken in near darkness, resembling a birthday cake shot. photo by Caitlin Childs You’ll need: A darkish room that doesn’t have a lot of stray light coming in One or more candles A willing model … Continue reading

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Still Life: Photography Activity

This is a study of an inanimate object, such as a vase of flowers or bowl of fruit. You’ll need: A source of light (a window is good) A subject. I suggest a nicely arranged bowl of fruit. “A Bowl … Continue reading

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Window Portrait: Photography Activity

Need some inspiration for indoor photos? Try this window light portrait technique. “Thanksgiving” captured by martinak15 This is a basic indoor portrait with soft window light from one side. You’ll need: A window that does not face the sun (or … Continue reading

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Backlit Silhouette Portraits: Photography Activity

This is a portrait of a person or thing, taken with bright back light, causing the subject to be rendered as a dark shape. You’ll need: “Silhouette blown hair” captured by PictureSocial member Ornela Pagani A source of bright light … Continue reading

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