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Common Portrait Photography Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Scott Detweiler via YouTube

Overview

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Learn to identify and avoid 15 common portrait photography mistakes in this informative video tutorial. Discover key issues that can impact your photography, from lighting and posing to focus and distractions. Gain valuable insights to enhance your headshots, boudoir, and wedding photography, whether you're entering photo competitions or simply aiming to improve your craft. Explore topics such as proper lighting techniques, effective posing, achieving sharp focus, and eliminating distracting elements from your shots. Apply these professional tips to elevate the quality of your portrait photography and create more compelling images for your clients.

Syllabus

Intro
Lighting
Poses
Blurry
In Focus
Distractions
More Mistakes
Lighting Mistakes

Taught by

Scott Detweiler

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