Digital photography made easy

The Advantages Of Digital Portrait Photography   by Kenneth D. Tafolla

Digital portrait photography has become very popular for both professional photographers and amateurs alike. Countless photographs can be taken without the worry of wasting film. Unwanted photographs can be deleted from the camera with the push of a button. With the emergence of advanced digital cameras that are affordable and readily available to the public, just about anyone is capable of taking quality digital portrait photography.

Photograph editing software has the capability of removing red eye, adjusting the lightness or darkness, along with countless other modifications to photographs. Photographers now have a greater margin of error because imperfections can be fixed by the editing software. Digital cameras have unbelievable features, such as faster shutter speeds, night and portrait modes, and better zoom capabilities, which make the job of a photographer much easier.

Tips for Taking Great Digital Portrait Photography

Here are some good tips and tricks that will help you excel at producing digital portrait photography. Try to be sure and provide enough light as to avoid using flash whenever possible. Not only does flash create red eye, it can also reflect off of clothing and jewelry, causing undesirable effects. If you have to use a flash, avoid the blink syndrome by taking several warm-up shots.

This will allow the subjects’ eyes to become accustomed and help reduce the incidence of blinking during the shot. Keep your viewer’s attention focused on the subject of the photograph by using simple backgrounds. Leave plenty of room around the subject by avoiding the urge to fill you frame with the subject. Different sizes of prints often require cropping of the edges and you want to have plenty of room to work with.

Take advantage of the digital cameras faster shutter speed. This is especially beneficial for shooting babies and capturing facial expressions. Engage the subject in a conversation about a topic that pleases them. You are more apt to capture and beautiful, natural expression rather than a forced, rehearsed smile.

A more natural setting for the portrait can make you subject feel more at ease as well as conveying openness and friendliness. Try converting your portraits to black and white to give them a more elegant and dramatic look. Outdoor portrait photography can sometimes present challenges. It is important to research and prepare for the portrait before hand.

Try to have everything set up ahead of time, including lighting, background, props, etc. Digital portrait photography can be very rewarding. Don’t worry too much or be intimidated by it. There is a lot of photograph editing software available that can easily help make corrections and alterations to images.

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Crayon Sets portrait set of 12 $18.34 Conte Crayons are a traditional medium that has been in use by artists around the world for many years. Thinner and harder than traditional pastels, they are ideally suited to drawing and sketching. Their hardness allows for a crisper more detailed drawing technique.

Thomas Nash Brush Sets 13 brush intermediate portrait set $107.6 Thomas V. Nash is a national award winning American portrait artist. His paintings can be found in university and corporate boardrooms, the Georgia Capitol and the U.S. Capitol. His portraits of men, women and children are also found in private collections throughout the U.S.Silver Brush has created a range of brushes to the specifications of Mr. Nash. These three portrait brush sets contain the essential brushes that Thomas Nash uses in his portraiture work.Portrait Set contains seven brushes: three Grand Prix Superb White Bristle Filberts (sizes 2, 4, and 6), one Silverstone Superior White Bristle Flat (size 10), one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Round (size 6), one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Bright (size 5), and one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Cats Tongue (size 8).Intermediate Portrait Set contains 13 brushes: one Ruby Satin Flat (size 2), three Silverstone Flats (sizes 4, 6, and 10), one Silverstone Filbert (size 6), three Grand Pi

Thomas Nash Brush Sets 23 brush master portrait set $220.44 Thomas V. Nash is a national award winning American portrait artist. His paintings can be found in university and corporate boardrooms, the Georgia Capitol and the U.S. Capitol. His portraits of men, women and children are also found in private collections throughout the U.S.Silver Brush has created a range of brushes to the specifications of Mr. Nash. These three portrait brush sets contain the essential brushes that Thomas Nash uses in his portraiture work.Portrait Set contains seven brushes: three Grand Prix Superb White Bristle Filberts (sizes 2, 4, and 6), one Silverstone Superior White Bristle Flat (size 10), one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Round (size 6), one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Bright (size 5), and one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Cats Tongue (size 8).Intermediate Portrait Set contains 13 brushes: one Ruby Satin Flat (size 2), three Silverstone Flats (sizes 4, 6, and 10), one Silverstone Filbert (size 6), three Grand Pi

Nelson Shanks Brush Sets 14 brush portrait study set $98.24 Nelson Shanks is one of the most sought after teachers of portrait and figure painting in the world. He has painted portraits of such noted figures as Pope John Paul II, President Ronald Reagan, and Lady Margaret Thatcher, and his work is exhibited in many museums, universities and galleries throughout the world.Silver Brush has worked closely with Nelson Shanks to create four sets of brushes that are ideal for portrait and figure painters.Portrait Study Set contains 14 brushes: seven Grand Prix Long Filberts (two each of sizes 2 and three; three of size 4) and seven Grand Prix Filberts (four of size 4, two of size 6, and one of size 8).Portrait/Figure Studio Set contains 21 brushes: nine Grand Prix Filberts (four each of sizes 4 and 6; one of size eight Grand Prix Long Filberts (three each of sizes 2 and 3; two of size 4), one Grand Prix Xtra Long Filbert (size 8), one Cutter White Bristle (1 ½ in.), one Alpn

Nelson Shanks Brush Sets 21 brush portrait figure studio set $173.12 Nelson Shanks is one of the most sought after teachers of portrait and figure painting in the world. He has painted portraits of such noted figures as Pope John Paul II, President Ronald Reagan, and Lady Margaret Thatcher, and his work is exhibited in many museums, universities and galleries throughout the world.Silver Brush has worked closely with Nelson Shanks to create four sets of brushes that are ideal for portrait and figure painters.Portrait Study Set contains 14 brushes: seven Grand Prix Long Filberts (two each of sizes 2 and three; three of size 4) and seven Grand Prix Filberts (four of size 4, two of size 6, and one of size 8).Portrait/Figure Studio Set contains 21 brushes: nine Grand Prix Filberts (four each of sizes 4 and 6; one of size eight Grand Prix Long Filberts (three each of sizes 2 and 3; two of size 4), one Grand Prix Xtra Long Filbert (size 8), one Cutter White Bristle (1 ½ in.), one Alpn

Thomas Nash Brush Sets 7 brush portrait set $61.09 Thomas V. Nash is a national award winning American portrait artist. His paintings can be found in university and corporate boardrooms, the Georgia Capitol and the U.S. Capitol. His portraits of men, women and children are also found in private collections throughout the U.S.Silver Brush has created a range of brushes to the specifications of Mr. Nash. These three portrait brush sets contain the essential brushes that Thomas Nash uses in his portraiture work.Portrait Set contains seven brushes: three Grand Prix Superb White Bristle Filberts (sizes 2, 4, and 6), one Silverstone Superior White Bristle Flat (size 10), one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Round (size 6), one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Bright (size 5), and one Renaissance Pure Red Sable Cats Tongue (size 8).Intermediate Portrait Set contains 13 brushes: one Ruby Satin Flat (size 2), three Silverstone Flats (sizes 4, 6, and 10), one Silverstone Filbert (size 6), three Grand Pi

 Set of 30, Portrait Colors $53.09 Autumn Brown 4 Black Burnt Sienna 1 Burnt Sienna 2 Burnt Sienna 3 Burnt Sienna 4 Burnt Umber 2 Burnt Umber 3 Cadmium Red Hue 2 Chestnut Red 4 Crimson Lake 1 Grass Green 2 Green Gray 1 Madder Brown 2 Olive Green 3 Orange 1 Orange 3 Orange 4 Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) 4 Purple 3 Raw Umber 4 Rose Madder 3 Turquoise 1 Turquoise 3 Vermilion 4 Viridian Hue 3 White Yellow 4 Yellow Ochre 1 Yellow Ochre 4

Black Gold Brush Sets landscape portrait set of 4 $13.23 The Black Gold series have black ferrules and varnished two tone handles. These brushes are hand crafted, kiln-dried for durably, and have seamless metal ferrules, to provide safe, long lasting beauty. Made for watercolor paints. Landscape/portrait brush set contains wave size 8, round size 4, dagger size 3/8, and liner size 1. Foliage/texture brush set contains wave angle size 3/8, round size 5, and shader size 6.

Fredrix Style 901 Polyflax Cherokee Portrait Canvas Rolls $73.85 Fredrix 901 Cherokee Portrait Cotton Canvas is a medium weight blended Polyflax cotton duck with medium texture. This cotton/synthetic blend makes it significantly stronger than 100% cotton canvas of the same weight. All Fredrix canvas is primed in the USA, which allows for complete control over the priming process. Experience the Fredrix difference!

Fredrix Style 589 Portrait Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas Rolls $44.11 Portrait is a medium texture, medium-weight pure processed linen with a beige color, warm tone, and smooth surface, single-primed with acid-free acrylic Titanium Dioxide. How the paint reacts to the canvas is what really matters — and 140 years of experience have given Fredrix the knowledge and the tools to create superior primed canvas of the highest archival quality. All Fredrix canvas is primed in the USA, which allows for complete control over the priming process. Experience the Fredrix difference!

Pink Scroll Portrait – Cardstore – Pink Card $2.39 A perfect pink photo card for any occasion! Send this sweet pink card with a pretty scroll design to express your thanks or special greetings. 3.75″ x 5.25″ Folded Card

Portrait Graduate – American Greetings – Graduation Congratulations Card $2.99 Recognize the accomplishments of your favorite graduate with this graduation congratulations card, featuring a cataloging of all the elements of success that make up the ideal graduate. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Joy Scroll Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Holiday Card $1.69 The holidays are a joyful time and this holiday card announces just that! Include your favorite photo and send to friends and family. 7″ x 5″ Flat Card

Holiday Year Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Holiday Card $2.99 Featuring red, green and a snowflake, this holiday card has it all! You only need to add a favorite photo to give it a special and personal touch. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Joy Peace Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Christmas Card $2.99 The brightly colored reindeer on this holiday card make it truly unique. Make it even more special by adding your own digital photo. 7″ x 5″ Folded Card

Peaceful Deer Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Holiday Card $2.99 Deer’ Santa, this year I wish for peace on Earth! Share your wish with your whole family by adding a photo and a loving note of Christmas joy to this card. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Candy Canes Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Holiday Card $2.99 The unique design of this holiday greeting card features spots for three different photos. The candy cane circles add a colorful and artful touch. 7″ x 5″ Folded Card

Pine Cone Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Holiday Card $2.99 Say a good old-fashioned Happy Holidays with this warm and personal holiday card. Add a personal touch inside as well as photos on the front! 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Starburst Blue Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Christmas Card $1.69 With its bright colors, titled photos, and casual feel, this holiday card is delightfully personal. You can add a message on the front as well as the inside! 7″ x 5″ Flat Card

Green Portrait – Cardstore – Frame Photo Solid Card $2.99 Attach a personal photo to this charming, green bordered card and send it out as an invitation, congratulatory or cheerful greeting card. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Aqua Portrait – Cardstore – Frame Photo Solid Card $2.99 This ocean inspired photo border card is easily customizable and can be turned into a simple, meaningful gift for any purpose. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Notecard Portrait Box – Cardstore – Boxed Stationery $21 Turn your favorite photo into a boxed stationery set with these blank notecards. Makes a lovely and thoughtful gift also! 3.75″ x 5.25″ Stationery

Pink Ribbon Portrait – Cardstore – Pink Card $2.99 Show your support of a family member, friend, or acquaintance with this photo border card. Decorated with pink ribbons for breast cancer and a favorite photo on the front, this card can also be personalized inside. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Make a Slimline Portrait – Cardstore – Blank Photo Card $1.29 Taking a trip to Paris or New York? This tall, slimline flat card would be great for printing your shots of the Eiffel Tower or Empire State Building. 4″ x 8″ Flat Card

Two Collage Portrait – Cardstore – Collage Photo Card $2.99 Can’t decide between your two favorite images? No problem. Add two photos to this collage photo card. Your personal message goes inside. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Three Collage Portrait – Cardstore – Collage Photo Card $2.99 Three’s never a crowd here! Display your three favorite images on this collage photo card. A special message can be added inside. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Four Collage Portrait – Cardstore – Collage Photo Card $2.99 Four images can be added to this clever, collage photo card. Your own personalized message can be added on the inside. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Six Collage Portrait – Cardstore – Collage Photo Card $2.99 Have a large family? Showcase each member with this six image, collage photo card. Add a personal note on the inside. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

Eight Collage Portrait – Cardstore – Collage Photo Card $2.99 Display all of your favorite photos from your trip! Eight images can be added to this unique, collage photo card. Your personal message goes inside. 5″ x 7″ Folded Card

My Monogram Portrait – Cardstore – Photo Business Card $15 Crisp, clean, and concise, these personal photo cards feature your monogram and contact information in style. Add photos and more text to the back of this card. 2″ x 3″ Flat Card

Everett Kinstler Brush Sets 20 brush portrait set $219.92 Everett Raymond Kinstler is one of the nation’s foremost portrait painters. He has painted over 40 cabinet officers, more than any artist in the country’s history, and five Presidents?Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Bill Clinton.Among Kinstler’s more than 500 portraits are such well-known personalities as Gene Hackman, Katharine Hepburn, Lady Bird Johnson, Gregory Peck and John Wayne. Others include author Arthur Miller, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and business leader John D. Rockefeller III.Silver Brush has created three sets that are ideal for painting in the three techniques that Kinstler has mastered: portraiture, landscapes, and watercolor.Landscape Set contains 13 brushes: four Grand Prix Brights (sizes 4, 6, 8, and 10), six Grand Prix Filberts (two each of sizes 4, 6, and 8), one Grand Prix Round (size 4), one Grand Prix Flat (size 12), and one Silverstone Fan Blender (size 8).

Soft Pastel Sets portrait colors set of 24 $10.27 Vibrant, non-toxic. Highly pigmented strong colors make bright pictures, posters, and murals on cloth or paper (not recommended for use on chalkboards). Each stick is 7/16 in. x 2 3/4 in. Colors contained in sets:Pure bright white for dramatic negative works. Perfect for working in reverse on darker papers. Basic assorted colors set of 12: black, blue, brown, green, light blue, ochre, orange, peach, red, white, yellow, yellow-green.Earth colors set of 12: black, dark brown, burnt sienna, brown, earth, deep orange, golden ochre, medium yellow, ochre, orange, red earth, yellow-orange.Hi-fi grays set of 12: two each very light gray, light gray, gray, medium gray, dark gray, black, white.Portrait colors set of 12: emerald green, black, blue, dark brown, earth, peach, medium gray, maroon, ochre, red earth, white, pink.Landscape colors set of 24: black, blue, light blue, dark blue, brown, dark brown, earth, peach, gray, veryl

Soft Pastel Sets portrait colors set of 12 $6.5 Vibrant, non-toxic. Highly pigmented strong colors make bright pictures, posters, and murals on cloth or paper (not recommended for use on chalkboards). Each stick is 7/16 in. x 2 3/4 in. Colors contained in sets:Pure bright white for dramatic negative works. Perfect for working in reverse on darker papers. Basic assorted colors set of 12: black, blue, brown, green, light blue, ochre, orange, peach, red, white, yellow, yellow-green.Earth colors set of 12: black, dark brown, burnt sienna, brown, earth, deep orange, golden ochre, medium yellow, ochre, orange, red earth, yellow-orange.Hi-fi grays set of 12: two each very light gray, light gray, gray, medium gray, dark gray, black, white.Portrait colors set of 12: emerald green, black, blue, dark brown, earth, peach, medium gray, maroon, ochre, red earth, white, pink.Landscape colors set of 24: black, blue, light blue, dark blue, brown, dark brown, earth, peach, gray, veryl

NuPastel Sets portrait assortment set of 24 $22.07 NuPastels are perfect for delicate shadows and hard edged detailing. The smooth sides make them clean and easy to handle. They can be blended just like ordinary pastels. These assortment sets of NuPastel sticks are packed in a flat box with lift out trays. Each color is arranged in artist’s sequence ready for easy selection.Also available in individual colors .

Graduate Acrylic Paint 75ml portrait pink $2.79 Daler-Rowney Graduate Acrylic paints are water-based, contains no solvents, and are able to flow easily from your brush onto a wide variety of surfaces. This range of paint has strong colors due to good pigment strength, and are fast drying, durable, and flexible. Works of art painted with Graduate acrylic paints can be loosely rolled up without fear of cracking. Available in 75-milileter tubes.

Masterpiece Elite Portrait Smooth 1-1/2 Profile Linen Canvas $127 This portrait-grade Belgian linen canvas is hand-primed with four coats of oil or acrylic primer and yields a very smooth painting surface. It is then impeccably stretched upon the finest quality 1½" deep stretcher bars. Each canvas has a numbered ID tag that is pre-registered with Fine Art Registry. Six levels of built-in security prevent the tag from being removed without leaving identifiable traces. All Elite canvases have solid wood stretcher bars and wide, keyable cross-braces from a renewable Pacific Northwest source. Larger sizes feature custom-sized corner diamond braces. Painters can realize maximum luminosity as the brush dances over the Elite’s surface, which is conservator-approved and of archival quality. Canvases include a free DVD from Fine Art Registry. Note — Blick now stocks the best selling sizes of the acrylic primed canvas for faster shipping! Please be aware that the sizes that Blick does not stock will ship directly from the factory (FOB). For items designated with the FOB icon, please allow 30 days for delivery and additional shipping charges.

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