Roberto Valenzuela Picture Perfect Posing Review
In the following excerpt from his 101 Solutions to Common Photography Problems class on CreativeLive, Roberto gives a summary of his 21-points of posing system.
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8 Maternity Photography Tips and Ideas (Updated)
Here are a few tips to help you get through your first maternity session.
How To Photograph Fireworks | Tutorials and Tips (Updated)
Whether you’ve never tried photographing fireworks or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find interesting, inspiring, and useful information in this roundup!
Newborn Photography Tips for Great Baby Photos
Welcoming a newborn into the family is one of the most cherished moments in any parent’s life. As time flies, those precious moments of the little one’s first few weeks can quickly become a distant memory. This is where newborn photography comes into play, capturing those precious moments in a way that can be treasured … Read more
20+ Ideas for Photo Session Practice at Home
One thing that photography hobbyists tend to do better than professional photographers is make time to shoot for themselves. It makes sense why that is, given that pros typically focus all their energy on creating imagery for clients, but photographers of all levels can benefit from setting aside some time to practice new techniques in … Read more
Sports Senior Picture Ideas: Capturing the Athlete Within
Senior year is a defining moment in any young athlete’s life. It’s a time to celebrate their achievements on and off the field, court, or track. Senior sports pictures go beyond capturing a uniform or a piece of equipment—they tell a story of dedication, perseverance, and passion. The student athlete likely already has a classic … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Male Model Poses
Posing is the most challenging aspect of the craft for many photographers. Eliciting authentic expressions, capturing the model’s best looks, minding the small nuances, and getting enough variety are just some of the challenges. This complexity is heightened when we consider the nuanced contrasts in posing men and women, a ballet of gender-specific subtleties and … Read more
Master the Perfect Headshot Setup
Headshot photography seems a simple enough genre to quickly master at first glance, but there’s more to it than meets the untrained eye. Despite only having to photograph the subject’s head, at least for the most part, there are still plenty of factors to consider when capturing headshots, including lighting, posing, and more. Fortunately, with … Read more
Documentary Photography for Professionals | Telling Compelling Visual Stories
Let’s face it. We’re oversaturated with visuals that are all style and no substance. In the era of ever-increasing visual content, capturing images that not only look pretty but also convey profound narratives is essential. Documentary photography serves as an exceptional medium of storytelling that goes beyond the constraints of mere image capturing. Furthermore, this … Read more
Portrait Photography Composition:Â Tips & Ideas for Framing Your Subject
Perhaps surprisingly, mastering the art of portrait photography has very little to do with the equipment. In fact, aside from lighting, capturing great portraits really has more to do with how we frame and compose our shots. It is the reason we always begin with composition when moving through the C.A.M.P. Framework. Good composition is … Read more
10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration
Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give … Read more
What Is the Best Profile Picture?
Asking what makes the best profile picture is a bit like asking which is the best carpentry hammer. Some jobs require a tack hammer, others a framing hammer, still others a joiner mallet. There are different styles of profile pictures and, like the different kinds of hammers, each is best for slightly different use. Making … Read more
