Questions tagged “portrait technique”

Ask the Unique Photo creator community — gear, technique, post-processing and more.

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Can you use the “squinch” technique with subjects who have epicanthic folds?

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1y ago

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Can hyperfocal distance help keep a group at different distances in focus?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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How can I photograph runners so post-race exhaustion looks clear instead of just sickly?

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7y ago

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How can I take a more flattering selfie or self-portrait?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Where should the camera be positioned vertically for a natural-looking portrait?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can I create a soft, dreamy vintage look in camera with film or digital?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can I create a prismatic or double-exposure portrait effect?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can I get a sharp subject with a strongly blurred background without using Photoshop?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can I recreate this headshot lighting, including the chin shadow and defined cheekbones?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How can I take an acceptable passport-style photo with a Nikon D3100?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How can a portrait photographer quickly get a more natural expression from a subject?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How can I recreate a soft, bright natural-light baby photography look in camera and Lightroom?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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What lens and settings create shallow-depth night street portraits in snow?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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Would an 85mm lens blur the background more than my 24-70mm f/2.8 for this DJ photo?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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How can I help a non-model relax and pose naturally during a one-on-one portrait shoot?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

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How can you create a soft foreground/background blend like this in-camera?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

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How should I adjust a 3- or 4-light headshot setup for different face shapes and facial features?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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How can I take photos with a blurry background?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Where should the sun be positioned for outdoor portraits to avoid harsh shadows?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

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How can I get my cat to stay calm and look natural for photos?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

15y ago

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