Portrait questions

[softball29]

I'm looking to kind of expand myself and do some portrait shots. I think I have a couple of people I can use as "models," and I'd like to do much of my stuff outside. (Now would be kind of cool with the winter here, but I'd also like to do t in the spring, summer etc.)

So I was looking for tips, ideas etc., that would help me be a little more prepared and organized when approaching this subject. I'd hate to have friends tag along and be my "models" if I don't have it planned out well enough.

Any help?

Thanks!

[PhotosGuy]

and do some portrait shots Inside, outside, flash, available light, studio, location...? ;)

Look here for some ideas: ** IMPORTANT LINKS: Studio Lighting **" (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138912)

All the poses you'll ever need:
http://polisphotography.com/Imagesforweb/posing.pdf
Posing Using The 1-2-3-Positions
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=190878
Basic Portrait Lighting
http://mysite.verizon.net/jayandriot/Loop.htm
Barn Doors, portrait lighting, & other lighting info.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=251549

Video PhotoTips for landscape, in/outdoor high/low key portraits, wedding, glamour, aerial, couples, children, sports, nature, time-exposures (Slow loading)
http://alwaysgirls.ezthemes.com/video/index.php?Photography

[softball29]

Inside, outside, flash, available light, studio, location...? ;)


Doh! Thought I had put it in there. Outside shots are going to be the main thing -- some hopefully soon (with winter still here) and then again in the summer and spring.

Thanks for the links, I'll check 'em out!

[TheSteveMadden]

All the poses you'll ever need:
http://polisphotography.com/Imagesforweb/posing.pdf



That link doesn't work.... this does

http://polisphotography.com/Documents/Imagesforweb/posing.pdf

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[PhotosGuy]

Thanks, Steve!

[Turntablist]

Great information!!! thanks for posting up those links

[softball29]

I'm curious, too, about what kind of things I should concentrate on when doing outdoors stuff -- specifically, the background. Because sometimes, there can be items in the background and all, so I'm wondering what kind of things a photographer should concentrate on.