Portrait Photography: Video Series

When posing clients for portrait photographs, consider their best side, accentuate their most flattering features and try a few different head poses to get the best and most natural look. Pose clients to get the best final product with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Good poses for head shots always include sitting up straight, tilting the body at a slight angle and taking a deep breath to relax all of the muscles. Pose the model's body for the best possible head shot with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Poses for graduation portraits are similar to simple head shots, with a tilted head and relaxed expression, but proper lighting is key to creating a professional photograph. Find the best angle for a graduation portrait with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

To take your own head shots, use a tripod to keep the camera steady, use a soft light source for even lighting and use an automatic timer built in to most modern cameras. Create your own head shots in a pinch with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

To create a makeshift portrait studio with household items, use curtains and blank walls as a backdrop, use light to create interesting patterns in the background and use household plants as props for the set. Take professional-looking photographs using a few simple materials with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

When posing a group outdoors for a portrait, place the people in a way that incorporates them with the natural elements of the background for a seamless, fluid photograph. Pose a group in a few different ways for a portrait with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Posing for family portraits requires a basic understand of good composition, as all of the people in the group should create a fluid pattern across the photograph to keep the viewer's eye moving. Pose a family for a group portrait with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

When dressing for a portrait sitting, consider wearing very toned down colors to help the face stand out more, and have groups dress in similar hues to avoid drawing the eye away from the faces. Dress appropriately for a portrait sitting with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

When taking wedding portraits, visit the ceremony and reception site before the wedding, take both formal and candid portraits and create interesting compositions when taking group portraits. Take memorable wedding portraits with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.

To start a digital portrait studio, having good marketing and business sense is essential to make a living, and having a good camera, printing equipment and versatile lighting is key to creating high-quality images. Start up a successful digital portrait studio with information from a certified professional photographer in this free video on photography.