5 Photo Tips » Portrait http://5phototips.com While taking photos, I keep on finding and hunting for tips. These are some of them - 5 tips per post Thu, 10 May 2012 19:52:11 +0000 en hourly 1 Some advantages of using long lenses in portrait photography (contd..) http://5phototips.com/2010/09/some-advantages-of-using-long-lenses-in-portrait-photography-contd/ http://5phototips.com/2010/09/some-advantages-of-using-long-lenses-in-portrait-photography-contd/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:28:46 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=398 Tip 821 (Using a long lens can reduce the overall subject): One of the disadvantages of using the long lens for shooting people photos (as a part of group events such as weddings or parties), is that the long lens removes the people from the situation, in the sense that when you look at the [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2010/09/some-advantages-of-using-long-lenses-in-portrait-photography-contd/feed/ 0 Some advantages of using long lenses in portrait photography http://5phototips.com/2010/08/some-advantages-of-using-long-lenses-in-portrait-photography/ http://5phototips.com/2010/08/some-advantages-of-using-long-lenses-in-portrait-photography/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:59:23 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=395 Tip 816 (The distance aspect): When using a long lens, the photographer stays at a distance from the people whom he is shooting. This makes it easier for the subject (or subjects) to be more at ease during the photos, and can make a better photo.

Tip 817 (More convenient for the photographer): When the [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2010/08/some-advantages-of-using-long-lenses-in-portrait-photography/feed/ 0 Photo tips for shooting great family photos (contd) .. http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-4/ http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-4/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:20:30 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=228 Tip 481 (Watch the weather): Always keep a watch out for the weather before venturing out for photos such as these. A weather that is either too hot, or rainy or when there is a mist / fog will prevent you from getting the best such photos.

Tip 482 (Use soft light): Harsh light does [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-4/feed/ 0 Photo tips for shooting great family photos (contd) .. http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-3/ http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-3/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:39:06 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=226 Tip 476 (Adding a pet into the photo equation): When you have a family pet, the family photo does not seem complete without taking a photo of the pet in the same frame. However, handling pets can be a bit more complicated; and can sometimes result in chaos. If the pet cooperates, then the photo [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-3/feed/ 0 Photo tips for shooting great family photos (contd) .. http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-2/ http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-2/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:55:34 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=224 Tip 471 (Avoid glass surfaces when taking a photo indoors): Glass can bounce light, including shining at various angles. If you are taking a family photo indoors, be sure to have a quick look at where all glass surfaces are located and probable angle at which light will be reflected from them. A shining light [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2009/12/photo-tips-for-shooting-great-family-photos-contd-2/feed/ 0