Advanced Camera Techniques & Tips

September 16, 2021

How to Pose Female Clients for Flattering Portraits
Jerry Ghionis shares his secrets for posing women
By Dan Havlik
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Knowing how to pose women for flattering photos is essential to having a successful portrait photography career. But even some experienced pros might need a refresher course on great poses for non-models. That’s where Jerry Ghionis comes in with his excellent free tutorial below with tips on how to pose women. “This video is all about demystifying... Read more
September 8, 2021

On Assignment: Creating a Rippling Water Light Effect
Lindsay Adler hits the pool to capture a shimmering portrait
By Lindsay Adler
Photo of ripple effect image
Editor’s Note: Have you ever wondered how your favorite photographers capture the images they take? Digital Photo Pro’s monthly column “On Assignment” is where Canon Explorers of Light, past and present, share a backstage look at one of their favorite assignments and how they delivered the goods. This month we go On Assignment with portrait... Read more
August 31, 2021

How I Made It: The Story Behind Marla Michele Must’s Romantic Senior Portrait
An endearing couple create a twist on a traditional senior portrait
By Dan Havlik
Photo of senior couple
To professional photographers, a “senior portrait” is typically captured of a graduating high school senior. To the general public, however, it might resemble something closer to the image at the top of this story by portrait artist Marla Michele Must. Must’s photo showing an elderly couple on the cusp of their 50th wedding anniversary... Read more
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August 6, 2021

How I Made It: The Story Behind Laretta Houston’s Swimsuit Shot of Winnie Harlow
A liberating moment in the surf captured for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
By Dan Havlik
Photo of Winnie Harlow
There’s something liberating about Laretta Houston‘s photo of Winnie Harlow at the top of this story. Shot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Houston captures Harlow in a moment of pure release, her back arched and head tilted towards the sun as the milky surf churns below her. It’s no surprise that Houston’s photo quickly went... Read more
August 2, 2021

On Assignment: Peak Photography
Erin Babnik hikes the French Alps to shoot nature photography
By Erin Babnik
Lead photo Erin Babnik On Assignment
Editor’s Note: Have you ever wondered how your favorite photographers capture the images they take? Digital Photo Pro’s monthly column “On Assignment” is where Canon Explorers of Light, past and present, share a backstage look at one of their favorite assignments and how they delivered the goods. This month we go On Assignment with Erin... Read more
July 26, 2021

5 Mistakes that Make Pro Photographers Look Like Amateurs
Why are you making these same old errors in your work?
By Dan Havlik
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You’ve spent a lot of time, energy and hard work building a pro photography career so why are you making the same old mistakes that undermine your success? That’s the gist of pro portrait photographer Manny Ortiz‘s opinionated video below where he outlines “five mistakes that make you look like an amateur photographer.” As... Read more
July 16, 2021

How to Pose Men: 10 Minutes of Tips & Techniques
It's no secret that most male clients don't know how to pose themselves properly
By Dan Havlik
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It’s no secret that most male wedding and portrait clients don’t know how to pose themselves properly. That’s why it’s always good to have a refresher course on the fundamentals of how to pose men to ensure you capture flattering photos that will please your clients. In the below video, photographer Pye Jirsa shares practical,... Read more
July 6, 2021

How I Made It: The Story Behind Jason Vinson’s Fiery Fall Photo
An autumnal tree, a kissing couple and exquisite lighting combine to make a great image
By Dan Havlik
Photo of kissing couple under tree by Jason Vinson
Summer has just begun but Jason Vinson’s photo at the top of this story really puts us in an autumn mood. Shot as part of an engagement session, the kissing couple in the photo appear to form the trunk of the tree that explodes in auburn flames above them. We wanted to learn more about this fiery photo, particularly how it was lit – the lighting... Read more
July 1, 2021

On Assignment: Setting the Pace
Bruce Dorn on always trying something new as a photographer
By Bruce Dorn
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Editor’s Note: Have you ever wondered how your favorite photographers capture the images they take? Digital Photo Pro’s monthly column “On Assignment” is where Canon Explorers of Light, past and present, share a backstage look at one of their favorite assignments and how they delivered the goods. This month we go On Assignment with Bruce... Read more
June 25, 2021

How to Use an Inflatable Pool as a Dramatic Backdrop for Portraits
This DIY backyard set-up will help catch the eye of clients
By Dan Havlik
Photo of kiddie pool backdrop
Here’s a clever do-it-yourself photography project to try out this summer. In the below video, photographer Irene Rudnyk shows you how she set up an inflatable kiddie pool in her backyard and used it as a dramatic backdrop for a portrait/fashion session. “I actually tried doing this concept in my living room this winter, which was honestly... Read more