Great backgrounds can make or break your photo. When doing portraits, we can sometimes be so focused on the person, what they’re wearing and how they’re posing, that we don’t pay enough attention to the background. Furthermore, there are often situations where the background of your shot is simply out of your control. The background you choose for your portrait shoot can make or break an image. The right background can isolate your model, making them the hero of the shot or give valuable information to help tell the story you want to tell. Great backgrounds have the power to elevate your portrait to look high end and expensive. The wrong background choice can make your portrait look low end or tacky. In this episode, you’ll discover how to make any background work and the simple hacks you can use to ensure that your portrait backgrounds appear perfect.
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PHOTO 214: Donato Dicamillo shoots street portraits from the heart
PHOTO 213: Five simple ways to dramatically improve your portrait photography
PHOTO 212: How to develop a unique photography style with guest Bradley Hanson
PHOTO 211: Headshots for beginners, fill light and the importance of defining your photography niche
PHOTO 210: Joel Grimes and the art of portrait photography
PHOTO 209: The fast track to photography success with guest Scott Stokhaug
PHOTO 208: Book more portrait clients using Facebook with guest Andrew Hellmich
PHOTO 207: How to photograph interiors and architecture with special guest photographer Wayne Chasan
PHOTO 206: Your photography legal questions answered with special guest Vanessa Emilio
PHOTO 205: How to master autofocus on DSLR and mirrorless cameras
PHOTO 204: How to turn your photography hobby into a six figure business with special guest Jeff Brown
PHOTO 203: Taking photography from hobby to side hustle and beyond with special guest Natalie Finney
PHOTO 202: A complete guide to focal Length, and how it affects focus and depth of field
PHOTO 201: Photographing, promoting and exhibiting personal projects with special guest Ilona Nelson
PHOTO 200: Gina and Val’s most valuable lessons in photography
PHOTO 199: How to shoot video on your DSLR and Mirrorless Part 2
PHOTO 198: Auto ISO, high speed sync and white balance
PHOTO 197: How to plan and direct headshots
PHOTO 196: The beginners guide to shooting video with DSLR and mirrorless Part One
PHOTO 195: Common photo shoot failures and how to recover from them
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