The Portrait Experience

Being a technically great photographer does not outweigh the experience! Senior pictures are a big deal for those teens getting ready to graduate from high school. It is perhaps the first major milestone they come to in their lives. Senior pictures should be a representation of their current style, personality, and accomplishments. We tell our
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Natural Light Studio and Posing Tips

(Image Left) One wall of my studio has no windows, so for the first shot I pulled her in close to that wall and used a black v-flat.  A v-flat is a black or white from board linked together to make a v.  I used the black v-flat out of the frame to soak up
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Staging Photo Shoots for Summer

Summertime is like a dream for a photographer. Longer daylight hours mean more opportunities to shoot outside — and of course, this correlates to brighter, more “glowy” natural light. Everything is green, fresh and blooming — which makes for gorgeous subjects and backdrops. Summer is also FUN: Trips to the beach, vacations, visiting amusement parks,
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How to Set Up, Organize and Run a Photography Studio

Starting your own business is overwhelming in and of itself. Add to that a desire to create perfect pictures and happy clients and you may feel in over your head. Before you freak out, let BP4U come to your rescue! Traci Ryant’s Studio Guide covers everything you need to know for setting up, organizing and
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