Choosing a Background for Portraiture

Choosing a Background for Portraiture

Today’s Post by Joe Farace There are lots of options when it comes to choosing a backdrop for portraiture, starting with the ubiquitous seamless paper, which is a subject of its own and previous post. So here’s a look at some other options: Muslin is a closely woven...
The Importance of the Portrait Warm Up

The Importance of the Portrait Warm Up

Today’s Post by Joe Farace The warm-up should gently prepare the body for exercises by gradually increasing the heart rate and circulation; this will loosen the joints and increase blood flow to the muscles. Stretching the muscles prepares them for physical...
Remembering Special Moments with a Special Model

Remembering Special Moments with a Special Model

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “And other days may find us gone our separate ways, we will have these moments to remember”—The Four Lads Over the years I’ve posted many images of different models demonstrating different kinds of portrait lighting, posing and software...