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...
Behind the Scenes: Joe Shoots a Bridal Portrait

Behind the Scenes: Joe Shoots a Bridal Portrait

Today’s Post by Joe Farace It has been a long time, maybe 25 years or so, since I’ve photographed a wedding but when I was testing some monolights for the former print edition of Shutterbug, I asked long-time collaborator Pam Simpson if she had a wedding dress...
Yet Another Moment to Remember: A Special Model

Yet Another Moment to Remember: A Special Model

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “The laughter we were glad to share will echo through the years…”—The Four Lads Over the years I’ve posted lots of photographs of different models demonstrating different kinds of portrait lighting, posing or software techniques but whenever...