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...