Lens
For portrait shot, use a telephoto lens. Longer lenses are good, because they force you to stand further back, and consequently, due to perspective, facial features like noses are de-emphasised. They also give the illusion of a shallower depth of field which blurring the background more. Learn More
Lens For Portrait Photography
Quiz
Which of the following lenses are suitable for portrait photography?
Exposure
In photography, exposure is the quantity of light reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed and lens aperture. A photograph may be described as underexposed when it has a loss of shadow detail. A photograph may be described as overexposed when it has a loss of highlight detail. Learn More
Portait Exposure
Quiz
Which of the following portrait has the right amout of exposure?
Composition
Photographers compose pictures so that all of the visual elements of the image relate to each other in a harmonious fashion. In portraiture it is the photographer's responsibility to organize the visual elements of the image such that the primary subject (normally the face) is the most dominant and visible feature. Learn More
Photography Composition Tips
Quiz
Which of the following portrait has the right composition?
Final Test
We have covered lens, exposure, and composition about portrait photography. You can review what we've learned before. When you feel ready you can go ahead take the final test to see if you are a good boyfriend who can take beautiful photo for his girlfriend. Final Test
Final Test
Beauty Campaign
Finally you arrived the last section of today's photography 101. Congratulations! Now you can upload your best shot of your girl friend. After you upload the photo, you can also rate on other people's photo. The person with the highest score will be award with best boyfriend. Up Load