Beginning Family Portrait Photography: Shoot Like a Pro

Go from boring snapshots to amazing family portraits. Your kids will LOVE to pose for you when they see your photos.

Created by: Valerie Goettsch
Photo Enthusiast

What Will I Learn?

• Easy to follow
• Relaxed, non-techie teaching style
• An understanding of the best camera lenses for portraits
• An understanding general camera settings to use to take portraits
• Learn how to get more/less depth of field
• Ideas for posing your kids for a more attractive composition
• BONUS: Learn how to import images and make simple edits and enhancements to your portraits in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Requirements

• A DSLR camera is recommended, but any point-and-shoot with the ability to adjust settings manually will work. Much of what is covered will apply to any camera, such as lighting and posing. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is helpful for editing your photos. You can download a free 30-day trial at adobe.

Target audience

• Beginner photo enthusiasts, parents and anyone who wants to learn how to take portraits without complicated lighting setups or extra equipment. DSLR users who are new to using manual settings.