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How to Photograph Family Portraits

84 CQ
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    1. Taking Professional Family Portraits
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    Want to take professional photos of your family? Learn how to elevate your photos from snapshots to portraits with this introductory photography lesson.

    Taking Professional Family Portraits
    with Valerie Goettsch

    Want to take professional photos of your family? Learn how to elevate your photos from snapshots to portraits with this introductory photography lesson.

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    2. Choosing a DSLR for Family Portraits
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    In this beginner photography lesson, jump start family portrait projects with a guide to buying a DSLR camera. Cover essential terms, shopping tips, and more!

    Choosing a DSLR for Family Portraits
    with Valerie Goettsch

    In this beginner photography lesson, jump start family portrait projects with a guide to buying a DSLR camera. Cover essential terms, shopping tips, and more!

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    3. Adjusting Camera Settings for Portraits
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    Take your portraits to the next level with this beginner-friendly photography lesson! Learn how to adjust the basic settings on your DSLR camera.

    Adjusting Camera Settings for Portraits
    with Valerie Goettsch

    Take your portraits to the next level with this beginner-friendly photography lesson! Learn how to adjust the basic settings on your DSLR camera.

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    4. Adjusting Depth of Field on a DSLR
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    Boost your family photography skills by taking photos with a shallow depth of field. Learn how to achieve the effect on a DSLR with this quick lesson.

    Adjusting Depth of Field on a DSLR
    with Valerie Goettsch

    Boost your family photography skills by taking photos with a shallow depth of field. Learn how to achieve the effect on a DSLR with this quick lesson.

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    5. Adjusting Exposure on a DSLR Camera
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    Develop a basic understanding of exposure with this beginner-friendly photography lesson. Covered are tips for adjusting shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

    Adjusting Exposure on a DSLR Camera
    with Valerie Goettsch

    Develop a basic understanding of exposure with this beginner-friendly photography lesson. Covered are tips for adjusting shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

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    Annette M
    Can I use my cellphone camera
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    Valerie Goettsch
    Sure, you can use your cellphone camera for many of the lessons, especially using natural light, cropping and framing, posing, basically anything that's not specifically related to a DSLR camera setting. The iPhone 7 has a portrait mode that does a good job blurring the background. You can also edit your cameraphone pics using Lightroom.
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