Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

8. Single-Person Portrait Scenarios

Nikon D800 • ISO 125 • 1/125 sec. • f/8 • 85mm lens

Bringing it all together

This chapter is where you begin to apply everything you’ve learned, from techniques to equipment, all to create a variety of single-person portraits. Let’s walk through some setups, both indoors and outside, from one light to multiple lights. They will serve as a foundation for your future shoots and be great reference points when you’re deciding on what look would best benefit your subject.

Poring Over the Picture

Nikon D800 • ISO ...