P#16: Show Notes for Natural Light Portrait Photography -- An Interview with Bobbi Lane
Get insider advice and uncover the top portrait photography secrets as I interview professional portrait photographer Bobbi Lane
Portrait photography can be one of the most difficult forms of photography to master. It's your job to make your subject look their best. The lighting, shadows and poses must all work together.
You have to know what equipment to use, how to use it and how to put together a shot that brings out the best in your subject. Fortunately, master portrait photographer Bobbi Lane was more than willing to share helpful tips and advice during her 7 Photography Questions interview.
Find out which questions Bobbi answers, what she does to put her subjects in the best light, what equipment she uses and how she creates such stunning portrait shots in this 7 Photography Questions interview.
Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Bobbi Lane
Topic: Portrait Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Bobbi Lane
Main Website: BobbiLane.com
Locations: Westport, CT and Boone, NC
This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Calumet Photographic and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.
7 Biggest Portrait Photography Questions for Bobbi Lane
1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when taking portrait photographs using natural light?
2. How can you use natural light in photography at any time of day -- even midday?
3. Which lens is your favorite for portrait photography? Do you always use natural light or do you sometimes use flash?
4. What do you use to soften the shadows in your photographs, and do you sometimes use fill flash?
5. What is the best way to take candid portraits in natural sunlight and in low light situations?
6. Can you share some "secrets" for taking exceptional portraits using natural lighting?
7. What are one or two exercises our listeners can do to improve their portrait photography skills?
Photographer Bio
Bobbi Lane is a professional commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits. She shoots both on location and in the studio and has been the recipient of many photography awards. Bobbi shoots portraits for editorials, corporate use and advertising accounts as well as for stock photography. Some of her clients include names like Warner Bros., Neutrogena, and Charles Schwab, among others. Bobbi also teaches portrait photography and shares her experience and techniques with others through classes and workshops.
Artist's Website:
Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:
85mm lens
Photography reflector (similar to the one seen here)
Diffusers
Nikon SB-800
Portable flash
20mm lens
Bobbi Lane's Classes and Workshops
Weekend Workshops in Fairfield, Connecticut
Santa Fe Workshops
Portraits Unplugged
Intro to Photographic Lighting
Maine Workshops
Intro to Portraits
Studio Fundamentals
Sundance Workshops
Portraits on Location
Julia Dean Workshops (Los Angeles)
Creative Lighting Techniques
International Center of Photography (NYC)
People and Places
Lighting: Studio and Location
Photo Plus Expo (Javits Center, NYC)
Creative Portrait Lighting
Gulf Photo Plus Photography Workshops
Introduction to Studio Lighting for Portrait
Portrait Tips, Tricks and Lighting Ideas
Lighting SOS
Contemporary Kids
Portraits Unplugged
Portrait Studio Lighting
DVDs by Bobbi Lane
Books By Bobbi Lane:
Creative Techniques for Color Photography
Photographs Discussed In This Interview:
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