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With the December Challenge in full swing, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some important things I’ve learned so far.

• Lighting is very important.
• Make sure to choose a shoot time that gives you good natural light.
• Careful with the mid-day sun pounding down on you. Can you say over exposed?
• Choose a nice shallow depth of field (DOF). Makes for good clear focus where you want it.
• Be Creative! Take a few minutes to think about who you’re planning to shoot.
• Look at everyone else’s portraits. I’ve learned quite a bit looking at all the participants’ portraits.
• Keep reading.
  • StudioLighting.net has great articles for those with limited budgets who want to use some lighting.
  • The Strobist also has amazing amounts of material for us portraiteers.
    • Here’s a great couple of articles I’m reading right now.
      • Bouncing Flash.
      • Great steps for multiple lights.

I know there’s so much more. I just wanted to help a bit. Too much information, and you’d read this article, but NOT do anything about it. Just offering you a handful of important tips, I think you’re more likely to apply what works for you. What have you learned? Comment away!

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