Master Portrait Photography

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90 minutes

5 steps

·Intermediate

After 90 min: A series of professional-looking portraits with proper lighting and posing

What you need

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The 90-Minute Plan

Setup0–15 min

Position three-point lighting (key, fill, and back lights) around subject

Position15–35 min

Guide subject through flattering poses and angles

Shoot35–55 min

Capture multiple shots adjusting angles and expressions

Check55–75 min

Review focus, exposure, and composition on each image

Edit75–90 min

Retouch skin tones, adjust lighting, and enhance with software

Pro Tip

The most flattering portrait lighting comes from soft, diffused light placed at 45 degrees

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