Chapter 7

Saving Memories through Family and Individual Portraiture

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Knowing when to use portrait mode

Bullet Understanding lens compression

Bullet Dealing with interior backlighting

Bullet Using shadows to create artistic portraits

Bullet Photographing from a lower position

Bullet Creating better pet photos

This chapter is all about capturing the fun and memorable moments of family life, and great looking portrait photos of friends. By the end of this chapter you pick up some new techniques to help keep the visual legacy of your friends and family for future generations!

Camera Considerations: Portrait Mode and Lenses

In this section, you discover two important camera considerations that can help you with better family and friends’ portraits. Portrait mode has its benefits and drawbacks, and so does your lens selection.

Knowing when to use Portrait mode

In Chapter 4, you discover how to activate ...

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