portrait photography

Using a Collapsible Backdrop On Location – Product Review

Apr 14, 2010 Udi Tirosh

Some time ago, I was contacted by B&H to do a review on Impact’s Collapsible Background (Black and White 5′ X 7′). I love using…



Portrait Photography In The Eyes Of 5 Years Olds

Nov 8, 2009 Udi Tirosh

I had the honor and the pleasure to give a talk at my daughter’s kindergarten on Friday. We recently moved to a new place and…



Portrait Professional 8 Giveaway Winners – Part One

Sep 11, 2008 Udi Tirosh

It is amazing to see the wide spectrum of interpretations to the work portrait. My last DIYP group project was to ask DIYP readers to…



Light Falloff Cheat Sheet Card

Aug 7, 2008 Udi Tirosh

As part of my ongoing exploration of portrait photography in general and flash studio photography in particular, I wanted to examine the effect that a…



The Green Bean Hair Light

Jul 23, 2008 Udi Tirosh

Reader Jerry Hamby just sent in this great hair light project. It is made from a cheapo 45 ws ebay flash and – believe it…



Reflector Card Cheat Sheet

Jul 1, 2008 Udi Tirosh

My previous cheat sheet dealt with the impact of light position on portraiture. The idea was that you can print this cheat sheet and carry…



Portrait Lighting Cheat Sheet Card

Jun 18, 2008 Udi Tirosh

Setting up lighting for a portrait can be quite a complex task. If you, like me, are using small strobes which have mo modeling light…



A Portrait Trio – 1 Jim, 1 Model and 1 Light

Jun 5, 2008 Udi Tirosh

Pro Photo Life is a site to adore. Jim features videos, business articles and Lighting and studio techniques and plain fun. His latest installment is…



My Next Portrait Lens

Feb 17, 2008 Udi Tirosh

DIYP readers, please save me! The boss of the family just approved a purchase of a new lens. I would like to buy a good…