Have you read any great books that can help take better portraits? I love books with lots of visual examples!
I would like to know this as well.
take a look at understanding exposure by Bryan Peterson
Here are a couple that I have had the chance to read both are pretty good, depending on what you are going for.
1. The Complete Guide to Light & Lighting in Digital Photography by Michael Freeman
This book goes from start to finish basic to advanced.
2. The Lighting Cook Book by Jenni Binder
This book is a little old school and a little past the beginners side, but the information is very useful.
Although they're not necessarily geared toward portraits, I absolutely love all of the books by Bryan Peterson. There are 3, and the principles taught in all of them can apply to portraiture.
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