PortraitPhotography.org: umbrellas vs light boxes

Portrait photography is usually all about making someone look better than they actually look. In rare instances people want to bring out a trait that is strong and defines them like a wrinkled old man to show the years of weathering. But generally a portrait is supposed to make people look great. Look at a painting by some of the old masters. They generally are smooth and show little to no skin imperfections. That is because people even back them wanted a painting to show them looking great. Portrait photography is an extension of that thought process. So if you are a starting photographer or even...

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