Capturing Powerful Portraits - Photographic Tips and techniques

In this one-hour seminar style movie Mark introduces you to his tips and techniques for capturing powerful portraits. 00:00 Start 00:07 Introduction 00:33 Light is our medium 01:16 Master the Ambient Light First 02:12 Learn to See the Shadows 02:37 Diffused Light 03:26 Engaging with Your Subject) 05:00 Studio Light or Ambient Light 05:52 When You Have to Modify Sunlight 06:52 Lenses for Portraiture 09:04 Composition Tips and Techniques 12:12 Placement of the Eyes/Chin 13:52 The Figure/Ground Challenge 16:04 The Impossible Background 17:11 Camera Settings 20:49 Position of Spot AF Point 22:53 Eye AF Shallow Depth of Field 24:12 Take Two (or more) Subjects 27:00 The Open Door (lighting technique) 30:19 Making a Studion on Location 31:41 Introducing Flash 35:21 Lighting Modifiers 37:51 Flash use examples 42:51 Creative Flare from Rim Light 43:53 Beauty Dish as Primary Light Source 45:53 Soft Rembrandt Lighting 47:52 Multiple F