Next to portraits, fashion (or more accurately style) is my favorite subject matter to shoot. Whether you’re shooting your own outfits or other peoples’ here are some tips! If you’re shooting yourself you’ll need… A tripod Camera with a self-timer or remote shutter 35mm-50mm lens (avoid wide angle because of distortion & telephotos because you’ll have to stand further away which will make previewing more difficult.) Patience It would be helpful (though not required) to have a camera that has an articulating screen or a way to connect it to a different screen so you can set up your composition quicker. Setup Once you’re at the location, set up your tripod facing your background. Many like to shoot in front of a wall because it makes focusing easier. Finding a wall that compliments or matches your outfit is usually recommended too. Turn your camera to portrait orientation & take a few test shots. Settings In order to get your entire outfit in focus, you’ll need to have a smaller aperture. 5.6-8.0 should be just about right. Due to this however, you will need to have adequate light. Keep your ISO low and make your shutter speed […]
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There’s nothing quite like seeing an aesthetically pleasing outfit for me. The majority of my style inspiration comes from the countless people that post their looks online. Here I’ll narrow them down to my 5 favs. Pinterest This was beyond obvious right? Not only am I able to search for specific looks, I can also quickly save them to my style board for later reference. This is my fav site of all time and I spend (probably) too much time here. Style Bee Not only do I love Lee’s images, I also love her style as well as her blogging voice. I really like seeing what she does with her 10×10 challenges & how she styles one piece multiple ways. Death-by-elocution This is a tumblr that has an endless supply of minimal fashion goodies. I particularly appreciate the consistency of the photos. They all feature a faceless person rocking a few key pieces in some tried and true poses. Tarmarz I found Tara through youtube years back & love the way she (and her photographer friends) capture her looks with the environment. Un-fancy Caroline is definitely known by many thanks to her capsules she started […]
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