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Tools for Portrait Photographers

Focused tools for portrait photographers: light modifiers, colour analysis, posing card, session prep, model release, shot list and more.

25 proven poses for portrait, standing, seated, lying and couples
Find your model's colour type and the shades that flatter them most
Softbox, octabox, beauty dish, strip: which light modifier to use and when
Calculate the correct flash power at any distance, for speedlights and strobes
Calculate how much is in focus from sensor size, focal length and aperture
Compare field of view across sensors and focal lengths to pick the right lens
See what 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and other focal lengths do to your composition
Describe your shooting situation, get recommended camera settings back
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Send your model a professional shoot preparation: outfit advice, location and more
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Create a professional guide with everything your client needs to know before the shoot
Generate a legally sound model release for photographers, free PDF download
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A customisable checklist for every shoot type, never forget a lens or accessory
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Build a shot list for your shoot and export as PDF
Create a professional call sheet with participants, schedule, looks and location details
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Write your personal artist statement with AI, professional and in your own voice

Building light for portraits

Light is the foundation of portrait photography. The light modifiers guide explains each accessory in practical terms: when to use a softbox, beauty dish, umbrella or snoot, and what the light will look like. The flash guide number calculator works out the correct flash power at any distance.

Depth of field and focal length for portraits

The depth of field calculator shows exactly how out-of-focus the background will be for your combination of focal length, aperture and subject distance. The focal length comparison tool and focal length simulator help you choose the right focal length for the right perspective.

Colour analysis and styling

The colour analysis tool determines your model's seasonal colour type and the shades that suit them best, great for outfit advice before or during the shoot.

Working with people

The session prep tool helps you brief your model on what to bring and what to expect. The expectations guide covers everything your client wants to know. The pose card gives you sixteen proven poses to use as a starting point.

Planning and legal

Organise your shoot with the shot list maker, shoot checklist and call sheet maker. The model release generator produces a legally correct release form, free to download as PDF. The artist statement generator helps you present your work professionally.

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