Consistent Portrait Photos.

In this lesson we show how to set up and shoot the perfect portrait every time. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can rig your portrait gear to save time and make those school portrait jobs a snap.

• The concept of the string method
• Creating a basic portrait set
• Setting your gear for consistent results

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