Photo Tips by Certified Professional Dave Likes

Information and training for those interested in learning more about the portrait photography

May 31, 2020

Best Setting for Indoor Photography

May 31, 2020/ L. David Likes Photography/ L. David Likes

For Portraits use my No Brainer Bounce Technique in combination with Window Light. Pick a window without direct sunlight coming in. Have the subject and camera close to the wall with window light hitting one side of the face. Bounce flash straight up off a white ceiling.

Portrait Teaching Photographer | L David Likes

Cincinnati Family and High School Senior Photographer L. David Likes specializes in portraits done at your home or location.

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Articles 18
- Sep 29, 2019 Flashpoint Xplor 400 Pro Monolight Review Sep 29, 2019
- Aug 25, 2019 My review of the Orlit Rovelight RT 610 HSS TTL Monolight Aug 25, 2019
- Jul 28, 2019 4 Tips when having your photos framed Jul 28, 2019
- May 26, 2019 DSLR versus the Smartphone's Camera May 26, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 PPA's Case Act of 2019 will be introduced to the House as well as the Senate this week Apr 30, 2019
- Mar 27, 2019 Avoid the two most common lighting problems in photography Mar 27, 2019
- Feb 17, 2019 Should you buy a Smartphone Refurbished? Feb 17, 2019
- Feb 5, 2019 Create an online course the easy way Feb 5, 2019
- Aug 23, 2018 What things can you do before Summer Ends? Aug 23, 2018
- Jul 28, 2018 How to make a photo slideshow to email your friends Jul 28, 2018
- Apr 12, 2018 Do your images look Too Professional that your photo lab won't print them? Apr 12, 2018
- Mar 26, 2018 Tips for taking your own photos Mar 26, 2018
- Oct 10, 2017 5 Tips for Preserving Family Films Oct 10, 2017
- Aug 8, 2017 Think you're Cutout for doing Outside Pictures? Take this Quiz: Aug 8, 2017
- Jul 3, 2017 Best and Worst Time of Day to take Outside People Pictures in the Summer Jul 3, 2017
- Jul 3, 2017 How to avoid a dim portrait against a bright background Jul 3, 2017
- Apr 15, 2016 How do you archive your digital images? Apr 15, 2016
- Mar 6, 2016 Will your Generation be Lost because of Digital Files? Mar 6, 2016
Digital 5
- Sep 29, 2019 Flashpoint Xplor 400 Pro Monolight Review Sep 29, 2019
- Aug 25, 2019 My review of the Orlit Rovelight RT 610 HSS TTL Monolight Aug 25, 2019
- Jan 9, 2019 About White Balance and Color Cast Outside Jan 9, 2019
- Apr 12, 2018 Do your images look Too Professional that your photo lab won't print them? Apr 12, 2018
- Mar 6, 2016 Will your Generation be Lost because of Digital Files? Mar 6, 2016
H. S. Senior Pictures 1
- Nov 4, 2018 Photoshop retouching before and after example Nov 4, 2018
Online Courses 4
- Apr 30, 2020 Free Online Portrait Photography Course using your Smartphone Apr 30, 2020
- Feb 5, 2019 Create an online course the easy way Feb 5, 2019
- Dec 31, 2018 Canon's Evaluative Through the Lens Metering Flash System Dec 31, 2018
- Nov 21, 2018 Secrets of using Canon E-TTL On-Camera Flash for Better Portraits Online Course Nov 21, 2018
Photography 6
- May 31, 2020 Best Setting for Indoor Photography May 31, 2020
- Apr 12, 2018 Do your images look Too Professional that your photo lab won't print them? Apr 12, 2018
- Feb 21, 2018 Keeping up with Portrait Photography Certification Feb 21, 2018
- Jul 3, 2017 Best and Worst Time of Day to take Outside People Pictures in the Summer Jul 3, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 PPSO Summer Photography Workshop at Canopy Creek Farm Jun 7, 2017
- Jan 21, 2017 Cincinnati Portrait and Family Photographer L. David Likes is a CPP Jan 21, 2017
Portraits 10
- Apr 30, 2020 Free Online Portrait Photography Course using your Smartphone Apr 30, 2020
- Nov 28, 2019 One Light Portrait Lighting for AWESOME Portraits using On-Camera Flash Nov 28, 2019
- Jan 9, 2019 About White Balance and Color Cast Outside Jan 9, 2019
- Nov 4, 2018 Photoshop retouching before and after example Nov 4, 2018
- Apr 12, 2018 Do your images look Too Professional that your photo lab won't print them? Apr 12, 2018
- Aug 8, 2017 Think you're Cutout for doing Outside Pictures? Take this Quiz: Aug 8, 2017
- Jul 3, 2017 Best and Worst Time of Day to take Outside People Pictures in the Summer Jul 3, 2017
- Jul 3, 2017 How to avoid a dim portrait against a bright background Jul 3, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 PPSO Summer Photography Workshop at Canopy Creek Farm Jun 7, 2017
- Apr 23, 2017 3 Photography Tips for Better Group Pictures Apr 23, 2017
Products 3
- Feb 21, 2018 Keeping up with Portrait Photography Certification Feb 21, 2018
- Dec 19, 2017 A Special Holiday Card Dec 19, 2017
- Apr 15, 2016 How do you archive your digital images? Apr 15, 2016
Suggestions 5
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- Dec 1, 2017 First Aid Matters Dec 1, 2017
- Jul 3, 2017 Best and Worst Time of Day to take Outside People Pictures in the Summer Jul 3, 2017
- Nov 17, 2016 Where do you go on Vacation? Nov 17, 2016
- Oct 28, 2016 Ideas for DIY Holiday Cards this Season Oct 28, 2016
Training 4
- Mar 18, 2020 Full Length Portraits Do's and Don'ts Mar 18, 2020
- Jan 26, 2020 A Budget Off-Camera Flash Setup with Advanced TTL Technology Jan 26, 2020
- Dec 22, 2019 How to shoot Portraits for day or night Dec 22, 2019
- Jun 30, 2019 The Trick to Balancing Flash with bright backgrounds in Canon's Aperture Priority Mode Jun 30, 2019
Website Design 1
- Feb 22, 2016 What is a Responsive Website and Why do I need one? Feb 22, 2016