In this video tutorial Drew Gardner talks about his portrait photograph of Lily Allen. This is tutorial 7 of 15 from the series, sometimes you have to be thrifty and clever to pull off a low budget portrait shoot. Drew shares his tips and tricks on creating the perfect backdrop while working with a tight budget, the magic that happens when you put your best foot forward in preparation and the results pulling it all together.

Run time: 4min 52sec, size: 242MB, part 7 of 15

For a different example of low budget shoots check out the Lindsey Vonn how-to. The Lindsey Vonn shoot also deals with shooting solo in an extreme location. To learn the clever work arounds to obstacles that can come up during such an event be sure to check out the video for yourself.

When shooting with a model it is crucial to communicate or engage them in some way, this ensures they will give you the best expression and movement for your shot. The Lily Allen portait is a simple easy example of how important communicating with your model can be, to have a look at a more complex shoot you should take a look at the Parachute how-to.

This video will demonstrate how to:

• shoot the perfect portrait on a budget.
• light on location for great portrait photographs.
• scout the perfect location for your portrait photography shoot.
• engage/communicate with the model to get just the right expression.

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This video is 7 in a series of 15 video tutorials hosted by Drew Gardner. Each tutorial focuses on a specific conceptual photograph and the process of making that photo. Drew shares his techniques, tips and tricks he has learned throughout his career to help you achieve your own amazing images.

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