Portrait Photography
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Lens reviews, portrait tips, and camera gear by Xing Liu — based in California.
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Portrait Tips
Nikon Z6III Senior Portrait Session: Pose Ideas with the 85mm f/1.2 S
Senior portrait session with Yasmina (@minashakirovaa) on the Nikon Z6III and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — covering sitting poses, wall leans, flower framing, and color matching tips for a graduation gown.
Behind the Scenes
Tea Time Portraits at Vampire Penguin Folsom — Lumix S5ii + Sigma 50mm F1.2
A princess-style tea time portrait session with model @_xoxo.mia_ at Vampire Penguin Folsom, shot on the Panasonic Lumix S5ii with the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN — beautiful bokeh, fast phase-detect autofocus, and gorgeous color straight from the camera.
Nikon
Nikon Z6III + NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S: Stunning Portraits in Old Town Folsom
A portrait session in Old Town Folsom with the Nikon Z6III and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — exploring the lens's beautiful bokeh, sharp rendering, and impressive autofocus for full body and close-up portraits.
Sony
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N on Sony A7IV: Coffee Shop Portrait Session at CRÈME COFFEE Sacramento
A coffee shop portrait session at CRÈME COFFEE in Sacramento with model @andreailieva_5, shot on the Sony A7IV and Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N — exploring window portraits, natural light, and the lens's stunning bokeh at 35mm.
Sony
Zeiss 35mm F1.4 ZA on Sony A7IV with K&F Black Diffusion 1/4: Dreamy Cinematic Retro Portraits Guide
Discover how to shoot dreamy cinematic retro portraits with Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZA on Sony A7IV + K&F Black Diffusion 1/4 and ND filter. Shoot wide open at f/1.4, capture golden-hour haze from vintage car reflections, and use car lines as leading elements.
Panasonic
Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG ART on Lumix S5II: Stunning Sharpness, Creamy Bokeh, and Real-World Usability
The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG ART paired with the Panasonic Lumix S5II delivers stunning sharpness, creamy bokeh, and reliable autofocus in a surprisingly manageable package.