portrait photography
How to stop making these five beauty photography mistakes
In beauty photography, light, makeup, and expression come together to create fantastic portraits. And if you’re just starting out, you know how it goes: you’re…
Descendants of Black Civil War heroes recreate their 19th-century ancestors in a moving photo project
February is Black History Month, and to honor it, Smithsonian magazine has created a stunning photo project named Tracing a Lost Ancestry: The Descendants. Created…
Avoid these posing red flags for your Valentine’s Day shoots
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling with the art of posing in photography, you’re not alone. Posing is challenging, requiring a delicate balance of personal…
Brian Griffin, photographer of rockstars, workers, and fever dreams, dies at 75
Brian Griffin was a veteran photographer with a really interesting career, not to mention his work. And that’s if we put it lightly. With a…
Lighting Setup: Hanging Bulbs Portrait
I’ve been shooting for a long time now, but there are always some lighting setups that I’ve never gotten around to shooting. I’m sure we…
How to be a headshot photographer in 50 steps
Okay, I’m kidding. It’s much easier than 50 steps, and I reckon you can get involved in the world of headshot photography in as few…
Nail this fun box-stacked portrait idea with these tips
It’s always fun to meet up with other photographers and try out new ideas. That’s exactly what Scottish photographer Evelyn Fraser ended up doing at…
‘Hot Priest’ photographer confesses that most are models and not clergy
It’s January and there’s no better way to start the year than with a ‘hot priest’. Or at least a calendar of them if the…
This photographer combined long exposure with flash for great effects
There is a lot of really good photography posted on social media these days. If we follow even a handful of photography groups, we’re inundated…
Tips for finding models if you have no budget or portfolio
So, you want to get serious about portrait or fashion photography. But alas, you still don’t have a portfolio, and your budget is tight for professional models. In this article, we’ll share some tips for you to find models even if you have no budget, so you can start building a portfolio and get your career going.






































