portrait photography
This is the last professional photo of JFK before he was assassinated
Oct 12, 2023
John Aldred
The JFK assassination is one of those moments in history that just stands out. Obviously, not in a great way. But like other events such…
Which lens is better for location portraits: Wide angle or telephoto?
Oct 2, 2023
Alex Baker
Do you ever struggle to know what gear to pack for a shoot? If you’re like me, you probably over-pack ‘just in case,’ and then…
Why Godox Spotlight is in my top 5 best lighting modifiers of all time
Sep 20, 2023
Jake Hicks
Salacious article title aside, this lighting modifier from Godox is amazing and yes, it really is in my top 5 (maybe top 3) best lighting…
Use this interactive foliage map to plan your photo shoots this fall
Sep 18, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
We’ve already stepped deep into September, with the first day of fall just around the corner. And we know what that means – warm and…
Rare Portraits of Ill-Fated Arctic Expedition Leaders Set for Auction
Aug 30, 2023
Alex Baker
A collection of daguerreotype portrait photographs showcasing renowned Arctic explorers captured shortly before the tragic Franklin expedition will be auctioned in London next month. The…
Parents outraged by entitled ‘mom-tographer’ who bans kids from play park for shoot
Aug 28, 2023
Alex Baker
A fun trip to a local farm park turned into a chaotic encounter that left parents and children bewildered, says a poster on the Entitled…
How to avoid washed out skies in natural light outdoor portraits
Aug 18, 2023
Alex Baker
Are you tired of shooting in breathtaking locations only to end up with lacklustre images with flat skies? Washed-out skies can be a common problem…
Powerful female portraits win The International Portrait Photographer of the Year 2023
Aug 17, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
The International Portrait Photographer of the Year has announced this year’s winners. And for 2023, the overall winner is Forough Yavari of Australia. Her portraits…
The 135mm lens: capture magical portraits
Aug 9, 2023
Alex Baker
What’s your go-to portrait lens? I must admit that when I started out, I was shooting in small spaces on a crop sensor, so my…
Think you can tell portraits from AI? Try this quiz!
Aug 9, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
AI has come a long way since we posted our first “AI vs. photo quiz.” In fact, it’s come so far that it’s become seriously…