portrait photography
How to Smile Naturally and Look Great in Photos
Nov 11, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re a portrait photographer, knowing how to make your models smile naturally is helpful. And when you are the person in front of the lens, you’ll see how difficult it is to make your smile look unforced. Whether you show your teeth or try to get that Mona Lisa smile, it’s hard not to look awkward unless you’re a professional model. In this video, Mathieu Stern shares seven tips to help models smile naturally, and we’ll expand on them a bit. So, no matter if you’re doing a photoshoot, taking a self-portrait, or just snapping a selfie (yes, there’s a difference), these tips will help you get those genuine smiles.
How to improve your photography branding in just a few hours
Nov 6, 2023
Alex Baker
When it comes to running a successful photography business, many photographers focus on capturing stunning images but often overlook the power of branding. Branding isn’t…
This gif explains how changing focal length impacts a portrait
Oct 16, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
One of the “fun facts” I remember from my photography classes was that “wide-angle lenses are not for portraits”. Of course, you can always experiment…
Bride excludes brother-in-law from photos ‘just in case’ of split
Oct 16, 2023
Alex Baker
A bride wanted to exclude her sister’s husband from her formal wedding photos due to concerns about a potential future separation. The matter came to…
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 Kalinin
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…
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 Kalinin
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…