portrait photography
Four easy outdoor natural light portrait setups using just one modifier
Aug 2, 2023
John Aldred
Many photographers occasionally (or often) find themselves outdoors having to shoot a portrait. We don’t want to lug a ton of light gear around, so…
This is the most lucrative lighting set ups for photographing men
Jun 23, 2023
Alex Baker
Scrolling through photography groups online, you could be forgiven for thinking that only women want to be photographed. But if you’re only shooting 20-year-old model…
Lighting setup: Gelled portraits, or how to color-grade in-camera
Jun 21, 2023
Jake Hicks
Gelled lighting can be tricky. It either totally dominates a shot or the colours get washed out and lose impact. In this deceptively simple lighting…
Use these two simple methods to remove skin shine from portraits
Jun 6, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Even if your model has flawless skin, if it’s oily or combined, it will create unwanted reflections in your portraits. If you want to get…
People are praising this photographer for not forcing little girls to smile
Jun 5, 2023
Alex Baker
“Just give me a tiny smile, and then we’re done.” I cringed as I heard myself saying this last week to a particularly unhappy and…
Ace your next portrait shoot with these composition tips
May 29, 2023
Alex Baker
There’s a lot to think about on a portrait shoot. From locations to lighting, posing and directing your subject, it can easily become daunting, especially…
Take better self portraits with this advice from professional models
May 23, 2023
Alex Baker
Self-portraiture has been around for much longer than the much-maligned selfie. It is as old as art itself and is a real genre of photography…
Florida photographer offers gender affirming portraits to trans community
May 12, 2023
Alex Baker
A Florida-based photographer is supporting the trans community in a Pay-What-You-Can portrait project. The initiative is part of the TruID portrait project that photographer…
Westcott Pro Light Mods make your subject look like a rock star
May 12, 2023
John Aldred
Westcott has announced its new Pro Light Mods range (buy here). These are softbox covers which simulate the Hollywood-style light banks as well as stadium…
Photographer takes portraits of people in 50 US states in one day
May 4, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Before 2020, remote portraiture was still an experiment few people played with. But when the pandemic hit, taking photos remotely became a thing. While it’s…