portrait photography
Use these two simple methods to remove skin shine from portraits
Jun 6, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
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…
Vancouver photographer campaigns to end $400 park shoot permit
Jun 2, 2023
Alex Baker
Starting in 2025, photographers will have to purchase a $400 permit to be able to shoot commercially in any Metro Vancouver Regional Park. The new…
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
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…
Lighting setup: Simple long exposure LED portraits
Apr 28, 2023
Jake Hicks
Long-exposure photography has been around as long as photography itself, but it’s had a tentative relationship with its audience over the years. 20+ years ago…
All About Photo Awards 2023 winning shot is literally a winning shot
Apr 10, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
All About Photo (AAP) magazine has just announced the winners of its All About Photo Awards 2023. As the name suggests, the magazine is all about…