portrait photography

Lighting setup: How to make projection backgrounds

Jan 25, 2023 Jake Hicks

I’ve been using projectors in my photoshoots for many, many years now and I’ve been writing about how to utilise the power of projectors in…

Six years after release, Nikon releases new firmware for the D850 DSLR to improve skin tones

Jan 25, 2023 John Aldred

Nikon has released a new v1.3.0 firmware update for the Nikon D850 DSLR, six years after its initial release in 2017. Widely regarded as one…

How to find light for street portraits anytime, anywhere

Jan 16, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

If you enjoy taking casual photo walks without carrying lots of gear, you may sometimes find it challenging to find good light for street portraits….

Czech photographer’s “Beautiful Accidents” wins first prize at International Photography Awards

Jan 13, 2023 Alex Baker

Czech photographer Martin Stranka has been awarded the first prize at the International Photography Awards 2022 with his series titled “Beautiful Accidents“. The series is…

How would a dancer tackle household chores? This photographer shows us in his amusing portrait project

Jan 12, 2023 Alex Baker

I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m at home doing the dishes, I just feel so clumsy and uncoordinated. Surely a dancer would make…

Feeling stale? Try Pye Jirsa’s unconventional 2 light set-up to create magical portraits

Jan 8, 2023 Alex Baker

It’s easy to get a little stuck in a rut when it comes to studio lighting, particularly with portraits. The human face can only be…

These five quick tips will help you get striking black and white portraits

Dec 28, 2022 Dunja Đuđić

Converting your portraits to black and white allows the viewer to focus more on the light, composition, texture, and emotion in the photos. However, there…