portrait photography

Three cheap and easy DIY reflectors you can use to take your portraits to the next level

Apr 19, 2022 John Aldred

Reflectors are one of the most valuable tools a portrait photographer can own. And we’re not talking about monetary value, but usefulness. Their cost is…



Create this amazing colourful effect entirely in camera using just 3 lights and gels

Apr 12, 2022 Alex Baker

  How do you make white light? No, that isn’t a trick question. Most of us are fairly familiar with using different colour temperatures and…



Here are three ways to add a second light to your flash setup for shooting portraits

Apr 10, 2022 John Aldred

There has been a lot written (and put onto video) over the years advocating the use of a single flash and there’s nothing wrong with that….



Take your images up a notch when working with non-pro models

Apr 4, 2022 Alex Baker

If you’re like me then most of your portrait shoots are probably not spent photographing professional models. In fact, I can probably count on one…



Grand Tetons National park axes plans for portrait photography permits

Apr 4, 2022 Alex Baker

Grand Teton National Park has reversed its decision to require a permit for any kind of portrait photography within its boundaries. The proposed rules had…



How to set up and recreate caustic lighting for portraits in the studio

Mar 24, 2022 Jake Hicks

Don’t be alarmed! Yes, the title of this article may seem a little bizarre, no it’s not helping my SEO, but I assure you that…



4 ways that using grids will take your images up a notch

Mar 19, 2022 Alex Baker

Do you use grids on your light modifiers? Well, if you don’t, you might be missing out. In this video from Adorama fashion and beauty…



This marvelous self-portrait project celebrates women all over the world [mildly NSFW]

Mar 17, 2022 Dunja Đuđić

March is Women’s History Month when we’ve been celebrating women and their accomplishments, power, and energy. We are hearing the stories they have to tell,…



The easy way to turn your garage into a professional home portrait studio

Mar 14, 2022 John Aldred

At some point or another, most people who shoot portraits get the idea into their heads that it’d be quite nice to be able to…



How to shoot long exposure portraits combining flash and continuous light in the studio

Mar 10, 2022 Jake Hicks

Sometimes it can be great to flex your skills and show off your lighting prowess, but we can often run into the danger of the…