portrait photography
Here is how to fix five most common studio portrait lighting mistakes
Nov 4, 2021
Dunja Đuđić
If you’re just starting out with studio portrait photography, that’s really exciting! Still, things can get a little overwhelming since there’s a lot to learn….
How to shoot outdoor portraits using the sun as a back light
Oct 31, 2021
Alex Baker
When you’re outside shooting on location you don’t always want to heft a lot of gear around with you, particularly if you don’t have an…
How to shoot action portraits on location using a wide angle lens
Oct 21, 2021
John Aldred
I love using wide-angle lenses on location (although I don’t do it anywhere nearly as often as I should). They’re fantastic for showing your subjects…
Here’s when, why and how to use flash for outdoor portraits in bright daylight
Oct 12, 2021
John Aldred
Have you been wondering why anybody would use flash outdoors during the daytime? After all, it’s daytime. It’s pretty bright already, isn’t it? So, you’re…
I shot an entire Photowalk episode with iPhone 13’s “Cinematic Mode,” and I’m impressed
Oct 6, 2021
Jefferson Graham
The reaction I’ve gotten from people watching my latest #shotonaniPhone Photowalks video episode has been across the board. “What camera did you use to shoot…
This tool turns portrait photos into realistic videos of people talking
Sep 27, 2021
Dunja Đuđić
You know that saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words?” Well, it has just got a whole new meaning. D-ID has introduced a new…
How to use scrims and strobes outdoors in bright sunlight for amazing portraits
Sep 22, 2021
Jake Hicks
So before my regulars start to suspect that I’ve been kidnapped and forced to write this against my will, yes this is indeed a lighting…
How to shoot stylized beauty portraits with just one light and a reflector
Sep 21, 2021
John Aldred
Keeping the amount of kit you use at a low level can sometimes be down to simply a lack of availability. But it could also…
Shooting portraits in the studio with continuous lights isn’t as intimidating as you think
Sep 20, 2021
John Aldred
Light is key to photography. Of that there is no doubt. But typically when we shoot portraits, particularly in the studio, many of us will…
These five tips are the secret spice of genuine and striking environmental portraits
Sep 13, 2021
Dunja Đuđić
I’m not much of a portrait photographer. But if I had to do this genre, I’d definitely choose environmental portraits. If it’s something you’re just…