portrait photography
Lighting setup: Classic editorial portrait lighting
There will always be ‘classics’ in any industry. Sure these classics may not turn heads or make the headlines and they may even take a…
This touching and trippy portrait wins The International Portrait Photographer of the Year 2021
The International Portrait Photographer of the Year has published the winners of its 2021 contest. Among many stunning portraits, the title of the overall winner…
Six tips for shooting great portraits in natural light
The phrase “natural light” is usually seen as a dirty word amongst flash photographers, but the light that already exists on a scene can often…
Have you tried this unusual way of using a beauty dish?
One of my favorite things to do is using gear, props, or arts & crafts materials in unconventional ways. It often gives unexpectedly good results…
Mirrorless autofocus is Useless, unless…
One of the major benefits of mirrorless cameras is improved autofocus. 100% coverage and 5000 autofocus points. So, are all images you make will the…
Photographer looks at you through animals’ eyes in these creative self-portraits
If the name Flóra Borsi rings a bell, that’s because chances are slim that you haven’t seen her work. And if you have, you’ve probably…
Five tips to step up your portrait game without buying new gear
If you’re new to portrait photography or it’s simply not your area, it may be overwhelming to start. I know it’s always been one of…
Check out these 7 tips for posing male subjects
There are undoubtedly differences in posing when photographing male subjects vs female subjects. Both can be tricky, but guys tend to be particularly difficult to…
I Use a 70-200mm From 2001 and I’m Not Upgrading Anytime Soon
How do old lenses fair against new lenses? The question is often easy to answer: new is better. How about Pro lenses? With most…
Three ideas for creative self-portraits at home
The corona pandemic is also an enormous challenge for photographers. According to Google trends, for example, search queries for photographers in Germany dropped by about…









































