portrait photography

How to turn one light into several for dramatic black and white portraits

Nov 7, 2020 John Aldred

When it comes to using just a single light source in the studio, there is a lot of great content out there, and we’ve covered…



New photographers, stop believing these five lies about portrait photography

Nov 6, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

We were all newbies once, and it’s a phase that’s equally stressful and exciting. There’s so much to learn, and you enjoy every new thing…



Build this portrait studio at home for under $20

Nov 3, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

Whether we’re in lockdown or not, it’s always great to have the option of shooting high-quality photos at home. And it’s even better if we…



These colorful portraits make you look past skin color

Oct 20, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

You may be familiar with the work of fine art photographer Tim Tadder. His portraits show human figures that look simple but send a strong message….



These are the best and the worst ways to use a single-light setup

Oct 15, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

Although a single light doesn’t seem like much, there’s a lot you can do with it. From some more traditional setups to unusual horror setups,…



Photographer captures cats and their human lookalikes in this hilarious project

Oct 15, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

They say that people and their pets start to look like each other after a while. But even if you don’t have a pet, your…



This is my favourite $1 lighting modifier

Sep 30, 2020 Jake Hicks

I’ve always been drawn to interesting looking light. The simple, soft and flat light of softboxes and other standard modifiers rarely hold my attention and…



How to take street photos like Vivian Maier

Sep 28, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

Vivian Maier is probably the biggest photographic phenomenon of 2010s. After her negatives were discovered, her immense talent was shared with the world, and there’s…



4 steps every photographer should know to master strobe and sunlight

Sep 27, 2020 Jay P. Morgan

Today I’m out here with Chanda AM, and Chanda will help me illustrate how to balance ambient light with strobes. I love shooting in this…



Quick tip: Use tent pegs to stop your light stands falling over on location

Sep 22, 2020 John Aldred

One of the most common questions I see on social media, especially just after somebody’s posted an image shot on location with flash, is “How…