portrait photography
Here’s how to take creative portraits even in an ugly parking lot
Dec 19, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
When shooting outdoors, you won’t always have access to breathtaking locations. In fact, you’ll sometimes have to shoot in downright ugly ones. But, there’s always…
Here are four ideas for shooting modern Christmas portraits at home
Dec 18, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
When I think of Christmas portraits, my first thought is a person awkwardly standing in front of a Christmas tree in an ugly sweater. Maybe…
This is how Google Pixel 4’s Portrait Mode works
Dec 17, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Ever since Google Pixel 4 was announced (and even before), its Night Sight or “astrophotography mode” has been creating quite a buzz. But the camera…
I imagined what “politricks” look like and captured it in this cheeky portrait
Nov 27, 2019
Juhamatti Vahdersalo
“Politricks is the word ‘politics’ altered to convey the empty-campaign promises often experienced after politicians get elected.” About a year ago I had this thought…
How to shoot ’80s-themed colorful portraits on a budget
Nov 25, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
If you want to shoot colorful portraits inspired by the ‘80s aesthetic, you’ve come to the right place. Tajreen and Chloe of Tajreen&Co have prepared…
Photographer throws an epic photo shoot for an 8-year-old girl who was denied school photos
Nov 21, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
An 8-year old girl Marian Scott was recently denied school photos because of red extensions in her hair. It made her feel singled out and…
Here are some fantastic portraits of 2019 National Beard and Mustache Championships’ craziest creations
Nov 21, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
No-Shave November is the best time of the year to show off your awesome beard and mustache. And this gets a totally new dimension at…
How to create the “Corona” lighting effect on your subjects
Nov 20, 2019
Jake Hicks
I’m just gonna come clean here and say that I just made up the name ‘corona’ for this lighting setup. In fact, the word corona…
What NOT to say and do during a boudoir shoot
Nov 18, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
During a boudoir photoshoot, it’s important to know what to say to make your subject feel comfortable. But it’s equally important to know what not…
Five common portrait mistakes and how you can fix them
Nov 8, 2019
John Aldred
Portrait photography has boomed over the last couple of decades since photography went digital. As the cost of creating a photo has reduced to practically…