portrait photography
Try this Cheap and Easy DIY trick to create magical bokeh portraits
Jun 23, 2025
Alex Baker
Great portraits don’t always require a perfect location or expensive equipment. Sometimes, all you need is a little creativity and some basic DIY gear to…
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro FE is Pro-Level Portrait Lens Without Premium Price Tag
Jun 19, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
If you are a portrait shooter in search of that dreamy bokeh, ultra-sharp details, and stable autofocus but without breaking the bank, the new Viltrox…
Our Followers Shared Their Best Portraits, Here Are Our Favourites
Jun 3, 2025
Alex Baker
This month at DIYP we were all about portraits: the good, the bad and the ugly (although we won’t point any fingers!). We asked our…
Portrait Photography: A Complete Guide from Beginner to Pro
May 22, 2025
Alex Baker
Portrait photography is about capturing a person’s essence through the lens. It’s not just about pointing a camera at someone’s face; it’s about light, composition,…
5 Essential Tips for Shooting Stunning Portraits of Non-Models
Apr 17, 2025
Alex Baker
Let’s face it, learning how to direct portrait subjects isn’t easy. Like anything, it takes a little study, lots of practice, and a dose of…
Easily Master Outdoor Portraits With Flash With This Method
Apr 11, 2025
Alex Baker
I’ve said it before, but I absolutely love taking outdoor portraits with a little pop of flash. Of course, natural or ambient light has its…
Try These Tips From Lindsay Adler To Take Dramatic Portraits of Men
Apr 3, 2025
Alex Baker
When it comes to portrait photography, Lindsay Adler is renowned for her glamorous, high-fashion shots of women. But when she turns her lens toward male…
Skylum’s Aperty 1.3.0 Wants to Make Portrait Retouching Easier than Ever
Mar 24, 2025
Dunja Đuđić
Skylum has officially released Aperty 1.3.0, a major update to its portrait editing software first introduced in September 2024 . The latest version brings powerful…
I take celebrity portraits for a living, this is how I make eye catching photographs [Mildly NSFW]
Mar 24, 2025
Alex Baker
Few photographers have redefined celebrity portraiture quite like Vijat Mohindra. His style is a bold, hyper-saturated aesthetic that blends surrealism, 80s glam, and contemporary digital…
How to Create Spectacular Brenizer Method Portraits
Mar 18, 2025
Alex Baker
Portrait photography is an art of endless possibilities, and one technique that has captivated photographers’ imagination is the Brenizer Method. This method is named after…