portrait photography
This is the disturbing story behind the iconic “Afghan Girl” photo
Mar 1, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Although it sparked some controversy, Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl” is an iconic image that has influenced and inspired many people. Tony Northup wanted to talk…
How to create a classic three-light beauty portrait lighting setup
Feb 9, 2019
John Aldred
The three light setup has been a staple of portrait photographers for decades. There isn’t just one three light setup, though, there are several, with…
$10 vs. $30 seamless backdrop for portraits: should you save money on backdrops?
Feb 6, 2019
Roger Rosales
Photography. It’s expensive. And who really has the money to buy all the name brand photo gear? I certainly don’t. With that said, expensive equipment…
How photography has helped me survive difficult times
Feb 2, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Ever since I became interested in photography, I would occasionally read a story about someone who’d used it to help them through an emotional low-point…
How to emulate dappled natural light in the studio using flash
Jan 31, 2019
Jake Hicks
Sometimes the hardest lighting setups to achieve are actually the ones that look the easiest. For years I’ve wanted to emulate that dappled lighting you…
How to eliminate reflections on glass when shooting with flash
Jan 30, 2019
John Aldred
Usually, when we hear about reflection issues with photography, especially with flash, it’s on glasses. The type people wear on their faces. We’ve posted about…
How to use a $6 slide projector lens for stunning portraits
Jan 23, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Photographer Mathieu Stern is passionate about finding and even making unusual lenses. This time, he hit a flea market and found a $6 treasure: Rollei…
Soft fashion light – The Lighting Series #11
Jan 19, 2019
Stefan Kohler
Sometimes, you want a hard light to make a statement, but sometimes, you want a soft light, a light that draws little attention to itself….
How to make & use a single DIY globe modifier for simple, stunning portraits
Jan 16, 2019
Jake Hicks
It’s not often I get to shoot very simple, clean white light shots, but in a recent shoot the model asked if she could get…
Simple tips for getting the most out of wide-angle portraits
Jan 15, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Wide-angle lenses are not the most common choice for shooting portraits, but they can give some interesting results. If shooting wide is your creative choice…