portrait photography
Lighting the impossible – photographing with a drone mounted flash
Aug 2, 2018
Lee Germeroth
This idea had been rolling around in my head for years. I use flashes a lot in my photography. Whether that is a Speedlight on or…
Shooting the same model with three vintage lenses under $100
Jul 18, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
If you’re looking for a high-quality, sharp lens with fantastic bokeh, vintage lenses can be a great option. They can give you images of great…
How to get over your fear and approach strangers to photograph them
Jul 11, 2018
John Aldred
No matter how many times this subject comes up, it’s always extremely uncomfortable for a great many photographers to approach people in the street. Whether…
The basics of tilt-shift lenses and how you can use them in your photography
Jul 5, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
A tilt-shift lens is most likely not the first one you’ll buy after the kit lens. But, a specialized lens like this can be a…
Quick tips for photographing in harsh sunlight without flash or reflectors
Jul 5, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
The golden hour is probably the time when most of us would choose to take photos. But, there will be times when you’ll be forced…
This vintage Russian spy lens is perfect for portraits, and it costs $40
Jul 3, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
Photographer and videographer Mathieu Stern is known for his passion for weird lenses. He recently repurposed a Russian spy lens Cyclop h3t-1. It comes attached…
Photographer shares posing and editing tips for this gorgeous candid photo of children
Jul 3, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
You know those moments when you aimlessly scroll through Facebook feed, and all of a sudden, a gorgeous photo captures your attention? It happened to…
Pros and cons of using LED lights for portrait photography
Jun 21, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
If you shoot with artificial lighting, you can go with off camera flash or continuous LED lights. Of course, each approach has its good and…
Four tips for taking better portraits in low light
Jun 18, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
Streets lit by neon lights are an interesting, but challenging environment for shooting portraits. You may struggle to focus your images and keep them sharp….
It’s father’s day. This is your official photography assignment
Jun 17, 2018
Michael Comeau
On Not Photographing My Mom I picked up a camera in 2008. And I laid my mother to rest in 2010. Guess what I never…