portrait photography

The surreal portraiture of Kelly Robitaille will give you nightmares

Aug 26, 2018 Clinton lofthouse

Kelly Robitaille is a Canadian based retoucher, artist, and photographer known for her “Whimsy Waif” portrait series, which showcases out of the box imagery with…



I’m a photographer and I don’t shoot at fan conventions, here’s why

Aug 19, 2018 Rob Swackhamer

OK… so the title is only mostly true. I rarely con shoot. But the reasons for that still come from the same place. One thing…



These are the advantages and challenges of shooting portraits with a 50mm f/0.95 lens

Aug 7, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

The first two things that come to my mind when someone mentions an f/0.95 lens are “bokeh” and “low light capabilities.” And sure, these are…



Should you ask first before you take photos in public? [NSFW]

Aug 7, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

The world’s largest fetish event, the Folsom Street Fair, is controversial in and of itself. But still, it has managed to spark controversy among the…



Five reasons why the 35mm lens can be perfect for travel photography

Aug 6, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

When you’re taking travel photos, you might want to carry as little gear as possible. It’s great to grab just your camera and one lens…



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…