portrait photography

    You’re beautiful! And 4 other things to never say to a portrait subject
    May 16, 2018 Michael Comeau

    Do you want to create effective portraits? Then you’ve got to learn what to say to your subjects… and more importantly, what not to say….

    Looking for a good place to shoot? Try these 9 photography location ideas
    May 15, 2018 Chad Verzosa

    A lot of photographers are perpetually worried about location. It can be quite an issue, especially if you live in a place that isn’t necessarily…

    Here are some tricks to help you pose your friends like models
    May 14, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    When photographing your non-model friends, they can feel a bit awkward and not know what to do. This is why it’s important that you know…

    This photographer helps survivors of domestic violence to love themselves again
    May 6, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    A photographer from Belarus, Dasha Buben, has published a powerful and meaningful project titled I Survived. She has photographed the survivors of domestic abuse in…

    7 Jedi mind tricks that every portrait photographer should know
    May 4, 2018 Michael Comeau

    Jedi mind tricks are not just for Jedi. They’re for you too. Us portrait photographers face a difficult mission. We must form instant connections with…

    Zach Alan – a Master of Light who does it all in-camera
    May 3, 2018 Clinton lofthouse

    The work of Zach Alan has caught my eye for a long time on Facebook. After trawling through selfies, pictures of peoples dinner and photos…

    Here are some posing tips to help you shoot stunning (self)portraits
    May 3, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    If you photograph professional models, they know their tricks. But photographing yourself or non-model friends can be quite a challenge because not all of us…

    The 10 Commandments of Portrait Photography
    Apr 25, 2018 Michael Comeau

    Call me cranky, but I don’t like the latest photography trends. I love simple, classic portraiture, and I admire legendary photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving…

    This is the best way to sharpen your images in Photoshop
    Apr 25, 2018 John Aldred

    No matter what gear you use, sharpening is just a fact of life. Even if you’re using a super sharp Sigma Foveon sensor, or a…

    5 ways to achieve that wet skin look in your photos
    Apr 25, 2018 Jake Hicks

    Shiny skin in photos is becoming more and more popular all the time and whether it’s for sports, beachwear or even regular fashion, that metallic…