portrait photography

    Do cameras really add weight to our appearance?
    Feb 1, 2017 John Aldred

    It’s a common saying that “the camera adds 10 pounds” (or 5, depending on how much you want to tell yourself). I’m sure most of…

    3 tools to help you get super sharp manual focus shots
    Feb 1, 2017 Jake Hicks

    Last week we covered three of the main tips to bear in mind when trying to get sharper manual focus images. Ambient lighting, contrasting elements…

    Tips on Getting Sharper Images with Manual Focus Lenses
    Jan 26, 2017 Jake Hicks

    Ever since Leica presented a camera at the 1976 Photokina with working automated focusing, autofocus technology has taken leaps and bounds in its advancement. Today’s…

    Photographing the President: an overview and interesting facts about all presidential photographers
    Jan 25, 2017 Allen Murabayashi

    The importance of presidential photography cannot be understated in today’s visual world. Although the bulk of photography since the inception of regular presidential photography in…

    Shooting outdoor flash portraits with a 50 year old M42 lens on a modern mirrorless body
    Jan 25, 2017 John Aldred

    It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of M42 and other older manual focus lenses. I’ve been using them for years with my DSLRs….

    Women’s Work – a project that breaks down professional gender stereotypes
    Jan 24, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Gender stereotypes exist in all fields of our society, and jobs are no exception. Even Google Image Search separates men and women in different job…

    Obama’s official portrait was taken with a Canon 5D Mark II. Trump’s with a Canon 1Ds Mark III, which is even older
    Jan 21, 2017 Udi Tirosh

    Here is an argument that may shut the race for new gear. President’s Trump’s official portrait was taken with a Canon 1Ds Mark III. Now, it’s a…

    3 simple ways to backlight your model and make your portraits pop
    Jan 19, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    When creating studio portraits, it’s good to make the subject stand out from the background. Most photographers know this, but many still make the mistake…

    This photographer creates surrealistic images without Photoshop manipulation
    Jan 7, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    The battle between those who support photo manipulation and those who don’t is probably never-ending. I believe both are right, and I think photo-manipulation is…

    Photographer creates Star Wars planet Jakku for his daughter to star in
    Jan 5, 2017 Udi Tirosh

    Photographer Rich Johnson is no stranger to Star Wars and space, a lot of his work revolves around space (and some not), but I think it’s…