portrait photography
I built a pond in my back garden for this fiery wedding portrait
Jul 31, 2017
Markus Hofstätter
The Hot rod on Fire Shooting inspired me to this one. But there was a huge difference, this photograph was done with only one exposure. We got…
Use those Christmas lights during the summer to light beautiful portraits
Jul 27, 2017
John Aldred
Chrismas lights are usually in use for maybe six weeks out of the year. The other 44 weeks, they typically reside in a box in…
These Pagan-inspired photos show mystical roots of Slavic culture
Jul 27, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
National culture and history are often an inspiration for artists. Polish photographer Marcin Nagraba creates work strongly inspired by the ancient culture of Slavic countries, the…
Coloring shadows can make your photo, this is how you do it with gels
Jul 14, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Do you use gels to add color to your photos? Jay P. Morgan shows you four different ways to use them, but with a twist…
Here are the pros and cons of using LED panels for portraits
Jul 12, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Other than using continuous lighting for video, some photographers choose to use it for shooting still as well. Jay P. Morgan relies on LED panels…
What you wear as a portrait photographer matters more than you realise
Jul 10, 2017
John Aldred
Many portrait photographers obsess about the clothes their subjects wear on a shoot. They’re often asked to avoid certain colours, or patterns, or given a…
How to use direct sunlight to your advantage and get some awesome shots
Jul 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Most of the photographers avoid direct sunlight when taking outdoor portraits, especially if the Sun is the only light source. However, you can turn the…
How to create strong dynamic portraits using only one light and a beauty dish
Jul 6, 2017
John Aldred
The whole “one light” thing always seems to be a popular topic. And it’s not really surprising. Every day new people are getting into flash….
These artists connect portraiture with architecture photography to create a feast for your eyes
Jul 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Spanish duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devis are creatives, explorers, architecture lovers, and photographers. They travel the world and capture what they see in a…
Why taking self-portraits is good for you [slightly NSFW]
Jul 4, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
As photographers, we find ourselves behind the camera way more often than in front of it. However, some photographers enjoy taking self-portraits as well. I…