portrait photography
Photographer uses a 19th-century technique to capture haunting portraits of children
Jun 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
In the age of digital images, Spanish photographer Jacqueline Roberts goes over 160 years into the past. She uses a 19th-century photographic process to create…
How I shot dramatic portraits on a wonderful Icelandic landscape
May 26, 2017
Jay Philbrick
My wife, Vicki, and I are full-time portrait and wedding photographers. When we aren’t shooting these things, some of our favorite concepts are creating dramatic…
Stop trying to pose your subjects and direct them
May 23, 2017
John Aldred
Posing human subjects that are in front of my camera is something I tend not to really do all that much any more. I used…
Pete Souza photographs “House of Cards” president Frank Underwood
May 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Former presidential photographer Pete Souza has found himself in the familiar role again. This time, he photographed the fictional president Frank Underwood from House of…
Learn how to do three point lighting like a pro
May 19, 2017
John Aldred
The basic three point lighting technique is a staple in portraits. It’s a simple and straightforward setup. It consists of a key light, a fill…
Here’s how to take awesome night portraits with off camera flash
May 9, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Recently, we published an article on overpowering the sun and shooting portraits in bright sunlight. But this time, we’re going to a completely different extreme….
Lighting tips: How to give your photos the famous National Geographic style
May 8, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
National Geographic photos are a synonym for exceptional photography. In this video from Advancing Your Photography channel, you will learn how to achieve this kind…
How to make 3 point portrait lighting setup on a budget
May 8, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
If you are not a professional and don’t own your own studio, taking portraits (or self-portraits) at home is something you’ll most likely do. The…
Three tips for posing your non professional friends and family
May 7, 2017
Udi Tirosh
Ever tried posing your family or other non-pro friends for a photo. For some, it comes naturally, but for others, it may feel like an excruciating…
10 different ways to light yourself and the moods they create
May 1, 2017
John Aldred
Lighting yourself up for self portraits can be a lot of fun. You get to experiment, try different things, and if it looks silly, nobody…