portrait photography

How to easily use gels to create virtually any color background

Apr 9, 2017 Jeff Carpenter

Here is a great tool to add to your lighting toolbox, controlling lights with gels. It’s not about making the light hard or soft, it’s…



Adobe might turn selfies into decent portraits using AI

Apr 6, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

Adobe has been experimenting with new features and algorithms lately. They have recently tested a solution that applies the style of one photo to the…



This is what photographers need to know about the modelling industry

Apr 6, 2017 Jake Hicks

I think it’s fair to say that most photographers will at some point in their career have to work with models at least once. Whether…



These are three essential components for telling story in a single photo

Apr 5, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

You know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand words. But telling a story with a single image is not an easy task….



How I photographed the incredibly talented trumpeter Spencer Ludwig

Apr 4, 2017 Chip Kalback

Recently I had the opportunity to photograph an incredibly talented trumpeter by the name of Spencer Ludwig. You’ve definitely heard his song ’Diggy’ in all…



Shooting portraits with flash vs natural light – 3 setups in 3 minutes

Apr 3, 2017 John Aldred

“Natural light photographers” is a strange term. To some it’s a badge of honour, stating that they either don’t need to use flash to get…



From press photographer to capturing ailing children: John Maniaci’s Journey

Apr 1, 2017 Haje Jan Kamps

“This is the last picture where the family photo will have 5 children instead of 4…” John Maniaci tells me, before trailing off, letting the meaning of…



How to shoot great casual portraits with just one light

Mar 27, 2017 John Aldred

Long before I decided to start shooting portraits, I was asked to photography people. Friends, family, their friends, and their friends. At the time, I…



Photographer captures portraits of people in water droplets to emphasize importance of clean water

Mar 24, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

Water droplets can be a great photographic subject. Sometimes, it feels like you can see a whole new universe inside of them. Serbian photographer Dusan…



5 tips for beautiful and natural-looking couple portraits

Mar 22, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

If you’re new to couple portraits, you probably know that it could be a bit tricky. It’s not always easy to get them relaxed and…