portrait photography
Tethering through Lightroom
Jan 22, 2017
Clinton lofthouse
Anyone who has ever taken self-portraits will know the exhausting little jig that goes from in front of the camera lens, and around to check…
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
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…
How to create great portraits using only one light overhead
Jan 18, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Creating a soft and dramatic image doesn’t require too many complicated settings and gear. In this short video, photographer Jeff Rojas will show you how…
“Shoot Portraits, Not People” – a provocative project that brings guns and cameras together
Jan 13, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
In this hectic and violent world, photographers use the term “shooting” for totally different purposes. Jason Siegel is a photographer who combines the two meanings…
Portrait Photography: can you capture what lies behind the social mask?
Jan 10, 2017
Enzo dal Verme
I focus my lens not on the forms but on the life that animates them. That’s what attracts me. If this triggers something in you,…
This photographer creates surrealistic images without Photoshop manipulation
Jan 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
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…
Get amazing outdoor location portraits by mixing ambient light with your flash
Jan 3, 2017
John Aldred
A common mistake made when learning to shoot flash outdoors is to try and crush every bit of ambient light you can. Many photographers think…
How to get over your fear and shoot street portraits with permission
Jan 2, 2017
Eric Kim
If there is one genre of street photography I specialize in, it is “street portraiture.” I love talking with my subjects, engaging with them, and…