portrait photography

    Two quick tips to overcome harsh daylight without lighting tools
    Jul 12, 2016 John Aldred

    Creating portraits outdoors in harsh sunlight is a pain. It’s why people tell you to not go out and do it during a bright sunny day,…

    Portraits are as much about psychology as they are about equipment
    Jul 4, 2016 John Aldred

    As more and more of our clients are becoming familiar with being in front of the camera (Thanks, Facebook!), people today tend to present themselves…

    This is how you take a soft light group shot
    Jul 4, 2016 Joseph Parry

    Forget Mr.White, today we’re Breaking Clay! I am a long time follower of Clay Cook, and one thing that always amazes me is his softly lit…

    One flash is all you need to make amazing portraits
    Jul 4, 2016 John Aldred

    If you’ve only got one flash, or you’re about to dive into flash, and aren’t sure how many lights you need, or which lights to…

    Photographer reimagines superheroes in 17th Century style portraits
    Jun 28, 2016 John Aldred

    Photographing superheroes has become quite popular lately.  Some use human subjects, while others use toy action figures, but this take on the superhero genre is…

    Tips for photographing children in the great outdoors
    Jun 28, 2016 John Aldred

    I primarily photograph people, but children are a subject I’ve generally stayed well clear of. I have nothing against them, and apparently I used to…

    This deep 24″ collapsible beauty dish folds down to just 6″
    Jun 16, 2016 John Aldred

    Designed by portrait photographer Joel Grimes, the new 24″ Rapid Box Beauty Dish from Westcott seems to tick all of the boxes when it comes to…

    Follow up to Eyes of the Afghan Girl – A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”
    Jun 10, 2016 Kshitij Nagar

    While a follow up was already planned, after publishing the previous post and the subsequent, staggering response generated in support, appreciation, comments, critique and criticism I…

    Eyes of the Afghan Girl – A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”
    Jun 8, 2016 Kshitij Nagar

    I will begin by saying that my intention is not to attack Steve McCurry or defame him in any manner. It is only an attempt…

    Use a prism, gels, and camera movement for more dramatic portraits with flash
    May 30, 2016 John Aldred

    Getting your flash away from the camera is the obvious way to start moving from snapshots towards portraits, and there are many techniques to add drama…