portrait photography

    Software makes selfies look as if they were taken with a 200mm lens
    Jul 31, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    If you hate the way you look in selfies, here’s some good news for you. Firstly you are not alone. Big noses, squashed ears and…

    How one photographer lit a gorgeous model for street shots in the heart of Lima, Peru
    Jul 29, 2016 John Aldred

    I’m not typically a massive fan of shallow depth of field, except when it comes to full length portraits. Then, I love it. So, when…

    This photographer quit her job three years ago to photograph women around the world
    Jul 17, 2016 John Aldred

    Many of us wish we could give up our jobs to go and follow our passion. For a very lucky few, our job is our…

    I am photographing 1,200 pilgrims, here are the first 200
    Jul 14, 2016 Matt Palace

    My name is Matt Palace and I intend to photograph 1,200 pilgrims. “1200 Pilgrims” is a personal project carried out with the intention of photographing 1,200…

    How I Shot These Etherial Portraits With A Lensbaby
    Jul 13, 2016 Patrick Shipstad

    So this is happening more and more… I’m talking with a client who wants me to shoot a creative portrait of them, and they say,…

    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…