portrait photography
6 tips for mastering outdoor family portrait lighting
Aug 13, 2024
Alex Baker
When it comes to family portraits, the magic isn’t just in the smiles—it’s in the light. Any shoots that involve small children can be hectic…
5 ways to make money from portrait photography
Aug 6, 2024
Alex Baker
Many of us become photographers a little bit by accident. You get a camera, you get obsessed, and the next thing you know, people are…
Follow this five-part formula to get sharp portraits every time
Aug 5, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
Getting tack-sharp portraits can be a real struggle, and many factors contribute to blurry shots. In her recent video, Chelsea Nicole shares her five-part sharp…
How to create different portrait moods with natural light
Aug 1, 2024
Alex Baker
When someone tells you they are a natural light shooter, what do you immediately think? You probably assume that they are probably a wedding or…
This photographer captures serenity and symmetry in socialist-era swimming pools
Jul 26, 2024
Alex Baker
Slovakian photographer Maria Svarbova has garnered international acclaim for her distinctive style and innovative approach to photography. Despite her background in restoration and archaeology, Svarbova…
How to get over your shyness and approach strangers to photograph them
Jul 22, 2024
Alex Baker
Whether you’re on vacation, into street photography, or are a budding portrait photographer, photographing people is often a necessary part of being a photographer. It…
No more fish selfies: Tinder now uses AI to pick your best photo
Jul 18, 2024
Alex Baker
Hopefully, the days of bathroom selfies and shirtless men holding fish will be long gone. Tinder has launched a new AI feature that will help…
How to master soft beauty portraits with large umbrellas
Jul 16, 2024
Alex Baker
What’s your favourite light modifier? From octaboxes to beauty dishes, I’ve had a few, and my preferences have changed gradually over the course of my…
How to eliminate softbox hot-spots
Jul 3, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’m not known for being shy about my hatred of softboxes. Sure, softboxes are often cheap and extremely easy to use, but they rarely produce…
How to nail composition, even on hectic family shoots
Jun 25, 2024
Alex Baker
It’s not impossible…but it sure isn’t easy! Actually, nothing to do with children is straightforward or easy (I’m currently writing this while my son is…