portrait photography
Skylum announces Project Barcelona, a new app for portrait retouching
May 27, 2024
Alex Baker
Skylum has announced the release date for a brand-new photo-processing application aimed specifically at professional portrait retouching. The app will be released in September 2024,…
How to solve problems when everything seems to be going wrong on a shoot
May 22, 2024
Alex Baker
You know what they say about the best-laid plans of mice and men, and it also applies to photography. You can plan a shoot all…
How to shoot portraits in open shade like a pro
May 17, 2024
Alex Baker
If you’re a portrait photographer who shoots outdoors, you probably already know the magic of shooting in open shade. For those used to using flash…
I took these creative portraits entirely in camera, and you can do it, too
May 9, 2024
John S. Dykstra
At its foundation, photography is just the craft of producing images with light on a light-sensitive surface, and there are many ways to control light….
Lighting setup: Abstract colour and light
May 9, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’m often described as a ‘technical shooter’ or as a photographer who utilises ‘technical lighting’ and although I don’t mind the comparison, I think many…
When size matters – Shooting portraits with the $2,000,000 Leica 1600mm f/5.6 lens
May 6, 2024
John Aldred
When it comes to rare massive lenses, there are a handful. We recently saw one of them, the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8, being used for street…
Lighting setup: Bounced top light in small studios
Apr 10, 2024
Jake Hicks
We all know how easy it is to get the lighting you want in those big, fancy studios. Tons of height, clean white floors and…
You don’t need lots of cash for stunning portraits with these seven newbie tips
Mar 29, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
As a newbie photographer, you might feel discouraged because you think you need fancy equipment to take great portraits. In this video from B&H, Lotta…
Want to be a better portrait photographer? Get in front of somebody else’s lens
Mar 21, 2024
Alex Baker
When was the last time you had your photo taken? I mean, not just a quick selfie or holiday snap, but an actual portrait of…
LA photographer arrested, police appeal for victims to come forward
Mar 12, 2024
Alex Baker
A Hollywood photographer and acting coach was arrested this week on suspicion of sexual assault. Authorities believe that this isn’t an isolated incident, and police…