portrait photography

Four secrets to stunning outdoor location portraits

Jun 20, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

Summer’s here, the days are long, and you might feel cooped up in the studio. Photographer Gavin Hoey is here to show you how to…



Take your best one-light portraits by ‘finding the light’

Jun 5, 2024 Alex Baker

When you’re starting out shooting with strobes, it can be difficult to visualise how the lighting might look. This is why, as with anything, it’s…



How to shoot clean minimalist studio portraits

May 31, 2024 Alex Baker

Sometimes, a minimalist, no-fuss approach is the best. And just like the Little Black Dress, a plain white background will never go out of style….



Model tragically killed in photoshoot accident near train tracks

May 30, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

A photoshoot near train tracks in western Mexico has ended in tragedy. Model Cinthya Nayeli Higareda Bermejo, 30, originally from Venezuela, was killed after her…



How to shoot fashion-inspired portraits with just one (hard) light

May 27, 2024 Alex Baker

Some studio photographers will certainly go for the “more is more” approach to lighting. And it can seem a little daunting when you’re starting out…



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…