Make your subjects look their best with our professional portrait photography tips, covering lighting setups, location scouting and tips for working with models.
In portrait photography, backgrounds matter a lot. It dictates the mood and adds to the aesthetics of any given image. This is why you’ll see portrait photographers with dozens of backdrops in their studio. Having said this, you don’t necessarily need to invest a lot of money. As photographer Gavin Hoey with Adorama shows in […]
Have you ever taken a picture outside only to realize afterward that the sky is white instead of blue? Or the subject of your image is too dark? Or that everyone in your picture is squinting because of the sun? These are common photography problems, but fortunately for you, there are easy solutions, following these […]
Street photographers often shy away from making portraits because they don’t want to impose on people. Creating remarkable street photography portraits isn’t as scary as you may think. By making a stranger’s portrait you may also make their day. Be confident in yourself. Know your camera intimately. These are two of the most important aspects […]
There is nothing like a great portrait. Really good portraits stand out because the subject (especially the eyes) is sharply focused while the background is blurry. This sharp subject versus blurry background creates drama that draws the attention of the viewer to the subject where it should be focused. The contrast between what is in […]
When we think of self-portraits, they don’t necessarily need to be those mediocre snapshots that we take with our phones. If planned and executed thoughtfully, you can’t easily differentiate a self-portrait from a portrait taken by another photographer. So, if you’re a little short on manpower and want to take some sick-looking self-portraits, we have […]
Posing families and groups is one of the more intimidating feats for photographers. Working with several people of different heights and ages is certainly a challenge, but following a few posing guidelines makes the job a bit simpler. 1. Family portraits are largely about capturing relationships and interaction, and that’s pretty tough to capture when […]
Portrait photography is about more than just capturing a pretty face. There are a lot of things that go behind a successful portrait. A well-taken portrait connects with the viewer and is able to invoke emotions. To take such portraits, it is the photographer’s responsibility to ensure all the pieces work together. This means nailing […]
Black and white portraiture has its own special place when it comes to portrait photography. These images are pure and honest in their own way. But by stripping away colors, you as a photographer will need to pay greater attention to how you’re lighting your subject, along with your models’ expressions and the story you […]
When it comes to portrait photography, professionals suggest that you use a lens at the telephoto end of the spectrum. For instance, 85mm has been established as an ideal focal length for portraits. Some photographers use a 200mm lens for portraits because of the nice compression and the background separation this focal length can provide. […]
Portrait photography and long exposure photography are two topics that are not usually discussed together. But Tony & Chelsea Northrup present some creative long exposure portrait photography ideas that can be done easily indoors without a studio: The motive of this tutorial is to allow you to think outside the box and take some creative portraits. […]
