Make your subjects look their best with our professional portrait photography tips, covering lighting setups, location scouting and tips for working with models.
Have you been noticing that the portraits you shoot in the shade just don’t look quite right? Maybe part of the image looks like the right color temperature, but other parts look too cool? If so, you’re probably noticing how using a flash in the shade can result in color temperature mismatches in your portraits, […]
Color gels are some of the most inexpensive and commonly used tools by editorial and fashion photographers. By simply attaching a translucent tinted film over a light source, it’s possible to completely change the ambiance of a scene. It’s likely that at one point, you’ve played around a bit with gels filters. But did you know […]
Did you know that when it comes to your light source, size really does matter? While bigger isn’t always necessarily better, there’s no doubt that individual sources impact the look of a subject in vastly different ways. Francisco Joel Hernandez demonstrates how octaboxes and diffusers of all shapes and sizes can effect an image for better or […]
Lighting ratios are sometimes overrated. They only work when the distance from the light to the subject is precise. In this candid demonstration, Karl Taylor uses one of his studio lighting scenarios and explains why he thinks looking at the light and the result is much more important than concentrating on lighting ratios: If you look at […]
George Hurrell was the master of Hollywood glamour photography in the 30s and 40s. He worked with the biggest stars of the time, including Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, and Greta Garbo, to name a few, and his portraits were beautiful and memorable. Hurrell wasn’t afraid of a little shadow and that’s what gave […]
Whether you’re shooting in a studio or on location, portrait photography has the ability to become very repetitive. One of the most common ways to help liven up your photography is to use props. Props are fantastic for a variety of reasons. They’re fun, they can give your model something to interact with, or even […]
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your portrait photography, this easy, one-light set up from photographer Aaron Anderson just might be for you. It’s simple, elegant, and produces a dramatic effect that is sure to catch the eye. Check it out: Anderson’s setup is deceptively simple: just a 53-inch Octabox with some […]
One of the most appealing attributes to working as an independent artist is the freedom to be your own boss and set your own terms. In fact, many people desire a certain amount of autonomy in their careers. But finding an effective, comfortable, and affordable workspace can be one of the biggest deterrents in taking […]
Whether you’re deciding on what to get for your first portrait camera or thinking about an upgrade, a common question emerges: Should I get a full frame camera or a crop sensor camera? Being faced with the technical explanations of these features can lead to more confusion. To help provide a better understanding of these two different styles of […]
If you’ve been assigned to photograph a family on holiday or on an outing, it’s both a challenge and a wonderful opportunity. It’s a challenge because it’s not easy to elicit a natural pose or a smile. It’s a wonderful opportunity because it feels so satisfying when the images turn out great. It’s easy to […]
