Make your subjects look their best with our professional portrait photography tips, covering lighting setups, location scouting and tips for working with models.
It’s what every couple wants from a wedding photographer: someone dedicated and passionate, who goes above and beyond expectations. Here’s one that takes that philosophy dangerously literally: The shot was snapped by South Dakotan wedding photographer Wes Eisenhaur, whose style of rustic simplicity feels at once classic and strikingly contemporary. He’s clearly got an eye for odd angles: “They thought I was […]
Here’s my two cents on the “you don’t have to have expensive lights to create beautiful portraits” topic—an attempt to harness multiple catchlights in a subject’s eyes. I’ve been shooting at Dale Heise‘s studio with some awesome Profoto lighting equipment for a while. Right now, Dale is in the process of moving into another space, […]
Wedding photographer Ryan Brenizer popularized a method wherein he was able to take very high resolution images of his clients with a very shallow depth of field. The Brenizer method involves taking and stitching multiple frames to get a result with incredible bokeh. It feels as if the image with taken with a lens with […]
When we think of storytelling, movies, documentaries, and videos typically spring to mind. However, photography can also tell a tale — particularly if you know how to leverage still images to this effect. As a renowned photojournalist with over three decades of experience under his belt, Joe McNally has some insights to share. He’s shot […]
Fashion shots are some of the most evocative — but usually get taken in a studio under controlled artificial lighting conditions. Many photographers fear stepping outdoors, including into the unpredictable weather and lighting conditions that go with it. At least, not without the help of a few friends — strobe lights, diffusers, and reflectors, in […]
Wedding days are one of the most special days of a married couple’s life. That’s why hiring a professional photographer to capture the day is usually top of their list. Lindsay Coulter’s husband trailed her as she photographed a full wedding day, from getting ready to the reception. Here are some of the tips and […]
Many times when you are processing portraits in Lightroom or Photoshop you are working towards a soft, pleasing look. However, with some portraits you may be after a more dramatic and intense look. In this tutorial we’ll take a quick look at how you can create an intense portrait in Lightroom, and we’ll also showcase […]
Everybody loves soft golden hour light. Portraits shot during the golden hour always have that something extra. But the problem with golden hour photography is that the window of opportunity is small. Depending on the latitude and the season, you get about an hour to shoot at the most. But what if you could extend […]
Portraiture can be very rewarding. It’s a chance to show the best side (literally) of someone, and create a photo that communicates something unique. Look at your subject This sounds obvious but take a browse through all the shots you have of your family and friends and see if they don’t have a sameness about […]
Shooting photos with invasive sunlight can be frustrating and often creates unwanted shadows and contrast. As a general rule, the best time to take portraits is right after a sunrise or right before the sunset. For more on finding the best angle during a sunny day, here is a video tutorial with some tips for portrait […]
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