If you have worked as a portrait photographer in a studio, especially in a home studio, you know how important your backdrops can be. Portrait backdrops are as varied as the photographers who use them.…
Lighting and photography go hand in hand. Without light, we’d have no photos! However, light is not only important on a technical level, but also an artistic level. You may take the same shot multiple…
Traveling light is an art form. Deciding what photography equipment to pack and what to leave at home can be stressful. None of us likes to haul around more gear than we will actually use.…
Whether you are shooting a family of five or an individual subject, to be a great portrait photographer, there are several things you need to learn to master and get right to produce professional images.…
Taking stunning portraits is a complex business. For most photographers starting out, it’s hard enough to remember to ask their subject to look animated, let alone to take notice of surroundings and composition. But a…
Portrait photography is an art. It’s how a photographer can use imagery, or even a single shot, to deliver a powerful story. While the techniques to capture a good shot can be learned, capturing the…
Lighting portraits – whether it’s using natural or artificial light, using reflectors, speedlights, and other accessories – is a skill that should be in every photographer’s arsenal. We’ve collected 10 great lighting video tutorials that…
There are a lot of things that you can do to make sure that your photos come out exceptionally well. For most photographers, the most important item on the list is to familiarize every single…
The line of sight is a compositional element that’s often the unsung hero of images. It’s also under-utilized, which is a pity since it can offer any picture a lot of compositional strength. Also called…
The way you deal or interact with models is a major element in any photoshoot. As a photographer, you are not only tasked to visualize a scene or image; it is also your responsibility to…
The Liquify tool in Photoshop has been around for quite some time now. But, not so long ago Adobe updated the tool and it now has Face Aware features built-in. And it’s great. This can…
While many photographers tend to avoid the use of flash or other light modifications in their photography, there are times when the addition of a fill flash can greatly enhance a composition. We all love…