When it comes to portraits, “focus on the eyes” is a “golden rule” as it can make or break an image. Whether you are photographing a person or an animal, the eyes need sharp focus as the viewer is always drawn towards the eyes in a portrait creating an instant connection. Getting sharp eyes in […]
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Portrait photography is telling a story through creating a photograph of a person or a group of people where you capture their mood, expression, and personality. In order to create effective portraits, you need to think about the light, background and poses – whether you are in a studio or outdoors. Portrait photography is not […]
Portraiture can be a very rewarding skill if you get the lighting, perspective and technical details correct. But creating compelling portraits is not an easy task, but comes with practice and experimenting with different styles and techniques. Image by Nissor Here are three ebooks that will bring your portraiture up to scratch. 8 Steps To Better […]
If you are new to portrait photography you may just be wondering if you need an expensive lens to get those beautiful blurry backgrounds in your images. While those lenses can help, it is not very necessary to buy expensive lenses in order to achieve that effect. You can even use your kit lens for […]
Photography is all about light and when it comes to portrait photography, you need some beautiful lighting conditions to get the perfect image. Whether using natural or artificial lighting, there are so many ways in which portraits can be lit. If you do not use artificial lights, you can use the naturally available light (try […]
Self-portraiture isn’t always about the photographer. It doesn’t have to compliment the artist or even reveal their identity. Sometimes, photos of oneself focus on different emotions, themes, and people. This can be done with the help of transformations both subtle and significant. Even a small change in makeup, hair colour, or expression can change your […]