Shooting portraits can be one of the most fulfilling and frustrating jobs a photographer can take on. Furthermore, portraits shot on location, that is to say, not in a studio with a background can be even more complicated based on what the client wants to portray. Since shooting portraits on location can be challenging, here […]
Portrait Photography Articles
Portrait photography tutorials.
Everyone loves the traditional charm of a classic black and white portrait. Black and white can add depth, drama and glamour to your shot and so, here are some great basic (and not so basic) black and white portrait tips and tricks to get you on your way. 5 black and white tips – to […]
This is a guest post by Ed Verosky. Boudoir is a popular genre of portraiture that many wedding and family photographers are adding to their repertoire. If you’ve been thinking about offering this service to your clients, this article should provide a few tips to help you get started. For more, please see my eBook, […]
If you’re new to portrait photography, starting your work outdoors is an inexpensive and simple way to experiment with your camera. There’s no need to construct a studio environment, and learning how to manipulate natural lighting is a great skill to acquire. Below are a few introductory-level tips for those who want to see an […]
Backlighting in photography is just what it sounds like, lighting a subject from the back. It can be used for a variety of different ways, such as a hair light for people, showing transparency with fabrics or glass or creating stunning silhouettes. Backlighting is a great way to showcase your subjects, but can lead to […]
I think everyone has seen the dreaded red-eye in photos, mostly effecting those with light eyes and animals. The red eye effect is caused when the camera’s flash is very close to the camera lens, most commonly seen with point and shoot cameras, this effect is purely a photographic one and never occurs under normal […]
