One of the most common beginner mistakes in portrait photography is not separating your subject from the background. Fortunately, it’s an easy skill to learn. Here are three simple ways to make your subject pop and give your portraits more depth.
This short tutorial comes to us from photographer Manny Ortiz, who uses (as always) […]. petapixel.com
How much space in the frame should your subject cover? This is one of the simple questions that you may have when composing your shots. You can either fill the frame with a close-up of your subject if you’re shooting portraits, or go for a wider composition to emphasize the feel of the environment or show how your subject interacts with it. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-26 10:00
When you're first starting out, the great big world of photography composition can seem like a long list of rules and a bunch of videos where photographers paste grids on top of iconic photos. It's all a bit abstract. dpreview.com »
2017-09-19 00:10
Creating engaging portraits is easy when you consider these five key stepsPhotographing people can be extremely rewarding. There’s enormous pleasure in capturing an engaging portrait, not just for the photographer, but for the subject and the viewer too. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-27 03:00
When shooting travel photos, it’s very tempting to direct your subject and stage your composition. A lot of people are very happy to be photographed and even happier to be able to make a few bucks being your subject. petapixel.com »
2017-04-13 18:45
Working with off-camera lighting is a lot easier than most people think. But one thing that many people don't understand is a very simple concept about lighting: when shooting portraits, it's often best to make your subject face the light source to deliver a flattering image. Why? thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-21 13:02
The image is iconic. A mother, surrounded by her children brings a hand to her face. A look of worry clouds her visage. This transcendent image, along with other works by its photographer, Dorothea Lange, are on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. [Read More]
A photographer inspired by Annie Leibowitz captured powerful portraits of drag queens in and out of costume to show the "human side" of their characters. [Read More]
Every day, the PetaPixel Instagram account is sharing excellent photography from our readers and those who inspire us. Here’s a look at some of our recent favorite posts and the photographers behind the lens.
Two police officers in Georgia were fired after videos showing them brutally beating a motorist spread like wildfire on social media. A criminal investigation has been initiated over their conduct, and photos of the two officers have emerged in the media.
Portrait photographers who have been hoping for an affordable alternative to Canon’s 85mm f/1. 2L, you’ve got reason to celebrate. It sounds like Canon is going to be releasing an 85mm f/1.
Portrait photographers looking to diversify your background options listen up. There’s an affordable background material you need to know about, and a great DIY portable background stand you can build for just $25.