"It was my goal to really capture the spirit of the person," says talented portrait photographer Jaimie Milner about the people she photographed for her book over the last decade. She noticed that there was already adequate coverage for talented black men in cinema and music.
"I usually have eureka moments in odd places," says Indian professional photographer Harshith Dambekodi about when inspiration strikes him. He makes sure that he sets aside time to pursue personal projects while juggling a handful of commercial ones.
Alex Miller (aka Liquid Verve) has had a rapid rise throughout her photography career. It took her only 18 months to turn pro after first picking up a camera. That's impressive. However, Miller doesn't get lost in her success; rather, she is overly modest about her achievements.
"I am an artist photographer," writes Alessa Grande in her artist bio. Hailing from Salzburg, Germany, she found inspiration to enter the world of photography from her father. After borrowing his camera, she became hooked on the craft.
“I’m inspired by the stories that our clients come in with,” Marina LaBaff, the owner of A Million Monarchs Boudoir, tells me. “Some of them will bring you to your knees with the weight of what a mother carries on her shoulders, and some will make you laugh or smile so hard.
Portrait photography is a highly versatile genre. You have the standard "for my Linkedin" headshot right through to the self-analytical self-portrait. Of course, there's a place for something basic, but they're never the type of portraits that remain in the viewer's mind.
At some point in life, everyone needs to go through a process of healing. It's part of being human. Photography can help a person heal, and it can also portray healing. Chinese-Vietnamese photographer Hao Nguyen has his own interpretation of what healing is and how it looks.
Reddit is a great place to read about the experiences of other photographers. In a recent post, one user shared the trouble he is having with his mother in law. Because he's a photographer, she's always asking him to make photos at dinners and similar social events.
All images by Dolly Ave. Used with permission. As a teen growing up in Sikeston, Missouri, Dolly Ave could be found exploring her surroundings with a camera. She ventured into lesser-known urban landscapes, capturing youth culture from the inside-out.
The human form is a diverse and beautiful thing. And photography is a brilliant process that allows us to capture peoples identity. Some subjects love their body. Other subjects are learning to love it.
Managing a photography business isn't easy. It can be especially complicated when you're managing it with another person. And it can super difficult when that other person is someone you hope to spend the rest of your life with.
"I have always liked carrying cameras around and taking pictures of my world," explains Larissa Honesk. While working as a graphic designer, Honesk became immersed in the world of pinhole photography.
"I started looking for answers to the deeper questions in photography," explains JP Stones. He adds, "questions I had never really had time to accommodate. " He certainly put the global lockdown to good use.
"The camera feels like an extension of my imagination and a natural part of who I am today," explains Clint Kaster. It took Kaster a long time to get to that feeling. Somewhat of an outcast as a child, he was never sure where he fit in.
Nikon is in somewhat of a resurgence of late. We went for what seemed to be a forever without hearing a peep out of team yellow. However, that has all changed recently. We've heard speculation about new cameras, and we've see Nikon's in-house sensors.
Making photos of family and friends is all part of being a photographer. Once your nearest and dearest find out that you know how to use a camera, they'll be inviting you to everything and anything.
Medium format film photography remains highly popular in the modern era. Analog enthusiasts and pros that don't want digital swoon over medium format film cameras, lusting for the images they produce.
"I believe everyone has a good story, and those who choose to share it tend to inform the picture I make," says photographer Craig Varjabedian. He further adds, "I want the resulting image to reveal a deeper sense of the person in front of the camera.
A photography documentary is a great way to consume the art form you love. From the educational to the eye-opening, there’s a photography documentary for all your wants and needs. Popular streaming site, Netflix has hours of awesome content for the photography fan.
Photographers need lens filters. A lot of folks like to embrace the do-it-in-post mentality. But we're not about that. We think you should have an idea in mind to begin with, and stick to it. There's nothing wrong with a bit of editing, but you shouldn't let it fully take over.
After somewhat of a break from testing camera lenses, DXOMark has returned with a bombshell. The Canon 85mm f1. 4 L, an EF mount lens for DSLRs, is a certified banger! In fact, it's so good, it beats the stellar Sony 85mm f1.
Craving focus, structure, and community after my work dried up due to COVID-19, I connected with other people in the creative industry to understand and document the impact of the pandemic on them.
Craving focus, structure, and community after my work dried up due to COVID-19, I connected with other people in the creative industry to understand and document the impact of the pandemic on them.
“People, people, and people,” says Bill Wadman when asked why photography means so much to him. In fairness, it’s a question we could have answered ourselves just by looking at his portfolio. Although it’s varied, offering anything from straight-shooting to creative conceptual ideas, one thing remains at the center of it all: people.
We love portrait photography. So do millions of our readers. Over the past decade, we’ve had the opportunity to showcase some of the best portrait photographers in the business. Some of the pieces we’ve published include awesome self-portraits, imaginative conceptual portraits, and professional-class headshots - plus much more! 2020 has been no different from the previous 10 years.
All images used with permission. “People know when you don’t care about what you do as an artist,” explains Larissa Ramey. She adds, “photography is my passion, and I want that to be front and center with my work.
All images used with permission. “People know when you don’t care about what you do as an artist,” explains Larissa Ramey. She adds, “photography is my passion, and I want that to be front and center with my work.
"I came to the conclusion that I would just shoot film instead of trying to force the film. " Cameron McClarty's route to using film isn't uncommon. For years, the digital market has tried its best to emulate the analog aesthetic.
Photographers have long debated whether or not a 35mm or a 50mm lens is better for portrait photography. The truth is that both are great. But generally speaking, one is better than the other for a few reasons.
Many photographers would have you believe that the Micro Four Thirds platform isn't suitable for professional portrait work, but we can tell you that this is fake news. The M4/3 system is excellent for portraits, and the E-M1 III has the best implementation of face and eye AF that the platform has ever seen.
At my core, I'm a street and travel photographer. But over time, I've been prone to doing the odd portrait shoot as well. I like shooting portraits because, unlike street photography, it feels more like a creative collaboration between two people.
It has only been in the last few years that digital Medium Format cameras have really come into the photography mainstream. For years, digital Medium Format cameras cost tens of thousands of dollars and were just simply out of reach, but now, thanks to camera manufacturers like Fujifilm (and even Hasselblad with their X1D II), digital Medium Format cameras aren't much more expensive than top tier Full Frame cameras.
It has only been in the last few years that digital Medium Format cameras have really come into the photography mainstream. For years, digital Medium Format cameras cost tens of thousands of dollars and were just simply out of reach, but now, thanks to camera manufacturers like Fujifilm (and even Hasselblad with their X1D II), digital Medium Format cameras aren't much more expensive than top tier Full Frame cameras.
As a photographer, I like to brainstorm with new ideas whenever I possibly can. Black History Month is especially intriguing for me because I am married to a wonderful black man who was born and raised in Kenya, Africa.
Flash photography has long been an integral part of portrait photography, whether in the studio or on location outdoors, and whether you’re shooting film or digital. George Muncey of Negative Feedback has been getting some good results with it, as he showed in his latest video.
In a recent post on Reddit, a photographer shared the story of how he first got involved with professional photography. He produced adult entertainment. Struggling to find a photographer up to the standard he wanted, he took to doing both the production and stills himself.
Every October, thousands upon thousands make their pilgrimage towards Manhattan's west side to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to attend New York Comic-Con as the annual celebration of their diverse fandoms, ranging from comic books, video games, movies, tv shows, pop culture, and everything in between.
Experimenting with colors is one of the best ways to make portraits interesting. A particular color scheme -- or the absence of it -- can set the mood and aesthetic of a photo. We see this at work with photography trends like retro, neon, and pastels.
Working with light to create mood is a significant component of beautiful boudoir photography. Some photographers prefer to do this by shooting in locations with gorgeous natural light. Others prefer working this way to make the most of available light and minimize their shooting setup.
Family portrait photography is one of those genres that we all find ourselves shooting one way or another. Whether for work or personal projects, it can be tricky to get these portraits just the way you want them.
Remember all those manual photography cheat sheets that we've been sharing recently? Here's how you can apply what you've learned about aperture when shooting portraits. In a quick video tutorial by Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles for Adorama, he shows us the results of shooting with the aperture wide open and stepped down, and tells us when to pick one over the other.
Stuck in a rut with your portrait photography and conceptual projects? You might want to take a page from a photo + moving picture series by Ukrainian photographer and costume designer Polina Karpova.
Despite its analog origins, double exposure remains a popular creative technique, even for the digital photographers of today. This is now easy with all the technology available, whether you opt to do it on post or in-camera.
Portrait and fashion photography should be an all-encompassing craft, especially at this time and age when we're supposedly more open-minded and accepting of other cultures and perspectives. This means that photographers today should be able to use their expertise to create photos of darker skinned models and individuals in a way that highlights their natural beauty.
Within the realm of portrait photography are sub-genres that we turn to as keepers of our memories and milestones. Among these is newborn and milestone photography, which immortalizes the joy of birth and childhood.
Conceptual photography comes with many sub-genres, with conceptual portraits among the most popular -- and certainly one of our favorites. Today, we look at a beautiful project that should easily impress and give ideas to aspiring and practicing conceptual portraitists.
All year round we should celebrate photographers from the black community. February, however, is a great opportunity to shine some extra light on the best of the best in the scene. In line with Black History month, we have compiled a list of 10 photographers whose work gets our photographic juices flowing.
While cosplay is fascinating in itself, cosplay photography has also been a big part of the craft. In fact, it has long been a popular sub-genre of portrait photography, with a cult culture of its own among comic book, video games, and movie geeks.
I’m a visual artist, a photographer and storyteller infusing life into the stories that populate my head. constantly exploring new ways to create and always trying to implement new techniques and experiments in what I do, I have been mixing cinema with my images for a very long time now, to the point where it can be considered an essential part of my style.
The neon trend may be one of the most overused visual style or aesthetic today, but that doesn't mean it should be avoided altogether. If you can re-imagine and reinvent it to suit your own creative vision or style, then make good use of it by all means.
Comet West is a Licensing Contributor who incorporates playful color aesthetics and bold futuristic concepts within her portrait and lifestyle sessions. The post Licensing Contributor Comet West on using personal experience to create bold photography appeared first on 500px.
When film photographer Oleg Oprisco agreed to take an exclusive photo for 500px ISO, we were over the moon. If you don’t recognize his name, you will definitely recognize this Ukraine-based photographer’s photos.
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