Portrait photographer Miguel Quiles‘ most recent video breaks down his favorite one-light setup for portraits. The tutorial is perfect for beginners who are just getting started with flash photography—not only is it easy to replicate, but having a one-light setup in your back pocket is a must as a portrait photographer. The seasoned shooters among […]
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Talented portrait photographer Sam 'Portraitsbysam' takes you along on a typical shooting day for him. From the more fluid outdoor portion, to the more intense in-studio part, find out how this portraitist ticks. iso.500px.com »
2019-10-30 19:22
The embarrassing feeling of being "caught" is something that every guy dreads--especially if he's a genuine portrait photographer with a clean record and who put his career first. "Caught" is a term that I'm using in relation to an issue with Instagram's algorithm; and to fully explain what's going on, I should relate a tale of embarrassment and explain how it's changed me. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-06 08:00
No matter how good we are with people, we can all benefit from the help of accessories in our line of work. If you are an aspiring portrait photographer your charm and whit will serve you well, but being prepared from an equipment standpoint will do you well too. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-21 13:00
No matter how good we are with people, we can all benefit from the help of accessories in our line of work. If you are an aspiring portrait photographer your charm and whit will serve you well, but being prepared from an equipment standpoint will do you well too. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-21 13:00
No matter what type of photography you like, at one point or another, you’ll find yourself shooting a portrait. I know landscape photographers who swore they would never shoot a portrait in their career, and one week later they were shooting a portrait. thephoblographer.com »
2018-08-13 07:00
The art of portrait lighting is the art of bringing out the essence of an individual—identifying the person’s personality and facial features, and coming up with a lighting scheme that will synchronize with them. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-08 08:00
Here’s a 3-minute video by Wex Photo Video about portrait photographer Ian Treherne, a man who succeeds despite deafness and blindness. At the age of 15, Treherne was diagnosed with a deteriorating eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa. petapixel.com »
2017-10-23 19:29
As a photographer, I’m asked to shoot unusual assignments sometimes, but I’m always up for the challenge! I started getting into photography a few years ago when my wife told me she wanted some good photos of our kids as they were growing up. She got me a Samsung NX500 camera and I fell in […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-07 20:37
Photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders has created photo series' that have been exhibited at the Sundance Film Festival amongst other places. He's a celebrity portrait photographer who started out, admittedly, not know what he was doing. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-28 22:00
My name is Rob Jenkins and I’m an enthusiast photographer. This is a term I don’t really like but it’s the one that describes many of us. I’m not a pro as I have a full time job, but part of that job does include photography. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-02 13:00
Similarly to Canon, Nikon has been near the top of the photography market for some time now and as such, its always a popular choice for new photographers. As well, the plethora of options in terms of accessories and lenses makes building a budget kit in the Nikon system really doable. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-13 07:00
UK-based photographer Joe Giacomet has published a new set of portraits based on one of the world’s most popular paintings. The photos parody the iconic “Chinese Girl” painting (also referred to as “The Green Lady”), created back in 1952 by Vladimir Tretchikoff. petapixel.com »
2017-02-18 19:44
A photographer who has taken studio portraits of chickens for the last eight years says he is "captivated" by them.
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Fujifilm has come to dominate the medium format market and for good reason. Combining the ergonomic controls and autofocusing capabilities of its APS-C cameras with the colossal image quality from the 100-megapixel sensor has paid dividends for the company.
Photographing football campaigns in one of the most aggressive and intense types of commercial photography there is. While some photoshoots will have a sushi chef for craft services, football sets have doughnuts, caffeine and loud music.
Much to the surprise of many, photographing athletes doesn’t always mean you are a sports photographer. Truthfully, I don’t know much about sports at all. [Read More]
Photographer Brad Wilson has been photographing animals set against a black backdrop for more than a decade. For him, it wasn't enough to take their picture -- he wanted to capture a portrait of an "authentic encounter." [Read More]
This tutorial explains how to dramatically light a hair product group — or any other health and beauty product — using entry-level gear and a home studio. The accessible and repeatable workflow delivers vibrant and punchy images that are catalog-ready.
Photographer and educator Karl Taylor believes that parabolic softboxes are nothing more than marketing and that any conventional softbox can achieve the same results. In this 10. 5-minute video, he proves it.