Portrait Photography Challenge: Shoot with a Flashlight and Phone

There can be a lot of gear-envy among photographers when they see others with tons of expensive camera gear, lighting equipment, and modifiers. It is also all too easy to say that you can’t be creative because you don’t have access to a particular light or piece of equipment. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-06-25 17:23

In Portrait Photography, Beware Lines Intersecting Your Subject’s Head

We've all heard of the classic rule of thirds, leading lines, and other composition techniques. But going with the most common rules can get a bit boring at times. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-05-22 18:10

My Portrait Photography Is The Result Of Too Many Fairy Tales, Stories, Books, And Dreams (32 Pics)

As little girls, most of us dreamed of moving to the magic world, being a princess and living in a castle, having animals, preferably lots of them, and having beautiful dresses and costumes. The post My Portrait Photography Is The Result Of Too Many Fairy Tales, Stories, Books, And Dreams (32 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-03-26 02:13

21 Portrait Photography Lessons from 21 Great Photographers

My portrait photography education didn’t happen in a classroom, library, or workshop. Most of what I learned came from studying my heroes’ work, trying to figure out why I loved their pictures, and then putting my own twist on them. petapixel.com »

2020-03-25 18:16

10 Portrait Photography ‘Hacks’ You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Portrait photographer Miguel Quiles recently released a two-part series on “portrait hacks” that might be his most popular series of tips ever. In the videos, he covers 10 tips from his years of experience shooting and teaching workshops—tips that he says “everyone wishes they knew sooner.” Part 1 was released back in March of 2019 […] petapixel.com »

2020-01-31 20:59

Portrait Photography Tips: Quick Posing Guide for Men

While portrait photography tips seem to be predominantly for posing females, there are actually a good number of tutorials out there showing how you can pose male subjects. If you're new to photographing men, you'll mostly find it challenging to direct them into poses that work. thephoblographer.com »

2019-12-09 20:00

Portrait Photography Hack: Your Smartphone as a Colorful Light Source

Looking for a cheap colored light for your next portrait shoot? Look no further, because your smartphone will work if you're in a pinch! Not everyone can afford professional studio lights that can take color gels. thephoblographer.com »

2019-08-14 10:00

4 Things I Hate About Portrait Photography Now

I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, and I want to talk about 4 things I truly hate about portrait photography in 2019. #1. Nobody Knows What a Portrait Is We’re living in a bizarro world. petapixel.com »

2019-04-17 17:41

Essentials: Recommendations For The Mirrorless Camera Portrait Photographer

Portrait photography is often a reason for many people to initially get into photography. Be that for taking portraits of their children or family, or simply just having an interest in capturing images of people. thephoblographer.com »

2018-06-23 07:00

Essentials: Recommendations for the Mirrorless Camera Portrait Photographer

Portrait photography is often a reason for many people to initially get into photography. Be that for taking portraits of their children or family, or simply just having an interest in capturing images of people. thephoblographer.com »

2018-06-23 07:00

Portrait Photography Tip: Classic Arms Up Pose

Portrait photography these days often call for creative and uncommon poses, but there are still a handful that never go out of style. If you're wondering how you can make your portraits pop and eye-catching, try this pro tip of getting your female model to do the classic arms up pose. thephoblographer.com »

2017-09-16 13:00

Canon Live Learning – Portrait Photography Tour

Canon USA have announced a new portrait photography tour.

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2017-07-28 13:00

Dave Harrell: On Starting Out in Portrait Photography

My name is Dave Harrell. I am a portrait photographer just beginning to make a regional name for myself. I shoot in Northern Michigan and, while focusing on portraits, I am now also booking weddings (I have 5 this year). thephoblographer.com »

2017-05-30 13:00

6 Creative Portrait Photography Hacks in 2 Minutes

Ready for some rapid-fire DIY tips? A team of French photographers who goes by the moniker “Shootr” has put together a simple photo hacks video that offers a few creative ideas for your next portrait shoot. petapixel.com »

2017-03-28 19:44

5 Best Lenses for Portrait Photography

Questions on the subject of lens choice are as limitless as lens choice itself. Show me 10 photographers and I’ll show you at least 11 divergent opinions on which lens is right for a particular type of photograph. petapixel.com »

2016-10-31 21:40

Cahute Preserves The Traditional Large Format Portrait Photography On Direct Positive Paper

While the world now revolves around digital photography with the Megapickles race running rampant, there is still a movement of going back to and enjoying traditional approach in photography. Cahute is a portrait studio based in Finland that specializes in 8x10 large format camera on direct positive paper. thephoblographer.com »

2016-10-20 15:49