Portrait Photography Tips and Techniques

How to Take Unique Children’s Portraits: An Interview with Photographer Edward Nguyen

Using super teles and wide apertures, Edward Nguyen has created a whole distinct look for children's portraits by working from a distance....

You just purchased a new camera, or maybe you got one for Christmas. If you are a little overwhelmed by it, here are some tips and...

Whether you want to become a commercial beauty photographer or simply want to improve your retouching for clients, Julia Kuzmenko McKim has...

August 8, 2018• Photography, Portrait Photography • 6 Comments

Headshots are a great way to define someone's personality in one unique shot. Let’s dive into how to take headshots with 20 helpful tips....

The key to great portrait photography is understanding portrait lighting. In this post, we introduce the basics of manipulating studio...

November 18, 2016• Photography, Portrait Photography • 8 Comments

Taking good portraits requires a good understanding of light, posing, and capturing natural expressions. It is a skill that comes with time...

An environmental portrait is defined as a portrait executed in a subject’s usual environment, such as in their home or workplace, and...

A year in review reveals improvements in our work – whether we realized it along the way or not. Even the pros take stock of their...

Gain tips and techniques and learn what gear 18 photographers use for capturing fall color, fall landscapes, and fall-themed portraits....

June 19, 2015• Photography, Portrait Photography • One Comment

Being the family photographer is both a blessing and a curse – you’re afforded the rare opportunity to constantly preserve...