Portrait Photography Archives

The Best Lenses for Portrait Photography

January 5, 2022• Canon, Gear Reviews, Nikon, Photography • 46 Comments

Picking the perfect portrait lens can be a challenge. Here are some of the things to look for when choosing a lens for portrait...

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...

September 26, 2019• Gear Reviews, Photography, Sony, Videography • 69 Comments

Discover the best lenses for the Sony a6500, a6300, and 6000 cameras. We dive into 7 zooms and 7 primes we recommend for portraits,...

September 4, 2018• Canon, Photography

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is like the previous model in all the big ways: range, constant max aperture, and stabilization. Here's...

August 20, 2018• Photography, Photography Lenses • 5 Comments

A camera lens is essential to taking sharp high-quality photos. Use our in-depth camera lens guide to find the best lens for you and your...

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...

May 23, 2018• Camera Settings, Photography • One Comment

Aperture is the opening of your lens that light travels through to hit the camera sensor. Let’s discuss the aperture setting and how it...