Make your subjects look their best with our professional portrait photography tips, covering lighting setups, location scouting and tips for working with models.
What’s the best lens for portrait photography? The answer depends entirely on what you’re trying to accomplish with your shot. As Mango Street Lab demonstrates, each lens has its own set of admirable merits. Rather than trying to determine a clear cut winner among the crowd, we’ll be examining how a variety of different lenses […]
When you’re out on the streets or traveling to new places, it’s the local people who are the true representatives of the local culture. If you want to capture the mood and feel of a place, photograph the local people. But that’s easier said than done. Approaching strangers on the streets for their portraits is […]
When working with flash, the first thing you do is ensure that no light except the flash affects the image. This is essential for you to have full control over light and to avoid undesirable results that often come from mixing types of light. However, with planning, you can still get great results even with […]
You can get pretty creative when working with multiple exposures—layering images on top of other images to get some pretty unique and interesting shots. Lately there has been increasing interest in double exposure portraits, such as this one taken by photographer Austin Greene: “No layering or blending of images or anything like that was done in […]
Many photographers fall victim to the notion that they need a well-equipped studio with high-end lights to take brilliant portraits. However, with the right setup and preparation, you can take equally good portraits in your home studio, room, or even your backyard using natural light. In this video, photographer Irene Rudnyk walks you through how […]
Photography has become more convenient since the introduction of digital cameras. While the concepts remain the same, the technology has improved by leaps and bounds making the workflow more efficient. However, film photography hasn’t lost its charm. Photographer Logan Baker with Shutterstock shares six useful tips for shooting portraits using film: 1. Metering Analog cameras […]
Animal photographers need to be prepared for the unknown. They need to study the behavior and language of animals to know their every move. Shooting with long telephoto lenses from a distance is often the most practical technique. This way animals are not disturbed and we can capture a real and natural scene. But sometimes […]
Not all photographers are lucky enough to own a full-fledged studio. While some rent studios, others make do with a small home studio in the basement or spare room. If you fall in the latter category, photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama has just the right tutorial for you. In this video, he walks through how […]
As ironic as it may seem, it’s not uncommon for photographers to feel a bit camera shy. Even the most talented image-makers often struggle with self-portraiture. Admittedly, bearing one’s soul to the camera can be an intimidating feat. However, as photographer Kutova Kika explains, self-portraits don’t have to be scary: As it turns out, a […]
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a photographer who always told his subjects, “Smile big for the camera.” The problem with this fairytale is that not everyone smiles all the time. Let’s say, for example, you say that to someone at a family reunion you happen to be covering, and […]
