What is Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS)? It is an organization that provides families with the gift of remembrance portraits to parents experiencing the death of a baby. This is an amazing gift of which you can be a part. I met up with the NILMDTS folks
Learn how to shoot stunning high-key portraits in the studio with this step-by-step photography tutorial! In this video, I’ll guide you through the best lighting setups, camera settings, and techniques to achieve that bright, glowing look using a Neewer 65cm softbox and a white backdrop. Whether you’re a beginner photographer
Photography is only half the battle when creating stunning portraits; the other half lies in post-processing. Establishing a streamlined editing workflow is crucial to save time and maintain consistency in your edits. Here’s my step-by-step guide to help me efficiently handle my portrait photography, from transferring files to applying the
In the vast realm of photography, the debate over whether repeatedly capturing the same theme is an artistic virtue or a creative limitation has been a perennial topic. Regardless of what genre you shoot, there may be a particular theme that calls to you. Some argue that repetition in the
You know, if my back wasn’t seized in pain from shoveling snow, it would have been a great day to make portraits in the snow. A fresh blanket of white has a lot to offer a portraitist like yourself. Who doesn’t look adorable bundled in warm clothes with naturally rosy
Holy cow, it’s the holiday season once more. Yeah, crept right up on me. With family and friends getting together, you could have a golden opportunity to make terrific portraits. If you don’t blow it. Another picture? The problem is that these people know you are crazy about making portraits
Who says Christmas portraits have to be posed and old fashioned? Try having some fun with yours this year. Grab a friend or two, or perhaps a selfie, and combine that with a Christmas hat and some Christmas lights. No need to go overboard. Keep it simple Keep it simple
Someone recently asked me a simple, yet profound question: what is the difference between a picture and a portrait? I thought the question to be a good one to ask yourself as a photographer, so you can find the answer yourself. I’m a portrait photographer so I’ll make the distinction
Emotions can be found anywhere in photography, even in landscape photos. However, as a portrait photographer or event photographer, it’s more important than ever to ensure you capture the emotion of the scene. Your clients will be relying on your ability to tell a compelling story through your photographs. Emotional
Most photographers reach for an 85mm or a 70-200mm lens when shooting portraits. These lens are great for compressing the image to help make a heavier subject look slimmer. Since this is the norm, why not try something different? Here’s how to get creative and change it up with a
Halloween is one of the most fun holidays there is. Kids dress up in crazy costumes and consume more sugar than is good for them. People all over decorate their houses to welcome the madness of trick-or-treating. With these, you should be ready to make portraits. Bring the good camera for
Many of us us aren’t new to taking portraits of strangers, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less challenging. But if you’re up for a bigger challenge — literally and figuratively — you might want to use a bigger medium. Go big or go home with a large format camera,
