Spring is here or perhaps it’s fall where you are? That means it’s time to get outside and start shooting portraits. If you’re looking for a lens that will help you capture dreamy, ethereal images, the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is a great option. I wrote a full
1. Make sure you have light for outdoor portraits Outdoor portraits are great but you can’t take a good portrait without light. The easiest light to work with is natural light, but shooting in direct sunlight usually produces harsh and unflattering photos. Here’s the first tip: look for closed or
I love Christmas photos as much as the next person, but sometimes less is more. A playful, subtle approach to Christmas photos will get you what you need for your family Christmas cards and give you some shots to update the photo album at the same time. Plus, it’s an
I love nighttime photography. There is such a sense of magic in capturing a scene despite the lack of visible light. In this walk-through, I will show you how I created this photo with a long exposure and flash. It’s really pretty simple, and a lot of fun, so give
Adjusting the lighting of outdoor portraits is necessary when the conditions aren’t perfect. Since that’s just about all times except for the perfect golden hour lighting, being able to quickly adjust things in post is an important step in the editing workflow. Here’s how to use RelightAI to relight outdoor
Selfies have made their way into the world of photography. And as a photographer, you should know how to make your own images look their best. We’ve gathered three great tutorials from Matthew Jordan Smith, a well-known fashion and portrait photographer. These tips may help you (and they certainly should
I’ve been asked occasionally if I’d shoot a boudoir session. What an honor to be trusted that much! Only in April did I actually accept the challenge. It was a challenge but in a personal way. This past year has been full of introspection and honesty with myself. Why don’t
When it comes to shooting outdoor portraits during the day, many photographers tend to avoid doing so in the noontime. It’s because the sun at this time produces hard, harsh light. This often results in unflattering shadows on the face, and the subjects tend to squint against the intensely bright
I made a mistake. It was one that I teach photographers not to make, but I still did it. You see, it was a scorching, sunny day. There was no wind, so I didn’t plan on bringing any sand or water bags to weigh my light stand down. But then,
