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
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,
When you’re shooting fashion and beauty portraits, one of the things that you should pay extra attention to is flattering skin. You can easily do this with a simple change in the backgrounds to match and enhance your model’s skin
It’s been decades since man first set foot on the Moon and sparked the imagination of many about exploring worlds far out from our own. Since then, space exploration continued to be a potent source of ideas for creatives of
Irving Penn was one of the most iconic photographers of the 20th century, best known for his fashion photography, portraiture and still life. Among his best known works is the so-called corner style portraits, where he set his celebrity subjects
Shooting with a strobe is not limited to studio work. In fact, many portrait photographers do it when shooting outdoors, especially when the lighting is mixed or tricky. However, if you’re new to working with strobes, one of the things
Whatever your chosen medium, good lighting is crucial when shooting portraits indoors. If you find it difficult to work with flash for your film photography, you might want to consider using constant or continuous lighting instead. As with flash, you
When building a studio setup for portrait work, lights and modifiers should never go missing. However, these tools tend to be too expensive especially when bought all at the same time. If you’re thinking of putting together a simple setup
We often hear that there are only a handful of focal lengths that should be used for portrait photography. The most commonly used of these, for example, is 50mm. It’s definitely a good one to start with if you’re new
Many photographers don’t like or recommend taking portraits in direct sunlight because the light is too harsh and it’s difficult to work in. Models also tend to struggle to hold poses or do expressions if it’s too bright or too
Portrait lighting is a must-have when you’re doing studio work. However, many beginners fall into the trap of the most common lighting mistakes. If they’re not careful, even photographers who are a little ahead may occasionally still make these mistakes
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One of the most common misconceptions when shooting studio portraits is that you always need a multiple lighting setup to get great results. However, you can actually achieve great shots even with just one light source. You just need a
When you’re shooting fashion and beauty portraits, one of the things that you should pay extra attention to is flattering skin. You can easily do this with a simple change in the backgrounds to match and enhance your model’s skin
It’s been decades since man first set foot on the Moon and sparked the imagination of many about exploring worlds far out from our own. Since then, space exploration continued to be a potent source of ideas for creatives of
Irving Penn was one of the most iconic photographers of the 20th century, best known for his fashion photography, portraiture and still life. Among his best known works is the so-called corner style portraits, where he set his celebrity subjects
Shooting with a strobe is not limited to studio work. In fact, many portrait photographers do it when shooting outdoors, especially when the lighting is mixed or tricky. However, if you’re new to working with strobes, one of the things
Whatever your chosen medium, good lighting is crucial when shooting portraits indoors. If you find it difficult to work with flash for your film photography, you might want to consider using constant or continuous lighting instead. As with flash, you
When building a studio setup for portrait work, lights and modifiers should never go missing. However, these tools tend to be too expensive especially when bought all at the same time. If you’re thinking of putting together a simple setup
We often hear that there are only a handful of focal lengths that should be used for portrait photography. The most commonly used of these, for example, is 50mm. It’s definitely a good one to start with if you’re new
Many photographers don’t like or recommend taking portraits in direct sunlight because the light is too harsh and it’s difficult to work in. Models also tend to struggle to hold poses or do expressions if it’s too bright or too
Portrait lighting is a must-have when you’re doing studio work. However, many beginners fall into the trap of the most common lighting mistakes. If they’re not careful, even photographers who are a little ahead may occasionally still make these mistakes
One of the most common misconceptions when shooting studio portraits is that you always need a multiple lighting setup to get great results. However, you can actually achieve great shots even with just one light source. You just need a
In an age where self-portraits have become throwaway images, it’s so refreshing to see photographers get extra creative with it. With restrictions due to the pandemic still ongoing, I’m sure a lot of photographers are still contemplating how to approach
Light modifiers are among the essential tools when you’re shooting studio portraits. These include parabolic reflectors. Their construction and shape allow for the light source to be moved within the reflector to produce different light characteristics. These qualities make them
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