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Photographer David Seidner Was a Genre-Defining Artist
The late American fashion photographer David Seidner (1957-1999) was influential in his life, but his work has, sadly, gone underappreciated in the decades since his passing.
07:00
How to Do the Blurry Portrait Method
There's a great trend going around right now involving an undoing of all the things that photographers have been telling you to do in the first place. It's got to do with the sharpness in a portrait.
08:00
Your Camera Doesn’t Shoot 14-Bit RAW in Electronic Shutter
If you're a huge fan of using the electronic shutter on your camera, know that you're probably not getting the best images that you can. Canon, as well as many other camera companies, tend to cut down on the depth with electronic shutter modes.
02:00
The Blurry Photo Aesthetic: How to Get It
There's that hot trend going around the web all about the Blurry Photos aesthetic. Gen Z has gotten really into buying old digital cameras that deliver those blurry shots. The reason why they're so blurry though is partially because of the pixel density and how the autofocus worked back then.
21:36
3 Things Every Headshot Photographer Needs to Do Right Now
As far as my group of photographer friends is concerned, I am an oddity. Our studio operates 9-5, Monday through Friday, with no holidays and very little emotion involved.
07:00
Carter Baran Makes Dreamlike, Colorful Cinematic Photographs
"It's lots of fun to see how light interacts," says young photographer Carter Baran about his vivid yet complexly lit conceptual photographs. Being gifted a fog machine some years ago got him more interested in creating photographs that resemble stills from science fiction movies and TV shows.
19:25
This Photo from 1840 is One of the Earliest Portraits Taken in America
Some of the earliest photographic portraits taken in America were recently discovered in an unheated shed on Long Island. The historically significant find contains photographs from some of the first experiments with the daguerreotype process.
18:55
How to Shoot In Natural Light Without Modifiers Like a Pro
Shooting in natural light can be quite difficult. In fact, many photographers gravitate towards studio photography to avoid natural light completely. However, natural light can be manipulated in a way that will produce great work.
02:00
What to Do With Your 85mm Lens. A Guide for New Photographers
Lots of folks think that 85mm lenses can only do one thing. But that's wrong. It's not as wide as a 50mm or a 35mm, but they can do a whole lot. However, most people buy 85mm lenses just for portrait photography.
14:00
Helder Matias Is a Wonderful Photographer Who Doesn’t Photoshop (NSFW)
We’re streaming daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Spotify! My name is Helder Matias, I’m a 29-year-old artist from Toronto, Canada. I came across your article & am very excited to submit my work to you as I am a big fan of the blog! I am a first-generation Canadian as
01:00
Want Better Bokeh From Your Lens? You Should Try This
We all love fast aperture lenses. In the past decade, they've all gotten so much better too. The Japanese, Korean and German manufacturers all have an obsession with achieving gorgeous bokeh. So does the company that makes your phone! But they do it in a far different way.
01:00
Want Better Bokeh from Your Lens? You Should Try This
We all love fast aperture lenses. In the past decade, they've all gotten so much better too. The Japanese, Korean and German manufacturers all have an obsession with achieving gorgeous bokeh. So does the company that makes your phone! But they do it in a far different way.
13:00
Photography Cheat Sheet: How to Make a Nose Look Flattering in Portraits
A friend of mine used to joke with me that her mother called her nose, "The map of Israel. " Joking or not, it's a real concern of many portrait subjects. So finding a way to make them look better means posing them, working with them, and lighting them correctly too.
14:56
“I Am My Mother”: My Photography Project About The Process Of Growing Up
Memories are our most valuable possessions; maybe because of the familiarity that radiates from within our brains each time we navigate through the deepest corners of our minds, or maybe because of the sense of safety that we get every time we relive the raw, intense emotions of our younger selves.
10:03
Here Are My Series ‘Plastification’
We are the truth behind the story. We are born, we see the world, we are curious and we explore but the umbilical cord is still attached. We made plastic.
20:08
After 9 Months Of Competition And More Than 130,000 Submissions, Here Are The Best 50 Pics Taken This Year
After 9 months of competition and more than 130,000 submissions from photographers all over the world, the Top 50 finalists for the #AGORAawards2019 have been revealed.
20:08
After 9 Months Of Competition And More Than 130,000 Submissions, Here Are The Most Breathtaking Pics Taken This Year (50 Pics)
After 9 months of competition and more than 130,000 submissions from photographers all over the world, the Top 50 finalists for the #AGORAawards2019 have been revealed.
07:24
I Take Beautiful Portraits Of Children
My name is Giedre Gomes and I'm a multi-award winning children photographer. I'm a 35 year old mom of two boys - Mario and Rocco, as well. My kids are the reason that I got into photography 6 years ago - wanted to capture every moment, every step, every milestone.
16:00
Review: Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 8 (The Software Equivalent of an Abusive Relationship)
I'm going to begin this review by stating that during my review period for Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 8, I gave the program every single advantage that it could truly have. But I'm going to stand very strongly by my next statement: I think that any photographer that continues to use Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 8 on the regular is seriously doing themselves a massive injustice and genuinely doesn't care about the livelihood of their own business--and that goes for whether you're a professional photographer, influencer, or a blogger/journalist like I am.
18:06
Lighting a Photo Shoot with 100 Mini LED Lights
We are going to use 100 Lume Cube LED lights to teach you how continuous light can be used on a set. Using continuous light on set for still photography is a great way to learn photographic concepts and getting you comfortable with lighting techniques.
23:53
These Portraits Of Insects Will Make You Look At Them In A Whole New Light
Jimmy Reid is a Scottish photographer who specializes in macro. In this series of images, he has taken portraits of insects letting you connect more with them. Who knew horseflies had such beautiful eyes or that ladybirds actually have little beards? Love them or hate them, after looking at this series there is no denying the beauty of these insects.
04:44
I Took Cake Smash Photos For My Lens’s First Birthday And The Results Are Hilarious!
My baby turned one! I'm always saying my lenses are like my children, so why not capture their milestones with ceremonial photoshoots that are usually reserved for kids of the human variety? And so, ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present to you birthday portraits and cake smash photos of my one-year-old Canon 50mm 1.
13:23
When You Find Yourself In The Forest At The Right Time…
Forest always causes ambiguous feelings, this is a place where something special is present, magical. And when you find yourself in the forest at the right time, with the right equipment, the result is always the only one.
22:00
When to Shoot with Fuji PRO 400H and Kodak Portra 400
Curious about which between Fuji PRO 400H and Kodak Portra 400 is the best choice? What if we tell you that you can just choose both? The two films remain among the top choices for 400 ISO films, and each has its own character or look that you'd want to take advantage of for your next shoot.
19:28
The ‘Migrant Mother’ in Dorothea Lange’s Iconic Photo
Dorothea Lange’s iconic “Migrant Mother” is one of the most famous photographs ever taken. But who was the woman featured in the portrait? This 7-minute video from Today I Found Out delves in to the complete story behind the image.
13:00
16 Portrait Photographers With Photos Well Worth Your Admiration
Portrait photography is a fine balance between communication, creative vision, mise-en-scene and knowledge on how to produce particular effects in a photo. And over the years, the Phoblographer has interviewed a ton of great portrait photographers.
07:00
Portrait Photography Tip: ALWAYS Ask for Consent To Touch Your Subject or Model
Today I'd like to talk about something that I feel is really important in the portrait photography world: and that's consent. To start this off, let's begin with the story of how I was taught to originally take portraits.
13:00
Portraiture: Various Imaging Formats Visually Compared
If you were to look at the various imaging formats currently available on the market, would you be able to easily tell the difference between the bunch? We're out to prove a point in today's posts: most people most likely would not be able to tell if a photo was shot on Micro Four Thirds, Medium format, or full frame. Just take a look at this sample gallery we've put together.
07:00
Baron Walton: I Really Love Shooting Album Covers
Photographer Baron Walton is a truly creative type of photographer and he partially attributes this to being extroverted. "I develop a concept that I pitch to the artist/client. " states Baron in an email to the Phoblographer where he continues to state his work being concept driven.
07:00
The Essential Budget Portrait Kit: Nikon Photographer
Similarly to Canon, Nikon has been near the top of the photography market for some time now and as such, its always a popular choice for new photographers. As well, the plethora of options in terms of accessories and lenses makes building a budget kit in the Nikon system really doable.
07:02
Useful Photography Tip #175: Photographing Someone With Deep Set Eyes
Not every person is created and shaped in the same way, but everyone is indeed beautiful in their own ways. So when it comes to portraiture, one of the toughest subjects to photograph at least when it comes to facial features can be people with deep set eyes.
22:17
Simple Lens Hack Creates ‘Bokeh Explosion’ Night Portraits
Photo lens experimenter and prolific YouTube filmmaker Mathieu Stern is at it again. This time, he took one of his old, cheap (do we even have to mention that?) Russian lenses and made one small modification to create what he calls a ‘bokeh explosion.
23:28
Photographer Shoots Phoenix Wings by Light Painting with Fire
Photographer Derek VanAlthuis took his light painting photography to fiery new heights last week when he captured this photo. In it, his model is flying away on wings created by light painting with actual fire.
17:49
5 Tips For Great Portraits with Fujifilm’s Acros Simulation
One of the hallmarks of the Fujifilm digital camera system these days is their incredible film simulation profiles which not only produce beautiful colors and gorgeous black and whites, but also an incredibly real-looking and organic grain.
14:02
The Best MOO Business Cards for Photographers
Around the photo industry photographers and creatives have often turned to MOO for their business cards. It started years ago when some photographers got those little miniature half-sized cards, then the square cards, then a whole variety of them.
08:02
Dear Aspiring Professional Photographer: Please Realize What You’re Getting Into
You've got some mojo! You are a photographer so imbued with creative energies and drive that you believe that you've got the know-how to become a professional, full time photographer. Congratulations in the most sincere and honest way possible.
13:02
Make Your Portrait Subject Face the Light Source For More Flattering Light
Working with off-camera lighting is a lot easier than most people think. But one thing that many people don't understand is a very simple concept about lighting: when shooting portraits, it's often best to make your subject face the light source to deliver a flattering image. Why?
07:02
Useful Photography Tip #170: When Shooting Portraits, Raise the Chin
One of the biggest problems that everyone faces in portraiture is making chins look good. Peter Hurley and other photographers tell you to direct portrait subjects to push their neck out just a bit.
