As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep thing interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun.
The unique element that I added for my most recent shoot was just a simple piece of plexiglass. Here […]. petapixel.com
Photographer and Profoto Legend of Light Miguel Quiles made this 7-minute video in which he shares 5 different ways he likes to use a beauty dish for portrait lighting. Here’s a quick overview of the techniques discussed and example photos with each. petapixel.com »
2018-02-22 22:06
Check out the winners of our Shadows Quest and discover different ways photographers incorporate shadows in their photography. The post 20 Photos that Use Shadows in Creative Ways appeared first on 500px ISO. iso.500px.com »
2017-05-15 21:02
Instagram just launched their latest update and it is one of the biggest changes yet to the world's most popular photography network. This new gallery post-type opens up a whole new avenue for professional photographers to tell stories and promote their work. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-25 08:02
We all know that headshot photography is all about capturing the essence of our subjects - their personality, character, and unique qualities that make them stand out.
A photographer captured the portraits of South Korea's legendary "Grandma Divers," elderly women who freedive deep into the ocean for seafood. [Read More]
Most professional portrait photographers exclusively use strobes for a variety of reasons, but commercial photographer and director Isaac Alvarez explains that in some circumstances, there are still reasons to use constant lights. [Read More]
I. Love. Film. If there were an opportunity only to photograph and develop film today, I would do it in a heartbeat. I miss the smell of the chemicals, the sound of running water, and the amber light in the darkroom.
Mother’s Day is about a few things: flowers, lunch or dinner together, and of course, family photo time, a good opportunity to update the archive with images of us all together again. [Read More]
"Thrifting is my middle name," says photographer Aline Smithson. "I did do some of that, I used some of my own wardrobe, and photographer friends shared some clothing too. " Aline is quite the photographer.
There is a common misconception that men are much easier to photograph. While this holds when it comes to men’s much less demanding styling, women can be every bit as easy to work with as men. Understanding a bit of psychology at play, setting expectations, and communication are vital elements of a successful shoot.