Category: Portrait Photography

The Beauty of Side Light Versus Front Light - Free Quick Guide

Everyone talks about the quality of light. The old ‘soft light’ makes great pictures advice. But there are two equally important elements of light that

Getting the Best from Your 50mm Prime Lens - Free Quick Guide

I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about the 50mm prime lens. When I first began in photography, technology was somewhat simpler. In those days if

The Proper Use of Props in Portraiture

Props can be a fantastic way to add interest and depth to a portrait. On the other hand, they can also be unnecessarily distracting, too

Lightroom: Setting Tone - Free Quick Guide

Lightroom has multiple tools to adjust the tonal values within your photographs. Which tools you select and how you use them will be critical to

Weddings: How to Not Get Overwhelmed - Free Quick Guide

Every photographer gets asked to photograph a wedding at some point in their journey. This proposition can be an exhilarating and scary moment. While it

Working with Models

My modelling career started as a life model for local art schools. Not everyone has the patience to sit still and pose (two quite different

7 Pro Tips for Fashion Photography and Creative Portraiture

Fashion photography is a great way to express your feelings and thoughts creatively. There aren’t many rules to it, but one essential piece that sets

11 Tips to Help You Master Candid Photography

When you mention ‘candid photography,’ I think many people think of weddings or street photographers. While it’s true that candid photography is an aspect of

How to Photograph Strangers when Traveling

“Do you have any tips on how to photograph strangers?” This is a question I get asked quite frequently. Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer; though

Intimate Family Portraits

We’ve all heard the dreaded words, “Okay everyone, look at the camera and on the count of three say, Cheese!” I know I have been

Creative Outdoor Self - Portraiture

In my previous article, we covered the basics of doing self-portraits inside or in a studio. It’s a great way to get started and engage

Creative Fine Art Portraiture

A couple of years ago, while recovering from major surgery, I was stuck at home for two months, unable to drive or move much. Eventually

Category: Portrait Photography

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