portrait photography

135mm Lens | 25 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Sean Lewis

Like the highly coveted 200mm f/2 lens, the 135mm can be used to create beautiful, bokeh-filled works of art for only a fraction of the price.

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Cloudy Day Photography | How to Get Great Pictures with Overcast Skies

Sean Lewis

Check out these ten cloudy day photography tips for getting great pictures in less-than-ideal weather.

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens | 15 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Christopher

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.

5 Go-To Portrait Lighting Patterns for Photographers

Sean Lewis

Mastering lighting patterns is essential for portrait photographers. This mastery empowers them to effectively shape the mood with light and ...

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Softbox vs Umbrella | Comparing Two Common Lighting Modifiers

Matthew Saville

What is the difference between these two very important lighting modifiers? Every portrait photographer should know how to use both of them correctly...

5 Tips For Shooting Wedding Portraits in Winter

Jason Henington

When shooting in the cold, there are so many challenges to consider, but there are also many opportunities you don't have at other times of the year. Here are 5 tips for taking great couples portraits in cold climates.

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Affordable Top Cameras for Portrait Photography

Sean Lewis

You’ve no doubt heard the adage, “the best camera is the one that’s with you,” made famous by creative entrepreneur ...

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How to Boost Your Creativity and Business with the Unscripted App for Photographers

Sean Lewis

Ever run out of posing ideas in the middle of a shoot? We found a solution. This surprisingly powerful tool that comes wrapped in the convenience of a user-friendly app that you can keep on you at all times. Check it out!

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3 Visual Storytelling Techniques You Can Use to Create More Impactful Portraits | Meg Loeks

Meg Loeks

Lighting and composition play key roles in capturing great portraits, but creating a powerful story will stir an emotional response. In this article, Meg Loeks shares 3 techniques to help enhance storytelling within YOUR work.

5 Lessons On Building A Successful Portrait Studio From Victoria West

Christopher

The journey to success in portrait photography can take many paths, with each photographer having a unique story.  For Victoria ...

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Photographer’s One-of-a-Kind Project Adds an Interesting Twist to Mundane Passport Photos

Sean Lewis

Passport photos do not generally make for creative portraits, unless photographer Max Siedentopf is capturing them.

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Photographer Challenges ‘Female Domesticity’ During Pandemic in New Series

Sean Lewis

The pandemic has impacted our lives in countless ways. For many, spending an extended amount of time in isolation and ...