portraits
Don’t Say Cheese! How to Smile for Photos
If you want to help your clients give you natural smiles for their photos, don't have them say, 'cheese.' Try these tips instead.
Pet Photography Guide | Gear, Tips, and Common Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to pet photography, or any animals really, you can expect to face a unique set of challenges.
How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography
Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus ...
How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits
Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures
Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!
My Trick For Getting Kids to Smile Naturally in Photos 99% of the Time
I've devised a little trick for getting kids to smile naturally 99% of the time. It's so simple and it's effective on most anyone who isn't a trained model or actor. Here's how it works.
The Reason Why The Camera Adds 10 Pounds
It’s a phrase as familiar to anyone who’s ever stepped in front of a lens: ‘The camera adds ten pounds.’ ...
How To Take Pictures Of Strangers
Learn how to take pictures of strangers in your street photography. Step outside of your comfort zone and catch those fleeting moments on camera.Â
How to Make the Most Out of Summer Beach Portrait Sessions
Summer arrived late here in Southern California, but now it’s finally warm and sunny! Hopefully the beautiful weather will stick ...
PortraitPro 21 Review | New And Improved Retouching Tools
New and much-improved, indeed! This is an impressive, worthwhile update to the PortraitPro retouching software; consider us very impressed!
Think Like A Cinematographer & Make Portrait Shoots A Breeze
The prospect of a professional shoot can be a daunting thing. This simple method will ensure that you can always keep on top of things, no matter how you're feeling!
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Portraits on Railroad Tracks
Photographers are notorious for taking safety risks and ignoring laws in order to get the perfect shot. Trespassing onto railroad ...
