99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography
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Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety
Consider this: according to research from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, artists experience more stress and anxiety when compared to those in other fields, but they also measure higher in terms of strengths such as hope or ego resilience—or the ability to recover from difficult times. In other words, artists might have more anxiety… Continue reading Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety
Voice of the Artist: Kevin Truong’s Secret to Taking Remarkable Portraits
Kevin Truong spent his career traveling the world capturing intimate, breathtaking portraits. Here’s his advice for creating trust with your… The post Voice of the Artist: Kevin Truong’s Secret to Taking Remarkable Portraits appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Marina LaBaff Uses Boudoir Photography to Empower People
“I’m inspired by the stories that our clients come in with,” Marina LaBaff, the owner of A Million Monarchs Boudoir, tells me. “Some of them will bring you to your knees with the weight of what a mother carries on her shoulders, and some will make you laugh or smile so hard. Hearing about the… Continue reading Marina LaBaff Uses Boudoir Photography to Empower People
Aaron Yeandle’s Fascinating Portraits Allowed Him to Explore
“Covid was a new and invisible terror,” the photographer Aaron Yeandle remembers. “March 2020 was a very scary time, as we were just seeing and hearing about these mass deaths all over the world.” In Guernsey, where Yeandle is based, the first lockdown ran for 88 days, starting on March 24th. During that time, the… Continue reading Aaron Yeandle’s Fascinating Portraits Allowed Him to Explore
500px Spotlight with Alex Gracia
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to portrait photographer, Alex Gracia. Hi Alex, please… Continue reading 500px Spotlight with Alex Gracia
From Russia With Love: The Best Russian Photographers We’ve Featured
Russia is home to around 115 million people. The country is full of mountainous zones and exquisitely designed buildings, making it perfect for locals to learn the craft. Many Russian photographers have left their nest and gone elsewhere, but they’re still flying the flag for their home nation, showing the rest of the world that… Continue reading From Russia With Love: The Best Russian Photographers We’ve Featured
Andrew Vasiliev Uses Hot Wax for Breathtakingly Beautiful Photos (NSFW)
“I had several basic requirements for this model,” the photographer Andrew Vasiliev admits. “The most important thing, of course, was the courage to agree to take part in such a shoot. She needed to be daring and ready to experiment.” Once he found the perfect model, Julia, they got to work. With the help of… Continue reading Andrew Vasiliev Uses Hot Wax for Breathtakingly Beautiful Photos (NSFW)
4 Ways for a Portrait Photographer to Get a Different Look
The modern world of portrait photography is very sterile. We shoot with a modern camera and lens that gets rid of all the fun. And then a portrait photographer needs to spend hours grinding away in post-production to get what they want. But seriously, you don’t have to do it. Want that cool vintage lens… Continue reading 4 Ways for a Portrait Photographer to Get a Different Look