The magical window light that streams into my bathroom inspired me to start this project. Photograph/Manjari Sharma Manjari Sharma invites people to bare their souls in a session of intimate portraiture in the shower. My Assignment Description To create a series of introspective portraits by capturing people in the shower. Duration Ongoing. I started the… Continue reading Shower Confessions
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Learn How to Create This Festive Portrait With Just One Light
One thing that often discourages photographers from beginning to learn how to work with artificial light is the mistaken idea that it takes complex multi-light setups to create great portraits. In actuality, you can create professional-level portraits with even only a single light, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just… Continue reading Learn How to Create This Festive Portrait With Just One Light
Artist Symbolically Embellishes Her Photos with Gold Leaf and Jewels
Photographer Tawny Chatmon created a series of portraits in which she uses a multi-layer approach and adorns her photos with gold and jewels, which she says signals the importance of appreciating loved ones before it’s too late. Based in Maryland, Chatmon is a photography-based artist whose work focuses on celebrating and honoring the beauty of… Continue reading Artist Symbolically Embellishes Her Photos with Gold Leaf and Jewels
3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras
There’s a spot in this round-up where you can probably insert DEM TONEZ or something like that. But in reality, portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras will give you beautiful results. All of these lenses have a few great qualities: nice bokeh, adequate sharpness, and a nice render when it comes to portraiture. What’s more, we’ve tested… Continue reading 3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras
How to Light and Shoot This Classic Five-Light Hollywood Glamour Portrait
There is something really eye-catching about old-fashioned Hollywood portraits, which had a healthy flare for the dramatic. And while you might not find yourself shooting that style on a regular basis for clients, it can be a fun creative exercise and one that really pushes your lighting and styling abilities to a new level. This… Continue reading How to Light and Shoot This Classic Five-Light Hollywood Glamour Portrait
3 24mm Lenses That Can Shoot Great Portraits (and Candid Photos!)
It’s crazy to think that years ago, no one would’ve used a 24mm lens for portraiture. But these days, it’s easy to use 24mm lenses for just that. Specifically, prime lenses have just gotten so much better. So we dove into our reviews index to look for some of the best 24mm lenses that shoot… Continue reading 3 24mm Lenses That Can Shoot Great Portraits (and Candid Photos!)
Check Out This Simple Trick to Make Eyes Sharp and Intense
Have you seen this trick for adding a bit more intensity to a portrait’s eyes? [ Read More ]
Dorota Gorecka Fell In Love With Photography Using An Empty Studio
“My intention is to get the viewer interested in what the model is thinking,” says Dorota Gorecka of Poland when I ask her what gets people so engrossed in her portraits of women. She began playing with photography equipment in the unused studio at the advertising agency she worked at. Spending more and more time… Continue reading Dorota Gorecka Fell In Love With Photography Using An Empty Studio
Why You Should Avoid Using Rembrandt Lighting on Women
In the history of visual art, few figures loom as large as Rembrandt. His influence on photography is so great that “Rembrandt lighting” has become a staple method for portraiture. But Rembrandt Lighting is often a poor choice for photographing women, especially when working with corporate clients. [ Read More ]
The Best One-Light Portrait Photography Setup for Beginners
If you ever watch videos of professional portrait photographers at work, you might them using two, three, or even more lights in complex and intricate setups. And while those certainly have their place, you can still create fantastic images using only one light, and if you are new to artificial lighting, this is actually the… Continue reading The Best One-Light Portrait Photography Setup for Beginners