Tag: portraits

Five tips for more flattering portrait photography

Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography

The Create Fund: Dean Strauss Illustrates Disabled Life in Bright, Beautiful Ways

Inspired by disabled folks from all walks of life, Dean Strauss illustrates their happy, fulfilling lives through portraits. The post The Create Fund: Dean Strauss Illustrates Disabled Life in Bright, Beautiful Ways appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

The best photography books in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Photography books can be powerful tools. They can teach you to capture your favorite moments, provide tips on sparking creativity, or show you some of the most memorable moments in history. And they can… Continue reading The best photography books in 2023

How to Use Presets and Filters in Lightroom Mobile

Admit it: applying presets and filters to an image you love is pretty darn fun. With just a tap of the screen, your image transforms before your eyes. Effects that would take hours to accomplish in the wet darkroom—if they could be accomplished at all—are achieved instantaneously, and errors or oversights made at the time… Continue reading How to Use Presets and Filters in Lightroom Mobile

Essential Photography Tips for Beginners | Mastering the Art of Photography

Photography is a captivating art form that allows us to freeze moments in time and share our unique perspectives with the world. If you’re new to photography, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the vast array of techniques and equipment available. However, fear not! The team at 500px is here to guide you through the… Continue reading Essential Photography Tips for Beginners | Mastering the Art of Photography

5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

If you’re a regular Shutterbug reader, you know there’s something special about the second day of the week. That’s because it’s Tutorial Tuesday at Park Cameras—one of the leading photo retailers in the UK. Summer is a great time for outdoor photography, despite the often-scorching heat, with numerous opportunities no matter where you live. It’s… Continue reading 5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

How to Make Cool Glass Effects in Photoshop (With 3 Actions)

Fancy creating some cool, glass-like effects on your photographs? Try these stylish Photoshop actions from Envato Elements to bring new life to your images. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to create wet glass, shattered glass, and plexiglass looks with your image using actions. All of these actions are available as part of an Elements… Continue reading How to Make Cool Glass Effects in Photoshop (With 3 Actions)

How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits