Portrait Photography

Some portrait photographers try and make people look beautiful, others try and capture character. They are two distinct approaches that require different approaches and mindsets. If you haven’t come across …

You can get started in portrait photography by keeping things simple and using natural light. You don’t need much equipment (any decent camera with a kit lens will get you …

Composition is a skill that portrait photographers need to learn. But many struggle to move beyond the rule of thirds when it comes to placing the model in the frame. …

Last week we looked at how limiting the number of lenses you use can help your photography. This week I’d like to explore the idea of using a smaller camera. …

Black and white portraits have a timeless quality that capture the model’s expression and character. Working in black and white is challenging, especially if you are new to it, but …

Using natural light for portraits is an interesting way of working. It keeps things simple – you can potentially take nothing but a camera, a short telephoto lens and a …

Photographing children isn’t easy. But you can make it easier for yourself by keeping things simple and making good choices when it comes to your camera settings and lens choice. …

Photographing children can be frustrating, especially if they’re too young to take direction. But there are ways you can make it easier and more enjoyable for yourself as well as …

Photography is a gear based pastime, and because of this it’s easy to overcomplicate a shoot by taking more equipment than you actually need. Now, I understand that pro photographers …

When choosing which lens to use for family portraits, there are several issues to consider. Here’s some advice from my own experience as a family photographer – I hope it …