Silhouette portrait photography produces some of the most gorgeous images imaginable – which is why I recommend every portrait shooter try a silhouette shot or two. In this article, I’m going to show you exactly what you need to do for perfect silhouette portraits. I’ll share plenty of tips and
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The 10 Different Types of Portrait Photography You Should Know
Portrait photography is devoted to capturing people and personality. But portraits often go beyond a photo of a smiling person. There are many different sub-genres or types of portrait photography. Ready to flex your creative muscle and expand the different types of portrait photography in your arsenal? Here are the
Where I Want To Be And What I Really Care About: A Talk By Portrait & Lifestyle Photographer Matt Carr
Specializing in portraiture and lifestyle, Matt Carr is an award-winning visual storyteller with a background in photojournalism and a penchant for delivering honest, believable and beautifully lit scenes. His photography has been published in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN, GQ, Men’s Health, Premiere and Rolling Stone among other
Portrait Photography To Fine Art Photography: If Your Portrait Could Hang In An Art Gallery, It’s Fine Art
Fine art portrait photography is a slightly ambiguous genre. Some argue that in order to be considered fine art, an image must feature specific elements. Others claim that we as the photographers can decide whether our work fits into the fine art genre or not. It also has patterns that
Portrait Photography of Musicians
Sometimes we are lucky enough as photographers to be asked to photograph someone with one of their most prized possessions: their musical instrument. Most people that want to be photographed with their instrument really and truly love it, and it’s a part of who they are. As a musician myself,
How To Shoot Minimalist Portrait Photography
Sometimes, all you want to do is go out and take striking photos of people. Some of us don’t want to worry about complicated plans, equipment, and locations. Minimalist portrait photography is the key to this. Here’s how to shoot simple and powerful portraits. What Is Minimalist Portrait PhotographyMinimalist portrait
A Discussion – Supermodel Helena Christensen And Portrait Photographer Mary Ellen Mark
Supermodel Helena Christensen and Documentary Photographer Mary Ellen Mark discuss their work, travels and inspirations with Mark Seliger. From Johnny Depp to the circus performers of India and from the villages of Peru to the celebrities of Hollywood, Christensen and Mark talk about the challenges of finding the essence of
Tips For Portrait Photographer For Planning And Executing A Beautiful Sunset Portrait Session
In this article you will get some solid tips for planning and executing a sunset portrait session. Learn how to take the images that you and your subjects will love. Plan Ahead For A Successful Sunset Portrait Many photographers feel overwhelmed when they start photographing portraits, professionally or for fun.
21 Awesome Tips For Getting Joyful Portrait Of People
It’s difficult to take joyful photos of people when they’re nervously posing in front of your camera. Fortunately, there are a few fool-proof tricks that can help you get people to smile for the camera. Read our tips to take stunning photos of people smiling. Get To Know Them First
7 Great Secrets For A Successful Portrait Photo Shoot
Do you want to know seven secrets for a successful photoshoot? These practical photography tips are essential for those amazing portrait photography sessions. I’ve put them all together here for you. You can use these photo shoot tips to build up your personal photography portfolio. Your portrait photography sessions will
30 Best Female Poses For Portrait Photography
There are all kinds of female poses out there that can make or break an image. It’s important to experiment with different posing techniques to keep your images diverse. Here are 30 of our best female poses and photography tips that can teach you how to pose models effectively. Hands
What Is an Editorial Portrait And How To Shoot Editorial Portrait
The main purpose of editorial portraits is to illustrate the story of the person you’re photographing. You don’t necessarily have to make them look good. In this article I want to share with you some editorial photography tips. These tips will help you better understand what editorial portraits are. They
