Most photographers are taught early on that soft light is the go-to for portraits, and hard light should be avoided whenever possible. But the truth is, the “best” lighting for a photo always depends ...

Portrait photography is one of the most popular genres, but it can be a particularly tricky one, as you have to have not only solid camera technique, but the ability to work with people well. If you ...

Learn how to shoot better portraits with a phone using better framing, lighting, focus, camera settings, editing, and small ...

I share simple portrait photography tricks that can instantly improve your shots. From posing to lighting, these tips help ...

Portrait photography is about capturing the personality or identity of your subject. Therefore, these photography tips for portraits will unsurprisingly relate to the person you are photographing. How ...

Young portrait photographers often wonder what they can do to get the best results. The first step, for many, has been to make the person they are photographing feel safe. But sometimes, that is just ...

You don't need a huge studio to shoot good portraits. A spare room, home office or corner of the living room can work perfectly well, but limited space does mean you need to think a little more ...

Photography tends to talk about two different kinds of shadows: hard shadows or not shadows. Traditionally, shadows in portraiture was frowned upon because they didn’t make people look flattering. But ...

Are you a self-proclaimed leaf-peeper? Me too! Autumn is my favorite time to explore New England with my camera or even my ...