A portrait concept is the start of your entire portrait process. If you want to develop a portrait that tells a story, it’s a good idea to think through your ideas before you show up to shoot. Many of us start portraits by finding a person and a place, and then we get started by…
It sucks when you’re stuck at home. For most photographers, it sucks even more because we need to get out to see interesting locations, collaborate with others, and even help people capture their important memories. There are times when you just can’t get out of the house, though. So what are you going to do?…
All over the world, people are taking family Christmas photos every year. It’s about preserving memories and experiences, and about telling the story of those closest to you. For photographers, there is a balancing act between getting some really nice photos and also participating with the rest of your family. In this article, we hope…
If you’re taking photos of people or other living things, then you need to become a lover of expression and gesture. Those are the little traits and characteristics of the body that tell the story of your subject. You know immediately by expression if someone looks happy or angry, but there’s so much more than…
The reason photographers need to know how to enhance  female portrait is pretty simple. The camera lies. Think about it. We see people alive and moving. The camera doesn’t. It captures a split-second of a person’s life and tells you that’s the entire story. What if that moment doesn’t match what we remember about the…
Your photography direction is essentially about the type and style of photos you create. Much like learning how to drive a car, your direction will change as you gain more experience. We’re going to delve into some of the influences and experiences that may cause your photography direction to change, and why that’s a good…