As much as lighting, posing, composition, and settings matter for creating a good portrait image, they are only half of what it takes to create a successful final result. You also need a strong ...

Shoulders back and down, neck out and forward, fingers in the pocket. Higher shoulder pushed back slightly to even out the look of the posture. Everyone has a higher shoulder due to how they sit and ...

Learn how to master basic lighting techniques to really take your portraits to the next level. Adding artificial lighting into your portrait workflow can really make your images stand out from the ...

The fastest way to make better portraits is not to buy a flash, a softbox, and three light stands. It is to learn to see and shape the light you already have. Natural light is free, it is forgiving ...

As enticing as it may be to dive head-first into portraiture, it’s important to know the basics of lighting a subject. Without these basics it’s difficult to build a fundamental understanding of ...

2010's coming to a close and everyone's in a rush to get their picture taken for holiday cards, albums, or even their brand new Facebook profiles. Here's how to use any camera you've got and some DIY ...