portraits

The Andy Warhol Foundation has listed 50 of the late artist's photos, books, portraits, and prints for sale on eBay, the proceeds from which will go to benefit its philanthropic work.

Loop lighting is a very common style of portrait lighting that is seen very often in portrait photography. In fact, if you’ve spent much time at all shooting in a studio, you’ve probably employed loop lighting without specifically trying to.

The legendary British photographer Rankin has shared an interesting piece of practical advice for photographers.

Headshot photography is an exciting and lucrative niche in the photography industry, and if you're looking to make a name for yourself as a headshot photographer, this article is for you.

Photographer Imran Nuri has driven 15,298 miles in 12 weeks to speak to 1,019 strangers and seek life advice in the lower 48 United States.

Great portrait photography is so much more than just about knowing how to work a camera. You can memorize your camera’s entire manual and still not be confident in a portrait shoot because most portraits require posing. Luckily, this is the right place to learn how to pose and become a better portrait photographer.

We all know that headshot photography is all about capturing the essence of our subjects - their personality, character, and unique qualities that make them stand out. As headshot photographers, how do we really capture that magic?

LiloPhoto bills itself as the world's first professional self-portrait studio where anyone can get high-quality portraits taken without needing a photographer.

The Scandinavian furniture and housewares chain IKEA has named Annie Leibovitz its latest Artist in Residence with the goal of better representing how media presents the reality of life at home.

Butterfly lighting has long been a “go-to” setup for fashion close-ups as well as other portraits where one wants to emphasize cheekbones and frame the face in shadows from below the chin.

These are the portraits of some of the men and women who attended the infamous Bethlem Royal Hospital, better known as Bedlam, in the 1800s.

This nomadic portrait studio tent was our world for many years. ​​​​​​​Step inside and I will show you a world of beauty, adventure... and even heartbreak.

It’s a beautiful, sunny day. You’re celebrating a special event with a photo session, getting your poses ready. You’ve posed countless times with family and friends, at parties, and for selfies. This should be a piece of cake, right? You say ‘cheese’ in your head and bring out the pearly whites. Then you check the camera to see the result.

We live in a world where everyone has access to a camera in some form or another, and the content we create is often viewed through a phone screen. So it's no surprise that so many people have learned how to take and edit cool photos that will get them likes on Instagram.

A photographer has headed out each day for the past seven years to capture a stranger's portrait in his diverse local community.

Photographing football campaigns in one of the most aggressive and intense types of commercial photography there is. While some photoshoots will have a sushi chef for craft services, football sets have doughnuts, caffeine and loud music. Football is unlike any other sport to capture, and I absolutely love it.

Razer has unveiled a new compacting Blue Screen that is designed for streamers but could also be used by mobile portrait photographers as an easy way to get a customizable background while on location.

Much to the surprise of many, photographing athletes doesn’t always mean you are a sports photographer. Truthfully, I don’t know much about sports at all.

On Halloween, October 31st, 1985, photographer Jeannette Montgomery Barron toted her trusty Hasselblad and tripod and arrived for a portrait session in downtown New York. Her subject was famous photographer and artist Cindy Sherman.

A portfolio featuring a photo of a tribal warrior wielding a rifle has won the second International Portrait Photographer of the Year 2022 competition. It along with 101 other top entries will be included in an annual finalists book.

"We Are Here" is the title of the feature story in the latest issue of National Geographic which is filled with striking photos that showcase the people behind the push for Native American sovereignty.

Philippe Halsman was born in Riga, Latvia, on May 2, 1906. He discovered an old view camera in the family attic when he was fifteen, bought some glass plates, and started making photographs. Like many other photographers, when he first saw that image appearing in the darkroom tray, it was a life-changing moment, and he knew what he was going to be doing with his life.

Perhaps you’ve been through this scenario. You see an interesting subject doing something truly unique, you hesitate and sometimes miss the shot altogether. When you do gather enough courage, your heart races, your palms get sweaty, and a quiver can be heard in your voice as you nervously ask if you can take a person’s picture. Sounds familiar? It can be discouraging if you miss the opportunity and the shot.