How to Edit Dramatic Portraits in Photoshop
Photographer Sean Tucker made this 36-minute video that walks through editing dramatic portraits in Photoshop. Watch Tucker's entire process from start to finish as he brings his portraits to life.
Portraits of India: Capturing Faces That Reflected Myself
I recently came back from a trip to India. I left the UK with the intent of photographing a culture entirely different from mine. Searching for a new challenge, I looked at India in the eyes, and I faced myself.
7 Common Portrait Lighting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
If you're just getting started in studio portrait light, here's a 12-minute video that may be helpful to you. Photographer Antti Karppinen shares 7 of the most common lighting mistakes done in studio portraits, and he teaches how you can avoid each one.
How to Brighten Portraits in Photoshop in Just 2 Minutes
There are different techniques you can use in Photoshop to brighten up a dark and dull portrait. This 4-minute tutorial by PHLEARN shows a 2-minute technique that avoids desaturated, unnatural skin tones.
Review: Annie Leibovitz’s MasterClass is a Disappointment
When MasterClass announced Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography, I was pumped. I'd already taken the James Patterson Teaches Writing MasterClass and loved it. In just a few hours, I got a crash-course in fiction writing with plenty of actionable tips I still use every single day. So when MasterClass finally released Annie's class on December 14, I yelled: "Take my money!"
Shooting Pro Portraits with Window Light in a Tiny Home Studio
If you'd like to shoot studio portraits but don't have access to an actual studio or pricey equipment, you can achieve beautiful results with a minimalist setup in a small room that's bathed in natural window light. Here's a 5-minute video by photographer Irene Rudnyk that shows this type of setup for a recent shoot.
A Photo of Bobby: Using Photography to Make a Difference for Others
My name is Eli Dreyfuss. I'm a professional portrait photographer and documentary filmmaker attending Florida Atlantic University and studying film. This past month at my university (FAU), I had the honor and privilege of producing a short film about a man named Bobby.
How to Naturally Retouch Eyes with Photoshop
Retouching eyes unnaturally is a great way to ruin a good portrait. Here's a 14-minute tutorial by photographer Dani Diamond that shows how you can easily retouch eyes with a natural look using Photoshop.
Shooting Portraits with Christmas Lights in an Ordinary Bedroom
With the holiday season just around the corner, photographer Irene Rudnyk decided to do a portrait photo shoot using Christmas lights hung from the ceiling next to a bedroom window. This 4-minute behind-the-scenes video shows her results and glimpses at how she set each shot up.
A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Blurry Backgrounds in Portraits
Just starting out in photography and want to learn how to blur your backgrounds when shooting portraits? Here's a 4-minute video from Sheldon Evans that looks at how you can create a beautiful bokeh in your photos.
8 Tips to Try When Shooting Portraits for Better Results
Here's a 5-minute video with 8 simple tips beginning portrait photographers can try in order to improve results. These words of wisdom come from photographers Jessica Kobeissi and Kayleigh June.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Basic Studio Lighting Setup for Portraits
Want to get started with shooting portrait photos with studio lighting? Here's a helpful 8-minute video by Adorama with photographer Mark Wallace that introduces the different types of studio lighting and the specific job they each perform.
How This Portrait Was Shot and Edited, From Planning to Final Photo
Photographer Francisco Hernandez has launched a new video series titled "Behind the Shot" that will document the entire process of how a photo of created, from concept to finished image. In this 12-minute video, Hernandez shares how he shot a portrait of a model named Barbie.
7 Ways to Enhance Eyes in Photoshop
Here's an in-depth 28-minute tutorial from the Photoshop Training Channel that will show you how to enhance and create amazing eyes in portrait photos using Photoshop.
Ugly Places, Pretty Portraits: I Did a Photo Shoot in Lowe’s
A few weeks ago, a model friend of mine, Rachelle Kathleen, and I were planning to meet for a fun little photo shoot. Instead of searching out the usual beautiful locations around where we live, I had the idea to do just the opposite. I wanted to go somewhere “ugly” by all conventional photography standards and then see what we could do with it. Lowe’s seemed like the perfect option.
This Photographer Burned Photos by Igniting Gunpowder on Them
Salt Lake City-based photographer Dewey Keithly recently came up with an unusual way to edit the look of portraits: he creatively burned them by igniting gunpowder across the surface of the giant prints.
Photo of Android Gets a Top Prize in Prestigious Portrait Contest
One of the world's prestigious international portrait photography competitions has sparked a conversation about the nature of portrait photography after it awarded a top prize to a photo that doesn't even show an actual human being: the portrait is of an android.
This Photographer Hiked 14 Hours for Epic Wedding Photos at Trolltunga
Trolltunga, or "Troll Tongue," is a famous rock formation in Norway that's used often for breathtaking photos. Photographer Priscila Valentina was recently asked by a couple to shoot wedding photos at the cliff. After the ridiculous challenge of hauling her photo gear to the spot, Valentina managed to capture a series of epic wedding photos of a lifetime.
Tip: Use a Mannequin Head to Practice Portrait Lighting Without a Model
Want to learn portrait lighting but don't have a model you can spend hours and hours with? Here's a 4-minute video in which photographer Ed Verosky offers a simple suggestion: Buy a cheap mannequin head to practice your skills.
This AI Creates Photo-Realistic Faces of People Who Don’t Exist
Instead of searching for the ideal model for a photo shoot, photographers of the future may be able to generate one using artificial intelligence. Neural networks these days can generate portraits of imaginary people.
Shooting Blade Runner-Inspired Portraits Using Color Gels
Almost a year ago I purchased a set of color gels on Amazon but never got around to actually trying them out. Recently, after watching Blade Runner 2049 and being smitten by the gorgeous cinematography by the legendary Roger Deakins, I just had to play with them. Not only that, the original Blade Runner, shot by Jordan Cronenweth, is one of my biggest influences ever so this shoot was bound to happen.
Trump’s Official Portrait and the Language of Lighting
Nine months after taking office, the White House has finally released official portraits of both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Last month, the Washington Post did a story highlighting the empty walls of some 9,600 federal buildings, all waiting for for an official portrait of the new POTUS.
How to Build and Use DIY Strip Light Modifiers for Speedlights
Do you enjoy making your own lighting gear instead of spending hefty fees for commercial products? Here's a 10-minute tutorial by photography instructor Joe Edelman on how to build and use your own strip light modifier for under $25.
Shooting Portraits with a Giant Moon Using a 1120mm Lens
Photographer Eric Pare recently went out into the desert and shot a set of photos showing a model sitting next to the moon. And the size of the moon in the photos wasn't faked. Pare managed to capture a gigantic moon by using a 1120mm lens and having his model sit very far away.
7 Tips for Getting Natural Smiles in Photos
Getting someone to smile naturally on camera can sometimes be a difficult task. Here's a 2-minute video by photographer Mathieu Stern in which he shares 7 techniques for getting your subject to grin from ear to ear in seconds.
Shooting Portraits with a Large Format Camera for the First Time
Here's an 8-minute video by photographer Irene Rudnyk with a behind-the-scenes look at her first experience in shooting portraits using a large format camera.
How to Use a Strip Softbox for Portraits in Outdoor Locations
Here's a 10-minute video tutorial in which photographer Kyle Cong shows why a strip softbox is a very handy thing to have if you're shooting portraits on location.
When a Portrait Photographer is Asked to Photograph a Horse…
As a photographer, I’m asked to shoot unusual assignments sometimes, but I’m always up for the challenge! I started getting into photography a few years ago when my wife told me she wanted some good photos of our kids as they were growing up. She got me a Samsung NX500 camera and I fell in love with photography, teaching myself everything I know from watching YouTube videos.
Shooting Portraits in a Bedroom with a Reflector and Natural Light
Here's an inspiring 5-minute behind-the-scenes video by photographer Irene Rudnyk, who shot a series of gorgeous portraits in a bedroom using only natural light and a reflector. This video shows what if you don't have pricey lighting equipment, you can still do quite a bit with just window light and some creativity.
How to Get an Intense Color Backdrop with a White Wall Using a Gelled Flash
In this 9-minute tutorial from photography Andrew Boey of Beyond Photography, learn how to use a white wall to create any color backdrop you want by using just a speedlight and a colored gel.