June 4, 2021
Which camera maker has the best eye-detection AF
The eyes have it - we find out which camera maker offers the finest eye-detection autofocus so you can be sure of sharper people and animal portraits
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Portrait photography
Tips and techniques on portrait photography, including how to shoot great portrait photographs, best kit for portrait photography, how to light portraits, and everything else you might need to know about shooting great portrait images.
Top portrait photography tips | Best cameras and lenses for portrait photography | Portrait photography project ideas
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April 14, 2021
Family photography ideas to try today
Whatever is going on with the pandemic, we can still take great images of the family. Four top portrait photographers share some tips and insights you can use today
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October 19, 2020
How to take really beautiful fashion portraits
There’s more to fashion photography than glamorous models and expensive clothes. Rossella Vanon explains what goes on behind the scenes
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August 7, 2020
Can I set up a home studio cheaply?
Basically, yes, James Patterson shows how to take stunning flash-lit studio photos with simple gear and learn the fundamentals of off-camera flash
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April 24, 2019
Use natural and artificial light for perfect portraits
James Paterson explains how LEDs can work in harmony with natural light for beautiful portraits
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January 12, 2019
Our best-ever tips for portraits
Rules are made to be broken. Our experts suggest shooting as wide as possible, blowing highlights and experimenting with mixed lighting
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June 27, 2018
Family portrait photography tips
Discuss what it is your subjects want and start with tried-and-tested poses before advancing to more ambitious ideas. James Paterson gives his tips on shooting family portraits
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May 11, 2018
Video: Classic lighting set-ups you should know
With modern LED lighting it's easier than ever to create classic lighting set-ups for portraiture. Check out our behind-the-scenes video with portrait pro James Paterson, to see how it's done
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February 23, 2018
13 quick portrait photography tips
Entice yourself to shoot portraits by experimenting with different materials, sculpting your portraits, adding flare and more, using our experts’ top tips
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January 16, 2017
How to shoot family portraits
It's always a good time for candid images of young family members that you will treasure all year round. Amy Drucker shares her insights and tips on shooting family portraits
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September 2, 2016
How to replace skies on your portraits
Image-editing expert David Kilpatrick reveals how to use PortraitPro from Anthropics to replace the skies on your portraits
