With thoughtful luminescence, Elizabeth Messina offers an intimate study of the female portrait

Messina is renowned for her stunningly simple portraits of women that convey depth and feeling. Elizabeth Messina Southern California-based photographer Elizabeth Messina is something of a legend. With her beloved Contax 645 and Fujifilm GFX100s, she has photographed for the likes of Tori Spelling, Claire Pettibone, and Brooke Shields—and that’s just to name a few.… Continue reading With thoughtful luminescence, Elizabeth Messina offers an intimate study of the female portrait

How to get a blurry background in portraits

Dan Bracaglia A blurry, out-of-focus background is often seen as a sign of a professional or high-quality portrait. While it’s certainly a bit of a simplistic take, it’s undeniable that portraits with a sharp subject and a soft, creamy background are popular, and a look that many photographers want to create. Here’s how.  What makes… Continue reading How to get a blurry background in portraits

10 ways to improve your outdoor smartphone portrait shots

Getty Images With proms, college graduations, and even just plain old family barbecues coming up over the next few months, we thought we’d put together some of the best ways to improve the outdoor portraits you shoot with your smartphone. With bright midday sunlight, bustling crowds, and many other challenges, these can be tricky shots… Continue reading 10 ways to improve your outdoor smartphone portrait shots

How to pose couples: A wedding photographer shares her tips and tricks

Jennifer Nolan shares tips for natural, happy couple portraits. Jennifer Nolan Photographers know that posing is no joke. And on the fast-paced, often rushed (and behind schedule) wedding day, having a posing plan is essential. There are no do-overs. So how do you ensure everything goes smoothly? We sat down with Northern Virginia-based wedding photographer… Continue reading How to pose couples: A wedding photographer shares her tips and tricks

Katie Golobic captures the sacred chaos of being a mother

“To Infinity”. Katie Golobic Family portraits often bring to mind a smiling family in their Sunday best, looking at the camera in a portrayal of a picture-perfect life. But for Iowa-based artist Katie Golobic, these aren’t the images she lives for—though she does admit to having a few of them on her walls. One look… Continue reading Katie Golobic captures the sacred chaos of being a mother

Carla Coulson’s floral portraits capture the beauty—and fragility—of being a young woman

L-R: “On My Way,” “Great Future Ahead,” and “See Me”. Carla Coulson “I’m obsessed with romantic flowers,” says Carla Coulson, an Australian-born photographer who splits her time between Paris and Greece. On the day I interviewed her, she was sitting in her home in Greece, surrounded by prints she made of the Italian coast, on… Continue reading Carla Coulson’s floral portraits capture the beauty—and fragility—of being a young woman

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Best lenses for portraits in 2022: Fujifilm lenses for portrait photography

Portuguese Gravity, Unsplash Best lens for portraits Fujifilm XF 56mm F/1.2 Lens Check Price A quiet classic. Best zoom lens for portraits Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens Check Price Get up close when you need to. Best wide angle prime Fujifilm XF 23mm F/1.4 R Lens Check Price Capture a little… Continue reading Best lenses for portraits in 2022: Fujifilm lenses for portrait photography

Best lens for portraits on your Nikon camera

Capture top quality portraits on your Nikon. Vitaly Vlasov via Pexels Portraiture is one of the most popular styles of photography. Having the best lens for portraits is an important step in making your photos stand out and enhancing your subjects. When shooting with a Nikon camera, there are a ton of excellent lenses that… Continue reading Best lens for portraits on your Nikon camera

How to shoot creative portraiture that sells

The last year has brought with it more than a couple of inspiring ad campaigns featuring creative powerhouses, celebrating their personal style and flare. For starters, Valentino teamed up with nine indie bookstores for a campaign celebrating small businesses and their owners. Calvin Klein featured members of the LGBTQIA+ collective Queer Skate LA in a… Continue reading How to shoot creative portraiture that sells