RGL-Photography It’s Friday, which means it’s time once again to kick back, relax, and enjoy some exceptional photography, shot by our oh-so-talented readers. What’s that? You’re wondering how you can have your own images featured in our weekly gallery? Easy. Simply enter them via Flickr, Instagram, or Twitter. Find all the details on entering right… Continue reading A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day
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Create striking portraits like these using a hat as a gobo
If you didn’t already know, the term Gobo is an acronym that literally means ‘Goes Before Optics’. What does that mean then exactly? Well, it’s simply something that goes in front of a light source, casting a shadow or pattern. This ingenious portrait series by Spanish photographer Alfredo González uses a hat as a gobo.… Continue reading Create striking portraits like these using a hat as a gobo
Marina LaBaff Uses Boudoir Photography to Empower People
“I’m inspired by the stories that our clients come in with,” Marina LaBaff, the owner of A Million Monarchs Boudoir, tells me. “Some of them will bring you to your knees with the weight of what a mother carries on her shoulders, and some will make you laugh or smile so hard. Hearing about the… Continue reading Marina LaBaff Uses Boudoir Photography to Empower People
Aaron Yeandle’s Fascinating Portraits Allowed Him to Explore
“Covid was a new and invisible terror,” the photographer Aaron Yeandle remembers. “March 2020 was a very scary time, as we were just seeing and hearing about these mass deaths all over the world.” In Guernsey, where Yeandle is based, the first lockdown ran for 88 days, starting on March 24th. During that time, the… Continue reading Aaron Yeandle’s Fascinating Portraits Allowed Him to Explore
Reflector Photography: How to Use a Reflector for Stunning Portraits
The post Reflector Photography: How to Use a Reflector for Stunning Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dennis Drenner. How does a reflector work? And how can you use a reflector to capture beautiful portraits? A reflector is one of the simplest photography accessories you can buy – yet a… Continue reading Reflector Photography: How to Use a Reflector for Stunning Portraits
Natalia Kovachevski Captures the Magic of the Female Gaze (NSFW)
“My earliest memories of nature are of the sea,” the French artist Natalia Kovachevski tells me. “Growing up as a Mediterranean girl, I was convinced I was a mermaid and a witch–a wild woman, part-animal, with an affinity for the natural world.”
The skin is the star in these make-up free beauty portraits by Pratik Naik
The name Pratik Naik is probably already familiar with you. He’s become a bit of a household name for image retouching and if you haven’t heard of his Infinite tools and Photoshop plug-ins yet I am going to assume that you either shoot film with a vintage camera and develop it yourself, or live under… Continue reading The skin is the star in these make-up free beauty portraits by Pratik Naik
Introducing ‘PopFollows:’ Our favorite Instagram accounts to follow right now
Dan Bracaglia We love showcasing the work of others on PopPhoto. We also love looking at photographs in the wild, whether it be on social platforms or in real life. For in-person inspiration, you can always check out our monthly list of awesome photo exhibitions. But for some virtual inspiration, we wanted to share a… Continue reading Introducing ‘PopFollows:’ Our favorite Instagram accounts to follow right now
Can you take decent headshots while your model is eating hot wings?
If you like spicy food, have you ever thought of bringing it together with photography? Well, Rafal Wegiel did. In this fun video, he took some headshots while his models were eating hot wings, exploring whether it’s possible to take good photos despite the funny faces. Rafal is a big fan of facial expressions in… Continue reading Can you take decent headshots while your model is eating hot wings?
Create dramatic portraits with a homemade Gobo like this photographer
What makes a portrait dramatic? If you search the internet you’ll get quite a few answers, ranging from the practical to the abstract. Suggestions such as creating a mood, dark backgrounds and using fog or smoke all feature. As does using a characterful subject, often dressing the part. While these things certainly do contribute to… Continue reading Create dramatic portraits with a homemade Gobo like this photographer