12 Best Cameras for Portrait Photography (in 2022)

The post 12 Best Cameras for Portrait Photography (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you looking for the best camera for portrait photography, but you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options? You’ve come to the right place. Obviously, you can make a portrait with any camera.… Continue reading 12 Best Cameras for Portrait Photography (in 2022)

How to create 30 different interview and portrait lighting setups in less than 15 minutes

While understanding how light actually works is a much more reliable way to figure out how you’re going to light your subject, when you’re just starting out, it helps to rely on some tried and trusted lighting setups and techniques to get you up and running. The more different setups you try, the more you… Continue reading How to create 30 different interview and portrait lighting setups in less than 15 minutes

4 Excellent Zoom Lenses for Portrait Photography with Your Sony Camera

Given the chance, we’ll always reach for prime lenses. But sometimes, it’s just easier to shoot a portrait with a zoom lens. It’s even better when you do it with a constant aperture lens. That’s why there are some zoom lenses for portrait photography that truly blow us away. Combine them with the Sony FE… Continue reading 4 Excellent Zoom Lenses for Portrait Photography with Your Sony Camera

5 Sensational Examples of Professional Portrait Photography

cial. The process of making a person’s portrait is always intimate, no matter the style you’re looking for. The subject invites a photographer to analyze them, to stare at them, and to make a record of what they see. You’ll seldom find such a connection in other walks of life. Being a portrait photographer comes… Continue reading 5 Sensational Examples of Professional Portrait Photography

Nicky Hamilton Creates Surreal Photos of Family Life in Lockdown

“During the pandemic, my eight-year-old son William was really struggling to sleep,” the photographer Nicky Hamilton tells me. “He was filled with anxiety, thinking that the world was going to end. It was witnessing this that made me want to portray my family’s lockdown story.”

Wider Than 85mm. 3 Great Portrait Lenses For a Different Look

If there is one thing that’s often taught, it’s to not shoot portraits with anything wider than an 85mm lens. But honestly, that’s also changed in the past few years. Lenses as wide as 28mm are great for shooting portraits. And in their pursuit of clinical perfection, manufacturers have made portrait lenses more capable. Lucky… Continue reading Wider Than 85mm. 3 Great Portrait Lenses For a Different Look

10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide)

The post 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. How do you do portrait photography that has the wow factor? Capturing stunning portraits often seems difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy once you know a few tips and tricks. Below, I… Continue reading 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide)

12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know

According to Pinterest’s annual trends report, Pinterest Predicts, searches for everything from “natural everyday makeup” and “homemade skincare” to “colorful eyebrows” and “butterfly eye makeup” have boomed. For many—as we emerged from a challenging time—2021 has shaped up to be a year of getting back to basics, while also embracing creativity through innovative beauty trends.… Continue reading 12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know

The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition

Round two of the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition has come to an end. The judges were blown away with the submissions and after much deliberation, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions from the competition. Before we get into the winners, here is a recap of the… Continue reading The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition