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Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

©  Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue.  Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

Early hands-on with the Canon EOS R8: A compact hybrid camera for beginners

The new R8 is a well-rounded beginner-friendly camera. Abby Ferguson Canon’s beginner- and enthusiast-friendly range of mirrorless cameras just got a bit more crowded with the announcement of the EOS R8. But despite its entry-level status, the full-frame R8 borrows technology from some of its bigger siblings, such as the R6 Mark II. It gets… Continue reading Early hands-on with the Canon EOS R8: A compact hybrid camera for beginners

The power of a background in portrait photography

Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography

Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!

Family photographs have always been some of our most treasured belongings, but perhaps the uncertainty of the past three years has underscored just how important they can be. At the height of the pandemic, you might remember that people lifted their spirits by recreating old family photos as part of a viral TikTok challenge. Earlier… Continue reading Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!

The best portrait lighting kits in 2022

Billy Cadden We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Monolight SEE IT A powerful strobe with a built-in battery and receiver. Best for studios Profoto B10 Plus 500/500 AirTTL Duo Monolight Kit SEE IT Profoto’s legendary light quality… Continue reading The best portrait lighting kits in 2022

Spotlight on flat lay photography and how to incorporate it in your commercial portfolio

It’s a trend you’ve seen all over your social media feeds, initially popularized by brands like Sephora, Apple, and Gap and proliferating under hashtags like #flatlay, #flatlays, #flaylaystyle, #flatlaytoday. “Flat lay photography” is exactly what it sounds like: a straight overhead-style shot of objects arranged neatly on a flat surface. The curated Instagram page @flatlays… Continue reading Spotlight on flat lay photography and how to incorporate it in your commercial portfolio

How to Use Slow Shutter Speed With a Flash to Freeze Motion in a Photo

In this tutorial from the Intermediate Flash Photography course, we’re going to be talking about how to use a slow shutter speed and a flash to get really cool images like this: How to Freeze an Image With Flash One of the first things that most photographers learn is that in order to get sharp… Continue reading How to Use Slow Shutter Speed With a Flash to Freeze Motion in a Photo