portrait photography
LA photographer arrested, police appeal for victims to come forward
A Hollywood photographer and acting coach was arrested this week on suspicion of sexual assault. Authorities believe that this isn’t an isolated incident, and police…
Kyoto to stop tourists from taking geisha photos in public
For years, Kyoto’s geisha and maiko (the apprentices training to become geisha) have faced unwanted attention from tourists eager to capture their photos. This behavior,…
Bullet-proof your new photography business with these tips
Starting any business is a huge learning curve, and photography is no exception. It makes little difference if you’ve been doing photography as a hobby…
Learn the natural light portraiture basics in just five minutes
As the name suggests, natural light photography involves using natural light to illuminate your subjects. Unlike studio setups with complex lighting arrangements, you only need…
Annie Leibovitz teams up with Ikea for ‘family’ themed portrait project
As collaborations go, it’s an unexpected one. However, the iconic portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz recently unveiled her most recent project, where she teamed up with…
Overcoming shyness: Turn your weakness into your biggest portrait photography strength
For the shy photographer, portrait photography can seem like a challenge impossible to overcome. Alex Kilbee of The Photographic Eye faced this challenge himself –…
How to stop making these five beauty photography mistakes
In beauty photography, light, makeup, and expression come together to create fantastic portraits. And if you’re just starting out, you know how it goes: you’re…
Descendants of Black Civil War heroes recreate their 19th-century ancestors in a moving photo project
February is Black History Month, and to honor it, Smithsonian magazine has created a stunning photo project named Tracing a Lost Ancestry: The Descendants. Created…
Avoid these posing red flags for your Valentine’s Day shoots
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling with the art of posing in photography, you’re not alone. Posing is challenging, requiring a delicate balance of personal…
Brian Griffin, photographer of rockstars, workers, and fever dreams, dies at 75
Brian Griffin was a veteran photographer with a really interesting career, not to mention his work. And that’s if we put it lightly. With a…
