Taking a great portrait requires so much more than having an attractive model and being able to dial in the right camera settings. Instead, you have to be on your toes and take care of everything from having model contracts signed to getting the artificial lighting just right to worrying about...

Off Camera Flash It's interesting that when someone first gets into photography, they get a camera, a lens, a tripod, and maybe even a camera remote, but neglect to get a flash. After all, light is critical to photography, and the light emitted from the pop-up flash is certainly not the kind of...

I'll fully admit it - even after all these years of taking photos, I try to avoid using a flash at all costs. I'm guessing that if you're reading this article, you've been in the same situation... Lighting is obviously one of the most important aspects of a photo, but lighting with a flash...

Amber Fite Photography Creating a great portrait certainly has a lot to do with a lot of factors. On the one hand, you rely on the model's "performance," as it were, to help create the mood in the image. You're also dependent upon things like having great lighting, a good background, and having...

Katrina Elena When it comes to creating gorgeous maternity photos, sometimes half the battle is getting the mom-to-be to be in the mood to be in front of the camera. It's hard being pregnant, and all the discomfort, long nights, and stress can make moms feel less than photo-worthy. But you can...

Male Portrait - How To Pose? I'm a man, and though I don't speak for all men, I can tell you that most of us are not comfortable in front of the camera. That uncomfortable feeling shows in our portraits, where we look awkward, have a strained smile on our face, and generally feel like a...

If you've ever photographed a wedding, you know that it's a stressful undertaking. Not only are you charged with getting great photos, but you also have to do all the "behind the scenes" things that make it more likely for you to get the top-quality photos that the happy couple expects. That...

Lin Jirsa When I started out in photography, I seldom took photos of people. I just felt like I didn't have the skills or the eye for taking a high-quality portrait. What I learned later on is that you don't need any particular set of special "portrait photography skills" to take a photo that...