photo by alvarez via iStock The great thing about portrait photography tips for beginners is that there are SO many of them.  What’s more, many of them are just plain easy to implement - it just requires a bit of practice.   Best of all, these tips can be used on their...

Photo by vuk8691 via iStock Though photographing the male form isn't all that dissimilar from photographing the female form, there are some male-specific tips to consider when creating male nude photography. Nude male photography is much more than simply a naked man posing for the...

Photo by Dmitriy Ilkevich on Unsplash Portrait photography can feel overwhelming because it’s so personal. If you’re being hired to shoot someone’s portrait it’s probably because this person has a way they want to present themselves to the world, and it’s your job to do...

Photo by MaxFrost via iStock Learn Boudoir Photography So, you want to break into boudoir photography? Unfortunately, it's a little more complex than just making sure your models can pose in a sexy manner all the while wearing little clothing. You need to think about everything from...

Photo by Hirurg via iStock Male model poses - How to pose for pictures? So, you've got a male model for a portrait and you're not sure how to pose them? This is the guide for you...and anyone who is looking to do male photography. There are all kinds of photo poses for men that you...

Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash I follow some incredibly powerful parent photographers who continually inspire me everyday, but following great photographers and taking the time to actually commit to becoming a great photographer for yourself and your family are two very...

photo by m-imagephotography via iStock One of the easiest things you can do to improve the quality of your portraits is to use natural light. Of course, not all natural light is made equal - midday light is often harsh and creates unsightly shadows on the subject’s face. However, if...

photo by BartekSzewczyk via iStock Ask any professional portrait photographer what artificial lighting they use for outdoor portraits, and the chances are good that many of them will respond by saying they use a monolight. Monolights are ideally suited for outdoor portrait photography because...