Photo by PeopleImages via iStock Nude imagery is not everyone’s cup of tea - that goes for models in front of the camera and photographers behind it.  Though it makes some people uncomfortable, it’s a genre that’s been explored for millennia in one art form or another, and...

Photo by pixelfit via iStock Ask anyone that has much experience behind the lens and they'll tell you that the absolute worst time to take a portrait outdoors is during the middle of the day. Midday sunlight is very harsh and casts shadows that, let's be honest, make people look...

photo by Erstudiostok via iStock Ready to take better portraits? Tamron might have a lens for you. Sure, taking great portraits is about much more than the lens you use, but having a high-quality portrait lens at your disposal certainly won’t hurt. The question is, why is Tamron’s new...

Photo by Trendy Youth Media on Unsplash If you’re ready to take your portraits to the next level, an upgrade in the camera department might be in order. Sony makes some truly incredible cameras, many of which are ideally suited for portraiture. The question is, what are the...

photo by meatbull via iStock There will always be a debate about whether zoom lenses or prime lenses are better for portraiture.  This is sort of a different strokes for different folks situation, as some portrait photographers swear by zoom lenses and others swear by primes. Really,...

Photo by Parker Whitson on&nb Portraits in landscape orientation? What is this madness? Yes, you should take portraits in landscape orientation, and you should do it a lot. In fact, there are a whole host of reasons why landscape-oriented portraits are the way to go. Learn more...

photo by CoffeeAndMilk via iStock  Softbox Position Not to state the obvious, but photography is all about light and how it falls on the subject. That means when you create portraits, you have to pay just as much attention to the type of lighting you use and its positioning...

Photo by Scott Broome on Unsplash Not every person you photograph in your life is going to be an experienced model, right? This means you need to develop some strategies for working with real people who may or may not have any idea what to do in front of the camera. Not only...