Getting started in portrait photography requires a lot of practice, patience, and skill. Of course, there are many other factors involved as well. Sometimes, in order to get over the hump and really be successful, you just need a little encouragement and a few tips to help you refine your...

If you're a portrait photographer or an aspiring portrait photographer, one of the most essential things to have in your photographer's toolkit is a collection of studio backdrops and floors. Why? Simple - having various backdrops and floors allows you to customize photo shoots and transport...

Image Credit: jacoblund via iStock Photography Background A.K.A Backdrop When you think of studio photography and backdrops, it's easy to assume that you simply set up the backdrop and start pressing the shutter button. However, to assume that is a big mistake. If you want the best...

Image Credit: andresr via iStock  Sometimes, it can be hard to undertake photography on a budget. However, if you know where to look, there are deals to be had on all kinds of gear, portrait lenses included. Let's have a look at a few of the best camera lenses for portraits that...

Photography backdrops are a staple for photographers that specialize in family photography, wedding photography, senior photography, and other portrait-related genres. But there's a couple of problems when buying backdrops. First, it can be completely overwhelming when trying to decide where to...

Image Credit: nortonrsx via iStock It's an age-old question - what's the best portrait photography lens? For many photographers it simply doesn't get better than an 85mm lens. For many other photographers, a 50mm lens is a much more prudent choice. So which of these excellent focal...

Image Credit: Jasmina007 via iStock  I don't know about you, but when I take portraits, I seldom use a tripod. And while certain situations call for shooting handheld, there's plenty of others in which I should have a tripod under my camera. In this quick tutorial, you'll...

Image Credit: momcilog via iStock When it comes down to it, there are way more than four portrait photography tips that you need to master. In fact, there's probably a couple of hundred things you need to keep in mind when taking a portrait. But rather than overwhelm you with...