Photo by Jovana Stojanovic via iStock The work of a wedding photographer is full of opportunities for stress. After all, this is a high-pressure job that requires you to perform, and perform well! That being the case, having some fun wedding photo ideas in our back pocket is one way we can keep...

Photo by Wavebreakmedia via iStock  The fall season is a prime time for family portrait photography, so I think a few tips for family portraiture are in order. One of the most difficult aspects of family portraits for newer or casual photographers is family portrait posing, so we’ll...

Photo by wundervisuals via iStock  Using photography props can enhance your images in many ways - perhaps even some you may not have thought about before.  Props can add color, texture, or whimsy. They can be used to draw attention to the subject or mask the background,...

Photo by Mexico y mas via iStock Photographers searching for the best Canon camera lens for portraits have several good options. You can find lenses in a range of prices, focal lengths, lens apertures, and intended formats, too. To help you narrow your search, I’ve compiled a list of Canon...

As a professional portrait photographer, you have made many portrait prints for your clients. If you are newly breaking into the fun field of portrait photography for profit, you will soon be providing your subjects with a variety of portrait prints. I find that part of the fun of creating...

Photo by UfukSaracoglu via iStock Newborn photography is a specialty niche of portrait photography that is enjoyable and rewarding and can also be profitable when marketed well.  But there are some tricks you can follow to get better photos of little ones. Here are some newborn...

 photo by Delmaine Donson via iStock Headshot photography is a basic tool for business. It lets other people see who a person is, presenting them in a favorable light. Headshots are used on business cards, on personal and business websites, in advertising, as a place card for talent, and...

 photo by AleksandarNakic via iStock My thoughts on what is essential portrait photography gear lean towards the “less is more” theory… The idea is that true value is decided by what the gear does for you in the long run. This usually means reserving your money for gear when you...