When I think of photography lighting, I think of the studio setup our family photographer had in the 1990s. There were monolights and strobes. There were umbrellas and softboxes. There were stands everywhere too. I remember having to wait for what seemed like an eternity for him to adjust and...

 photo by pixdeluxe via iStock Let’s get ready for some outdoor portraits! Some of the best things about outdoor portraits is that you have a huge variety of settings, backgrounds, and props available to you, changeable oftentimes by simply walking a few feet. What outdoor portrait tips...

Photo by Gabriel Silvério on Unsplash When you are just beginning to venture into portrait photography, everything seems a bit daunting. Before I dive into some portrait photography tips, I wanted to take a moment to be honest about this pretty difficult photography niche.  Portrait...

 photo by Erstudiostok via iStock I’m building up my camera accessories stock because, let’s face it, I have gear acquisition syndrome and I don’t have the need for a brand-new camera right now since I’m rarely shooting.  But, wedding photography gear is expensive. It’s...

 photo by Staras via iStock Doesn’t matter if you’re a new photographer or an old hand, starting out in nude photography brings up a lot of questions and concerns. We want to know the best practices, how to set up a shoot, whatever it is that can help us get started in nude...

 photo by 1001nights via iStock Nude photography can be a lot fun, for both the photographer and the model. We compiled some nude photography tips to help ensure that your experience with nude photography is enjoyable and produces great images. You can find some very helpful tips for nude...

 photo by Goldmund via iStock Fine art nude photography is slightly different from the sometimes radically different form of nude photography with lots of variation possible in how it’s approached and presented. The basic rules and tips can still apply, several are listed in our article...

 photo by Konstantin Aksenov via iStock Pet portraits are one of the hottest photography trends right now, you can get into the field for profit with just about any camera and some basic portrait lighting gear. As with other types of portraiture, you can make use of simple gear or high-end...