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Black and white two light portrait setup featuring model Lizzie on dark background

Two Lights And A Kiss – A Moody Portrait On Black Paper

Pattern: Short side lighting from a big soft source, with a gridded kiss light coming back from behind. Mood: Dark ...
Six year old Jess in red coat poses with Halloween pumpkin

How Jess Became Red Riding Hood | Halloween Portrait Photography Ideas

Some of the best halloween portrait photography ideas aren't planned at all. They just happen when the right person walks ...
Black and white portrait of a sleepy Cocker Spaniel puppy with eyes closed

Backstory: Sleepy Pup

Let me tell you about this picture of Bond, who at the time I photographed him was one of the ...
A portrait of a woman with long hair, featuring clamshell lighting setup.

Clamshell Lighting Setup For Portraits

A few people have asked about the next steps for setting up clamshell lighting. This technique involves using two lights ...
Woman's profile lit dramatically with a single light portrait setup

Sculpted In Shadow – One Light Intimate Profile

One light, a black background, and a subject turned into a full profile - it sounds simple, and in some ...
Young woman profile portrait lit by single light softbox against black background

One Light Profile – The Dreamy Over-The-Shoulder Look

One light, one softbox, and the subject turned away from the camera - and the results are genuinely stunning. This ...
Black Labrador studio portrait against dark background, showcasing photographing black dogs tips

Inky Shine – Fast Black-On-Black Dog Portrait

Photographing black dogs well is one of those things that looks simple until you try it and end up with ...
Blonde woman seated on stool in dramatic two light portrait setup

Two-Light Chair Portrait With A High Square Softbox And A Gridded Strip

A two-light chair portrait sounds straightforward, and in some ways it is - but this particular setup, a high 1m ...
High key portrait of woman in white outfit against white studio background

White On White With Vicki

This was a simple studio test. I was exploring a high-key look for future client work, much like a chef ...
Video | Eight Lighting Patterns For Portraits Every Photographer Should Know

Video | Eight Lighting Patterns For Portraits Every Photographer Should Know

Learn how to master eight essential portrait lighting patterns – including Rembrandt, Split, Loop, and Clamshell – to create professional, ...

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