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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 ...
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 ...
Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

This was part of a commission for the Sassy hair styling team. The brief was to create images for PR, ...
Phil Hitchcock - A Touch of Magic

Phil Hitchcock – A Touch of Magic

Phil Hitchcock is one of those rare humans with funny bones. He walked into our studio, shook the room with ...
Video | Photographing Siblings: Chaos, Chemistry & Connection

Video | Photographing Siblings: Chaos, Chemistry & Connection

Unleash your creativity with five practical, client-friendly ideas for photographing dogs that capture character, storytelling, and genuine moments ...
Moody Studio Portrait: Emelia With Attitude

Moody Studio Portrait: Emelia With Attitude

The Subject This is Emelia – fiery, fabulous and full of fun. Photographed during a family session with Kimberley, Luke, ...
Less Is More: Using the Absence of Colour

Less Is More: Using the Absence of Colour

Discover the subtle power of monochrome and minimalist lighting in studio portraits, exploring how absence of colour can amplify mood ...
Young man in suit jacket, dramatic shadow portrait with dark background

Mark | Sculpting A Face In A Dramatic Shadow Portrait

Discover how Mark sculpts faces with shadows using studio lighting to create depth and dimension in portraiture. Learn to read ...

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