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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 ...
Ordinary to Extraordinary: Portraits in Crappy Locations (The Societies Convention)
There's a special kind of location photographers know all too well. Not a "location", really. More a "this will do" ...
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 ...
Video | Location Portrait Photography: Mastering Natural Light on Oxford’s Streets
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve rocked up to a jaw-dropping spot—batteries brimming, creativity running on fumes—and my client’s ...
Video | Five Ideas For Off-Camera Flash
Five creative ways to use off-camera flash to transform your location portraits — with practical tips, lighting setups, and real-world ...
Video | Five Ideas For Portraits In Harsh Sunlight
Struggling with harsh sunlight in your portraits? Dive into five practical, creative ideas for working with strong available light that ...
A Picture of Health | Fitness Portrait In Harsh Sunlight
Discover how to master fitness portraits in harsh sunlight using natural light techniques that highlight strength and vitality without losing ...
Shooting portraits in direct sunlight: 3 tips
Discover three practical tips for shooting portraits in direct sunlight, helping you tame harsh shadows, protect skin tones, and create ...
Video: Beautiful dog portraits with natural and studio light
Discover how to create beautiful dog portraits by blending natural and studio light, with practical tips on lighting setups, focusing, ...
Chris And Kyra | Outdoor Newborn Portrait
Discover how to gently capture newborn portraits outdoors using soft, available light. Practical tips, client care, and creative flow all ...

