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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights
This was part of a commission for the Sassy hair styling team. The brief was to create images for PR, ...
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 ...
Video | How I Use Smoke for Drama, Depth, and a Bit of Magic
Discover how I use smoke in my portraits to add drama, depth, and a bit of magic. This article shares ...
Katalyn, Sunglasses, and the Power of a Low Camera Angle
Discover how a low camera angle and carefully crafted studio lighting can transform a portrait. Using Katalyn's sunglasses as a ...
Roberto, Texture, and the Art of Quiet Light
Explore how subtle, quiet light sculpts skin texture and mood in studio portraits with Roberto, demonstrating how less really is ...
Moody & Minimal – A Backlit Portrait of Abi
Discover how a simple backlit setup can create moody, minimal portraits that feel both intimate and striking – without overthinking ...

